China’s Electric Car Factories Are Facing a Worker Shortage
Fri, 12/08/2023 - 10:31
China misjudged the rapid expansion of its electric vehicle sector, leaving a shortfall of skilled technicians as young people shun manufacturing careers.
Yellow Rejects a Bid to Restart Trucking Company
Fri, 12/08/2023 - 05:35
In a letter, Yellow’s management said an effort to buy the company and revive its operations by an executive from a different trucking firm was “not viable.”
Lawmakers Press Biden Administration for Tougher Curbs on China Tech
Fri, 12/08/2023 - 05:27
Republican legislators argue that the Biden administration has been ill-equipped and unmotivated in a technology fight with Beijing.
U.S. and Mexico Try to Promote Trade While Curbing Flow of Fentanyl
Fri, 12/08/2023 - 02:38
In her Mexico City visit, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen sought to deepen economic ties while countering drug trafficking.
Nuns Who Own Shares of Smith & Wesson Sue Over AR-15 Deaths
Fri, 12/08/2023 - 02:33
A coalition of Catholic nuns claim that the gun maker is putting itself at risk by selling the AR-15-style rifles. The company’s C.E.O. called it a “frivolous lawsuit.”
UK Accuses Russia of Yearslong Cyberattacks
Fri, 12/08/2023 - 00:51
The government said a group linked to Russia’s intelligence service carried out sustained operations to undermine trust in Britain’s political system.
Washington Post Journalists Go on One-Day Strike
Fri, 12/08/2023 - 00:36
The 24-hour strike is the first walkout at The Post since the 1970s, union leaders said.
Tesla Is Fighting With Sweden’s Unions. Here’s What to Know.
Fri, 12/08/2023 - 00:23
The action began with a mechanics walkout in October, but has spread to include blockades by other unions. Tesla has pushed back through the courts.