Volkswagen considers shutting down German factories
The logo of Volkswagen and cars at a dealer in Frankfurt, Germany, Sept. 13, 2024.
European auto giant Volkswagen has plans that may include closing some of its manufacturing plants in Germany, which could lead to tens of thousands of layoffs. Also, opposing political parties in Taiwan wrangle over constitutional issues at a time when the island faces a threat like never before from neighboring China. And, Hezbollah has appointed Naim Qassem as its new leader, with Israel already announcing its intent to assassinate him. Plus, an archaeology PhD student accidentally discovers what may be one of the most important cities from the Classic period of Mayan civilization.
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