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Volkswagen to sell controversial factory in China’s Xinjiang
Volkswagen has faced major criticism from activists and investors over its interest in the Xinjiang factory which it first opened in 2013Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Alphabet shares slide 4% following DOJ push for Google to divest Chrome
Alphabet shares fell after the Department of Justice proposed that Google divest its Chrome browser to end its search monopoly.Business - CNBC - November 21 -
Volkswagen and Rivian Form Joint Venture, Deepening Alliance
The new agreement, which builds on an earlier announcement, calls for the German automaker to invest $5.8 billion in Rivian, a maker of electric vehicles.Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
Rivian’s stock soars as joint venture with Volkswagen is upsized to $5.8 billion
Rivian Automotive Inc. and Volkswagen have launched their upsized joint venture, joining forces with the goal of creating “cutting-edge” electric-vehicle technology.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Head of Volkswagen’s North American division steps down
Pablo Di Si leaves carmaker ‘at own request’ to be replaced by Porsche veteran amid push to regain US market shareWorld - Financial Times - November 19 -
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 - November 21 -
Volkswagen workers in Germany prepare to strike within weeks
Executives reject union proposal that would rule out factory closures in the countryWorld - Financial Times - November 21 -
Volkswagen Workers to Begin Striking Monday, Union Says
IG Metall said its members would down tools for a few hours a day after the auto giant and union leaders failed to agree on how to cut costs.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
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Volkswagen cuts plan sends shock through the ‘Detroit of east Germany’
In the city of Zwickau, which has a proud history in the country’s mighty automobile industry, there are fears about the economic and political fallout . Zwickau gained its nickname as the Detroit ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
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Volkswagen’s hopes of a US comeback shaken by Trump’s re-election
The threat of tariffs and subsidy shake-up comes as German carmaker faces weak American sales of its all-electric SUVWorld - Financial Times - November 19 -
Volkswagen Chooses Rivian's Kjell Gruner to Lead U.S. Business
The German car maker said Gruner would take over as chief executive of Volkswagen’s America operations on Dec. 12.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19 -
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Volkswagen Faces Prospect of Strikes in December as Talks With Unions Set to Continue
Negotiations are set to resume on Dec. 9 as the German car maker faces weak demand for electric vehicles and competition from lower-cost Chinese competitors.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 21 -
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Volkswagen to Exit China’s Xinjiang Region After 12 Years
The automaker has long been criticized by human rights activists for doing business in the territory, where China has repressed Muslim ethnic groups.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
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Volkswagen to Exit China’s Xinjiang Region After 12 Years
The automaker has long been criticized by human rights activists for doing business in the territory, where China has repressed Muslim ethnic groups.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Democrats see hope for Harris in Trump controversies
A series of controversial statements from former President Trump and his allies in the final week of the campaign has opened the door for Democrats to potentially make gains with key voters. A ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Megyn Kelly presses Sheehy on gunshot wound controversy
Podcast host Megyn Kelly pressed Republican Montana Senate candidate and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy about a gunshot wound he claims he received in open combat during a Friday interview. Throughout ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Trump's resilience: From controversies to assassination attempts
NBC News’ Kristen Welker highlights Donald Trump’s unprecedented resilience as a political figure, recalling his 2015 comments about John McCain which was thought to be career-ending. Despite ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Controversial Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition
Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has told a Sydney radio station that she plans to retire from competition just three months after her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics led to her being ...Sports - ABC News - November 6 -
Florida's school cellphone ban stokes controversy in Parkland
More states are looking to ban phones during class.Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
Cop29: what are carbon credits and why are they so controversial?
Once heavily scorned because of fraud and poor outcomes, carbon trading is likely to be high on the agenda in Baku. For the next two weeks, countries will gather on the shores of the Caspian Sea in ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Trump tests GOP with controversial Cabinet picks
President-elect Trump is quickly testing the will of Senate Republicans, asking them to back controversial picks to his Cabinet such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Thune on controversial Trump nominees: ‘None of this is gonna be easy’
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says that President-elect Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks face difficult paths to confirmation in the Senate, warning, “None of this is gonna ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
What Trump's strategy may be with controversial Cabinet picks
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's early Cabinet picks, particularly Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary and Matt Gaetz for attorney general, have come with controversy and criticism. CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
5 of RFK Jr.'s most controversial views
President-elect Trump's decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary will put some of the former independent presidential candidate's most controversial ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Trump cabinet nominees battle misconduct claims and controversy
The president-elect's picks for defence secretary, attorney general and health secretary are under heavy scrutiny.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Taylor edges out Serrano in controversial decision
In another fight of the year contender, Katie Taylor retained her title with a close decision over Amanda Serrano in their rematch at AT&T Stadium.Sports - ESPN - November 16
