Avian enthusiasts try to counter the deadly risk of Chicago high-rises for migrating birds
CHICAGO (AP) — Each fall and spring, volunteers dedicated to rescuing injured birds find hundreds on the streets of Chicago that have crashed into buildings. Some are hurt, many are killed. A stark sign of the risks came last fall, when 1,000 migrating birds died on a single night after flying into the glass exterior of McCormick Place, a convention center on the shore of Lake Michigan. This fall, the facility unveiled new bird-safe window film on one of its glass buildings. Rescue groups and others hope the change will make a difference for the thousands of birds passing through the city.
Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s ‘Cybercab,’ plans to bring autonomous driving tech to other models in 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tesla unveiled its long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood studio Thursday night, though fans of the electric vehicle maker will have to wait until at least 2026 before they are available. CEO Elon Musk said the “Cybercab” doesn’t have steering wheels or pedals. Tesla expects the Cybercabs to cost under $30,000. The company also expects to make its Full Self-Driving technology available on its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Texas and California next year. The unveiling comes as Musk tries to persuade investors that his company is more about artificial intelligence and robotics as it struggles to sell its core products, an aging lineup of once-cutting-edge electric vehicles.
South Koreans are joyful after Han Kang wins Nobel Prize for literature
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Koreans have reacted with joy and astonishment after learning that homegrown writer Han Kang won the Nobel Prize in literature, an unexpected moment that stoked national pride about the country’s growing cultural influence. Han, known for her experimental and often disturbing stories that explore human traumas and violence and incorporate the brutal moments of South Korea’s modern history, is the country’s first writer to win the preeminent award in world literature. Han’s triumph adds to the growing global influence of South Korean culture, which in recent years included the successes of director Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning “Parasite,” the brutal Netflix survival drama “Squid Game” and K-pop groups like BTS and BLACKPINK.
Rafael Nadal gave his all until he simply couldn’t anymore and had to retire: Analysis
Rafael Nadal’s tennis career will be remembered because of the numbers, yes — the 14 French Open trophies, the 22 Grand Slam titles overall, the nearly two decades in the top 10, and so on — and, without a doubt, because of his riveting rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Also, indelibly, because of the all-out effort and energy he brought to the court every time. So long, that is, as his body allowed. Perhaps not surprisingly, it was his health that eventually forced Nadal to announce his retirement on Thursday after competing only sparingly the past two seasons.
Milton spares Daytona Beach, Florida, factory that’s a critical supplier of IV fluids
A Florida factory that makes IV fluids critical to hospitals nationwide will restart after shutting down while Hurricane Milton tore through the state. A company spokesperson says B. Braun Medical’s manufacturing site and distribution center in Daytona Beach were not seriously impacted by the hurricane and will restart production Friday morning. No injuries to employees have been reported. The company, with help from the federal government, had moved more than 60 truckloads of IV solutions inventory north of Florida before the storm that’ll be returned to the distribution site.
Minnesota Twins owners considering selling the team after 40 years in the Pohlad family
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Pohlad family says it’s exploring a sale of the Minnesota Twins after 40 years of ownership. The Pohlads said they decided during the summer to explore a sale. The family has hired New York investment bank Allen & Company to direct the process. The Twins won World Series titles in 1987 and 1991. They finally broke an 18-game postseason losing streak last year. Family patriarch Carl Pohlad bought the Twins in 1984 for $44 million. His son Jim Pohlad succeeded him as chairman. His grandson Joe Pohlad took over the team two years ago.
Company recalls nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry dishes for listeria contamination
A company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry made at an Oklahoma plant because the products may be contaminated with listeria bacteria. BrucePac recalled the ready-to-eat products this week after U.S. Agriculture Department officials detected listeria in foods during routine testing. The foods were made at the company’s plant in Durant, Oklahoma, between June 19 and Oct. 8 and shipped to restaurants, food service vendors and other sites nationwide. Eating foods contaminated with listeria can cause serious illness and death.
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire from tennis after next month’s Davis Cup finals
MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal is retiring from professional tennis at age 38 after winning 22 Grand Slam titles — 14 at the French Open — during an unprecedented era he shared with rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. He made the announcement on Thursday. Nadal has competed infrequently the past two seasons because of injuries and said next month’s Davis Cup finals will mark his farewell to the sport. He had hip surgery in 2023 and entered just two of the past eight major tournaments. Nadal’s unrelenting, physical style of play made him one of the greats of the game and the unquestioned King of Clay, the slow, red surface on which he claimed his record 14 French Open championships.
Ratan Tata, an Indian industry legend and business icon dies aged 86
NEW DELHI (AP) — Ratan Tata, one of India’s most influential business leaders, has been cremated after a state funeral in the country’s financial capital. The veteran industrialist, former chairman of a $100 billion conglomerate Tata Group, died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night at the age of 86. India’s Home Minister Amit Shah, officials of the Tata Group and the local government, and Tata’s relatives were present at the funeral, where the Mumbai police honored him with a ceremonial gun salute. He was later cremated in an electric crematorium. Earlier Thursday, thousands of people including industrialists, state officials and some of India’s top celebrities lined up to pay their final respects to a man, seen by many as an industry legend and icon.
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