Waymo Leads Self Driving Car Disengagement Improvements in California
California regulators release data showing Waymo testing over 635000 miles with 124 safety related disengagements, a rate of about two per 10000 miles. Nissan and Cruise show progress with lower disengagement rates, while Tesla reports 182 disengagements over 550 miles last fall. Regulators plan final public operation rules within six weeks as tech firms push toward wider road use.
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Wheat futures show mixed gains and strong open interest
Market data indicates 5 000 bushel minimums with various March to December 2017 contract levels. Prices range from 421 to 491 across months with notable spreads and an $11.25 March 2018 figure. Trading shows elevated open interest and robust Tuesday sales.
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Oil and Gas Prices Edge Higher Amid Market Flux
The report notes oil and gasoline prices fluctuating with intraday high and low settlements while gas markets reflect adjustments in annual rate projections and stock coverage. Officials indicate some repayments are accounted separately from the yearly rate, but exact figures remain unclear due to incomplete data.
Bacon boom tests supplies but industry flags no shortage
In Des Moines, analysts say U S pork belies inventories hit a December low of 17.7 million pounds, the smallest on record since 1957, yet experts expect production to rise about 3 percent and prices to stabilize by summer. Wholesale belly prices rose to 1.71 per pound, with retail bacon costs expected to climb slowly. Industry leaders cite strong demand, more processing capacity, and wider bacon use in menus as drivers of the trend.
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