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Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s nominee for US attorney-general
Former congressman says controversy around his nomination had become a ‘distraction’Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Body of Tennessee Factory Worker Killed in Hurricane Helene Is Found
She is believed to be the last employee who was missing after the plastics plant flooded. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances around the deaths.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
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 -
The Saudi factories powered by women
A surge in female labour force participation has emerged as a bright spot for the kingdomWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Foreign Election Interference, and Volkswagen May Close Factories
Plus, why you should never cross a crow.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
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Chinese factory activity expands for first time in six months
Beijing set to unveil fiscal stimulus focused on struggling local governments next weekBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’ Are Benefiting From New Investments
Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
ISM factory index drops, marking 7th straight month below growth threshold
The malaise that has loomed over the manufacturing sector for the better part of the past two years seems like it will continue, according to one economist.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
U.S. factory orders tumble in September, for fourth drop in the past five months
Orders for manufactured goods fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Monday. It is the fourth decline in orders in the past five months.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
Trump’s Tariffs Could Deal a Blow to Mexico’s Car Factories
The president-elect has said he could impose punitive tariffs on car imports from Mexico, a move that could hurt factories and workers on both sides of the border.Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
Trump Will Likely Cut the Ribbons on Biden’s Factories and Infrastructure Projects
The outgoing president funded new plants and big economic initiatives, but his successor may be able to put his name on the finished products.Business - Inc. - November 12 -
Microsoft brings AI to the farm and factory floor, partnering with industry giants
Microsoft collaborates with Siemens, Bayer, and Rockwell Automation to launch industry-specific AI models designed to boost efficiency in manufacturing, agriculture, and finance through tailored AI ...Tech - VentureBeat - November 13 -
Save Big During the All-Clad Factory Seconds Sale
All-Clad cookware is the best you can buy—and it has a price tag to match. This sale will stretch your dollars.Tech - Wired - November 14 -
Apple proposes Indonesian factory in bid to reverse iPhone 16 ban
Investment of $100mn in key market would help meet requirement for 40% local content in smartphonesBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
To Challenge China, India Needs to Get Out of the Way of Its Factory Owners
India has a fresh chance to become a manufacturing powerhouse with the election of Donald Trump, who has promised to levy sky-high import tariffs on Chinese goods.World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
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Harris huddles with Michigan workers
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Ve Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Harris courts workers in Michigan ahead of election Vice President Harris made ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
China's factory activity expands for the first time since April, official survey shows
China's official purchasing managers' index for October came in at 50.1, according to National Bureau of Statistics data released Thursday.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Thames Water lenders call for more backers for £1.5bn rescue cash – business live
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as UK water company races to secure new lifeline before December crunch. In Germany the manufacturing recession has been ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Boeing delivers fewest planes since 2020, warns factory restart after strike will take weeks
Boeing handed over 14 airplanes in October and said it will be several weeks before production can fully resume.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
Investigation reveals a Russian factory's plan to mix decoys with a new deadly weapon in Ukraine
A high-tech factory in central Russia has created a new, deadly force to attack Ukraine: A small number of highly destructive thermobaric drones surrounded by huge swarms of cheap foam decoysWorld - ABC News - November 16 -
Georgia poll worker accused of threatening to bomb election workers
A Georgia poll worker was arrested Monday for allegedly mailing a letter threatening other poll workers with rape, a "beatdown" and a bomb threat.Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Former Georgia poll worker indicted in bomb threats against election workers
A former Georgia poll worker has been indicted after reportedly issuing a bomb threat against election workers, the Justice Department said in a press release Wednesday. In the release, the ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
The city workers who found fulfilment in the fields
These part-time farmers say they want the best of both worlds, splitting life between Paris and the country.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
U.S. Workers Might Be Souring on DEI
According to a new survey from the Pew Research Center, U.S. workers are feeling “slightly more negative” about DEI efforts compared with last year.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no
In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
The naughty siesta: why workers are secretly napping at home
A cheeky little sleep during office hours is more popular than ever – but the days of the furtive snooze may be numbered. Name: The naughty siesta.. Age: The siesta dates back to at least Roman ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Trump’s Biggest Con: Pretending He’s on the Side of Working Men and Women
He’s even more antilabor and pro-plutocrat than orthodox Republicans.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages
Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.Top stories - BBC News - October 31