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Imagine you're behind the wheel when your brakes fail. As you speed toward a crowded crosswalk, you're confronted with an impossible choice: veer right and mow down a large group of elderly people, or veer left into a woman pushing a stroller. Now imagine you're riding in the back of a self-driving car. How would it decide? [FULL STORY]
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Alibaba Revenue Beats Expectations Despite Contraction
Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding on Thursday beat market expectations for revenue in its quarter ended June, even as revenue was nearly flat and the company continues to grapple with the fallout from increased regulatory scrutiny and slowing economy growth.
US Proposes to Increase Refund Protections for Air Travelers
The Transportation Department is proposing to require airlines to offer passengers a refund if their flight schedule is changed significantly or the airline makes major changes to their itinerary.
TOYOTA PROFIT DOWN AS CHIPS SHORTAGE KEEPS CUSTOMERS WAITING
Toyota’s profit fell nearly 18% in the AprilJune quarter from the year before, as a semiconductor shortage that has slammed the auto industry dented production at Japan’s top automaker.
AMAZON WORKERS AT UK WAREHOUSE STOP WORK TO PROTEST PAY
More than 700 Amazon warehouse workers in England staged a protest Thursday in a dispute over pay, in the latest sign of workplace friction stoked by Britain’s cost of living crisis and a growing discontent among employees over wage and working conditions.
APPLICATIONS FOR US JOBLESS CLAIMS UP AGAIN LAST WEEK
More Americans applied for jobless benefits last week as the number of unemployed continues to rise modestly, though the labor market remains one of the strongest parts of the U.S. economy.
BARCELONA AUCTIONS NFT OF ICONIC CRUYFF GOAL FOR $693,000
Barcelona has auctioned off a digital art piece depicting an iconic goal by Johan Cruyfffor $693,000 as it seeks new revenues to battle its way out of massive debt, the Spanish club said.
CELLPHONE, WI-FI SERVICE EXPANDING ACROSS NYC SUBWAY SYSTEM
New York City’s sprawling subway system will be fully wired for cellphone and Wi-Fi service within about 10 years under a plan approved by transit officials this week.
FACEBOOK GIVES USERS NEW WAY TO SEE ALL THEIR FRIENDS’ POSTS
Facebook is rolling out an update that enables its 2 billion daily users to more easily view their friends’ posts in chronological order.
AMAZON TO RAISE PRIME FEES IN EUROPE, CITES RISING COSTS
Amazon is raising its Prime fees in Europe, the company told customers this week, days ahead of its second-quarter earnings report.
NEVADA COURT FIGHTS RAISE CAUTION FLAGS ON GREEN ENERGY PUSH
Opposition from friends, not foes, is creating potential roadblocks to President Joe Biden’s green energy agenda on federal lands in the blue-leaning, Western swing state of Nevada.
