(CNN) Republican-controlled state legislatures across the country are approving a wave of new voting restrictions on virtually party-line votes that require only a simple majority to pass.The US Supreme Court has likewise decided the key voting rights rulings that helped trigger this surge of state legislation on a party-line, majority-vote […]
Now You Can Rent a Robot Worker—for Less Than Paying a Human | WIRED
+++lead-in-textnn[Polar Manufacturing](http://polarmfg.net/) has been making metal hinges, locks, and brackets in south Chicago for more than 100 years.Some of the company’s metal presses—hulking great machines that loom over a worker—date from the 1950s.Last year, to meet rising demand amid a shortage of workers, Polar hired its first [robot](https://www.wired.com/tag/robotics/) employee.nn+++nnThe robot […]
NASA scientists estimate Tonga blast at 10 megatons
NPR subscribe to Short Wave podcast NPR One Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Alexa RSS link Science NASA scientists estimate Tonga blast at 10 megatons January 18, 2022 2:27 PM ET Geoff Brumfiel Facebook Twitter Instagram Enlarge this image The island of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai as imaged by the […]
Major airlines warn of “catastrophic disruption” to travel and shipping from 5G debut set for Wednesday by Verizon and AT&T – CBS News
The chief executives of America’s largest airlines warned of a “catastrophic disruption” to travel and shipping operations if telecommunication companies roll out their 5G technology as planned Wednesday without limiting the technology near US airports. Verizon and AT&T have already delayed the launch of their new C-Band 5G service twice […]
Microsoft to Acquire Activision Blizzard
Legendary games, immersive interactive entertainment and publishing expertise accelerate growth in Microsoft’s Gaming business across mobile, PC, console and cloud. REDMOND, Wash.and Santa Monica, Calif.– Jan.18, 2022 – With three billion people actively playing games today, and fueled by a new generation steeped in the joys of interactive entertainment, gaming […]
Aldi opens its first till-free supermarket
Aldi has opened its first checkout-free supermarket where people can shop without having to scan a product. The grocer is operating a “trial” store in Greenwich, London, which allows customers to complete their shop and pay without going to a till. Instead, customers can download the Aldi Shop&Go app, and […]
FAA clears some commercial planes for low-visibility landings after warning 5G could interfere with instruments
Washington (CNN Business) Executives from the largest US airlines asked the Biden administration for “immediate intervention” in the planned rollout of 5G technology near major airports on Wednesday, warning of dire consequences for transportation and the economy. The representatives of 10 carriers asked the administration in a letter obtained by […]
Should the government control the price of food and gas?
London (CNN Business) People are paying a lot more for food, gas, cars and services, and inflation isn’t over yet as the pandemic continues to distort the economy.So should governments consider setting the price of essential goods? It’s been done before, typically during times of crisis, but for most mainstream […]
The majority of PPP loans went to business owners and high-earning households, a new study shows
$510 billion in loans were extended by the Payroll Protection Program in 2020.Business owners and stakeholders were the main beneficiaries of these loans, according to a new study.As a result, only 2% of those loans flowed to low-earning households, economists concluded.The Payroll Protection Program was launched in April 2020 and […]
Aldi opens its first till-free supermarket – BBC News
Aldi opens its first till-free supermarket Published 1 day ago comments Comments Image source, Aldi Aldi has opened its first checkout-free supermarket where people can shop without having to scan a product. The grocer is operating a “trial” store in Greenwich, London, which allows customers to complete their shop and […]