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Tesla will now let you drive off mid-charge if there’s an emergency

2 October 2026 at 14:34
Tesla Supercharger

Tesla introduced a new feature to enable drivers to escape quickly while charging their vehicles in response to a mass shooting at a Supercharger location in Idaho in August that left seven people wounded and four dead.

When a Tesla vehicle is charging, the plug is locked to the charging port and driving is disabled. To put the car in drive, a charging cable has to be manually released from the vehicle's charging port. Since the shooting in Twin Falls, Idaho, Tesla owners have been requesting a quick-release mechanism that would allow them to escape in the event of an emergency. This week, Tesla responded with a software update that respon …

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Keurig’s new machine uses plastic-free compressed coffee pucks

2 October 2026 at 14:29
A person inserts an AltaRound into the Keurig Alta coffee maker.

Keurig's new single-serve coffee machine delivers the same convenience that helped popularize its appliances but without the use of recyclable pods made from plastic and aluminum. The company first showed off its Keurig Alta machine two years ago while introducing the puck-shaped pod replacements called AltaRounds that wrap pressed coffee grounds in a plant-based coating derived from seaweed. The pucks are 100 percent compostable, and while they currently come in plastic wrappers to keep them fresh, the company is working to transition to paper wrappers, according to CNET.

The Keurig Alta is now available for preorder for $499.99 with shipp …

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Soft Jobs Report Boosts Market Bets Fed Will Skip October Rate Increase

2 October 2026 at 14:53
The odds of an interest rate change at the Federal Reserve’s meeting in late October have dropped following a softer jobs report and strong signaling from bank officials.

Β© Vincent Alban/The New York Times

John C. Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in 2025. He said this week that there was β€œno need for urgency” in the wake of September’s increase.

U.S. and Allies Agree to Release Diesel Reserves as Prices Soar

2 October 2026 at 14:51
The Group of 7, which includes Britain, France, Japan and others, announced the release of 100 million barrels over four months, effective immediately.

Β© Doug Mills/The New York Times

President Trump made the announcement on social media on Friday.

U.S. and Allies Agree to Release Diesel Reserves as Prices Soar

2 October 2026 at 14:51
The Group of 7, which includes Britain, France, Japan and others, announced the release of 100 million barrels over four months, effective immediately.

Β© Doug Mills/The New York Times

President Trump made the announcement on social media on Friday.
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