Under Pressure, Hyundai Supplier Ends Alabama Prison Labor Contract

The supplier fired dozens of prisoners after some of them said they felt they had no choice but to take those jobs.

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Perez and Red Bull agree to end contract early

Sergio Perez is to leave Red Bull with two years left on his contract, after reaching a termination agreement with the team.
BBC News - 6h
French bonds under pressure following Moody’s downgrade

Borrowing costs edge higher after rating agency warns political chaos will make it harder to cut budget deficit
Financial Times - 2d
California’s ‘slavery loophole’ is about more than prison labor

By performing hard labor, the theory went, prisoners would, as one historian describes, submit “to the hard, Christian labor of repenting their sins and repairing their souls.”
The Hill - 5d
'Never seen a Guardiola team this bad' - Man City under 'real pressure'

With one win in 10 games in all competitions and facing a real battle to progress in the Champions League, Manchester City are described as "under real pressure"' to turn their form around.
BBC News - Dec. 11
Emmanuel Macron under pressure to appoint new prime minister this week

Outgoing Michel Barnier warns any government will face challenge of debt and a divided society. The French president, Emmanuel Macron , is under pressure to appoint a new prime minister this week ...
The Guardian - Dec. 11
Volkswagen, Labor Leaders to Meet Next Week as Talks End Without Agreement

Both sides said the latest round of negotiations had been constructive, but further talks would be needed to find a way forward.
The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10
Under pressure: Trump world presses senators on Hegseth

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Under pressure: Trump world presses senators on Hegseth The ...
The Hill - Dec. 10
Freshmen Liam McNeeley and Sarah Strong thriving under the pressure of playing for UConn

A quick look around at the banners and the retired numbers at Gampel Pavilion is a reminder of the special players who came to UConn before Liam McNeeley and Sarah Strong.
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6
S Korean leader under pressure as impeachment vote looms

Yoon Suk Yeol is facing protests and a police investigation into his shock martial law decree.
BBC News - Dec. 5