WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co <F.N> said Friday it is recalling 874,000 pickup trucks in North America with engine block heaters for fire risks. The second largest U.S. automaker said the recall covers some 2015-2019 Ford F-150 trucks, along with the 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks. Ford said water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector, causing corrosion and damage and potentially a fire. Ford told U.S. regulators it is aware of reports of three fires in Canada linked to the issue, but unaware of any reports of accidents or injuries. The recall covers 410,000 vehicles in the United States and about 464,000 in Canada. Ford dealers will inspect and seal the block heater cable, or replace it if necessary. The recall will begin early next month. (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Nick Zieminski) … [Read more...] about Ford recalling 874,000 pickup trucks in North America for fire risks
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North America online sales drive Nike’s quarterly results beat
(Reuters) - Nike Inc's <NKE.N> quarterly revenue and profit beat Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as it benefited from selling more items online at full price in North America, sending the shares of the world's largest footwear maker up 8 percent. For more than a year, Nike has been speeding up the pace of new product launches and expanding partnerships with online retailers in a bid to increase customer engagement.gi Quarterly sales rose 8.5 percent to $3.78 billion in North America, its third straight rise, while sales in Greater China rose 26.4 percent to $1.54 billion. Total revenue rose 9.6 percent to $9.37 billion.The maker of Jordan sneakers said net income rose to $847 million, or 52 cents per share, in the second quarter ended Nov. 30, from $767 million, or 46 cents per share, a year earlier.Analysts on average expected Nike to earn 46 cents per share on revenue of $9.18 billion, according to IBES data from Refinitiv.Nike shares, which have lost about 18 percent in the … [Read more...] about North America online sales drive Nike’s quarterly results beat
Massive 552-carat diamond the size of EGG discovered – and it’s the biggest ever in North America
THE largest diamond ever found in North America has been unearthed - and it's the size of a chicken's egg. The 552-carat yellow gemstone was found at the Diavik Diamond Mine, northeast of Yellowknife in Canada's north west and is worth a fortune. “This incredible discovery showcases what is truly spectacular about Canadamark diamonds,” said Kyle Washington, Chairman of Dominion Diamond Mines. “The colour and texture of the diamond are a unique example of the journey that natural diamonds take from their formation until we unearth them. "Our Diavik Mine has produced some of the most beautiful diamonds in the world, and this one certainly tops the list.” The previous record-holder was also mined at Diavik and was dubbed the 'Diavik Foxfire' when it was found in 2015. Diavik is 60 percent owned by Rio Tinto, a London-based multinational mining firm, along with Dominion Diamond Mines ULC, which owns a 40 percent stake in the property. "A … [Read more...] about Massive 552-carat diamond the size of EGG discovered – and it’s the biggest ever in North America
Mammoth, 552-Carat Diamond, Largest Discovered in North America, Unearthed
World A mammoth 552-carat yellow diamond found in the Northwestern Territories of Canada was revealed by a mining company Friday. Dominion Diamond Mines said the diamond - which is roughly the size of a hen’s egg - is likely the largest ever unearthed in North America. Read more: Diamonds found in meteorites that crashed to Earth come from a lost planet of the early solar system The mammoth rock was discovered deep in the Diavik mine, which lies some 135 miles south of the Arctic Circle. The mine is operated by the Rio Tinto Group and Dominion Diamond Corporation. The diamond measures about 1.2 inches by 2.2 and shines a cool yellow. “The color and texture of the diamond are a unique example of the journey that natural diamonds take from their formation until we unearth them,” said Kyle Washington, Chairman of Dominion Diamond Mines, in a press release. The diamond won't be sold in its current form, but will be cut and polished by experts in the near … [Read more...] about Mammoth, 552-Carat Diamond, Largest Discovered in North America, Unearthed
Oldest giraffe in North America, 32-year-old Tamu, dies at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Tamu, the oldest giraffe in North America, died Thursday at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo — the third giraffe the zoo has lost this year.The 32-year-old female reticulated giraffe, affectionately referred to as Moose or Grandma, "passed peacefully and naturally surrounded by keepers and vet staff who cared for her deeply," a news release says. She would have turned 33 on Dec. 28."Although Tamu was considered geriatric, her decline happened extremely quickly and unexpectedly," the release says. Staff began to notice changes in her behavior about 11 a.m., and she died about 1 p.m."She was the nicest giraffe on the planet," Jason Bredahl, animal care manager, said in the release. "She would sit under the lettuce hut and eat lettuce all day long and made millions of people’s days. If you have a giraffe selfie on your phone, there’s a good chance it’s with Tamu. She was a guest favorite, for sure."The giraffe was easily recognizable because of her dark, bushy eyebrows."She … [Read more...] about Oldest giraffe in North America, 32-year-old Tamu, dies at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo