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☆ Is Travel Insurance Worth It?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Kat Tretina | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +12 min

Trip cancellation and interruption coverage is the most common form of travel insurance, making up nearly 90% of travel protection plans sold. Travel medical: When you travel to another country, typical health insurance plans — including Medicare — don’t cover you. Like all forms of insurance, travel insurance policies don’t cover every event that can impact your vacation. “When you travel using airline miles and hotel points, most credit card travel insurance policies won’t cover the trips,” says Huffman. “If you do not get travel insurance, you are rolling the dice,” says Hines, who adds she always recommends travel insurance to her clients.

Persons: Kat, we’ve, it’s, ”, Tiffany Hines, Mark Friedlander, ” What’s, Friedlander, Lee Huffman, Huffman, Kevin Payne, Payne, Hines, “ We’ve, won’t Organizations: Global, Travel, Insurance Information Institute, Disease Control, Prevention, World Health Organization, Spirit Airlines, Delta, Allianz Travel Locations: Athens , Georgia, Europe, U.S

☆ Apple buys Swedish classical record label
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Apple has acquired BIS Records, a 50-year-old Swedish record label with a focus on classical music, as part of its continuing efforts to attract classical music fans. BIS Records founder Robert von Bahr said Tuesday that Apple recently bought his record company and will fold it into its Apple Music Classical and Platoon music services. The acquisition is another example of Apple attempting to distinguish itself from streaming-music rival Spotify by focusing on classical music. In 2021, it bought the classical music streaming service Primephonic for an undisclosed sum. Eventually, the tech giant debuted its own Apple Music Classical streaming app this past spring, pitching it as a way for current Apple Music subscribers to access over five million classical tracks that can be searched via data like composer, conductor or catalog number.

Persons: Robert von Bahr, Von Bahr, von Bahr, Apple, Primephonic Organizations: Apple, BIS Records, CNBC, Spotify, Apple Music, Artists

☆ Eye-tracking tool may help diagnose autism more quickly and accurately, new studies suggest
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | Deidre Mcphillips | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

But now, two studies released Tuesday suggest that a recently developed eye-tracking tool could help clinicians diagnose children as young as 16 months with autism – and with more certainty. She was not involved in the new studies, but her research focuses on early diagnosis of autism. The children were enrolled in the study between April 2018 and May 2019, and the eye-tracking tool was included in the assessments. Among the children, 335 had an autism diagnosis that their clinicians were “certain” of without using the eye-tracking tool. “There remains work to be done before an eye-tracking test is used in clinical practice.

Persons: ”, Warren Jones, Rather, ’, Whitney Guthrie, Guthrie, “ They’re, ” Jones, –, Ami Klin, Marcus, ” Klin, Kristin Sohl, ” Sohl, Sohl, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, Geraldine Dawson, “, ” Dawson Organizations: CNN, Marcus Autism, Children’s Healthcare, Autism, Emory University School of Medicine, US Food and Drug Administration, Children’s, Philadelphia’s Center, Autism Research, JAMA, Marcus Autism Center, University of Missouri School of Medicine, American Academy of Pediatrics, US Centers for Disease Control, Devices, Get CNN, CNN Health, Duke Center for Autism, Brain Locations: Atlanta, United States, –, North Carolina

☆ I regretted moving to France. The cost of living was too high for my low salary and I experienced xenophobia — so I moved back to the US.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-03 | by ( Aria Yang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Colleen Gill moved to Paris, France in 2016 and lived there for four years. She also experienced xenophobic microaggressions while living in France. I also liked the simple pleasures of living in France — I loved buying freshly baked bread and butter every day. The salaries are low and the cost of living is high in FranceMy husband and I lived in central Paris. But the truth is, I didn't love France enough to stay and try to change it.

Persons: Colleen Gill, France —, it's, It's, I've, Aria Yang Organizations: Service Locations: Paris, France, Wall, Silicon, Brooklyn, NY, New York, Italian, American, Florida, New York City, America, NYC

☆ Why are all the cool Kit Kats only available internationally?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-02 | by ( Danielle Wiener-Bronner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

They create buzz and urgency, which help decades-old brands like Kit Kat stay relevant. A few years later, Rowntree’s renamed the product Kit Kat Chocolate Crisp. Nigel Roddis/ReutersAfter manufacturing and distributing Kit Kat for decades, the British company entered into a deal with Hershey, giving it control over US Kit Kat distribution in 1970. Nostalgic candies, like traditional Kit Kat bars, exert a powerful hold over those who loved them in their childhood, she noted. When people reach for a Kit Kat, they’re reaching for a reliable jolt of sweetness and good feelings, she said.

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☆ Bill Richardson Reveled in Role of Freelance Envoy to Dictators
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-02 | by ( Michael Crowley | More About Michael Crowley | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

It was days before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, and the U.S. government was urging Americans to stay away from Russia. That’s when Bill Richardson boarded a plane to Moscow. The former New Mexico congressman, governor and cabinet member was pursuing his passion: freelance diplomacy with a dangerous foreign government. In a call to Mr. Reed’s parents, an aide to Mr. Richardson said his boss was on a “guerrilla mission,” they would later recall. Either way, the Russian mission was classic Bill Richardson.

Persons: That’s, Bill Richardson, Richardson, Trevor Reed, Reed’s, ”, Reed, Richardson’s, Biden, — Organizations: U.S, New, U.S . Marine, State Department Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Moscow, New Mexico, U.S, Russian

☆ Datça: The beautiful Turkish peninsula forgotten by time
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Feride Yalav-Heckeroth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —With untouched and natural rugged scenery, forested with pristine bays on both sides, the Datça peninsula feels a world away from the touristy towns of this popular corner of the Med. Strict laws about construction have protected Datça from large-scale tourism projects, leaving its eponymous small port town, located around midway on the peninsula, rooted in the past. Where to stayThe Palaia Hotel, a modern take on traditional Datça architecture and culture. Ayhan Altun/Moment RF/Getty ImagesIn downtown Datça, shops such as Pehlivan and Datça Köy Ürünleri sell local almonds in every form imaginable. “Datça is a peninsula, but it’s more like an island, we’re very isolated and have our own way of life,” says Boylu.

Persons: Furkan Uyan, “ I’ve, ”, Ismet Tekinalp, Almond, Kurabeyicisi, Kaya Balları, badem, Datça, Hestia, Hestia Mey, Yücel, Ali Somer, Ayça Boylu, Axel Korf, “, Feride, Conde Nast Organizations: CNN, ”, Getty, Kaya, Usta, Winery, Culture, Art Academy Locations: Turkey, Marmaris, Knidos, Caria, downtown, Turkish, “, Datça, Cumalı, Yaka, Knidia, Değirmenbükü, Istanbul, Lake Constance, Kinfolk

☆ The divide between retail's winners and losers will be stark this back-to-school season
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Back-to-school spending is expected to reach a record-high of $41.5 billion, according to the National Retail Federation's annual survey . The trends suggest certain retailers will fare better than others, with analysts favoring these stocks for back-to-school. According to a Stifel survey, retro basketball styles from Nike were the most popular choice for back-to-school this year. "These retailers have invested significantly in their private label assortments in recent years and continue to grow penetration," Jefferies analysts wrote in an Aug. 28 note. That could be a warning sign for the holidays as many investors look to back-to-school sales to set the tone for the winter season.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, Doug McMillon, Amazon's, Homegoods, Abercrombie —, Abercrombie, Locker, Stifel Organizations: National, Jefferies, Walmart, Target, Costco, Dollar, Ikea, P, Abercrombie, Fitch, American Eagle Outfitters, Barn Holdings, Nordstrom, Nike, FactSet Locations: U.S, Hollister, Thursday's, Banana

☆ I tried Wendy's new $3 breakfast and McDonald's famous morning menu, and the winner was clear.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The breakfast value meal features four choices, including two types of biscuit sandwiches. I compared Wendy's biscuit meals to the same ones at McDonald's, and I was surprised at the results. But I set out to compare Wendy's to McDonald's, which has long been considered the king of fast-food breakfast. I bought the equivalent items and compared them on taste, price, and presentation. But I also thought Wendy's, which launched breakfast in 2020, could win on price if the food was halfway edible.

Persons: Wendy's, I've Organizations: Service Locations: McDonald's, Wall, Silicon, Southern California

☆ Rising caffeine levels spark calls for ban on energy drink sales to children
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Kailyn Rhone | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

[1/2] FILE PHOTO-Prime energy drink cans sit on a shelf at Target in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., August 18, 2023. Rival products like Anheuser Busch InBev-backed (ABI.BR) Ghost energy drinks and Kim Kardashian's “Kimade” energy drink also have 200 mg of caffeine. In the U.S. and UK, no national regulations ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks. She added: "Any energy drink with a high dose caffeine in it, such as Prime Energy, is unsafe for children." “I got confused because when you first see the can, it’s hard to see where it says energy drink.

Persons: Kim Kardashian's, Holly Benjamin, Dr, Benjamin, Chuck Schumer, Alani, Logan Paul, KSI, Shick, ”, “, Bonnie Patten, TINA, GNC, Vanessa O'Connell, Lisa Shumaker Organizations: REUTERS, Prime Energy, Anheuser Busch InBev, Monster Energy, University of Chicago, American Academy of Child, Psychiatry, FDA, U.S, Ghost Energy, Congo Brands, American Medical Association, Walmart, Target, Energy, Kailyn, Thomson Locations: Target, Brooklyn , New York, U.S, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Congo, Florida, Kailyn Rhone, New York

☆ Van life is hard. I shower at the gym and go to the bathroom at gas stations, but van life helped me find my passion.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Alyshia Hull | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Before I could make the leap into van life, I'd spent six years dreaming about it. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do as a civilian — but I did still have my dream of van life. I'd spent so much time researching van life that I felt prepared overall, but there were some challenges I had to figure out. Van life is a scary decision – but I say, do it scaredStarting van life was a huge, scary decision. AdvertisementAdvertisementThat's why I'd tell anyone who is interested in van life: Do it scared, and definitely go for it.

Persons: Brianna Walston, Chandler, I'd, van, I'm, van lifers, Walston, Brianna Waltson, I've, Alyshia Organizations: Subaru, Service, Air Force, Ford Transit, Alyshia Hull, ahull Locations: Wall, Silicon, Nevada, Colorado

☆ A Meal in France Showed Me the Brilliance of Simplicity
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Ligaya Mishan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Once I tried out the line “Remember who you were before you had a permanent address.” The client scoffed. At the time I lived in a converted garage by a cemetery, the third place I’d moved in a year. The restaurant was unexceptional — plastic chairs, coarse tablecloths, low guttering candles — and perfect. In the maze of the old quarter, we sat at a table outside, on stone stairs descending from another century. The restaurant was unexceptional — plastic chairs, coarse tablecloths, low guttering candles — and perfect.

Persons: ”, I’d, Chantal, Audrey Hepburn’s, Olivier ducking, Lukas, Sasha, Mark, salade, “ Locations: Hawaii, Switzerland, Thailand, Myanmar

AdvertisementAdvertisementI love cruises as a vacation option with an affordable fixed price, and my Virgin Voyages cruise was great. Vacations often come with surprise expenses — cruises are a great value and make it easy to know exactly how much you'll spend in advance, and my Virgin Voyages cruise was a great value. While the cruise ship itself offered plenty to see and do, I thought the four included stops were some of the best I have ever visited on a cruise. Finally, we loved the inclusiveness the Virgin Voyages brand builds into their cruise product, which helped make the cruise more carefree and fun. Now all I have to do is start planning how we'll spend days in port on our next Virgin Voyages cruise in February.

Persons: Richard Branson's, Jeff Bezos, Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Usher, That's, Burger, we'll Organizations: Service, HBO, Virgin, Voyages, Virgin Voyages Locations: Wall, Silicon, Athens, Greece, Dubrovnik, Split, Croatia, Kotor, Montenegro, Corfu, Old, Montenegro Kotor, Town, San Juan , Puerto Rico, St, Croix , Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Bahamas

It may seem like a lot, but my five bank accounts help me manage and organize my money. I have a checking account , an emergency fund savings account, a business checking account, a travel account, and an everyday savings account. When I first moved to New York, I already had three bank accounts, but I knew that I needed a local bank to receive my income and to have accessibility to funds. Figure out how I will get my moneyIn choosing my emergency fund savings account and my everyday savings account, I considered account accessibility. Look into specific accounts made for my needsSpecialty accounts are accounts built for a specific purpose, and I have two.

Organizations: Service Locations: Wall, Silicon, New York, Mexico

☆ Sam Bankman-Fried wants to pay 7 expert witnesses up to $1,200 an hour to testify on his behalf
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Sam Bankman-Fried is trying to build his legal defense with seven expert witnesses. AdvertisementAdvertisementSam Bankman-Fried wants to pay seven expert witnesses up to $1,200 an hour as part of his upcoming trial. Four of the other proposed expert witnesses are charging between $400 and $720 an hour, while one didn't specify their fee. AdvertisementAdvertisementBut prosecutors aren't happy with the choice of proposed witnesses and are trying to exclude all of them from testifying. And because Akka's court filing outlining his opinion is based on English case law, prosecutors say this could confuse the jury as it's a different legal system.

Persons: Sam Bankman, Fried, Bradley Smith, Lawrence Akka, Smith, That's, Prosecutors Organizations: FEC, Capital University Law School, Commission, Bankman

REUTERS/Loren Elliott Acquire Licensing RightsAug 30 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist. Australian inflation, Japanese consumer confidence and German inflation figures later in the day are the main data points on Wednesday's economic calendar that could move Asian markets, which have started the week on a roll. A series of measures from China aimed at boosting domestic stock markets have had an immediate effect - China's benchmark index of blue chip stocks on Tuesday posted back-to-back gains of 1% or more for the first time since January. Money markets quickly swiped off the table expectations of another rate hike this year, short-dated yields plunged and stocks boomed. Put all that together and there is every reason to believe Asian markets will open in the green on Wednesday.

Persons: Loren Elliott, Jamie McGeever, Cryptocurrencies, Gina Raimondo, Michele Bullock, Josie Kao Organizations: REUTERS, Money, Nasdaq, Securities and Exchange, Stock Connect, U.S . Commerce, Bank of China, Incoming, Thomson, Reuters Locations: Sydney, Australia, China, U.S, Japan, Germany

☆ Using both medical and recreational marijuana raises risk of addiction disorder
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Developing cannabis use disorder is relatively common in Washington state, one of the first states to fully legalize cannabis, and can even occur in people who only use medical marijuana, according to a new study. “There’s a perception that people who are using marijuana for medical reasons have a lower risk of a cannabis use disorder,” said lead author Gwen Lapham, assistant professor at Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine in Seattle. In addition, using both medical and recreational weed led to a more severe addiction than using medical marijuana alone, the study revealed. There are no current FDA-approved medications to treat cannabis use disorder, Lapham said, so behavior-based treatments or specialty addiction centers are the rule. A 2021 study found cannabis use disorder rose from 17.7% before marijuana was legalized in Canada to 24.3% after legalization.

Persons: “, ”, Gwen Lapham, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J, Lapham, Nicholas Vozoris, Alexandre Dumais, ” Dumais, Dumais, It’s, Beth Cohen Organizations: CNN, Kaiser Permanente, Tyson School of Medicine, US Centers for Disease Control, Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research, University of Toronto, University of Montreal, FDA, University of California Locations: Washington, Seattle, respirology, Washington State, Netherlands, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, France, Canada, San Francisco

☆ Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Imax, Ulta, Netflix, Alphabet, Microsoft, Chewy & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Barclays upgrades Grab Holdings to overweight from equal weight Barclays upgraded the Asian ride-hailing and food delivery company after its earnings report earlier this week. " Morgan Stanley upgrades Abercrombie & Fitch to equal weight from underweight Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock after its earnings report on Thursday. Needham reiterates Nvidia as buy After a transfer in analyst coverage, Needham said it's standing by its buy rating on the stock. " Barclays reiterates Ulta as overweight Barclays said Ulta is "best-in-class" after its earnings report on Thursday. Benchmark reiterates Imax as buy Benchmark said it's standing by its buy rating on Imax despite a report of a delay in film releases.

Persons: Baird, Jefferies, Ferrari, Morgan Stanley, Fitch, Piper Sandler, Piper, Needham, it's, Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Ulta, Oppenheimer Organizations: Google, Ferrari, Barclays, JPMorgan, Abercrombie, Citi, Marvel, Western Alliance, Nvidia, NVIDIA, Netflix, Occidental Petroleum, Microsoft, TAM Locations: Southeast Asia, Hollywood, NFLX

☆ Love Shrimp Scampi? Try This Rosé-Infused Twist.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Eric Kim | More About Eric Kim | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“I feel like it’s totally underutilized,” she said about the fruity, moderately spiced pepper, named for a commune in France and prevalent in Basque cooking. When it comes to the piment d’Espelette, which turbocharges the flavor and pinkish color of this shrimp, you don’t have to pluck it from a Basque field. Be sure not to skip the orange zest, though; it brings out the Provençal wine’s inherent fruitiness. This last addition was a gift from another friend and colleague, Melissa Clark. Zested over the shrimp, the bittersweet orange lent balance and made the buttery sauce taste all the better.

Persons: Rebecca, ”, Melissa Clark, Melissa Organizations: The Times, Google Locations: France, Basque, Gochugaru, Aleppo, Brooklyn

Currently, the Western Alliance Bank High Yield Savings Account is the highest-yield savings account on Raisin. You can earn 5% or more with several savings accounts, including the Milli Savings Account, Betterment Cash Reserve, Newtek Bank High Yield Savings Account, and more. A high-yield savings account is a type of bank account that offers a higher interest rate than a traditional savings account. High-Yield Savings Account BasicsA savings account is an interest-earning bank account. A good high-yield savings account will likely be an account where you can grow your savings without unnecessary hassles."

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Learn moreGet a head start and stock up on meats for your Labor Day barbecues with this awesome Snake River Farms deal. Snake River Farms' Labor Day promotion could also net you a free BBQ grilling pack with promo code LABORDAY23. Two free sirloins with this Steak River Farms promo codeThis deal is simple: just add $150 or more worth of Snake River Farms meats and other products to your cart, then enter promo code INSIDERTS. In their Snake River Farms review, One Insider editor tried an order and immediately noticed the quality difference. Shop Snake River Farms' premium Wagyu steaks and more.

Persons: you'll, You'll, Filet Mignon, Ribeye Organizations: Labor, Southside Market, Michelin Locations: Southside, New York

☆ Bath & Body Works sees steeper sales drop on slowing demand
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Products are displayed in L Brands Inc., Bath & Body Works retail store in Manhattan, New York, U.S., May 13, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Acquire Licensing RightsAug 23 (Reuters) - Bath & Body Works (BBWI.N) on Wednesday warned of a steeper decline in annual sales as Americans deferred purchasing its pricier home fragrances and personal care products amid still-high inflation pinching household budgets. Shares of the Ohio-based company fell about 2% in premarket trading after the retailer forecast current-quarter sales and profit below Street expectations. Bath & Body Works now expects annual net sales to decline between 1.5% and 3.5%, compared with its previous forecast of flat net sales to a mid-single-digit percentage decline. It also raised its annual profit forecast to adjusted earnings per share now expected to range between $2.80 and $3.10, compared with $2.68 and $3.08 previously expected.

Persons: Brendan McDermid, Estee Lauder, Juveria Tabassum, Shweta Agarwal Organizations: Brands Inc, Body Works, REUTERS, Body, Thomson Locations: Manhattan , New York, U.S, Ohio

☆ Dick's shares fall 20% as retailer slashes outlook over theft concerns
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Dick's now expects earnings of $11.33 to $12.13 per share for the year, compared to a previously issued guidance of $12.90 to $13.80. During the quarter, Dick's used promotions to offload inventory from the category. Overall, inventories were down about 5% in the quarter compared to the year ago period. While the quarter is a bit rough compared to Dick's usual reports, the retailer is still holding on to its pandemic-gains. Same store sales were up 1.8% in the quarter, compared to down 5.1% in the year ago period, and were driven by a 2.8% uptick in transactions.

Persons: Dick's, Lauren Hobart, Ed Stack, It's, We've, Stack, CNBC's Courtney Reagan Organizations: Sporting Goods, Refinitiv, CNBC

☆ I’m a Credit Card Expert. This Is The Only Credit Card in My Wallet
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Aaron Hurd | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +4 min

By Aaron HurdLike anyone who has ever paid for a luxury hotel room entirely with points or upgraded to business class with miles, I enjoy spending credit card rewards. In fact, credit card rewards have been a cornerstone of my finances since college. Eventually, I started blogging about travel rewards and now I write about credit card rewards for many well-recognized outlets. These days, I carry a slim-nylon surfer wallet containing only a Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards card. When I’m out and about, I no longer worry about which card I’m using and I’m earning an amount of rewards similar to what I would combining a 2% cash back credit card with numerous specialty rewards cards.

Persons: Aaron Hurd, there’s, Roth, Merrill Edge, Merrill Organizations: Bank of America, of America, Federal Reserve, Merrill Edge, Vanguard

☆ Limited-edition 2025 Mustang GTD: 800+ horsepower and a $300,000 sticker
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] The new 2025 Ford Mustang GTD, a $300,000 limited-edition performance car, is shown in this undated company handout photo released to Reuters on August 17, 2023. Ford Motor Company/Handout via REUTERS Acquire Licensing RightsAug 17 (Reuters) - Ford Motor (F.N) is joining rival General Motors in the U.S. supercar ranks with the launch of the 2025 Mustang GTD, a limited-edition, high-performance hot rod priced from $300,000. The Mustang GTD is loosely based on the 2024 Mustang coupe that is priced from around $31,000. But the Mustang GTD really has more in common with the new Mustang GT3 racecar that is expected to compete next year at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the world's premier endurance races. A spokesperson would say only that GTD production will be "more than 50 cars."

Persons: Jim Farley, Aston Martin, James Bond, Farley, Ford's, Paul Lienert, Rosalba O'Brien Organizations: Reuters, Ford Motor Company, REUTERS Acquire, Ford, General Motors, U.S, Porsche, Benz, Aston Martin, British, Cadillac, Thomson Locations: Ontario, Warren , Michigan, Detroit

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