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July 15, 2015 AUTOS

Toyota Recalls 109,000 Prius V Hybrids for Stalling

– Toyota is recalling 109,000 Prius V hybrids in the U.S. that can potentially stall while driving, the company said Wednesday. – – The 2012-2014 Prius V (the wagon thing, not the egg-shaped hatch) has two ECUs managing the hybrid and electric motor that can burn out their transistors and send the car into a limp-home mode or completely disable the power without warning. Toyota said it would update the

July 15, 2015 SPORTS (MSM)

I won't be sleepy in St Andrews, says Spieth

By Tony Jimenez ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) – Jordan Spieth will draw on the memory of back-to-back wins at the end of last season when he begins his quest to become the first player in 63 years to capture the first three majors of the campaign. The American said it would be a simpler task to cope with jet-lag at this week’s British Open than it was in November and

July 15, 2015 SPORTS (MSM)

Sports-Real Madrid top Forbes' most valuable teams list

July 15 (Reuters) – Spanish soccer club Real Madrid retained top spot on a list of the world’s 50 most valuable sports teams, according to a Forbes poll released on Wednesday that was made up mostly of National Football League franchises. The value of the 10-times European champions fell five percent from last year to $3.26 billion due to a drop in the euro versus the U.S. dollar, but revenue

July 15, 2015 HEALTH (MSM)

Israeli firm develops health-warning sensor for pilots

By Ori Lewis HAIFA, Israel (Reuters) – Israeli defense electronics firm Elbit Systems says it has developed a body sensor that could help save the lives of pilots by forewarning of possible loss of consciousness in extreme manoeuvres or because of oxygen starvation. Named “Canary”, the system is initially geared for the military market and fighter pilots who experience extreme physiological stress during sharp turns, high-speed acceleration or possible oxygen