Carmakers around the world are hitting the brakes on production, as a shortage of semiconductor chips leaves holes in their supply chains. Renault is among the companies that has temporarily closed factories. Also in today's show - Lebanon's pharmacies complain of a shortage of medical supplies and over-the-counter drugs, while Tesla's investment in Bitcoin sends the digital currency soaring.
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