Feb 8, 2021

Which carmaker is going to partner with Apple?

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Hyundai says it's not in talks with Apple over autonomous car production. Plus, how toy companies are managing in the pandemic despite not having as many big movie releases to rely upon. And, where President Biden's approach to climate change leaves the coal industry.

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Hyundai, Kia say Apple car deal now off

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Delayed movie releases ripple through toy industry

by Samantha Fields

Feb 8, 2021

Some licensed toys connected to legacy franchises still sold well, and 2020 overall was a good year for toy sales

Despite delays to big theatrical releases in 2020, licensed toys connected to legacy franchises, like "Star Wars," sold well last year.

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It's economics, not policy, that's hurting the coal industry

by Andy Uhler

Feb 8, 2021

One energy analyst says "the reality is that the marketplace is attacking coal."

While the coal industry isn’t counting on favorable policy from the Biden administration, it’s just hoping to at least remain part of the conversation.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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