Around 6,000 workers protested demanding clarity on the future of the site. Volkswagen is considering closing four German plants after 2030 as part of deep cost cuts. Workers in Neckarsulm are covered by a job security agreement that runs until the end of 2033. Having six thousand people outside a factory gate is not a
FIFA has dramatically shortened the duration of the World Cup final half-time show, alleviating growing concerns for Spain and Argentina as they prepare for tonight’s clash at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The highly anticipated clash, which will decide the next world champion, was overshadowed by speculation that the half-time showdown could be quite lengthy,
This month’s cuts leave a list of key cultural sites, backpacking routes and canyons outside the boundaries of national monuments, potentially leaving them vulnerable to drilling and mining. A map created by The Wilderness Society showing cuts in Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. (Photo: The Wilderness Society) Updated July 15, 2026 02:30 pm
Updated July 13, 2026 07:41 pm President Donald Trump shrank the boundaries of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in an executive order signed at a ceremony Monday afternoon in the presence of Utah legislators, cutting the protected areas by a combined 3 million acres. The order reduced the size of Bears Ears to
Sign up for the Outdoor Life newsletter Get the latest outdoor news from Outdoor Life. President Donald Trump today once again signed an executive order making cuts to two popular Utah national monuments, this time making even greater cuts than in 2017. This order is cut to size Bears Ears National Monument up 91% And
July 13, 2026 9:10 am, EDT Electric van assembly at the Volkswagen plant in Hanover, Germany. (Kriztian Bocci/Bloomberg) key takeaways: Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume outlined plans to cut an additional 50,000 jobs globally as part of broader cost cuts. The move reflects pressure from nearly 20% higher overheads at rivals and weak demand in China
The VW factory in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Kriztian Bocci/Bloomberg) July 9, 2026 11:04 am, EDT key takeaways: Volkswagen labor leaders, led by Daniela Cavallo, protested against plans for massive job cuts and factory closures at a major supervisory board meeting in Wolfsburg. The dispute reflects pressure to cut costs amid weak profits in China and higher
VW Tiguan and Teron SUV automobiles on the assembly line at a factory in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Kriztian Bocci/Bloomberg) July 8, 2026 9:24 am, EDT key takeaways: Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is seeking the supervisory board’s support for a sweeping restructuring that could cut 100,000 jobs and close four German plants. The overhaul reflects growing pressure
Investors have welcomed Target’s turnaround plans, with shares rising more than 30% this year. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg) July 8, 2026 4:20 pm, EDT key takeaways: According to an internal memo, Target eliminated some strategy team roles as CEO Michael Fidelke reorganized the group to simplify operations and improve efficiency. The changes are aimed at aligning
A Walmart store in Texas. (Shelby Tauber/Bloomberg News) July 7, 2026 9:31 am, EDT key takeaways: President Donald Trump said on July 6 that Walmart cut prices at the request of his administration, but the retailer’s statement did not mention any government role. The dispute comes as Trump faces criticism over 4.2% inflation, previously linked