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United Airlines wanted to put lie-flat premium seats on its Max 10 planes once they were certified, but that has been delayed by years. [TheTopNews] Read More.8 mins ago - The Heat on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Grows
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plans to intervene in bond markets has drawn widespread criticism, including from a prominent former mentor. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - Autonomous Truck Testing Moves Ahead in California as Teamsters Challenge New Ru...
California has entered a new phase of autonomous trucking after the state began issuing permits allowing heavy-duty self-driving trucks to be tested on public roads. Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI are among the first companies approved under the California Department of Motor Vehicles’ expanded Autonomous Vehicle Tester program, while the Teamsters union is challenging the regulations in court. Aurora and Kodiak received permits allowing autonomous trucks to operate with a human safety driver behind the wheel. Gatik and Plus.ai are also listed as permit holders. The development is significant because California-based autonomous trucking companies had previously been unable to test heavy-duty vehicles in their home state due to restrictions on autonomous vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds. The regulatory environment changed in April 2026, when California enacted rules allowing commercial trucks and other vehicles above 10,000 pounds to eventually operate fully autonomously. However, companies cannot immediately deploy driverless trucks commercially. Instead, the DMV created a phased process beginning with safety-driver testing, followed by driverless testing and eventually driverless commercial deployment. Manufacturers must complete 500,000 miles of testing during each phase and submit a structured safety case covering vehicle hardware, software, and operations. Autonomous trucks must also continue stopping at California Highway Patrol weigh stations and comply with applicable state and federal commercial vehicle requirements. Testing is generally prohibited on roads with speed limits of 25 mph or lower unless trucks are using a direct route between approved destinations. Kodiak CEO Don Burnette described the new regulations as an important opportunity for freight innovation. The company’s permit allows it to begin California operations with safety oversight while working toward a broader coast-to-coast autonomous freight network. However, the Teamsters California organization has filed a lawsuit against the DMV, arguing that regulators failed to adequately evaluate the potential economic and safety effects of allowing autonomous heavy-duty trucks. The union alleges the DMV used a regulatory process intended for changes with relatively limited economic impacts and underestimated the potential costs associated with autonomous truck deployment. Job displacement is a central concern in the Teamsters’ challenge. The union disputes the DMV’s assessment that autonomous heavy vehicles would not eliminate jobs and argues that the rules could have significant consequences for professional drivers and other transportation workers. Meanwhile, autonomous truck developers continue expanding operations elsewhere. Aurora said it expects to finish 2026 with 200 driverless trucks in operation, while manufacturing partner Roush is increasing production… [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - Walmart launches new fashion brand with most items priced under $25
Walmart is making a new play for younger, style-conscious shoppers with a women’s fashion brand offering most items for less than $25.The retail giant is rolling out Scenario, a modern bohemian collection featuring apparel, shoes, jewelry, handbags and other accessories, at all of its stores.The launch includes 280 styles, according to Walmart."We’ve been on a journey to democratize fashion by focusing on expanding our assortment, elevating the experience in-store and online, reaching new customers and changing [the] perception [of] Walmart fashion," a spokesperson for the retailer told FOX Business in an email.The news was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.WALMART SAYS IT WILL USE BILLIONS IN TARIFF REFUNDS TO KEEP PRICES LOWScenario is designed to appeal to women around age 35 who want trendier details than Walmart’s existing brands traditionally offer, according to The Wall Street Journal.The line includes embroidered blouses, pintuck denim shirts and faux leather bags, with a focus on natural fabrics such as cotton, the outlet reported.Walmart said it developed the brand after research found nearly one in five women ranked bohemian fashion among their preferred styles, even though none of its existing private labels were perceived as directly catering to that look.WALMART E-COMMERCE SALES SURGE AS CEO TOUTS 'PRICE, SPEED AND CONVENIENCE'Scenario will take over some space previously devoted to Time and Tru, Walmart’s women’s brand focused on classic wardrobe staples, according to the Journal.The retailer tested elements of the bohemian aesthetic within its Time and Tru assortment before deciding to build a dedicated lifestyle brand, the company said.The existing brand will continue with a smaller selection focused on its most popular items, the outlet reported."This is an ‘and’ strategy," Denise Incandela, executive vice president of fashion for Walmart U.S., told the Journal. "We’re still going to cover those big-volume driving socks and underwear and denim and Ts."POPULAR WALMART NUT BUTTER RECALLED AFTER TESTING DETECTS SALMONELLACLICK HERE TO GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GOWalmart said it has launched or relaunched 15 private brands over the past five years as it works to modernize its fashion business. The retailer said it has also expanded its selection of premium brands through its online marketplace. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - This A.I. Start-Up Aims to Reverse the Backlash Against Data CentersEmerald AI, now valued at $1.05 billion, uses software to keep power demand at the computing facilities from getting out of control. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago
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