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For First Time in 87 Years, Volkswagen May Close 3 Plants in Germany

The automaker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter the factories to cut costs amid slumping sales.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Harris seeks to energize first-time voters as election nears

Vice President Kamala Harris is planning to visit every battleground state in the final week before the election as she places special focus on women and first-time voters. "CBS Evening News" ...

In U.K. Budget, Labour’s First Big Political Moment Offers Risk and Reward

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government has stumbled since his party won a landslide victory, but the financial plan to be announced on Wednesday offers a possible relaunch.

World - The New York Times - October 29

JJ Redick takes the blame as Lakers lose for first time this season

Lakers coach JJ Redick points out a couple of missteps he made in the second quarter of narrow loss to the Suns.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

USC beats UCLA to claim first outright conference championship in women's soccer

The Trojans win their first outright conference title as Maile Hayes scores the game's only goal in the 36th minute Sunday at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Bethell earns first England Test call-up for NZ tour

England call all-rounder Jacob Bethell into the Test squad for the first time for the series in New Zealand.

Vatican Issues First Report on Sex Abuse, to Immediate Criticism

The report is intended to assess efforts by the Roman Catholic Church to safeguard minors and others. Advocates for survivors called it an exercise in obfuscation.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Opera Philadelphia brings opera to first-time viewers by lowering ticket prices

Opera Philadelphia is lowering ticket prices to make opera more relevant and accessible. The move is drawing in some first-time audiences and boosting revenue. Scott MacFarlane goes backstage to ...

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst After a Week of Upsets

The Ravens, Jets and Vikings all suffered surprising losses.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

Apple announces new and smaller Mac Mini with first redesign since 2010

Apple is framing the new Mac Minis, like all of its new products announced this year, as built for Apple Intelligence.

Business - CNBC - October 29

First Officially Licensed Wireless PS5 Racing Wheel Is Now Available

Though wireless game controllers have been the norm for many years now, some specialty controllers like racing wheels haven't cut the cord. But there's at least one new racing wheel that is giving ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Borthwick backs ‘energised’ Henry Slade to sparkle on England return

Slade selected at outside-centre against New Zealand Ben Spencer to make first England start on Saturday Steve Borthwick has insisted he is not taking a risk by selecting Henry Slade to face the ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Bitcoin rises 3% after topping $73,000 for the first time since March

Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim the $70,000 level this year after reaching a record of $73,797.68 in March.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Liam Payne's producer backtracks on plan to release singer's first posthumous single

A producer who worked with Liam Payne said on Tuesday he will no longer be releasing Payne's first posthumous single this Friday as initially planned, saying instead "we will all wait."

De Bruyne injury more complicated than first thought, Guardiola reveals

Manchester City will struggle unless injuries ease, he says Manager praises Amorim and offers Ten Hag invitation Pep Guardiola has revealed Kevin De Bruyne’s thigh injury is causing greater ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Reddit shares soar 25% as it turns its first profit

Social media platform says it has attracted nearly 100mn daily active users with its ad tech investments starting to pay off

Business - Financial Times - October 29

The Papers: Terror charge for Southport suspect and Reeves' first budget

New charges over the Southport attack in July and previews of Wednesday's Budget lead the papers.

Warriors move Kuminga to bench before first Pelicans game

Jonathan Kuminga started the first three Golden State Warriors games of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Pritchard became first Celtics player ever to achieve this feat vs. Bucks

Here's how Payton Pritchard made Celtics history in Monday night's win over the Bucks.