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☆ Biden okays $60 million in aid after Baltimore bridge collapse as governor warns of 'very long road ahead'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about on the ongoing response to the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, during brief remarks prior to departing the White House in Washington, U.S., March 26, 2024. Wes Moore warned Thursday of a "very long road ahead" to recover from the loss of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge as the Biden administration approved $60 million in immediate federal aid after the deadly collapse. President Joe Biden has pledged the federal government would pay the full cost of rebuilding the bridge. The devastation at the site of the collapse, which happened when the powerless cargo ship struck a pillar supporting the bridge early Tuesday, is extensive. Investigators shared a preliminary timeline of events before the crash, which federal and state officials have said appeared to be an accident.

Persons: Joe Biden, Wes Moore, Baltimore's Francis Scott Key, Biden, Moore, Roland L, Butler Jr, Dali, Investigators Organizations: White, Maryland Gov, Democrat, U.S . Coast Guard, Divers, Maryland State Police, National Transportation Safety Locations: Baltimore , Maryland, Washington , U.S, U.S, Maryland

☆ 2 bodies recovered from the Baltimore bridge collapse were 'trapped' inside a submerged pickup truck
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Two victims of the Baltimore bridge collapse were recovered from the Patapsco River Wednesday. Police said divers located a red pickup trick that the men were "trapped" inside. Four men who were working on the bridge when it collapsed are presumed dead and have not been found. AdvertisementTwo of the victims of the Baltimore bridge collapse on Tuesday were recovered from a submerged red pickup truck, authorities said during a news conference on Wednesday. The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after it was struck by the container ship Dali in the early morning hours on Tuesday while construction workers were doing overnight work on the bridge.

Persons: —, Francis Scott Key, Dali Organizations: Police, Service, Business Locations: Baltimore, Patapsco

☆ Toyota could introduce electric, plug-in Tacoma and Tundra pickups
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Toyota has previously discussed a broad lineup of battery-electric vehicles , or BEVs, including a midsize pickup model like the segment-leading Tacoma. The latest conversations have introduced the potential for plug-in hybrid vehicles, or PHEVs. Whether it be Tundra, Tacoma or something else in addition to the lineup," Hollis told CNBC on Tuesday during the New York Auto Forum conference. NEW YORK — Toyota Motor is evaluating an expansion of its U.S. truck lineup that could include all-electric or plug-in hybrid electric versions of its Tacoma and Tundra pickups. There are not any plug-in hybrid electric pickups currently on sale in the U.S. Stellantis' Ram brand is expected to release an "extended-range" plug-in vehicle with an electric generator powering an engine later this year.

Persons: BEV, Hollis, Jack Hollis, Stellantis, Biden, Muñoz Organizations: Toyota, U.S, Reuters, CNBC, New York Auto Forum, Toyota Motor North, Tacoma, Hyundai, Wednesday Locations: Kentucky, Thailand, Tacoma, Toyota Motor North America, U.S, Georgia

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Focus turns to key inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Photographer: Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThis report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Xi on China tech progressChinese President Xi Jinping told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that no force can stop China's tech advance. Separately, Xi also told U.S. executives that bilateral ties can have a "brighter future" and vowed to improve the business environment. The next few days could prove crucial in diverting trade away from the port, logistics executives told CNBC, after a container ship collided into the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday.

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☆ Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge, officials say
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

The others were presumed dead, and officials said search efforts had been exhausted. Investigators on Wednesday began collecting evidence from the vessel that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge the previous day. U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath said authorities had been informed that the ship was going to undergo the maintenance. "We were informed that they were going to conduct routine engine maintenance on it while it was in port. Video showed the ship moving at what Maryland's governor said was about 9 mph (15 kph) toward the 1.6-mile (2.6-kilometer) bridge.

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☆ Baltimore port bridge collapse: Global ocean carriers declare 'force majeure,' leaving U.S. companies on hook for urgent cargo pickup
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Lori Ann Larocco | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

"The impact of the Baltimore port stoppage on construction and contractor supply chains may be significant," said William George, director of research for ImportGenius. "For cargo already on water, we will omit the port, and will discharge cargo set for Baltimore, in nearby ports. COSCO announced Wednesday morning that its services would "be concluded" once the diverted container arrives at the alternate port. Out of the diverted ports, New York/New Jersey and Savannah, are included. One of the biggest concerns among logistics companies is availability of chassis for both truck and rail to handle the diverted cargo.

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☆ Tyler Stanaland and Brittany Snow's relationship timeline, from meeting on Instagram to their sudden split after 'Selling the OC'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Palmer Haasch | Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

Tyler Stanaland of "Selling the OC" and Brittany Snow of "Pitch Perfect" were married for two years. Advertisement2018: Snow and Stanaland start dating after meeting on InstagramTyler Stanaland and Brittany Snow at the 25th Annual Palm Springs International Shortfest in June 2019. AdvertisementThe pair, who already had mutual friends, went on their first date to get tacos, Stanaland told People in 2020. Snow told the publication that Stanaland proposed to her in their kitchen, which was also the location of their first kiss. "I love love.

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☆ Officials Identify 2 Bridge Collapse Victims by ID and Fingerprint
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs | More About Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Now, officials say they will need to pause the recovery effort altogether — with four more victims not yet found — so that pieces of the crumpled bridge can first be removed from the Patapsco River. But, he said, other vehicles that fell from the bridge — possibly with the construction workers inside — are trapped behind debris that makes the area too dangerous for divers. Officials said one of the victims was identified by a driver’s license found with him, and another by his fingerprints. Wes Moore of Maryland said that divers started the search for victims less than an hour after the bridge collapsed. He said officials have been taking the recovery part of the search as seriously as they took the rescue effort, when they believed the missing victims might have still been alive.

Persons: Roland Butler, Francis Scott Key, ”, Colonel Butler, Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, Hernandez, Castillo, Wes Moore, Jacey Fortin Organizations: Maryland State Police, Coast Guard, Gov Locations: Baltimore, Patapsco, Mexico, Guatemala, Maryland

☆ Biden and Harris team up for a rare joint appearance in North Carolina to take on GOP over health care
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Arlette Saenz | Tami Luhby | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

It’s taking place on the heels of a campaign push slamming Trump for threatening to repeal the Affordable Care Act if he’s elected to a second term. Dunn argued the GOP plan shows “the Affordable Care Act is still very much under attack by Republican officials.”In contrast, Biden and Harris are expected to highlight the success of the Affordable Care Act and discuss efforts to expand access to health care and lower prescription drugs costs. Biden’s team also hopes the popularity of the Affordable Care Act and proposals to lower health care and prescription drug costs will resonate with voters at the ballot box. More than 45 million people in total have gained coverage through the Affordable Care Act, according to the Biden administration. Roy Cooper had advocated for the Affordable Care Act provision for years, finally convincing the Republican-led legislature to drop its long-standing opposition.

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☆ Fisker shares halted as EV company navigates uncertain future
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Shares of Fisker, a California-based electric vehicle startup, were halted Monday. Its sole product, the Fisker Ocean electric SUV, was produced in Austria under contract by third-party manufacturer Magna Steyr. Last year, 10,000 SUVs were produced but, in its earnings report, the company said only about half had been delivered to customers. The video was titled, “This is the Worst Car I’ve Ever Reviewed.”“Do not buy this version of the Fisker Ocean,” reads the video’s description. But, besides its own quality issues, Fisker had to deal with much greater competition from established automakers than had existed when the company was established.

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☆ Hybrid cars now have 'very few compromises' says Ford executive — and sales are booming
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Sales growth for hybrid cars is outpacing growth for electric vehicles this year. AdvertisementIt's shaping up to be a comeback year for hybrid cars — and that's partly because they're now nearly as good as their conventional vehicles, according to a Ford executive. Frick's comments come as demand for hybrid vehicles soars, partly due to drivers' worries about charging electric cars. AdvertisementFreedom of choiceThe hybrid Maverick starts at about $25,300 — some $1,500 more than the gas version. About 60% of those buying a hybrid Maverick are first-time Ford customers, product development operations chief Jim Baumbick previously told Business Insider.

Persons: Ford, Ford's Andrew Frick, —, they're, Andrew Frick, Morgan Stanley, Jim Baumbick Organizations: Service, Ford, Wall, Buyers, Cox Automotive, Toyota Prius, BI Toyota, EV, Toyota, White House Locations: Detroit, Edmunds

☆ Facebook Marketplace is perfect. Except for this one thing.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewI feel confident few will disagree that Facebook Marketplace is the best part of Facebook. Mark Zuckerberg's Marketplace is so successful at connecting people with vintage lamps that even Gen Z is sticking around Facebook just to use Marketplace. To edit the field to add a new custom message, go into Marketplace and click on the little person icon at the top corner. Tap into the profile icon in Facebook Marketplace, and then all the way down to Settings. On Marketplace, there's something nice and quaint about buying and selling used stuff from your neighbors.

Persons: —, It's, I've, Sellers, you've, I'm, chatbots Organizations: Service, Facebook, Business

☆ Biden slows his timeline for the shift to EVs in a compromise with unions concerned about jobs
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-20 | by ( Catherine Boudreau | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

President Joe Biden is giving automakers more time to ramp up sales of electric vehicles, following pressure from the industry and labor unions concerned about a rapid transition to EVs. Cars are the single-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Still, the United Auto Workers worries that a rapid shift to EVs will cost jobs because EV manufacturing requires fewer assembly parts. Pacing EV adoptionThe tailpipe rules land as the EV market hits some bumps in the road. AdvertisementStill, analysts predict that EV sales will continue to push higher, thanks to newer models at more affordable prices and the continued build-out of charging stations.

Persons: Joe Biden, —, John Bozzella, Kelley, Power, Albert Gore, Tesla Organizations: Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Wednesday, Business, United Auto Workers, UAW, Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Ford, General Motors, Zero Emissions Transportation Association, EV, EPA, Research Locations: United States

☆ Biden administration softens EV mileage rule in a win for automakers
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The original Biden administration proposal would have lowered such "petroleum-equivalent fuel economy" ratings for EVs by 72% in 2027. The industry cheered the Energy Department announcement. Automakers, auto dealers and the UAW called the original EPA plan unrealistic. The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Sierra Club had urged EV mileage rating reductions after the Energy Department left them unchanged for two decades. "The automakers' free ride is over," he said, adding that changes "will curtail automakers' use of phantom credits they used to keep selling gas-guzzlers."

Persons: Biden, Joe Biden's, Donald Trump, John Bozella, Tesla, Pete Huffman Organizations: Detroit, Biden, Department of Energy, Reuters, U.S, Republican, Energy Department, Ford, Alliance, Automotive, United Auto Workers, General Motors, Chrysler, Traffic, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, GM, Volkswagen, UAW, National Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club, Energy Locations: New York City, United States, Michigan, fleetwide, U.S, NRDC

☆ Opinion: Hey parents, don’t text your kids at school
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Opinion Jill Filipovic | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Hey, parents, leave your kids alone. There is the obvious threat of school shootings, which is surely one reason why parents may want their children to have phones on them. Several parents told me that they also strive to stay connected to their kids in emergencies, while minimizing distractions at school. Social media platforms need to do their part in restricting access to their platforms for young kids. And school leadership need to stand up, even in the face of anxious or demanding parents.

Persons: Jill Filipovic, CNN —, That’s, what’s, Pew, , it’s, Jean Twenge, Derek Thompson, ” Twenge, “, ’, Michael Smith, ”, Kathleen Moran, ” Moran, ” Beatrice Robbins Organizations: Twitter, CNN, UNESCO, Aspen Institute, Apple Locations: New York, United States, Brooklyn, Virginia Beach

☆ VW is reviving a storied American brand to sell electric SUVs
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —When Volkswagen decided to relaunch the Scout SUV brand it took a very unusual step. The revived and revamped Scout Motors will introduce its new brand of all-electric off-road-capable SUVs, kind of like Rivian. Buzz, an electric update of the classic hippie bus, VW is touching on nostalgia to reach a new generation of car buyers. VW came to own the trademark for the defunct brand in 2021 when it purchased Navistar, a successor company to International Harvester. Scout’s parent company, Volkswagen, is building its own EV battery plant in Canada and a battery engineering lab in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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☆ The Tesla Cybertruck can be difficult to maneuver, auto expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementAuto expert Sandy Munro took a Tesla Cybertruck on a mini road trip and had one main complaint — the truck can be difficult to maneuver at times. Instead, Tesla has a rearview camera that displays on the truck's massive infotainment system. The auto expert is far from the first to express frustration with backing up in the Cybertruck. "A camera feed constantly runs on the center screen, but I still checked the rearview mirror out of habit every few minutes." "You have to be cognizant all the time that this is a big truck," Munro said of the Cybertruck.

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Some Nevada Republicans say the story demonstrates Brown’s deeper understanding of the complexities of reproductive healthcare in a state where voters guaranteed the right to abortion through a referendum. They also hope it illuminates a gray area that many Republican women feel extends beyond “yes” or “no” answers on abortion rights. She said Nevada Republicans have no desire to overturn the state’s existing protections, unlike in Republican-led states like Texas and South Carolina. She also hopes the Browns’ announcement helps move abortion access, largely a winning issue for Democrats, “off the table” in the Senate race. When left to the states, women in Texas facing the same circumstances today would not have the options his wife had in the state in 2008.

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☆ Beyoncé's country songs are bringing new listeners to the genre, boosting streams for Black artists
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Micah Washington | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

While some music critics praised Knowles' country tracks, other fans of the genre refrained from a warm welcome. Beyond just radio, Black artists and artists of color represented less than 4% of country songs played on the radio, airplay, charting songs, artists signed to major labels and award nominations, according to SongData. One such fan, Tenley Patterson, 26, said she didn't bother listening to country music before Beyoncé's releases, but was impressed with the country tracks. Rachel Whitney, head of editorial for the Nashville team, said playlists outside of the country genre are playing Knowles' country tracks, broadening its reach. The Beyoncé draw is also boosting exposure for other artists on some lists, like Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson, who have more "traditional" country songs, Whitney said.

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Measured year over year, producer prices rose by 1.6% in February, the most since last September. Core wholesale prices rose 0.3%, down from a 0.5% jump the previous month. Photos You Should See View All 60 ImagesThe producer price index can provide an early read on where consumer inflation is headed. Compared with a year earlier, prices rose 3.2%, up from a 3.1% increase rise the previous month. Still, February's acceleration in producer prices suggested that inflation could stay elevated into the spring.

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☆ Top websites block Google from training AI models on their data. Nowhere near as much as OpenAI, though.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Hugh Langley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Google launched a new tool that lets publishers opt out of training Google's AI models. It turns out that all this content has been stored in datasets that are the foundation for training powerful AI models, including those from OpenAI, Google, Meta, and others. Part of Google's response has been to launch a new tool that lets websites block the company from using their content for training AI models. BI asked Originality.ai CEO Jonathan Gillham why Google-Extended is being used less than other AI training data-blockers. It's unclear if the company will launch this fully in the future, or how much different it will be from the traditional Google search engine.

Persons: —, There's, Robots.txt, Jonathan Gillham, Gillham, Axel Springer Organizations: Google, Service, New York Times, CNN, BBC, Business Locations: Chicago

☆ Refund fraud schemes promoted on TikTok, Telegram are costing Amazon and other retailers billions of dollars
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

The following month, 10 men were indicted in Oklahoma, charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud for allegedly operating a refund fraud service named Artemis Refund Group. A thriving refund fraud marketFor every refund fraud service shut down by law enforcement, swarms of similar groups remain open for business. CNBC viewed several active refund fraud services on encrypted messaging app Telegram, each with thousands of followers. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards A Google form from an active refund fraud service explaining which stores it targets and how much it charges customers. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards A refund fraud service claims to have access to Amazon insiders in a Telegram post.

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☆ A Jacksonville Jaguars ex-employee was given 78 months in prison after stealing $22 million that his lawyers said he later lost on Draft Kings and FanDuel
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A Jaguars ex-employee has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for stealing $22 million from the team. Amit Patel, 31, spent almost all of the money on losses on Draft Kings and FanDuel, his lawyers said. Prosecutors said Patel also used the cash to buy private flights, luxury items, and cars. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA former Jacksonville Jaguars employee who pleaded guilty to stealing $22 million from the team was sentenced to six and a half years in prison on Tuesday.

Persons: Amit Patel, FanDuel, Prosecutors, Patel, —, undoubtably, Tiger Woods, Philippe, Megha Parekh, Parekh, Henry Lee Adams Jr Organizations: Jaguars, Service, Jacksonville Jaguars, Justice Department, Tesla, Nissan, Associated Press, BI, ESPN, NFL Locations: District, Florida, Beach , Florida

☆ Buying a new car could cost you $7,600 a year on top of the sticker price, nearly double a decade ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Cork Gaines | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

EdmundsThe total cost of a new F-150 over five years, including the $36,400 additional costs on top of the $48,100 sticker price, is about $85,000. That would make the total cost of the car about $91,000, including the original purchase. EdmundsThe total cost for gas and hybrid Rav4s would be about $64,300 over five years, including the original purchase price of about $35,000. Both models also have much lower depreciation than the F-150 and the Model Y, dropping about $12,300 in value over five years. AdvertisementIt's important to consider the total cost of ownership when selecting a new vehicle, which can be thousands more out of your pocket every year.

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☆ Multiple Taco Bell locations in Oakland have closed dining rooms because of crime concerns
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Multiple Taco Bell locations in Oakland have closed their dining rooms because of safety concerns in the California city, which has been struggling with rising crime affecting businesses both big and small. Diversified Restaurant Group owns about 300 Taco Bell and Arby’s locations, predominately in the western US. At least four Taco Bell locations in Oakland have closed their dining rooms, however the drive-thru remains operational. CNN affiliate KPIX-TV visited a Taco Bell location that has been robbed four times in the past four months, finding signs notifying customers of the closure. One Oakland location still has their dining room open but has gone cashless to discourage robberies, KPIX-TV reported.

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