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European plastics makers shut plants as production declines sharply

Industry is latest manufacturing sector on the continent to shrink despite global growth

World - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

Union denounces reported Volkswagen plans to shut plants in Germany

World - Yahoo News - October 28

The widow-maker ETF

People just can’t stop themselves buying TLT

World - Financial Times - October 22

Is It Possible for Trump to Shut the Department of Education?

Donald Trump said he would use the department to further his priorities. He also said he would close it. Both options would face difficulties.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

The Lei Makers Reimagining an Ancient Tradition

A new generation of floral designers is incorporating fresh styles into their creations.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Proton inaugurates assembly plant in Egypt

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Sydney identifies 'disgusting' balls that shut beaches

The so-called tar balls were a combination of oil, human faeces and other substances, scientists say.

Here’s Why Drone Maker DJI Sued the Pentagon

The China-based maker of more than half of all commercial drones in the U.S. went to court to fight its placement on a list of companies said to be working with the Chinese military.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Florida medical device maker Exactech declares bankruptcy

Exactech faces more than 2,000 lawsuits alleging it sold defective knee and hip implants.

China warning hits another medical equipment maker

Smith & Nephew shares slumped on Thursday as it became the second health equipment company in a week to warn that Chinese sales were getting hit hard.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

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 - October 31

Aspinall, McGregor & the 'dream-makers' - welcome to Cage Warriors

From Tom Aspinall to Conor McGregor, Cage Warriors has a rich history of producing MMA stars. BBC Sport visits a show in Manchester to discover why.

Best 5 Soda Makers for Sparkling Water (2024)

These are the best bubblers we've found for fresh carbonation at a moment's notice.

Tech - Wired - November 2

World’s largest transformer maker warns of supply crunch

AI data centre demands and renewable energy’s dispersed nature are driving equipment orders for power grid upgrades

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Zelda's makers reflect on the princess's first big adventure

Echoes of Wisdom was the first adventure for the princess at the heart of one of Nintendo's biggest series.

China’s smartphone makers head upmarket in European push

Realme, Oppo and Honor are looking to challenge Samsung and Apple on the continent with fancier handsets

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Plants could be manipulating sperm in completely new ways

World - Yahoo News - October 21

‘Thousands’ of North Korean troops to fight in Russia

Washington says deployment of soldiers is ‘a very, very serious issue’

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Harris says ‘unhinged’ Trump is a threat to US democracy

Vice-president revives campaign message used by Joe Biden that claims her opponent is a danger to the country

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Tesla shares leap 22% after Musk predicts sales rebound

EV maker adds more than $150bn in market value after billionaire says sales may increase as much as 30% next year

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Elon Musk’s riskiest bet yet: Donald Trump

The billionaire entrepreneur has gone all-in behind the Republican candidate. If he wins, the prize could be substantial influence over the administration

Business - Financial Times - October 21

At least 12 dead in Mexico steel plant explosion

An explosion at a Simec-owned steel plant in Mexico’s central Tlaxcala state in the early hours of Wednesday killed at least 12 people, state authorities said.

The Democratic Blind Spot That Wrecked 2024

Maybe it would have been better if the red wave had crashed ashore in 2022.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

New plant captures carbon dioxide for fizzy drinks

The new electricity plant plans to use the gas rather than releasing it into the atmosphere.

At least 2 killed in explosion at Louisville plant

At least two people have died and several others are injured after a massive explosion at a Louisville food coloring factory Tuesday. The cause of the blast is still under investigation.

2 Workers Are Killed in ‘Tremendous Explosion’ at Kentucky Plant

The explosion at a food-coloring facility in Louisville also injured several others and caused widespread destruction.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Passenger dies and 15 hurt after two trains crash

A westbound train went about 1,000 metres beyond its stopping point to hit a stationary service.

Russia’s Warming Arctic Is a Climate Threat. War Has Shut Scientists Out of It.

Climate science has been stymied as Russia continues its war in Ukraine. The stalled work threatens to leave the West without a clear picture of how fast the Earth is heating up.

World - The New York Times - October 22

Amazon to shut down speedy brick-and-mortar delivery service

The company has stopped any new development of the service, called Amazon Today, and will begin to wind it down, according to people familiar with the matter.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Chicago to begin shutting down separate migrant shelter system

The city of Chicago will overhaul its migrant response strategy, including by closing its “landing zone” and migrant-only shelters, as it responds to a decline in the number of people arriving to ...

Sara's neighbour had door shut in face, jury told

A neighbour of Sara Sharif tells a court noises from within the family home reached "fever pitch".

India evacuates hundreds of thousands of people and shuts schools as a tropical storm nears

Indian authorities have shut schools, evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and canceled trains in parts of the country as a tropical storm strengthens in the Bay of Bengal

World - ABC News - October 24

PlayStation Shuts Down Concord Permanently, Shutters Dev Firewalk Studios

Sony has announced that it has shut down Firewalk Studios, the developer behind the multiplayer-shooter game Concord. Additionally, Concord has been permanently sunset, dashing any hopes of a ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Sony is shutting down Firewalk Studios after disastrous Concord launch

Sony acquired the studio in 2023, with Concord seemingly a major part of the company's push into live-service games.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

What we learned as Draymond shuts down Zion in Warriors' win

The Golden State Warriors had six players in double figures during Wednesday’s 104-89 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Chase Center.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Typhoon Kong-rey: biggest storm in decades wreaks destruction in Taiwan

People warned to stay inside because of high risk of storm surges, flooding and landslides as typhoon crosses island. The biggest typhoon to hit Taiwan in decades has crossed over the island, ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Kong-rey makes landfall

A strong Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall on Taiwan’s east coast on Thursday, the largest storm by size to hit the island in nearly 30 years.

Germany Shuts 3 Iranian Consulates Over Execution of German-Iranian

The rare step of closing the consulates reflected German protests over the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd, an outspoken opponent of the Iranian regime.

World - The New York Times - October 31

After losing Ersson early, Flyers get shut out by Bruins

The Flyers lost Samuel Ersson and their mini winning streak Saturday afternoon in a 3-0 loss to the Bruins at the Wells Fargo Center.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Rare and classic cars shut off busy London street

Vehicles on show in central London include models dating back to 1896 plus modern day supercars.

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