The German motorcycle manufacturer BMW has issued a recall for approximately 5,000 R 18 models produced between 2021 and 2024. The recall stems from a potential fire hazard caused by a faulty seal on the reverse gear control unit. Over time, this seal can deteriorate, allowing moisture to enter the unit. This can lead to overheating and, in extreme cases, a fire. While BMW has not confirmed any instances of this happening, they are taking proactive steps to address the issue. Affected owners will be notified and can bring their motorcycles in for a free repair. As a temporary solution,…
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Indigenous organizations in Brazil’s Para State have criticized the government for entering into an agreement with MNCs without consultation. Indigenous organizations in Brazil’s Para state have publicly criticized the government for entering into an agreement with multinational companies without proper consultation. This deal, valued at $180 million, is intended to sell carbon offset credits as part of efforts to conserve the Amazon rainforest, a crucial ecosystem for global climate stability. The Controversial Agreement Last month, major companies, including Amazon.com Inc. and others, agreed to purchase carbon credits through the LEAF Coalition, an initiative designed to support conservation efforts and combat…
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Centene (NYSE:) Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today that its subsidiary, Meridian Health Plan of Michigan, Inc. (“Meridian”), has been selected by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to provide highly integrated Medicare and Medicaid services for dually eligible Michiganders through a Highly Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (HIDE SNP). The plan will launch on Jan. 1, 2026, when Michigan’s MI Health Link pilot program transitions from a Medicare-Medicaid Plan (MMP) to MI Coordinated Health, a HIDE SNP…
Nothing changes sentiment like price, according to one investing maxim. The world-weary saying reflects the fact that after a stockmarket surge speculators usually scramble for reasons to believe further price rises are on the way. The recent surge in the Chinese market is one such example. Source link
Volkswagen has issued a second recall for nearly 6,500 Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT electric cars. This time, the issue is with individual battery cells that can fail over time. To address this, Audi will provide a software update that will detect battery related problems and replace affected modules at no cost to owners. Until the update is available, owners should limit charging to 80%. The recall affects cars produced between March 2021 and December 2023. This is the second recall for these models. The first recall in March 2024 involved a short circuit within the battery module.…
In a recent episode of her Women & Money podcast, Suze Orman took a firm stance on a complicated retirement strategy proposed by a listener.A 56-year-old retiree, Gina, sought Orman’s advice on rolling over $1.6 million from her pretax 401(k) into a Roth IRA over ten years without tapping into her liquid savings to cover taxes. Her company’s benefits advisor had recommended a series of steps that seemed, on the surface, like a viable plan to avoid an immediate tax hit. Orman, however, didn’t mince words in her response: “That’s absolutely crazy.”Don’t Miss:Gina’s approach, as advised by her company, involved…
(This Oct. 9 story has been corrected to say ‘Walmart Foundation’ instead of ‘Walmart Inc’ in paragraph 7) By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) – Indigenous organizations in the Brazilian state of Para said they were not consulted by the government before it signed a deal with multinational companies to sell carbon offset credits to support conservation of the Amazon rainforest in the state. Source link
While the global automotive market faces various challenges, Ford Motor Company has continued to thrive in its home market. The US-based automaker has experienced a remarkable increase in sales during the first nine months of the year, primarily driven by the enduring popularity of its iconic F-Series pickup truck. The F-Series, along with other successful models like the Explorer, Transit, and Escape, has solidified Ford’s position as a leading player in the US automotive world. However, the company’s European operations have taken a different path. With the discontinuation of popular models like the Fiesta and Focus, Ford seems to be…
By Anthony Boadle Indigenous groups in Brazil: We were not consulted on carbon credits BRASILIA, – Indigenous organizations in the Brazilian state of Para said they were not consulted by the government before it signed a deal with multinational companies to sell carbon offset credits to support conservation of the Amazon rainforest in the state. Amazon.com Inc and other firms agreed last month to buy carbon credits valued at $180 million through the LEAF Coalition conservation initiative, which it helped set up in 2021 with a group of companies and governments, including the United States and United Kingdom. At the…
U.S. crude oil futures fell more than 2% on Monday after OPEC cut its demand forecast for 2024 for the third time in a row.OPEC now sees demand growing by 1.9 million barrels per day in 2024, down from 2 million bpd in its previous forecast, according to a report released Monday. The group expects demand to grow by 1.6 million bpd in 2025, compared with 1.7 million bpd previously.Here are Monday’s closing energy prices:West Texas Intermediate November contract: $73.83 per barrel, down $1.73, or 2.29%. Year to date, U.S. crude oil has gained about 3%.Brent December contract: $77.46 per barrel,…