Backers say collecting data about how we move and interact through a city can help shape high-tech services, like robots to pick up trash. But privacy concerns have scuttled several projects.
Susan Schmidt talks about the markets’ sad week. And if you’re buying a home in Austin, Texas, know this: The city wins for the largest increase in homes selling above asking price.
Also today: We check in on the status of department stores, many of which boasted positive earnings numbers to the surprise of some. Broadway will be featuring seven new pieces from Black playwrights this season.
Also today: Diane Swonk arrives to discuss tapering and the Fed. Working teens are about to head back to school. We also speak to Mariana Dale of KPCC and LAist about how essential child care workers, providers and educators find themselves stretched to the limit.
Toyota has confirmed it is to cut production by 40% globally in September due to the ongoing worldwide semiconductor shortage. That’s roughly 360,000 vehicles.
