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Trump slams the brakes on self-driving cars

What if your car could keep you out of an accident by knowing what was coming around the corner? No, I’m not just telling you what you already know about self-driving cars. Most of the self-driving prototypes we’re familiar with rely on sensors, which have limited range and can’t see past obstacles. That’s enough to prevent a lot of accidents—but ...

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Stocks, dollar rise on Fed, US tax plans; bonds fall

Bloomberg US stocks advanced as President Donald Trump prepares to lay out his tax-cut plan, while the dollar extended gains and bonds fell after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen boosted expectations for an interest-rate rise in December. The S&P 500 Index was near record levels in early trading. The Bloomberg dollar index headed for a six-week peak and Treasury yields ...

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Car rental firms surge on Saudi bourse on women driving news

Reuters Shares of car insurance and rental companies rallied on the Saudi Arabian stock market on Wednesday after news that women would be allowed to drive, although the broader market was flat. Qatar’s stock market fell sharply, ending a six-day winning streak. Saudi King Salman issued a royal decree lifting the driving ban; it will be implemented by June 24, ...

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