Automakers get inventive as global chip crisis bites

Automakers get inventive as global chip crisis bites

MUNICH — Whether buying computer chips directly from manufacturers, reconfiguring cars, or producing them with parts missing, automakers are having to get creative to cope with the global shortage of semiconductors. The shortage, due to supply problems and a surge in demand for consumer electricals during the pandemic, has hit the auto industry hard, with

Virtual Fashion Is Big News. Can It Be Big Business?

Virtual Fashion Is Big News. Can It Be Big Business?

On Monday, London’s fashion set will descend on the grand Royal Albert Hall for this year’s Fashion Awards, a linchpin of the city’s fashion calendar returning as an in-person event for the first time since the pandemic. This year, those who didn’t get an invite can attend in the virtual world. It’s the latest sign

State Theater showcasing several holiday movies | Local News

State Theater showcasing several holiday movies | Local News

This holiday season the State Theater has movies featuring Griswolds, golden bells, a grouchy Grinch, guardian angels and the golden age of Hollywood. “We think there is a Christmas movie for everyone in our lineup,” said Beth Pyles, State Theater operations manager. The lineup includes “Christmas Vacation,” “The Polar Express,” “It’s A Wonderful Life,” “The

FBI acknowledges some agents may have Havana Syndrome symptoms

FBI acknowledges some agents may have Havana Syndrome symptoms

The FBI is promising to make sure employees who have symptoms consistent with Havana Syndrome get access to medical care after a former agent suffering almost daily headaches was rebuffed when he sought testing and treatment, according to documents obtained by NBC News. In an email last month, an FBI official told a former agent

German car goals not tough enough, environmental groups say

German car goals not tough enough, environmental groups say

BERLIN — Environmental groups hoping for more radical action to promote electric vehicles were disappointed at Germany’s new coalition agreement, saying it falls short of what was needed to meet climate goals. The agreement by the Social Democrats (SPD), Greens, and liberal Free Democrats (FDP) included raising Germany’s target for the number of EVs on

Welcome to the dark side: Why Shein might be the biggest rip-off since fast fashion was born

Welcome to the dark side: Why Shein might be the biggest rip-off since fast fashion was born

Opinion | Fashion writer Ines Fressynet details her personal experiences with the fast-fashion brand Shein in this review. Colleagues and friends had warned me “you won’t receive all your orders at once, and some of the packages may get lost in the mail.” Apparently, it’s common knowledge that buying from online retailer Shein is always

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