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Ukraine Isn’t Giving up - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Ukraine Isn’t Giving up - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
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Ukraine-Russia Conflict. Ukraine Isn’t Giving up. "Tyranny anywhere is a threat to freedom everywhere.” -Alex Storozynski. March 3, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.

Starlink Made Available in Ukraine - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Starlink Made Available in Ukraine - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
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Ukraine-Russia Conflict. Starlink Made Available in Ukraine. From a business point of view: Is there any better “stress test” a service can be put through? March 1, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.

Epic Games Sends Aid to Ukraine - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Epic Games Sends Aid to Ukraine - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
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Ukraine-Russia Conflict. Epic Games Sends Aid to Ukraine. Epic is going to have to make coffee at home to financially recover from this one. March 23, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.

The US Gains Bipartisan Support For Sending Aid to Ukraine - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
The US Gains Bipartisan Support For Sending Aid to Ukraine - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
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Ukraine-Russia Conflict. The US Gains Bipartisan Support For Sending Aid to Ukraine. A lot of hard choices are being made around the world. We are praying they lead to peace sooner rather than later. March 15, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.

Russia Banned From Eurovision - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Russia Banned From Eurovision - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
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Ukraine-Russia Conflict. Russia Banned From Eurovision. t’s not all bad, on the flip side Russian karaoke bar patronage increased by 900% following the news. February 28, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.

Ukraine-Russia Conflict Articles - ASOTU | More Than Cars
Ukraine-Russia Conflict Articles - ASOTU | More Than Cars
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Ukraine-Russia Conflict. Articles. Reporting the impact and top stories around the Ukraine-Russia conflict with an emphasis on the impact it has on the automotive industry. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.

Gaming Industry Cut Off Russia - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Gaming Industry Cut Off Russia - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
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Ukraine-Russia Conflict. Gaming Industry Cut Off Russia. Video games are full of stories about defeating “bad guys.” This feels on brand to us. March 8, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.

Hopeful News From Russia And Ukraine - World News
Hopeful News From Russia And Ukraine - World News
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Hopeful News From Russia And Ukraine. One small step away from a global food shortage, one medium size leap toward justice and peace. July 25, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.

More Businesses Pull Out of Russia - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
More Businesses Pull Out of Russia - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
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Ukraine-Russia Conflict. More Businesses Pull Out of Russia. Doing the best you can with what you have goes a lot further than holding perfect ideals. March 10, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.

Russian Soldiers Offered Crypto to End Invasion - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Russian Soldiers Offered Crypto to End Invasion - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
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Ukraine-Russia Conflict. Russian Soldiers Offered Crypto to End Invasion. Sending peaceful folks home with money in the bank may do more to change the shape of Russia today than sanctions. March 4, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.

Russia May Use Crypto to Evade Financial Sanctions - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Russia May Use Crypto to Evade Financial Sanctions - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
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Ukraine-Russia Conflict. Russia May Use Crypto to Evade Financial Sanctions. It would be more surprising if Russia had learned nothing from Crimea…. February 25, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.

Russian’s Use Crypto to Seek Financial Havens in UAE - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Russian’s Use Crypto to Seek Financial Havens in UAE - Ukraine-Russia Conflict
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Ukraine-Russia Conflict. Russian’s Use Crypto to Seek Financial Havens in UAE. Crypto has been a lot of things in its short history. Sanction dodging real estate investments isn't even the strangest one. March 14, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.

A Smorgasbord of Stuff - Culture
A Smorgasbord of Stuff - Culture
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Ukraine's. President visited Washington DC to. deliver a speech. just as Russian losses in the conflict reached a staggering 100K. Putin called the visit to the US a mistake by Zelensky.

Airbnb Becomes Unexpected Support Channel - Culture
Airbnb Becomes Unexpected Support Channel - Culture
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Alternatives to traditional relief, such as cryptocurrency, are common in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Since the invasion of Ukraine began, people have booked 61,000 nights. in Ukrainian homes through Airbnb.

Russia/Ukraine Conflict, Auto Loans Get Longer, Ford Debuts Ranger Raptor - ASOTU | More Than Cars
Russia/Ukraine Conflict, Auto Loans Get Longer, Ford Debuts Ranger Raptor - ASOTU | More Than Cars
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Russia/Ukraine Conflict, Auto Loans Get Longer, Ford Debuts Ranger Raptor. February 24, 2022. We have been wondering for a day or so how Charmin did and how many people turned themselves into poop-mojis.

Suspected Cyber Attack Halts Toyota's Japanese Production - Automotive
Suspected Cyber Attack Halts Toyota's Japanese Production - Automotive
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The attack came after Japan joined the West in clamping down on Russia after it invaded Ukraine. It is not clear that the cyberattack is related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

A Dealership Was a Zoo, Crowd Sourced Markup Tracker, Grit From Ukraine Workers - ASOTU | More Than Cars
A Dealership Was a Zoo, Crowd Sourced Markup Tracker, Grit From Ukraine Workers - ASOTU | More Than Cars
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A Dealership Was a Zoo, Crowd Sourced Markup Tracker, Grit From Ukraine Workers. March 23, 2022.

All Things Used Cars Ep. 47 "Q2 Economic Outlook with Jonathan Smoke" - Automotive
All Things Used Cars Ep. 47 "Q2 Economic Outlook with Jonathan Smoke" - Automotive
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Felicity Ace cargo ship Fire. An earthquake in Japan. Canadian trucker strikes. Energy and raw material prices were dramatically affected. Inflation hit consumers in their most vulnerable places -- food, gas, and housing.

What Leadership Looks Like, Elon Brings Internet, Supply Chain Management - ASOTU | More Than Cars
What Leadership Looks Like, Elon Brings Internet, Supply Chain Management - ASOTU | More Than Cars
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President of Ukraine. has won the hearts of the world. Elon. brings internet. to Ukraine. The hits. keep coming for Toyota. Approx. 13k cars lost steam on production due to a cyberattack. SWIFT Sanctions. Potential impact. Tie to global economy. SPEAKERS.

EV Friday: Polestar Autonomous Drone, Rivan Gets Smart, NFTs as War Bonds - ASOTU | More Than Cars
EV Friday: Polestar Autonomous Drone, Rivan Gets Smart, NFTs as War Bonds - ASOTU | More Than Cars
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Crypto leading. war bonds in Ukraine. Raised over £200m. On Saturday, the official Twitter account of the Ukraine government posted a message: "Stand with the people of Ukraine. Now accepting cryptocurrency donations. Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT.".

Netflix Reports First Subscriber Loss In A Decade  - Technology
Netflix Reports First Subscriber Loss In A Decade - Technology
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The company attributes the losses to increasing streaming service competition, the Ukraine conflict, and its recent stance against password sharing. Early forecasts for the quarter were 2.5M customers gain, but the reality has surprised many.

Google Earnings Dip, Signaling Online-Ad Woes - Markets
Google Earnings Dip, Signaling Online-Ad Woes - Markets
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The company blames the earning shortcomings on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but analysts are not so sure. With new competitors, such as TikTok, impacting the online advertising industry, experts are hesitant to call the change temporary.

Euro And Dollar Hit Same Value - Money And Markets
Euro And Dollar Hit Same Value - Money And Markets
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Energy concerns stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine have the Eurozone bracing for recession. To combat inflation and chase off rumors of a wider impacting recession, policymakers are considering the EUs first rate hike in 11 years. Check out more!

Russia Invests In Auto Production - Automotive
Russia Invests In Auto Production - Automotive
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In the months following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Renault sold its majority stake in the company for one rouble - which is about 1.5 cents in USD. More recently, Nissan sold its assets in the country for 1 euro.

Nissan Makes 1 Euro In Russia - Automotive
Nissan Makes 1 Euro In Russia - Automotive
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With Russia's invasion of Ukraine dragging on, Nissan is following many other OEMs by pulling out of the country entirely. Check out more! All Articles. Get the daily email that makes reading the news actually enjoyable.

Auto Sales Fall in March - Automotive
Auto Sales Fall in March - Automotive
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The war in Ukraine has postponed forecasted. supply chain. relief a bit longer, leading to the number of vehicles in inventory dropping below 900,000. Give it to us straight, doc? Projections show US retail sales dropping 27.8% in March year over year.

Volkswagen Delays ID.5 Launch - Automotive
Volkswagen Delays ID.5 Launch - Automotive
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The company cited wire harness supply. disruptions in Ukraine. as the cause. Fair is fair. The Zwickau VW plant has temporarily halted production, but will resume this week.

Potential Porsche IPO - Automotive
Potential Porsche IPO - Automotive
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The news saw VW shares jump as much as 10% and close the day 7% higher than they started despite most of the market drooping with news of the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Telling it like it is - Have you ever wanted to own a Porsche?

GM Expects Nickel Supply to Last - Automotive
GM Expects Nickel Supply to Last - Automotive
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has the. price of essential materials rising. With chip shortages already stressing auto production, many have projected the nickel shortage to add months if not years to the already long wait till normality.

DOW Has Worst Day of 2022 - Markets
DOW Has Worst Day of 2022 - Markets
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Investor tension about Ukraine has many indexes showing fatigue with the S&P down 2% and the Nasdaq down 2.9% following the sell-off Wednesday.

EV Affordability Strained by Invasion - Automotive
EV Affordability Strained by Invasion - Automotive
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Now, in addition to existing supply shortages, the invasion of Ukraine has driven critical material prices higher. Expenses across the EV industry have climbed in correlation with rising costs of Lithium, Nickel, and Cobalt. Startup shutdowns.

Toyota Keeps Top Global Spot, GM Reclaims Top US Spot - Automotive
Toyota Keeps Top Global Spot, GM Reclaims Top US Spot - Automotive
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At 8.3M units sold, VW was 2nd for the year despite its lowest sales in over a decade due to the lasting effects of covid and supply issues stemming from the invasion of Ukraine. Win some, lose some.

Stellantis Poised for Growth, Porsche May Go IPO, Oil Prices Climbing - ASOTU | More Than Cars
Stellantis Poised for Growth, Porsche May Go IPO, Oil Prices Climbing - ASOTU | More Than Cars
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Oil prices rising. amidst Russia/Ukraine tension. Prices are at a 7 year high. Potential impact on auto sales in low gas mileage vehicles. The risk of. QR codes. One of the benefits of Google Search or direct URL is the security.

Ukrainian Crisis Further Constricts Chip Supply - Technology
Ukrainian Crisis Further Constricts Chip Supply - Technology
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Ukraine supplies about 50% of the world's neon gas which is. critical for producing semiconductor chips.

Tesla Hikes Price - Automotive
Tesla Hikes Price - Automotive
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It is easy to draw a line between the hike and the surging raw material prices caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. But since January 2021, the cost of the Model Y SUV has increased by 20%, and the Long Range Sedan Model 3 has increased 10.6%.

Flexible Work, ASOTU Clubhouse is Coming Back, & Used Car Forecasts from Ally - ASOTU | More Than Cars
Flexible Work, ASOTU Clubhouse is Coming Back, & Used Car Forecasts from Ally - ASOTU | More Than Cars
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Russia - Ukraine could embolden China - Taiwan. Taiwan largest producer of semiconductor chips. Workers care more about flexible hours than remote work.

VW: Warning and Greenpeace - Automotive
VW: Warning and Greenpeace - Automotive
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Order books are up 18% in Europe, and VW is working to deliver, but the invasion of Ukraine has added complications to complications across the continent. At home in Germany, Volkswagen is facing a possible court case. Sending a message?

Oil Nears $100 a Barrel - Markets
Oil Nears $100 a Barrel - Markets
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Late Monday, the tension in Ukraine reached a tipping point as Russian troops entered separatist territories. The market opened Tuesday. with oil prices at a 7-year high.

Twitter goes “Dark” - Technology
Twitter goes “Dark” - Technology
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With access to only state-owned news sources, some do not know their country is invading Ukraine or what is happening across their border. Tech and social media companies, such as Twitter, have taken to the "dark web" to provide access. @PrivacyPlease.

Oil Industry Considering Next Moves - Markets
Oil Industry Considering Next Moves - Markets
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With oil prices increasing in Europe due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, American oil prices reflect the value it would carry if companies exported it instead. To drill or not to drill.

Countries Must Use Roubles to Buy Russian Gas  - Markets
Countries Must Use Roubles to Buy Russian Gas - Markets
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Russian companies, stocks, and currency values have plummeted since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began. One Russian industry has remained mostly unsanctioned: gas exports. This week, the Kremlin announced. "unfriendly" nations must pay for gas in rubles.

Ukrainian Determination on Display - Automotive
Ukrainian Determination on Display - Automotive
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Ukraine. are. made of special stuff. Under Russian rocket attacks, they have continued to produce wire harnesses. OEMs like VW and Ford use the parts made at the plants to construct vehicles.

Russian Gas and Warm Winter - World News
Russian Gas and Warm Winter - World News
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The wholesale natural gas market in Europe saw its. lowest prices. since the invasion of Ukraine began. 🥵⛄️💧 That's lucky? Maybe. A widespread rash of. record-shattering warm spells. across Europe has preserved gas supplies.

Crypto Bathing, Wire Harness Resilience, ESPN - DTC Plans - ASOTU | More Than Cars
Crypto Bathing, Wire Harness Resilience, ESPN - DTC Plans - ASOTU | More Than Cars
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German supplier Lenoi reports Ukraine wiring harness. output nearing pre-war levels.

More EV Price Hikes - Electric Vehicles
More EV Price Hikes - Electric Vehicles
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Ongoing supply chain issues deepened by the Russian invasion of Ukraine have raw materials such as nickel and cobalt further pinched. Many of these rare earth minerals are essential in creating the powerful batteries used to operate EVs.

Power: Tech and Politics - Automotive
Power: Tech and Politics - Automotive
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A $60-a-barrel price cap was set to limit the nation's revenue until its invasion of Ukraine stops. A hazy shade of winter. Members of the EU have begun transitioning and supplementing energy needs since February.

NFTs Step in as Modern War Bonds - Crypto
NFTs Step in as Modern War Bonds - Crypto
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Crypto-art pioneers and long-time activists are. using NFTs and digital tools. to create and sell art with the explicit purpose of supporting Ukraine, and people are happy to have a way to contribute to the cause.

All Things Used Cars: What Recession? - Automotive
All Things Used Cars: What Recession? - Automotive
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Covid-based financial support has ended, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine has increased the cost of living for many Americans. People have reason to be timid and will spend accordingly. Opportunities are all around. Wholesale prices are going up.

Toyota, Jaguar, Lada - Automotive
Toyota, Jaguar, Lada - Automotive
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As Western brands continue to pull out of the country since Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Chinese brands are capturing market share. Auto sales in Russia dropped 59% in 2022, but experts forecast a 12% increase in 2023 to around 770K units.

The Ace Sunk, Ford Out of Russia, and Selling with Social - ASOTU | More Than Cars
The Ace Sunk, Ford Out of Russia, and Selling with Social - ASOTU | More Than Cars
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Made 100k donation to Ukraine relief. Also announces. separate Divisions. to run EV production. Separate names, leadership structures, and P&Ls. Felicity Ace. is sunk. Took on water when towing began.