Boston Dynamics founder Marc Raibert today shared the following for Spot, the company’s quadruped robot that can climb stairs and traverse uneven terrain. In a few months, Boston Dynamics will begin selling Spot with a robotic arm to companies interested in mobile handling systems. And eventually, the company wants to …
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US consumer spending recovers, falling revenue is a threat
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US consumer spending rebounded in the largest amount on record in May, but earnings are unlikely to be sustainable as revenue will decline and is expected to further decrease as Millions lose their unemployment checks starting next month. The Commerce Department report on Friday added increases in …
Read More »Mexico City Police Chief Shot in Attempted Murder, Blames Drug Cartel
Police officers arrive at the area where a shooting occurred in Mexico City, Mexico, June 26, 2020. REUTERS / Henry Romero MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The Mexico City police chief was shot and wounded and two of his bodyguards were killed in a dramatic assassination attempt early Friday that quickly …
Read More »The second stimulus is still a conversation, not yet guaranteed
As the fifth month of life approaches during a pandemic, the $ 600 unemployment checks run out and there has been no clear indication that a second stimulus check will be extended or will arrive. Although some people have not yet received their first stimulus checks, there are many who …
Read More »16 of the 302 NBA players test positive for coronavirus
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association say 16 players tested positive for coronavirus in the first wave of mandatory tests conducted in preparation for the season restart. Those 16 players were part of a group of 302 evaluated on Tuesday, a 5.3% rate of positive results across the …
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