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Report Says Volkswagen Eyes 4,100 More Porsche Job Cuts — 15hVW board documents propose about 4,100 more Porsche job cuts atop 9,000 already agreed, potentially one in five roles by 2035, Handelsblatt reports.

Rachel Meyers Shrinking one in five positions by 2035 might help Porsche stay profitable but it risks losing experienced staff needed for quality cars.

Job Listings Updated Across Four Regional Markets — 2dLocal outlets highlight ongoing job openings across various sectors, including weekly listings and roles at Applied Industrial Technologies with options such as part-time, work-from-home, and seasonal positions. Additional postings cover general managerial and skilled labor opportunities across automotive, construction, and snow-removal-related roles.

Judge Blocks Loyalty Questions Across 70,000 Federal Jobs — Sep 12, 2026A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from requiring federal job applicants to answer loyalty questions about President Donald Trump, ruling the practice likely violated free-speech rights and the merit-based, nonpartisan civil service. The injunction affects more than 70,000 postings, with unions arguing the questions politicized hiring, while the administration contends the questions were voluntary and not about loyalty.

Tom Gallagher Blocking these questions for 70,000 jobs prevents one more way to politicize the civil service.

Hitachi Energy Plans $528M Mississippi Factory, 654 Jobs — 4dHitachi Energy will invest $528 million in a Gallman, Mississippi transformer plant expected to create 654 jobs; Gov. Reeves called the choice a massive win for the state.

Derek Foss It's smart to expand transformer production here instead of relying on imports, though waiting until 2029 feels slow.

LA28 study estimates up to $40.6 billion and 224,000 jobs — 4dLAEDC study for LA28 estimates the 2028 Games could generate $20.5B to $40.6B in output and 126,000 to 224,000 jobs across five Southern California counties.

Nicole Hardy Those job projections are encouraging but I hope the infrastructure upgrades actually benefit everyday commuters long after the events end.

Walgreens signs pact for first India global capability centre in Chennai — 1dWalgreens signs for its first India GCC in Chennai, creating 250 high-value jobs in year one; Tamil Nadu already hosts 350 GCCs, 10% of India's total.

About 30 robots protest in Warsaw, demanding AI rules to protect jobs — Sep 7, 2026About 30 robots demonstrated outside Poland's Ministry of Digital Affairs to demand stronger AI regulation and guard against worker displacement, organized by Democratism to spark debate on AI's impact on labor. Officials, including Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski, acknowledged the need for rules as AI and humanoid robotics advance, with references to implementing or aligning with the EU AI Act.

Chris Dalton The irony of robots protesting for human job protection is not lost on me.

World Bank Mobilizes Record $112B Private Capital — 2dDeveloping economies face 1.2B young people reaching working age against ~420M projected jobs; World Bank says private capital hit a record $112B in FY26.

Maya Lindstrom Blending public guarantees with private funds is finally delivering real scale for developing economies.

UK Job Vacancies Fall to 702,000, Unemployment Steady — 4dBritain’s job market stayed weak, with unemployment at 4.9% and vacancies at 702,000—the lowest outside the pandemic—while payrolled employees fell by 26,000 in July to August. Wages remain modest (around 3.5% excluding bonuses), reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England will keep rates on hold and that the labor market is cooler and less prone to a fresh inflation surge.

Nicole Hardy Fewer openings and falling payrolls mean the labor market is cooling without tipping into recession territory.

UK Woman Gives Birth in KFC Parking Lot — 2dA UK couple welcomed baby Cody in a KFC parking lot, nicknaming him “Colonel Cody” after the fast‑food founder, with the family joking about future birthdays and maybe a first job at KFC as they celebrated the emergency delivery; KFC also issued goodwill items to mark the moment.

U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 196,000, Lowest Since July — 2dUS initial unemployment benefits claims fell to 196,000 last week, the lowest since July, with the four-week average dipping to 203,250 and signaling a still-tight labor market. Economists had expected 207,500 claims, and while hiring remains modest, job growth continues to occur, underscoring persistent labor-market resilience.

Sam Okafor Fewer claims like this mean the job market is still solid for workers despite slower overall hiring.

China Youth Unemployment Hits Record 18.9%Finance — 2dChina’s urban youth unemployment rose to 18.9% in August, the highest since the current methodology began, as 16–24-year-olds face a tight job market amid a record 12.7 million graduates entering the workforce; the broader urban unemployment rate also edged up to 5.3% as the economy slows. Officials say the youth spike is largely seasonal and should ease in the coming months, though the sustained pressure on new graduates highlights persistent challenges in absorbing young talent.

McCarthy Rules Out Working With Dems to Keep His Job: ‘We’re in the Majority, You Don’t Surrender’Reporting — Oct 3, 2023House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is ruling out trying to work with Democrats to save his job. While speaking to reporters hours before the House was expected to vote on a motion to vacate the chair on Tuesday…

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Morocco Parties Woo Youth Ahead of Election — 2dMorocco’s parties are courting young voters ahead of the September 23 election with promises of jobs, affordable housing, and large-scale infrastructure investments tied to the 2030 World Cup, as persistent youth unemployment and disillusionment persist despite economic gains. Analysts note Ceuta’s mass migration as a form of social protest reflecting political frustration, while campaigns stress employment and housing as antidotes, even as youth voter participation remains relatively low and turnout concerns linger.

Report Puts Volkswagen Restructuring Cost at €16 Billion — Sep 10, 2026Volkswagen’s restructuring is poised to cost about €16 billion ($18.6 billion), covering job cuts worldwide and possible plant closures or model phase-outs at four German facilities as part of its largest-ever overhaul. The plan targets up to 60,000 further jobs worldwide and throttling back production at Emden, Zwickau, Neckarsulm, and Hanover to sharpen efficiency amid fierce competition from China, tariffs, and overcapacity.

Elena Vasquez Closing or scaling back four German plants shows how serious the overcapacity problem has become for the whole industry.

‘It Triggered’: Economist Who Created Recession Indicator Sounds Alarm After Dismal Jobs ReportReporting — Aug 2, 2024Former Federal Reserve economist Claudia Sahm, who established the “Sahm Rule,” which has accurately predicted past recessions, warned the economy is on a concerning trajectory following a poor jobs report on Friday…

Trump Calls for Jan. 6 Committee Members to Be Tried for ‘Treason’ After New Footage Is ReleasedOpinion — Mar 8, 2023Former President Donald Trump believes members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol should be prosecuted. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he wrote, “GREAT JOB BY TUCKER…

US Trade Rep Fires Back After Lawmaker Accuses Her of Being ‘Too Nice’ for the JobReporting — Mar 24, 2023U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai shot back after a House Republican claimed she is “too nice” for her job. During a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Friday, Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) suggested Tai may…

Volkswagen approves plan to cut 50,000 jobs and halve its lineup, plants’ fate unclear — Sep 3, 2026Volkswagen’s supervisory board has approved Future Plan 2030, a sweeping restructuring that aims to cut about 50,000 jobs, halve its model lineup, and wind down production at four German plants between 2031 and 2034 to address overcapacity. The plan carries up to €10 billion in costs, contemplates alternative uses for the affected plants, and signals a governance shift for the board as stakeholders seek to protect jobs while Bolstering global competitiveness.

Tom Gallagher Halving the lineup makes sense honestly, VW's had way too much overlap between brands for years. The job losses are the brutal part though.

Top Trump Prosecutor Defies Bush-Appointed Judge Who Ruled He Can’t Do His Job — Oct 29, 2025A Bush-appointed federal judge ruled on Tuesday that acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, Bilal “Bill” Essayli, was illegally appointed, though Essayli said “nothing is changing.” Essayli was…

Canada sheds 42,000 jobs in August, far below forecasts — Sep 4, 2026August brought a sharp payroll decline of about 42,000 in Canada, with the unemployment rate holding at 6.4% and the prior run of job gains ending. The mix varied by sector, as manufacturing showed some strength while public and other sectors fell, with ongoing chatter about inflation pressures and tariffs influencing the broader hiring outlook.

Elena Vasquez Manufacturing hanging in there is the only bright spot here, everything else looks shaky.

Senate Faces 60-Vote Test on Crypto Oversight Bill — 5dA new wave of crypto interest is merging space tech and AI with blockchain, as SPXIUM pitches a space‑oriented, governance‑driven asset framework and alerts to AI safety risks that could threaten crypto infrastructure. At the political level, Trump is pushing a sweeping crypto bill with ethics divestment provisions and state-enforcement roles as crypto becomes mainstream, with millions of Americans holding digital assets and numerous jobs tied to the industry.

Biden’s Justice Department Nominees Face Senate Confirmation HearingReporting — Mar 9, 2021President Joe Biden’s nominees for the No. 2 and No. 3 Justice Department jobs face the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, and will likely be questioned on topics from civil rights to protecting the United States…