U.S. factory activity last month edged closer to stagnation as orders and employment contracted, while a gauge of prices paid for materials surged to the highest since June 2022 as tariff concerns mounted. The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index slipped by 0.6 point in February to 50.3, according to data released Monday. Readings above 50 indicate growth. The group’s price ...

Q: My 2020 Toyota Sienna has a significant amount of corrosion on the positive battery post and absolutely nothing on the negative post. What causes this and is it problematic? Can it be stopped? P.J., New Lenox, Illinois A: It’s called galvanic corrosion and usually occurs on the cathode, the positive terminal of the battery. You can remove it, but it often returns. Clean the battery terminal ...

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They unlock vehicles with just the touch of a button, but the manufacturing of electronic car keys is anything but simple, illustrating the potential complexities and costs of US President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs.

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Stephen Savage pumps out pure maple syrup into a mason jar from a 50-gallon drum container, freshly removed from the evaporator at Peaceful Va…