US ramps up aid as crews face radiation risk
U S military crews exposed to radiation as Pentagon expands relief flights for Japan hit by earthquake and tsunami. Navy decontamination and potassium iodide given to some personnel. USS Ronald Reagan and USS George Washington report low radiation. bases Yokosuka and Atsugi advised indoors.
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Subaru and Toyota curb North American output after quake
Subaru of America suspended overtime at its Lafayette Indiana plant while Toyota halted overtime and Saturday production across 10 North American plants. Nissan Honda Mitsubishi and Mazda report no changes yet though further parts disruption from the Japan earthquake and tsunami could force new shifts.
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Demand for potassium iodide spikes amid Japan crisis
Amid Japan's nuclear incident, California and western Canada warn against stockpiling potassium iodide for the U S. Many suppliers report back orders and panic calls. Experts say KI only protects against radioactive iodine and is not a general radiation antidote. radiation levels reaching the U S. are unlikely to pose a risk.
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Texas Instruments reports quake damage to Miho plant in Japan
Texas Instruments says substantial earthquake damage at its Miho plant near Tokyo will raise costs and curb revenue in the first half of the year. The plant, which accounts for about 10 percent of TI’s output, will resume in stages starting May with full production not until mid July.
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