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Here's how to stay safe from wildfire smoke amid reduced air quality

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Smoke from Canadian wildfires have reduced air quality in much of the Northeast. Experts advise people to limit time outdoors and wear masks to stay safe from smoke. Smoke from wildfire s in Canada has spread across most of the U.S. Northeast, triggering air quality alerts in 13 states. The poor air quality extends as far south as the Carolinas. Wildfire smoke and ash can irritate eyes, nose, throat and lungs, making you cough or wheeze and can make it hard to breathe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The most effective way to protect yourself during wildfire emergencies is to stay indoors or limit time outdoors when there is smoke in the air, according to the CDC. This is especially important for those with heart or lung conditions who are at higher risk for adverse health effects. MORE: Canadian wildfire smoke live updates: Worst air quality yet may be headed to New York City "People who are most at risk are [the] elderly, immunocompromised, young c...

Ford's Farley: Cut costs, improve quality and boost margins through software and services

Ford CEO Jim Farley says his company is remaking itself by cutting costs, raising quality and offering software, services and new vehicles that will make profit margins among the best in the industry DEARBORN, Mich. -- Ford CEO Jim Farley says his company is remaking itself by cutting costs, raising quality and offering software, services and new vehicles that will make profit margins among the best in the industry. Farley and other executives gave details on how it will get there over the next few years during a capital markets day event Monday near its Dearborn, Michigan headquarters. One way is to reduce investment in hypercompetitive market segments such as two-row smaller SUVs, Farley told industry analysts. The company, he said, has been “stuck in a box,” with thin profit margins, weak growth and low stock valuation. Ford, Farley said, will emphasize software and services as well as iconic vehicles such as pickup trucks, large SUVs, commercial vehicles and advanced second-generat...