Michael Liedtke

AP Technology Writer
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HEV Motor Production Increasing in Kentucky
September 1, 2026
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New Metal Foam Could Make Car Crashes Safer
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A pint of Guinness beer is poured on St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2023, in Bellows Falls, Vt.
Police Looking for $155K Worth of Stolen Guinness Stout
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The logo of Japanese motor-maker Nidec Corp., is seen in Kyoto, Japan, on May 15, 2026.
Motor Maker Nidec Finds Hundreds of Cases of Quality Control Misconduct
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Unless companies build in the U.S.
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Apple highlighted plans for more AI tools designed to simplify people's lives.
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Apple Posts Stronger-Than-Expected Q2 Results
The company noted that the majority of iPhones sold in the U.S. will come from India.
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Trump Considers Pausing Auto Tariffs as World Economy Endures Whiplash
Trump previously described the 25% tariffs as "permanent."
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Trump Administration Says Certain Electronics Exempt from 'Reciprocal' Tariffs
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Apple contends that fostering a diverse workforce makes good business sense.
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