General Motors is cutting 1,700 jobs permanently and temporarily furloughing 5,500 employees due to slowing electric vehicle demand and changes in federal tax incentives. Detroit and Ohio plants are most affected, including Factory Zero, producing Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Hummer EVs. Watch as we break down who’s impacted, why GM is reducing production, and how the EV market slowdown is reshaping the auto industry.

GM Announces EV And Battery Production Cuts

Social media in Russia is buzzing after a pack of stray dogs with bright-blue fur was spotted roaming the snowy streets near Dzerzhinsk, about 370 kilometers east of Moscow.

Photos of the “blue dogs” went viral, sparking a mix of amusement and concern among internet users. While some compared them to cartoon characters, others raised serious animal safety and environmental concerns.

Experts believe the dogs may have been exposed to industrial chemicals — possibly copper sulfate or residues from a long-abandoned chemical factory that once produced plexiglass and hydrocyanic acid.

Blue Russian Dogs Spotted Near Abandoned Factory | Chemical Exposure Suspected in Dzerzhinsk

U.S. factory activity has contracted for the sixth consecutive month, highlighting persistent weakness in the manufacturing sector. The latest data for August points to a notable drop in production, driven in part by reduced domestic demand and the impact of heightened import tariffs. Economists warn that sustained policy pressures and supply chain disruptions may prolong the sector's recession. Here's what the data reveals and what could lie ahead.

U.S. Factory activity contracts in August for a sixth month

The explosion occurred at a factory in the village of Kavakli in Balikesir province, and CNN Turk cited the local governor as saying there was no suspicion of sabotage.



Turkey factory explosion: 12 killed, four injured in blast at explosives unit

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The euro zone ended 2023 on a bad note. The economic output contracted for 18th straight month. This indicates that a recovery is unlikely any time soon, and that the economy is already in deep recession. The manufacturing index, seen as a good gauge of economic health, fell slightly from 44.6 in November to 44.4 in December.

Euro Zone's factory output contracts for 18th straight month

There is no end in sight to China's economic troubles. For the third consecutive month, China's manufacturing activity contracted. This indicates the ongoing pressure from weak domestic and international demand on the economy.

China's factory activity shrinks for third straight month

There is a strong push for electric vehicles around the world if reports are to be believed, Saudi Arabia is in talks with Tesla to set up a manufacturing facility in the Kingdom. According to media reports Saudi Arabia has been working with Tesla for the rights to purchase certain quantities of metals and minerals that the company needs for its electric vehicles.

Report: Tesla, Saudi Arabia in early talks for EV factory

Russia the residents in Moscow have saved the conflict in Ukraine feels closer than ever after. More than 50 people were injured in a blast that rocked an optical Factory in the town of Sergiev Posad. The blast was mistaken for a drone strike by Ukraine. 23 people were admitted to the hospital including six in intensive care.

Russia Factory Blast: Over 50 people injured in the explosions

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: A blast rocked an optics and optical electronics factory in the town of Sergiev Posad, 50 km (30 miles) northeast of Moscow, on Wednesday, injuring at least 45 people, local authorities said.

Russia Factory blast: At least 45 injured in factory blast on Moscow outskirts

Six killed, two injured after factory explosion in central Russia

Shocking! Kenyan cheese factory employees forced to strip over improperly disposed used sanitary pad

After growing for three months, China's manufacturing activity fell unexpectedly in April. That is bad news for a country that is trying to bounce back from just 3% growth last year.

Global slowdown hits China's factories

US factory gauge falls to lowest since 2020, indicates imminent recession

Apple supplier Foxlink stops production after fire engulfs factory in India’s Andhra Pradesh state

Latvia: Fire erupts at US drone factory that has built drones for Ukraine military, NATO allies

Japan's output of general machinery slipped 7.9%, while that of production machinery decreased 5.7%, driving down the overall index in November. Watch this video to know more.

World Business Watch: Japan November factory output falls 7.9 percent

After labour unrest, Apple supplier Foxconn makes effort to recruit workers

According to the reports, violent protests have erupted at Foxconn's biggest plant in China. Tensions are boiling since last month over tough restriction put in place at the plant to quash a Covid outbreak. Know more from WION correspondent, Patrick Fok.

iPhone Factory China Protest: WION Correspondent Patrick Fok shares insights

According to the reports, violent protests have erupted at Foxconn's biggest plant in China. Tensions are boiling since last month over tough restriction put in place at the plant to quash a Covid outbreak. Watch this report to know more.

Protests erupt at Foxconn’s largest iPhone factory in China

A massive fire engulfed a factory in China's Anyang. At least 36 people have been killed while two are still missing. 63 fire tenders battled the blaze.

At least 36 killed in factory fire in China; 63 fire tenders battled the blaze

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