WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials plan to roll out software at 27 large U.S. airports that they hope will eliminate long lines of planes waiting to take off while also slightly reducing fuel consumption. It won’t happen soon. A Federal Aviation … [Continue reading] about Feds aim to reduce lines of planes waiting to take off
Green energy takes hold in unlikely places with Ford project
GLENDALE, Ky. (AP) — When Ford revealed plans to ramp up its commitment to the fledgling electric vehicle sector, the automaker chose to create thousands of jobs and pump billions in investments into two states where Republican leaders have vilified … [Continue reading] about Green energy takes hold in unlikely places with Ford project
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
Technology companies led a broad slide in stocks on Wall Street Tuesday as investors reacted to a surge in U.S. government bond yields. The benchmark S&P 500 index had its worst drop since May, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq had its worst drop since … [Continue reading] about How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
Amazon unveils ‘Jetsons’-like roaming robot for the home
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon’s new robot can hear, see and follow you around the the home, but its no Rosey the Robot. Amazon’s version, called Astro, doesn’t cook or clean like the animated character from “The Jetsons,” but it can check if you left the … [Continue reading] about Amazon unveils ‘Jetsons’-like roaming robot for the home
Theranos CEO wooed investors while lab director saw trouble
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Fallen Silicon Valley star Elizabeth Holmes convinced media mogul Rupert Murdoch and other billionaires to invest in her biotechnology startup despite warnings its unconventional blood tests were dangerously unreliable, … [Continue reading] about Theranos CEO wooed investors while lab director saw trouble