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Volkswagen Could Close 3 Plants in Germany to Cut Costs
The auto maker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter factories for the first time in the company’s 87-year history.World - The New York Times - October 28 -
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 -
How the Country’s Oldest Record Plant Keeps Riding the Vinyl Revival Wave
A resurgence of old-school LPs helped owner Mark Michaels expand United Record Pressing to six time the size it was when he bought the business in 2007.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Ukraine and Russia in talks about halting strikes on energy plants
Qatar-mediated discussions mark resumption of previous efforts abandoned after Kyiv’s invasion of Kursk regionBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Satellite Images Suggest Israel Struck a Major Iranian Missile Plant
Analysts said the Shahroud Space Center was likely used to produce intermediate-range ballistic missiles that could be used to target Israel.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
Fire Breaks Out at BAE’s UK Nuclear Submarine Plant
The authorities said there was no nuclear risk. Two people with smoke inhalation received treatment at a hospital.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
PepsiCo to Eliminate 400 Jobs as It Shutters 4 Bottling Plants
The closures will affect workers in Cincinnati, Chicago, Harrisburg and Atlanta.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
12 dead and 1 injured in explosion at steel plant in central Mexico
Twelve people have died in a fire at a steel plant in central MexicoWorld - ABC News - October 30 -
ASP Isotopes Stock Surges on Uranium-Plant Agreement With TerraPower
TerraPower, the Bill Gates-founded nuclear-power firm, will back the planned construction of a facility for producing enriched uranium.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
Tsunehisa Katsumata, Top Executive in Power Plant Meltdown, Dies at 84
He was sued and prosecuted for his actions as chairman of the Japanese power company that ran the Fukushima nuclear facility when it failed in a 2011 earthquake and tsunami.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
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Constellation Navigates Regulatory Setback in Quest for Data Centers at Power Plants
As AI’s incredible power needs grow, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s rejection of a bid to boost an Amazon data center’s capacity may have far-reaching implications.Business - Inc. - November 5 -
Russia behind plot to plant bombs on cargo planes, Western official says
Russia sent incendiary devices to DHL hubs in Germany and the UK in a plot to strike at DHL planes bound for U.S. and Canada, Western official saysTop stories - NBC News - November 5 -
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 - 6 days ago -
Stellantis to indefinitely lay off 1,100 workers at Jeep plant in Ohio
DETROIT — Automaker Stellantis announced plans Wednesday to cut a manufacturing shift and indefinitely lay off roughly 1,100 workers at a Jeep plant in Ohio.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Stellantis Plans to Cut 1,100 Jobs at U.S. Jeep Plant
Jeep maker Stellantis said it is cutting 1,100 jobs at a U.S. factory as it seeks to reduce high inventory levels that have weighed on its performance.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
The VW labour boss at war with management over plant closures
Daniela Cavallo views clash as existential fight for carmaking in Europe’s biggest economyBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
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UK holds talks with China’s Jingye to avert closure of British Steel plants
Support package drawn from £2.5bn war chest being prepared to try and keep Scunthorpe site openBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Ukraine Is Scavenging for Power-Plant Parts as Mass Blackouts Loom
Ukraine is scrambling to repair electricity production crippled by a Russian bombing campaign, seeking parts abroad and at a front-line power plant.World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Inside the Audacious Plan to Reopen Three Mile Island's Nuclear Plant
AI’s thirst for energy sealed the deal between Microsoft and Constellation on the plant, where memories of a partial meltdown in 1979 still resonate.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
Jerry Jones laments Cowboys' face plant vs. Lions, won't discuss in-season coach change
Dallas' 47-9 home loss vs. Detroit is the largest since Jones purchased the Cowboys in 1989Sports - CBS Sports - October 14 -
Slovak government and South Korea's Hyundai Mobis sign a deal to build an electric car parts plant
The Slovak government and Hyundai Mobis have signed a memorandum of understanding on the South Korean company’s plan to build a plant for engines and other parts for electric cars in SlovakiaWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
Wolfspeed, a Maker of EV Chips, Gets $750 Million in Grants for North Carolina Plant
The government money, and matching funds from a group of financial firms, will be used for its new silicon carbide wafer plant in the Research Triangle area.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
San Diego County residents launch second suit over alleged sewage treatment plant failures
Residents of Imperial Beach in southern San Diego County filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the operators of an international wastewater treatment plant — alleging that the site has failed to contain ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Supreme Court allows limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired plants for now
The Supreme Court rejected requests for emergency relief from more than two dozen states and the energy industry.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Supreme Court allows Biden to implement plan to curb carbon emissions from power plants
The regulation is aimed at curbing carbon emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants by using a process called “carbon capture” that challengers say is not economically viable.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
TSMC set to produce first chips from new Arizona plant at start of 2025
TSMC is building three new facilities in Arizona in order to protect its business against mounting tensions between China and the U.S.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Gevo stock soars on $1.46 billion DOE loan for sustainable aviation fuel plant
Shares of Gevo Inc. are climbing 38.2% in premarket trades Thursday after the renewable chemicals and biofuels company received a commitment for a $1.46 billion loan from the U.S. Department of ...Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Cuba’s electrical grid goes offline after one of the island's major power plant fails, said the energy ministry
Cuba’s electrical grid goes offline after one of the island's major power plant fails, said the energy ministryWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
Cuba’s grid goes offline with massive blackout after a major power plant fails
Cuba’s electrical grid went down after one of the island’s major power plants failed, leaving millions without powerWorld - ABC News - October 18
