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Marketplace · July 31, 2026 · 26m 37s

The future of self-driving cars

Marketplace covers the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady, rising health insurance costs squeezing workers, a retiree returning to the workforce for a family business, Amazon's Zoox scaling up its self-driving taxi fleet, and Boulder, Colorado preparing to host the Sundance Film Festival.

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Curious

Escalating health insurance premiums are putting pressure on employers, which may translate into slower wage growth or higher employee contributions.
Amazon’s Zoox to deploy up to 2,500 self-driving taxis annually
Amazon’s autonomous vehicle unit Zoox has reached a production capacity to roll out 2,500 driverless taxis each year, signaling a move from testing to scaled deployment.

Highlights

Fed holds rates steady
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, signaling caution amid mixed inflation and employment data.
Sundance Film Festival comes to Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado is preparing to host the Sundance Film Festival, with local homeowners positioned to rent out rooms as the city braces for an influx of visitors.

Editorial

Retiree returns to workforce for family business
A retired individual rejoined the labor force to help a family business, driven by both financial need and family obligation.
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