Challenger calls Pittenger race headed for recount in NC
In the North Carolina primary, challenger Mark Harris formally requested a recount after provisional and absentee ballots narrowed U S Representative Robert Pittenger's lead to 135 votes. Harris urged confidence in the vote and noted high tech voting equipment. Pittenger defended the results, while district redraws and state law shifts shape the upcoming general election against Democrat Christian Cano.
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Smartwatches edge toward usefulness with slow gains
Tech watchers note wearables improve in small steps as Apple and Google push updates. Faster app launches and background data loading promise quicker use. Android Wear 2.0 enables stand-alone apps with Wi Fi or cellular, while fitness tracking expands to weight lifting and push ups.
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Fed keeps rates steady amid mixed job signals and slow growth
The Federal Reserve holds rates unchanged citing uncertain job growth and global developments while signaling a cautious path. The committee trimmed projected hikes for 2016 to two and lowered 2017 and 2018 growth forecasts to two and three total hikes respectively, as traders await clearer data on hiring.
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