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Some elements of the Jeep joint venture's failure are particular to Stellantis - and the former car groups that feature among its 14 brands. But data compiled for Reuters by consultancy LMC Automotive expose a problem shared by a number of other global carmakers: plummeting Chinese plant usage. Reuters GraphicsThe Jeep failure in China happened less than two years after Stellantis was formed by the merger of PSA and Fiat Chrysler. "Chinese companies actually have an early mover advantage because they embraced electrification faster than the foreign companies were willing to," he added. While fully-electric cars make up an average of 5% of models foreign carmakers sell in China, they account for 30% of Chinese carmakers' models, according to LMC data.

☆ Sausage dogs could have been made to fight bears in the Colosseum of ancient Rome, archaeologists said
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The remains of sausage dogs were found in the 2,000-year-old drains of the Colosseum. Archaeologists said they might have been made to fight bears or perform acrobatics in ancient Rome. "We found many bones from dogs which were similar to the modern sausage dog," Alfonsina Russo, director of the Colosseum, told The Telegraph. The dogs would have been ancestors of sausage dogs rather than true dachshunds, the paper noted. The Colosseum archaeologists also found the bones of large dogs, leopards, lions, bears, and ostriches in the ancient drains.

☆ Animal bones, ancient Romans' snack food found in Colosseum
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/3] View of the Colosseum dungeons which have been restored in a multi-million euro project sponsored by fashion group Tod's in Rome, Italy, June 24 2021. Picture taken June 24 2021. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File PhotoROME, Nov 24 (Reuters) - A year-long study of the drainage system under the Colosseum has unearthed fragments of the bones of bears and big cats that were probably used to fight or as prey in hunting games in the ancient Roman arena, archaeologists said on Thursday. Alfonsina Russo, Director of the Colosseum Archaeological Park, said the discoveries "deepen our understanding of the experience and habits of those who came to this place during the long days dedicated to the performances". Writing by Keith Weir Editing by Alvise Armellini and Gareth JonesOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Nike scores critical win in sweeping gender discrimination lawsuit
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Matthew Kish | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A judge has denied a motion to make a gender discrimination lawsuit against Nike a class action. Federal magistrate judge Jolie A. Russo denied a motion to convert the lawsuit into a class action late Tuesday. Nike and plaintiffs have 14 days to file written objections to the rulings, then another 14 days to respond to objections. The ruling to deny class certification also will be reviewed by another federal judge. In its motion against class certification, Nike's attorneys said they would move for summary judgment after the judge ruled on the motion for class certification, essentially meaning they'd ask a judge to decide the case.

☆ Chinese carmakers target more European sales with five-star EVs
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Nick Carey | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

"All Chinese EV makers want to achieve Euro NCAP five-star ratings in order to be more competitive in the European market," said Brian Gu, president of Chinese EV maker Xpeng (9868.HK). Perhaps more importantly for sales, high safety ratings also open up the potentially huge corporate car fleet market for Chinese EV makers. European carmakers are also pursuing five-star ratings for their EVs and hybrids, from BMW's (BMWG.DE) iX to Volkswagen's (VOWG_p.DE) ID.4 and ID.5. But almost half the Chinese cars sold were EVs, according to Inovev, giving them a 5.8% share of Europe's fully-electric vehicle market. Inovev vice-president Jamel Taganza said all Chinese cars sold in Europe would be EVs within a few years, with more lower-cost models on the way.

☆ $450,000 worth of cocaine seized from wheelchair wheels at JFK airport, customs officials say
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-19 | by ( Zoe Sottile | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —A traveler at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport was arrested after $450,000 worth of cocaine was discovered hidden in the wheels of her wheelchair. The traveler arrived in New York City from the Dominican Republic on November 10, according to a news release from US Customs and Border Protection. Officers noticed the wheels on her wheelchair were not turning and X-rayed the wheelchair. They discovered a white powder, which later tested positive for cocaine in all four wheels, the news release stated. It amounted to a total of 28 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of around $450,000.

☆ Fact Check-The common cold is an upper respiratory illness, not a detox process
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

While it remains true that there is no cure for the common cold, social media users are sharing a misleading message that the common cold is itself a “cure” for built-up toxins and debris. The common cold is the body’s response to infection by a variety of common viruses, and there is no evidence that cold symptoms have a detoxifying effect, experts told Reuters. But the most common cause is the large family known as the rhinoviruses (here) (here). Social media claims that the common cold is actually a detox capable of removing toxins from the body are false, Russo said in a phone interview. Like common cold viruses, RSV is a respiratory virus that transmits from person to person and typically causes moderate cold symptoms in most people.

☆ I've been an actor on Disney Channel and cast shows for Netflix. Now I'm an executive producer — here's how I networked my way through Hollywood.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Katherine Stinson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Dru Davis is an executive producer for "Monica," which aired at the 2022 Venice Film Festival. He got his start acting on kids shows and networked with casting directors to change roles. I was born and raised in Santa Monica, and my parents inspired me with their work on the executive and creative sides of Hollywood. From there, I went on to cast talent on shows like "The 100" on The CW, "UnREAL" on Lifetime, and "Altered Carbon" on Netflix. I established myself as a reliable executive producer on multiple projects, including "The Trial of the Chicago 7."

It has dawned on me recently that as much as I like to give people advice, the wisdom I offer may not be worth very much.

☆ Fans hail Trump-backed Michigan gubernatorial candidate for her 'common sense' attitude but say they're glad her experienced running mate will be around if she wins
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Warren Rojas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Michigan GOP gubernatorial hopeful Tudor Dixon is running to unseat incumbent Gov. Dixon's running mate, Shane Hernandez, is a former Michigan state representative. Jazmine Early, a Macomb County resident who said she's been involved in local politics for more than a decade, called the first-time candidate vying to unseat incumbent Democratic Gov. Warren Rojas/InsiderKatrina Whetsel, a Macomb County resident and local GOP official, agreed wholeheartedly with Early. Laura Davidson, a Kent County resident, said she was sure Dixon was in good company.

☆ Buffett's Berkshire loses money as stocks, Hurricane Ian offset rising demand
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( Jonathan Stempel | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Nov 5 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N) on Saturday posted a $2.69 billion third-quarter loss as rising inflation, falling stock investments and a big loss from Hurricane Ian offset improvement in many of the conglomerate's businesses. Berkshire also bought back more of its own stock but was cautious, repurchasing $1.05 billion, similar to the second quarter. Berkshire also said rising costs from fuel and accidents hurt respective results at two of its best-known businesses, the BNSF railroad and Geico auto insurer. Results included $10.45 billion of losses from investments and derivatives, as the stock prices of many large Berkshire investments other than Apple Inc (AAPL.O) fell. Results improved despite a $2.7 billion after-tax loss from Ian, a strong Category 4 hurricane that slammed into Florida on Sept. 28.

☆ Buffett's Berkshire loses money as stocks, Hurricane Ian offset higher demand
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( Jonathan Stempel | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Nov 5 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N) on Saturday posted a $2.69 billion third-quarter loss as rising inflation, falling stock investments and a big loss from Hurricane Ian offset improvement in many of the conglomerate's businesses. It also bought back more of its own stock but was cautious, repurchasing $1.05 billion, similar to the second quarter. It also said rising costs hurt results at two of its best-known businesses, the BNSF railroad and Geico auto insurer. That helped offset a $2.7 billion after-tax loss from Ian, a strong Category 4 hurricane that slammed into Florida on Sept. 28. Net results included $10.45 billion of losses from investments and derivatives, as the stock prices of many large Berkshire investments other than Apple Inc (AAPL.O) fell.

☆ 'Avengers: Endgame' directors say they wouldn't 'be ready' to return to Marvel 'until the end of the decade'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Joe and Anthony Russo "won't be ready to do anything with Marvel until the end of the decade." The Russos made four movies for Marvel, including "Avengers: Endgame." The directors previously told Insider they had no plans to return, but seemed open to it. The duo made four movies for Marvel — 2014's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," 2016's "Captain America: Civil War," 2018's "Avengers: Infinity War," and then "Endgame" in 2019. "It would be bigger than 'Infinity War' and 'Endgame,'" Joe said.

☆ 'Avengers: Endgame' director blames 'corporate sociopathy' on Warner Bros. Discovery scrapping 'Batgirl'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

"Avengers: Endgame" co-director Joe Russo blamed "corporate sociopathy" for "Batgirl" being scrapped. Russo said it's rare for "something that high profile, that expensive" to be "murdered in such a way." "It's sad, but we're at a time in the business where corporate sociopathy is going to rear its head because people are scared," he added. Discovery canceled the release of "Batgirl" earlier this year after the WarnerMedia-Discovery merger completed, as the company looked to cut down on costs. "Avengers: Endgame" is the second-biggest movie at the worldwide box office of all time, behind "Avatar."

☆ America’s Red-Hot Warehouse Market Shows Signs of Cooling
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Liz Young | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +4 min

Warehouse space remains tight, with some companies still storing goods on trailers outside distribution centers, but the broader figures suggest the pressure on one supply chain choke point is easing. Newsletter Sign-up The Logistics Report Top news and in-depth analysis on the world of logistics, from supply chain to transport and technology. The firm said companies across the sector signed new leases for 163.1 million square feet of warehouse space in the third quarter compared with 207.4 million square feet the quarter before. “Maybe the froth comes off the top, but you still have a very stable and strong leasing market for industrial. Real-estate experts say part of the decline could be because companies aren’t finding enough empty warehouse space after nearly two years of frenetic construction and leasing.

☆ Some of the most important weapons in the war in Ukraine aren't new and aren't fancy
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Michael Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Coverage of the war in Ukraine has often focused on the new, high-tech weapons being used there. These are Soviet systems. Coverage of the war often credits Western weapons sent to Ukraine as turning the tide on the ground and allowing a Ukrainian counteroffensive to roll back Russian gains. Ukraine is fielding more and more Western weapons as its older Soviet equipment is destroyed or replaced. It's a sign of desperation that after losing more than 1,000 tanks in the war, Russia is using T-62 tanks that were obsolete nearly a half-century ago.

☆ Droughts, Ukraine war push global grain stocks toward worrying decade low
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Tom Polansek | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

But the United States, the world's top corn producer, is now expected to harvest its smallest corn crop in three years. That would be fewer days of corn stocks than the world had in 2012, when the last global food crisis spurred riots. Ukraine is expected to harvest 25 to 27 million tonnes of corn in 2022, down from 42.1 million tonnes in 2021, following Russia's invasion, according to official estimates. read moreSanctions related to the war mean Russia has also struggled to export what is expected to be a record-large wheat crop. read moreAgricultural lender Rabobank said the next U.S. wheat crop is also at risk and will be planted in dust this autumn unless rains fall.

☆ Palantir accused of securities fraud in class-action suit after the company did not profit from 'armed conflicts' and 'economic crises' as claimed
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Caroline Haskins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A lawsuit alleges that Palantir made "materially false and misleading statements" about the company ahead of its earnings reports released May 9. The complaint says that the COVID-19 pandemic and Russo-Ukrainian War are the "destabilizing conditions" that Palantir had said would be "tailwinds for its business." A Palantir investor hit the company with a suit seeking class-action status on September 15, alleging that the software company committed securities fraud by making "materially false and misleading statements" by claiming "armed conflicts" and "economic crises" would help its business and earnings. "As a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times," the complaint says. The law offices of Howard G. Smith also announced it was launching an "investigation" into possible violations of US securities law.

☆ Kevin Hart sold a $100 million stake in his media company to private equity firm Abry. Here are 10 more Hollywood production shops that are hot M&A targets.
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-19 | by ( Natalie Jarvey | Elaine Low | Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Abry Partners' $100 million stake in Kevin Hart's company HartBeat is the latest big M&A move in Hollywood. Dealmakers said production companies are valuable amid the streaming wars and demand for content. The M&A activity had top Hollywood dealmakers telling Insider in early 2022 that practically every independent production company is a target. Many production companies make work-for-hire or don't control the rights to a project once it is sold off to a studio distributor. Based on January interviews with five entertainment industry experts and insiders, Insider identified a list of 10 production companies that could be compelling acquisition targets as M&A activity continues.

☆ Made Men: A photo tour of the most notorious sites of New York Mafia history – and what they look like now
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-23 | by ( Andrew Lichtenstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +25 min

Andrew Lichtenstein for InsiderManhattan's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, on the western edge of Midtown, got its name from its crowded tenements. On March, 13, 2019, Gambino family crime boss Frankie Cali was shot dead in the driveway outside his Todt Hill home. Andrew Lichtenstein for InsiderThe service road to the Belt Parkway runs through the northern edge of the Brighton Beach neighborhood. John Gotti's Family Home, Howard Beach, QueensThe home where John Gotti, the leader of the Gambino crime family. It's here that John Gotti, the leader of the Gambino crime family and thus the 'Godfather' of the American mafia, lived and raised his family.

☆ Doi minori, reținuți pe urme fierbinți după ce au deteriorat geamurile și sustras bunuri materiale din zece automobile
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-07 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Sursa foto: politiacapitalei.mdDoi minori, reținuți pe urme fierbinți după ce au deteriorat geamurile și sustras bunuri materiale din zece automobileDoi minori cu vârstele de 13 și 16 ani, locuitori ai Capitalei au fost reținuți pe urme fierbinți de oamenii legii, fiind suspectați de deteriorarea geamurilor și sustragerea bunurilor materiale din automobile. În cadrul investigațiilor, s-a stabilit că au fost deteriorate geamurile de la 10 automobile, iar dintr-o unitate de transport au fost sustrase bunuri materiale în sumă de 5 000 de lei. Prejudiciul cauzat proprietarilor unităților de transport a fost estimat la circa 20 000 de lei. „În urma măsurilor întreprinse, suspecții au fost reținuți pe urme fierbinți și escortați la Inspectoratul de poliție. Aceștia și-au recunoscut vina, comunicând că au deteriorat gemurile de la automobile cu scopul de a sustrage bunuri materiale și mijloace bănești.

Persons: Al . Russo, Mircea cel Bătrân, Aceștia Locations: Capitalei, Al, Latină, Capitală, poşete

Polițiștii au fost sesizați în dimineața zilei de 5 iulie, de proprietarii unităților de transport parcate în curțile blocurilor de locuit de pe străzile Al. Prejudiciul cauzat proprietarilor unităților de transport a fost estimat la circa 20 000 de lei. În urma măsurilor întreprinse de polițiști, suspecții au fost reținuți pe urme fierbinți și escortați la Inspectoratul de poliție. Aceștia și-au recunoscut vina, comunicând că au deteriorat gemurile de la automobile cu scopul de a sustrage bunuri materiale și mijloace bănești. În privința minorilor a fost pornită o cauză penală pentru furt și 9 procese contravenționale pentru distrugerea sau deteriorarea intenționată a bunurilor străine.

Persons: Al . Russo, Mircea cel Bătrân, Aceștia Locations: Al, Latină

☆ Deconectarăți la livrarea apei potabile joi, 8 iulie
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-06 | by ( ) www.ipn.md time to read: +1 min

Deconectarăți la livrarea apei potabile joi, 8 iulie„Apă-Canal Chişinău” va întrerupe temporar furnizarea apei potabile joi, pe data de 8 iulie, în intervalul de timp 09.00-23.00.Va fi deconectată apa pe str. În aceeaşi zi, va fi întreruptă furnizarea apei potabile, în intervalul de timp 09.00-23.00 pe str. „Apă-Canal Chişinău” va întrerupe temporar furnizarea apei potabile în intervalul de timp 09.00-23.00 şi pe str. Consumatorii afectaţi de opririle anunţate sunt îndemnați să-şi asigure rezerva minimă de apă pentru consum şi uz casnic pe perioada întreruperii furnizării apei. Pentru informații suplimentare oamenii sunt îndemnați să sune la Dispeceratul central, la numărul de telefon: 022-25-66-66 sau 022-85-77-77.

Persons: I . Nistor, I . Ganea, P ., M . Sadoveanu, Russo, Gurie Grosu Locations: Canal Chişinău, P, BERD, BEI

Până nu demult, pe strada Alexei Șciusev nu aveau acces nici ambulanțele și nici autospecialele Inspectoratului General pentru Situații de Urgență. Pe strada Alexei Șciusev, drumarii din Orhei au așternut beton pe o suprafață de aproape 3000 de m.p., pe o lungime totală de circa 600 de metri. Primăria Orhei a fost mereu alături de oameni și toate proiectele realizate se datorează, în primul rând Dvs. Muncim mult pentru ca să schimbăm în bine aici și acum viața oamenilor din Orhei”, a declarat edilul. De atunci și până acum au fost reparate capital mai multe străzi secundare, pe alte câteva dintre acestea lucrările fiind în desfășurare.

Persons: Alexei Șciusev, Pavel Verejanu, Alecu Russo Locations: Orhei, drumarii, m.p

Scuarul din strada Kiev, 1 - manifestare cultural-artistică cu genericul: „Ziua Comemorării lui Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt" - Popas literar. Scuarul DETS Ciocana, strada Alecu Russo, 57 - manifestare cultural-artistică cu genericul: „Dedicație Chișinăului" - concert susținut de Formația „Fulger" a Brigăzii de Poliție cu Destinație Specială a IGP a MAI, conducător artistic Valentin Palancica. Miron Costin - manifestarea cultural-artistică cu genericul: „Vie-i forța neamului" - Concert susținut de formația „Fulger" a Brigăzii de Poliție cu Destinație Specială a IGP a MAI. Parcul „Alunelul" - manifestarea cultural-artistică cu genericul: „Festivalul tinerilor meșteri populari" - Expoziție a tinerilor meșteri populari; Program de concert cu participarea artiștilor profesioniști. Activitățile vor fi desfășurate cu respectarea măsurilor de prevenire și combatere a infecției Covid-19.

Persons: Victor Dumbrăveanu, Vlad Crețu, Igor Tomșa, Valeriu, Marina Dumbrăveanu, Valeriu Țurcanu, Ștefan cel Mare, Alecu Russo, Fulger, Valentin, Miron Locations: Kiev, Chișinău

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