An appeals court on Wednesday halted a federal ban on Apple Watch imports that took effect one day earlier. The ban was enacted after the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that some Apple Watch models …
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Amazon Prime Video viewers will have to pay an extra $2.99 monthly in January to avoid ads
by adminAmazon Prime Video viewers seeking to avoid ads during shows and movies will have to pay an extra $2.99 a month starting in late January. The ad-free tier, which will officially roll out Jan. 29, …
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New government data showed prices notching a monthly decline for the first time since April 2020, adding to an improving picture on inflation as the new year looms. The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCE), …
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A slowdown — but no recession. That’s the broad consensus for the economy among experts as we head into 2024. After a post-pandemic period that saw growth surpass most forecasts — but also spurred breakneck …
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Americans ramped up spending during the holidays despite some financial anxiety and higher costs
by adminHoliday sales rose this year and spending remained resilient during the shopping season even with Americans wrestling with higher prices in some areas and other financial worries, according to the latest measure. Holiday sales from …
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2023 saw workers demand more say over how artificial intelligence reshapes their industries, scoring unprecedented wins from Hollywood to Silicon Valley. But as the technology barrels forward and regulators race to keep up, labor experts …
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U.S. bans imports of certain Apple Watches that may infringe on patented pulse readers
by adminThe U.S. has officially banned imports of certain Apple Watch models after the Biden administration declined to veto an agency’s decision to restrict the products. The affected watches come with a pulse oximeter feature that …
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U.S. engine maker facing largest Clean Air Act penalty ever over emissions test cheating accusations
by adminEngine manufacturer Cummins Inc. has agreed to pay a $1.675 billion penalty for allegedly installing ‘defeat devices’ on approximately 1 million pickup trucks to cheat emissions tests. It’s the largest civil fine ever levied under …
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Tesla recalls 120,000 vehicles over potentially faulty doors that could open in a crash
by adminTesla is recalling more than 120,000 vehicles over doors that fail to comply with U.S. government regulations. In a letter posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website Thursday, Tesla acknowledged the affected doors …
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Honda is recalling more than 2.5 million vehicles over potentially faulty fuel pumps. In documents posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, Honda said affected models include 2018 through 2020 editions of some …