Summary List Placement Magna International, the largest auto-parts manufacturer in the US and third-largest in the world, announced in October that its longtime CEO, Don Walker, will be succeeded by the company’s president, Seetarama “Swamy” Kotagiri on January 1, 2001. “The automotive industry is one the most technologically challenging industry in the world,” Walker said […]
Sports minister: Australian Open “most likely” to be delayed
MELBOURNE, Australia — The sports minister for Victoria state says the 2021 Australian Open in Melbourne will “most likely” be delayed by a week or two from its scheduled start of Jan. 18. Martin Pakula also said negotiations between various levels of governments and tennis officials were close to a conclusion and that the first […]
John Legend called him ‘otherworldly.’ He shocked Kelly Clarkson. Now, this unique singer has made it to the top 17 on ‘The Voice’
John Holiday performs during the blind audition round of “The Voice.” | Tyler Golden, NBC John Holiday has performed on some of the biggest stages around the world, and even had a fan in the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. On TV, the singer’s face was hidden. But little pieces of personality still […]
Do deer whistles really work? Two anecdotes and a study: Roadshow
Q: Before COVID-19, I often went camping and fishing in Lassen and Plumas national forests with my best friend, who lives in Paradise. Locals in that area swear by deer whistles, which are readily available at auto parts stores. I have used them on my truck for a long time and they seem to work […]
Why are Apple Pay, Starbucks’ app, and Samsung Pay so much more successful than other wallet providers?
Summary List Placement This is a preview of a research report from Business Insider Intelligence, Business Insider’s premium research service. To learn more about Business Insider Intelligence, click here. In the US, the in-store mobile wallet space is becoming increasingly crowded. Most customers have an option provided by their smartphone vendor, like Apple, Android, or Samsung Pay. […]
San Carlos man arrested on suspicion of molesting teen girl
SAN CARLOS – Authorities on Tuesday arrested a 33-year-old San Carlos man on suspicion of molesting a 15-year-old girl. The incident occurred at the suspect’s home on Oct. 28, Sgt. Joe Cang of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. The victim reported it to her mother, who contacted authorities. Detectives […]
Alphabet is pulling its Verily life sciences division out of China after struggling to make inroads on a key health-mapping project, insiders say (GOOGL)
Summary List Placement Alphabet life sciences company Verily is shutting its Shanghai office in an exit from China, according to sources familiar with the plan. A company spokeswoman confirmed the office closure to Business Insider. Employees in the Shanghai office were informed of the plans earlier today. A spokeswoman refused to say how many employees […]
Biden is first US presidential candidate to get 80M+ votes
By Devan Cole | CNN Joe Biden has become the first presidential candidate to win more than 80 million votes, with his record-breaking number of popular votes still likely to increase in the coming days as ballots continue to be counted across the nation. As of Tuesday evening, Biden had won more than 80,011,000 votes, […]
Pandemic leaves opening week of college hoops in disarray
Wichita State landed in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Monday afternoon, masked up and looking forward to tipping off the season in the Crossover Classic. A few hours later, the Shockers announced they were out of the tournament after multiple positive COVID-19 tests. Event organizers said the tests came from two players who were re-tested before the […]
THE AVOD ECOSYSTEM: As cord-cutting shifts the revenue model of media companies, the ad-supported streaming space is poised to take off — here are the key players brands need to know, and how to work with them
Summary List Placement Insider Intelligence publishes thousands of research reports, charts, and forecasts on the Media, Advertising, and Marketing industry. You can learn more about becoming a client here. The following is a preview of one Media, Advertising, and Marketing report, the AVOD Ecosystem. You can purchase this report here. The video streaming marketplace has […]
Oakland: BART closes Lake Merritt station after medical emergency
OAKLAND — BART trains were not stopping at its Lake Merritt station Tuesday evening as firefighters, police officers and system staff responded to a medical emergency, authorities said. Around 5:40 p.m., firefighters responded to reports of the emergency, possibly involving a person in the trackway, and officials quickly followed by closing the station just after […]
Redwood City: Parolee arrested on suspicion of domestic violence
REDWOOD CITY – A 26-year-old parolee has been arrested on suspicion of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s Redwood City home, pushing her and taking her car, police said. Officers were called to the 100 block of Locust Avenue about 10:35 p.m. Monday for a report of a domestic disturbance, the Redwood City Police Department said in […]