Rise of the fake Christmas tree amid high live-tree costs
With 81 percent of the 95 million U.S. households expected to display artificial trees, families embrace savings and safety as live trees rise in price. Mary Arras from Macomb, Michigan, spends 70 dollars on a 7.5 foot fake, citing scent limits and easier upkeep, while noting storage and year-round considerations.
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Foxconn drives driverless shuttles toward in factory commute
Wisconsin's Foxconn plans to use driverless shuttles to move about 4,000 workers per shift to its 22 million square foot campus near Milwaukee. The project, backed by nearly 3 billion in incentives, aims to showcase autonomous vehicles on I-94 corridors and in campus operations, signaling broader U.S. road readiness and regulatory developments.
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