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☆ Down on chips, Toyota goes back to basics with car keys
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

TOKYO, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp has discovered that even keys can be too "smart" for their own good. "As the shortage of semiconductors continues, this is a provisional measure aimed at delivering cars to customers as quickly as possible," Toyota said in a statement, apologising for the inconvenience. "As for the second smart key, we plan to hand it over as soon as it is ready," it added. A global chips shortage has caused a severe delay in car production and shipments, with many buyers having to wait years to get theirs delivered. Toyota has been hit particularly hard this year, with natural disasters and other disruptions adding to their troubles.

☆ Wisconsin man found guilty of killing 6 people after plowing SUV into Christmas parade
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | The Associated Press | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

A Wisconsin man was convicted of killing six people after he plowed his SUV through a Christmas parade, ending an erratic weekslong trial during which he shouted at the judge, stripped off his shirt and was often removed from the courtroom over outbursts. As the verdict was read, Brooks held his head down and remained silent. One man was removed from the gallery after he yelled out, "Burn in hell, you piece of s---." Darrell Brooks looks to the prosecuting attorneys during his trial in Waukesha County Circuit Court in Waukesha, Wis., on Oct. 18, 2022. Mike De Sisti / Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP, PoolAfter the verdict was read, Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow said there would be a hearing Monday to discuss setting a sentencing date.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow the organ transplant system works in the U.S. There are more than 100,000 people in the United States waiting for an organ transplant, and they could be waiting a while. Only a little more than 50% of people waiting for an organ will receive one within five years because of the shortage of organs. The medical community has been working on ways to increase the supply beyond deceased donations including using live donors for organs like kidneys, organs from animals and even mechanical organs.

☆ More than 100,000 Americans are waiting for an organ transplant
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Charlotte Morabito | In Charlottemorabito | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

There are more than 100,000 people in the United States waiting for an organ transplant, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing, known as UNOS. Only a little more than 50% of people waiting for an organ will receive one within five years, according to UNOS. The industry recognizes the importance of finding alternatives to using organs from deceased human donors to address the national shortage. "Even though we're all fascinated by transplant, the ultimate goal is to get rid of it," Caplan said. Watch the video above to learn more about how the organ transplant system works and what we can do to increase supply while also addressing the inequalities.

☆ 5 people stranded 21 stories down at Grand Canyon Caverns rescued after more than 24 hours
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Colin Sheeley | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Five people who were stranded about 21 stories underground at Grand Canyon Caverns following an elevator malfunction have been rescued, Arizona officials announced. The elevator malfunction was discovered at about sundown Sunday, and the group was unable to use a stairway system described to be similar to an old, external fire escape, Paxton said. Visitors come down a trail during a guided tour at the Grand Canyon Caverns in Arizona in 2016. “I’m sure, they made sure they were as comfortable as possible," Paxton said Tuesday. The natural limestone caverns, said to be the largest dry caverns in the U.S., occupy a desert region southwest of Grand Canyon National Park about 110 miles from the California border.

☆ 5 people stranded 21 stories down at Grand Canyon Caverns as elevator malfunctions
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Five people have been stranded about 21 stories underground at Grand Canyon Caverns since the attraction's elevator malfunctioned Sunday evening, authorities said Monday night. The issue, which is being handled by elevator repair personnel, may be mechanical, he said. It wasn't clear how long it would take to repair the elevator, the spokesperson said. The sheriff's office has one, and it was sent to the scene Monday. The natural limestone caverns, said to be the largest dry caverns in the U.S., occupy a desert region southwest of Grand Canyon National Park about 110 miles from the California border.

CNN —The tourists who had become stuck about 200 feet underground at the Grand Canyon Caverns in Peach Springs, Arizona, on Sunday when an elevator malfunctioned have all been brought back to the surface with the help of local fire departments. Officials originally said that five people were stranded in the caverns. “Yesterday five folks were exiting the caverns when the elevator stopped working. CNN reached out to The Grand Canyon Caverns for additional details. The Grand Canyon Caverns is a tourist attraction that allows visitors to tour inside an ancient underground cave, dine and stay in a motel, according to its website.

☆ Ding Xuexiang: from Xi staff chief to ruling elite
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Brenda Goh | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

SHANGHAI, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday made his chief of staff, Ding Xuexiang, one of the most powerful men in China, in a move party watchers say underscores the importance Xi puts on trust and loyalty. "Ding is effectively Xi's chief-of-staff and is almost always by his side. It is clear that Xi has trusted Ding's loyalty and ability," he said. It is possible that Ding has influenced Xi to promote more technocrats to leadership positions at the ministerial and vice-ministerial level," Thomas said. In speeches this year Ding repeatedly urged party cadres to demonstrate loyalty and unity as well as rectify problems to ensure the smooth execution of the Party Congress.

☆ The US never banned asbestos. These workers are paying the price.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Kathleen Mcgrory | Neil Bedi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +39 min

But protocols failed to match reality at the Niagara Falls plant, according to more than a dozen workers. In addition to those signature diseases, which are rare even among asbestos workers, the tiny strands can harm the body in other ways. In the 15 years that followed, congressional attempts to ban asbestos would continue to fall short. OSHA declined to make an official available for an on-the-record interview or comment on ProPublica's findings at the Niagara Falls plant. At the OxyChem plant in Wichita, union president Keith Peacock said he was comfortable with the way asbestos was handled.

As soon as they saw her vitals, the staff at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland knew they had to admit Raegan, her mom said. “I’m glad I didn’t wait.”There’s now an “unprecedented” rise in RSV cases among children in the US, some doctors tell CNN. In Texas, where RSV cases usually spike in December or January, the emergency department at Cook Children’s in Fort Worth and its urgent cares are seeing a significant number of RSV cases. Nearly half the ICU is filled with RSV cases, hospital spokesperson Kim Brown said; between October 2 and 8, there were 210 RSV cases at Cook Children’s; a week later, there were 288. RSV symptoms RSV is a common virus, but it can cause serious illness, especially in younger infants and older adults.

☆ ABB reports record margin in Q3 as demand stays strong
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( John Revill | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

SummarySummary Companies Company says component supply problems easing furtherSays customer activity at a high levelExpects to reach operating profit margin goal one year earlyZURICH, Oct 20 (Reuters) - ABB (ABBN.S) posted its highest-ever quarterly profit margin during the third quarter as the engineering and technology company said customer demand remained strong. The maker of industrial drives and electric ship motors said on Thursday its core operating profit margin increased by 1.5 percentage points to 16.6%, the highest since the Swiss company was founded in 1988. The profit margin improvement brought the year to date figure to 15.5%, and meant ABB is likely to achieve its target of hitting 15% this year - one year early. "We delivered high order growth, a strong top-line development and a historically high margin," Chief Executive Bjorn Rosengren said in a statement. Rosengren's strategy has led to selling non-core businesses, like the mechanical power transmission business Dodge, and also spinning off its turbocharging business Accelleron to shareholders.

☆ Battery startup salaries revealed: How much Redwood, QuantumScape, and more pay the engineers they're desperate to hire
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Alexa St. John | Alex Nicoll | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The EV battery space will need to fill 10 million jobs globally by 2030. Firms like Redwood Materials, QuantumScape, and more, are searching for hundreds of workers. Battery companies are desperate for talent to meet the demand they're seeing from electric vehicle automakers — and some are paying big bucks to attract workers. Battery companies are racing to get critical materials like lithium and nickel. This need means that firms innovating all aspects of the battery value chain — including battery chemistry, materials, battery health, repurposing and more — are competing with one another to fill what the World Economic Forum expects will be 10 million jobs globally by 2030.

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CNN —There’s growing evidence that Black heart failure patients are less likely to get advanced therapies than White patients. A study published Wednesday in the journal Circulation: Heart Failure finds that among a group of adults with heart failure, White people were twice as likely as Black people to receive a heart transplant or a ventricular assist device, a mechanical heart pump often used for patients with end-stage heart failure. The data showed that a heart transplantation or a ventricular assist device was performed in 11% of the Black patients compared with 22% of the White patients, although death rates were similar in both: 18% in Black patients and 13% in White patients. The researchers noted that patients’ preferences for ventricular assist devices, heart transplantation or other therapies did not affect the results. These data refute the idea that disparate heart failure outcomes have to do with things like the personal preferences of the patient,” he said.

Compare the Chase Sapphire cards Chase Sapphire Preferred® CardChase Sapphire Reserve® Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Apply now On Chase's website Apply now On Chase's websiteThe Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve® got makeovers last year, adding new or improved bonus categories and additional benefits. Neither card got an annual fee increase: You'll still pay $550 per year for the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and $95 for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. While the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card costs only $95 a year, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® has an annual fee of $550. The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card fee is $95, while the Chase Sapphire Reserve® fee is $550.

☆ Handicapping whether the stock market is at a turning point after Thursday's upside reversal
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-15 | by ( Michael Santoli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

We can at least run through what we know about this market and how market cycles tend to unfold more generally. Fewer individual S & P 500 stocks made a new 52-week low than in mid-June even as the index itself undercut the June low, a modest positive glimmer. The prior extreme lows on this chart were near noteworthy market lows, if not always right at them. The Stock Trader's Almanac notes that of the 23 S & P 500 bear markets since World War II, seven ended in October. The S & P 500 has failed in four tries of since late August even to get above the short-term 20-day moving average, most recently on Friday.

☆ After years of headaches, the US Navy's first stealth destroyer is operating farther from home than it's ever been
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Rachel Nostrant | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

US Navy destroyer USS Zumwalt is on a tour of the Pacific, making visits to Guam and Japan. USS Zumwalt in Yokosuka on September 26. USS Zumwalt the Pacific Ocean on April 10. Years in the makingSailors handle line aboard USS Zumwalt during a refueling-at-sea in the Philippine Sea on September 5. Sailors stand watch on the bridge of USS Zumwalt while the ship departs Yokosuka on October 8.

☆ Alphabet salaries revealed: See how much Google bets like Waymo, Wing, and Intrinsic pay engineers, managers, and thousands of other employees
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Hugh Langley | Diamond Naga Siu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Alphabet companies such as Wing, Waymo, and Verily are hiring. Insider analyzed H-1B visa applications to learn how much Alphabet pays employees. Like Google, other Alphabet companies, such as self-driving car unit Waymo and life sciences unit Verily, slowed down hiring earlier this year, but they're still recruiting in key areas. Through the hundreds of disclosed salaries that represent engineers, managers, and more, we found out how much Alphabet is paying employees at these companies. It also doesn't account for all roles inside these companies, only those for which Alphabet hired employees on visas.

☆ Ding Xuexiang: from Shanghai party cadre to Xi gatekeeper
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Brenda Goh | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Alongside China's top diplomats was Ding Xuexiang, who has risen from Communist Party cadre in Shanghai to become Xi's private secretary and gatekeeper. Ding, 60, is considered a leading candidate for promotion this month to the Politburo Standing Committee, the party's seven-member ruling echelon, despite lacking experience as a provincial-level party secretary or governor. He eventually succeeded the General Office's then-head, Li Zhanshu, who is currently China's top legislator and at 72 is expected to retire from the Standing Committee. Given the opacity of Chinese politics and Ding's roll as a background player, there is even less known about him than other leading Standing Committee prospects. In speeches this year Ding repeatedly urged party cadres to demonstrate loyalty and unity as well as rectify problems to ensure the smooth execution of the Party Congress.

☆ Here's how to avoid buying a flood-damaged car following Hurricane Ian
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Sarah O'Brien | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Sean Rayford | Getty ImagesIf you're planning to shop for a used car in the next few months, be sure to check for flood damage before signing on the dotted line. Flooded cars are 'rotting from the inside out'Floodwaters can destroy — sometimes slowly — electronics, lubricants and mechanical systems in vehicles. Not all titles will reflect flood damageThat's because not all flooded cars are recorded as such unless an insurance company is involved. Reselling them to consumers can get on the right side of the law if the title discloses the flood damage. So, with no insurance company involvement there may not be any official record of the flood damage.

The logo of Ferrari is seen in the headquarters as CEO Benedetto Vigna unveils the company's new long term strategy, in Maranello, Italy, June 15, 2022. They cover almost 70,000 workers in Italy, two thirds of them at the former Fiat-Chrysler, which last year merged with France's PSA to create Stellantis, whose brands also include Peugeot and Jeep. Spokespeople for Stellantis and Iveco said they would not make any comment until unions have filed a formal request, in coming days or weeks. The Agnelli family's holding company Exor (EXOR.AS) is a major shareholder in carmakers Stellantis and Ferrari, truckmaker Iveco and agricultural and construction machine maker CNH Industrial. This is separate from a national contract for workers in other parts of the metal and mechanical sector.

☆ Mountain Girl’s heartbreaking memoir: An icon of the Sixties opens up about Jerry Garcia, Ken Kesey, and what the age of free love was really like
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-09 | by ( David Kushner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +40 min

Now 76 and living in Oregon, Mountain Girl has gave us an exclusive look at her memoir. Altamont, the free concert that Mountain Girl and Jerry Garcia helped organized, was meant to revive the spirit of the Sixties. Today, 60 years since she took that ride with Neal Cassady, Mountain Girl is still forging her own path. Before I leave Kesey's farm, Mountain Girl and I walk outside to the old brown barn where Furthur now rests. But for Mountain Girl, it lives forever, an emblem of everything her generation believed in, and all that they achieved.

☆ A broken-down US Air Force special ops aircraft stuck in an Arctic nature preserve is finally out after a 'demanding' rescue
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A US Air Force special ops Osprey was rescued from a remote Arctic nature preserve on Tuesday. A US Air Force CV-22 Osprey at the Stongodden nature preserve in northern Norway. It also said the "demanding work to retrieve the Osprey" was a collaboration between the Norwegian Armed Forces, the US military, and some civilians. A Norwegian military spokesperson previously told Insider that local environmental protection officials were consulted when the rescue operation was planned. A US Air Force CV-22 Osprey is lifted onto a crane boat in northern Norway on Sept. 27, 2022.

☆ American Airlines passengers report 'unnerving' groans and moaning noises from PA system that sound 'somewhere between an orgasm and vomiting'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-25 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Passengers on at least three American Airlines flights reported bizarre moaning and groaning noises from in-flight intercom systems. In a viral video, one passenger described the sound as "somewhere between an orgasm and vomiting." According to an American Airlines spokesperson, the PA systems "are hardwired and there is no external access." However, it appears this wasn't the only American Airlines flight that has been subject to strange noises. The American Airlines spokesperson told Insider the company is reviewing the additional claims, and also noted that there is no WiFi component to the PA systems, which would make an external hack difficult.

☆ 11 best exercise bikes in 2022 for indoor cycling
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Justin Krajeski | Justin Krajeski Is An Associate Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +16 min

LEARN MORE Best exercise bikes to shopWhen it comes to deciding which stationary bike is best for you, it’s important to determine how much you’ll exercise — as well as where and when. Maybe you want to easily adjust the bike’s resistance, move its handlebars or just need something quiet for nighttime sweats. Best exercise bikes to shopWe highlighted stationary bikes that cost less than $700, focusing on those with great customer reviews. (Unlike most of the higher-end models, budget stationary bikes don’t list how many resistance levels they have.) (Unlike most of the higher-end models, budget stationary bikes don’t list how many resistance levels they have.)

☆ GM to invest $760 million to shift Ohio plant to EV-part production
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterThe new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. REUTERS/Rebecca CookToledo, OHIO/WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - General Motors Co (GM.N) said Friday it will invest $760 million at its Toledo, Ohio factory to build drive units for electric trucks, the automaker's first U.S. powertrain facility repurposed for EV-related production. Congress in August approved significant financial incentives for automakers to convert plants producing parts for gasoline-pore vehicles to electric models. Many autoworkers have expressed concerns about the shift to EVs and if it would impact current auto employment. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by David Shepardson and Joseph White Editing by Nick ZieminskiOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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