As Volkswagen weighs its first closure of a German auto plant, workers aren't the only ones worried

Mount Fuji is still without its iconic snowcap in November for the first time in 130 years

Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, known for its snowcap forming around this time of the year, is still snowless in November for the first time in 130 years, presumably because of the unusually warm ...

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Kokila Annamalai, the first activist in Singapore to defy its ‘stifling’ online speech laws

The activist risks jail after refusing to ‘correct’ online posts criticising Singapore’s death penalty and drug laws, a first in the city state under its ‘Pofma’ act. Kokila Annamalai, a prominent ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

In first public reaction to Liam Payne's death, all 4 former One Direction bandmates say they're 'completely devastated'

Entertainment - ABC News - October 17

Aaron Boone has the imperfect Yankees one win away from their first pennant since 2009

New York's even-keeled manager has made the right move more often than not during this postseason run

Sports - CBS Sports - October 19

How a communist from the Tata family became one of Britain's first Asian MPs

Shapurji Saklatvala, who was a communist, fought for India's freedom in the UK in the 1900s.

Israel's first open attack on Iran targets missile sites and apparently spares oil and nuclear ones

Israel has attacked Iran with pre-dawn airstrikes in retaliation for the barrage of ballistic missiles the Islamic Republic fired on Israel earlier this month

World - ABC News - October 26

Apple deftly navigated Trump's first term. The second one brings new challenges

Wall Street analysts say Trump's proposed tariffs could spell trouble for Apple. But regulatory scrutiny may ease.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Foreign Election Interference, and Volkswagen May Close Factories

Plus, why you should never cross a crow.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Volkswagen profit plunges 64% as China sales slide

Europe’s largest carmaker highlights ‘urgent need’ for cost reductions and efficiency gains

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Volkswagen Profit Shrinks as Unions Threaten Strike

Germany’s biggest automaker said its profit dropped 42 percent in the third quarter, as union leaders warned that workers were ready to walk out over a wage dispute.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Volkswagen in Drive to Cut Costs as Earnings Plunge

The automaker said it needed to urgently cut costs after reporting a sharp fall in third-quarter earnings hurt by weaker car sales in China.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Is Something Worrying You?

Election Day anxiety can’t get much worse than this.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Video shows one of Taiwan's F-16s tracking a Chinese J-15 fighter jet with its sniper pod during war games

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Toys aren't just child's play. Mattel, Lego and others find 'kidults' bring in big business

Mattel, Lego and other toy companies are targeting a growing number of adults who are buying toys for themselves.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17

Easing Food Prices Aren't Enough for Pinched Shoppers, Nestlé Says

Nestlé lowered its sales expectations for the second time this year as the food giant offers greater discounts to lure back shoppers deterred by rising prices in recent years.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Man City aren't used to winning games late - Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says they are not used to "winning so late" after a narrow 2-1 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers secured by a John Stones header deep into added time.

OMG, Part 2: These new Mets aren't going anywhere in 2025

When the next great powerhouse emerges in Queens, 2024 will be remembered as the year it all began.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Despite today's snow, Halloween blizzard of 1991 records aren't threatened

While WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says this year's Halloween forecast does call for some snowflakes, it will be nothing compared to the wave of white that plopped down on the area 33 years ago.

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