Stellantis to indefinitely lay off 1,100 workers at Jeep plant in Ohio

Automaker Stellantis announced plans Wednesday to cut a manufacturing shift and indefinitely lay off roughly 1,100 workers at a Jeep plant in Ohio.

Business - CNBC - 3 hours ago

Jeep maker Stellantis reports 27% drop in sales

Stellantis reported a 20% drop in its shipments driven by major slumps in both Europe and North America

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Kraken Lays Off 15% of Workers and Names Arjun Sethi New Co-CEO

The influential cryptocurrency exchange has undergone several reorganizations in recent years.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Volkswagen to close three German factories and lay off thousands of workers, employees say

Volkswagen, Europe’s largest car manufacturer, is planning to permanently shrink the size of its German operations.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Stellantis workers march in Italy over production slump

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Stellantis boss sees possible plant closures amid Chinese competition

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Bandai Namco Cancels Multiple Games, Lays Off Staff - Report

In a year flush with video-game-company layoffs and restructuring, Bandai Namco has reportedly canceled several titles including games featuring One Piece and Naruto licenses. In addition to ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 15

Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with 'strategic goals'

Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign its resources with its “strategic goals.”

Tech - ABC News - October 17

'Black day': French workers protest Michelin plans to close two plants

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Motion picture academy lays off staff at archive and library amid broader restructuring

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is restructuring its archive and library, cutting 16 staff members as part of a strategic effort to consolidate preservation efforts.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

Grupo Simec Steel-Plant Explosion Leaves at Least 12 Workers Dead in Mexico

An explosion and fire at a steel plant operated by Grupo Simec in central Mexico left at least 12 workers dead and another injured.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

It's a clash of the coaches as rivals Ohio Sate vs. Penn State square off

When the No. 3 Penn State and No. 4 Ohio State meet Saturday, a single question looms over both coaches. Can either win when it matters most?

Sen. Sherrod Brown, Bernie Moreno face off for Senate in Ohio

Sen. Sherrod Brown is fighting for reelection in Ohio, facing a serious challenge from Republican Bernie Moreno as the GOP seeks to gain a Senate majority.

Election worker fired after completed ballots fell off truck in Florida

An election worker in Florida was fired after a sealed bin and sealed bag of ballots fell off a truck, according to local election officials. The Miami-Dade County Elections Department said ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Here are the 28 states where workers are guaranteed time off to vote

Without a federal law ensuring workers can take time off to vote, some states have stepped up with Election Day voting leave laws.

Colts' Tyquan Lewis pays off Ohio State-Oregon bet with DeForest Buckner by wearing duck costume

The assembled media were not prepared to see the Lewis dressed as the Oregon mascot.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Will Howard throws for 2 touchdowns and No. 4 Ohio State fends off No. 3 Penn State 20-13

Will Howard threw for 182 yards and two touchdowns and No. 4 Ohio State’s defense made a late defensive stand to lift the Buckeyes over No. 3 Penn State 20-13

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Zelensky: Russia dropped 1,100 glide bombs on Ukraine in past week

World - Yahoo News - October 27

2 poll workers die after vehicle swept off highway in floodwaters: Officials

A man and woman drowned after their vehicle was swept off a highway in Wright County in floodwaters, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Chrysler and Jeep maker sees North American deliveries dive 36%

Europe’s largest car manufacturer Stellantis reported a 20% drop in shipments and a 15% drop in sales in the third quarter of 2024

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Sources: Giants LT Thomas (foot) out indefinitely

Giants star left tackle Andrew Thomas will miss an extended period of time with a foot injury, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Stellantis Car Deliveries Slump on U.S. Woes

Stellantis vehicle deliveries fell 20% in the third quarter as the Jeep and Ram-maker began to take measures to address excess inventory in the U.S.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Sources: Kawhi out indefinitely to start season

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, who hasn't played in the preseason because of inflammation in his knee, will be sidelined indefinitely to start the season, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Indiana QB Rourke (thumb) ruled out indefinitely

Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke (thumb) is out indefinitely but is expected to return to the Hoosiers this season.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Stellantis hit by sales slide in US and Europe

Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot owner suffers 27% drop in third-quarter sales but signals improvement to US inventory

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Stellantis Says Moving Quickly to Cut U.S. Inventories

Stellantis said third-quarter group shipments fell 20% on the year as the company works to reduce the number of cars stocked at U.S. dealers and as it suffered from gaps in its product line-up ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Jimmy Lai release is a priority for the UK, says PM

The British citizen and pro-democracy activist is facing trial in Hong Kong for sedition.

Harris Is Trying to Win Voters by Laying Out the Alternative

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Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

I just bought a Jeep for my teen driver. Here's what I learned about the used car market

If you haven't shopped for a used car in a few years, prepare for massive sticker shock.

Business - CNBC - October 26

Stellantis boss warns long EV transition poses cost ‘trap’ for carmakers

Carlos Tavares says industry will suffer from prolonged period of investing in both traditional engines and battery-powered cars

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Stellantis Expands Mexico Factory to Build More Ram Pickups Outside the U.S.

Such a step by the automaker would threaten its already-frayed relationship with the UAW, which has criticized moves to cut U.S. jobs.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Stellantis Issues Global Recall for 44,500 SUVs With Brake Pedal Defect

Affected vehicles include some 2024 through 2025 model-year Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid SUVs and some 2024 model-year Dodge Hornet plug-in SUVs.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard reportedly out indefinitely with right knee inflammation

Kawhi Leonard will miss the start of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard reportedly out indefinitely with knee inflammation

In July, Leonard was pulled from Team USA ahead of the Paris Olympics in order to continue rehabbing his knee.

Stellantis to shutter and sell large testing facility amid cost-cutting efforts

Stellantis' Arizona Proving Grounds covers 4,000 acres between Phoenix and Las Vegas in Yucca, Arizona.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Stellantis to sell, shutter large testing facility amid cost-cutting efforts

DETROIT — Automaker Stellantis plans to shutter and sell its large vehicle proving grounds in Arizona at the end of this year, CNBC has learned.

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