Volvo to cut up to 800 workers over Trump’s tariffs

Volvo Group’s layoffs are the latest response from a car and truck industry that is reeling from the Republican president’s tariffs on certain parts.

Volvo Group plans to lay off as many as 800 workers at three U.S. facilities over the next three months due to market uncertainty and demand concerns in the face of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, a spokesperson said on Friday.

Gen Z is interested in blue-collar work—but not necessarily manufacturing

With a looming shortage of workers, the manufacturing industry will need to attract more young workers to fill 3.8 million jobs in the coming decade. But Gen Z might not be interested.

As the cost of a college education has ballooned to nearly $100,000 a year, a new generation of workers may be opting out of a four-year degree—and seeking out trade jobs instead. Among Gen Z, blue-collar jobs in industries like plumbing and construction have grown more appealing, promising job security and...

Feeling lonely? X cofounder Ev Williams has an app for that.

Mozi, a new venture from X cofounder Ev Williams and Molly DeWolf Swenson, wants to help friends connect outside social media.

When Twitter cofounder and Medium founder Evan “Ev” Williams was planning his 50th birthday party, he didn’t know who to invite. Having spent more of his life building and scaling tech companies, he found himself feeling disconnected from friends. That’s why he started Mozi last year with Molly DeWolf Swenson, a marketer and producer. Swenson, who serves as...

Lando Norris ‘confident’ but not ‘comfortable’ after FP2 at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

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McLaren driver Lando Norris topped the timing sheets in FP2 at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Lando Norris topped the timing sheets in Friday’s second practice session ahead of the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, besting teammate Oscar Piastri by 0.163 seconds. Norris finished P2 during the first practice session earlier in the day, just 0.007 seconds behind Pierre Gasly, but the second session is more representative of what to expect from...

27 Mother's Day Gifts From Anthropologie Your Mom Will Love

Gift ideas she’ll actually use (and brag about to her friends).

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Lakers sign Pelinka to extension, add to his title

The Lakers have signed Rob Pelinka to a multiyear contract extension and added to his title by naming him president of basketball operations and general manager.

Source: Popovich out of hospital after incident

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was taken to a hospital after an incident at a restaurant Tuesday but is now home and doing fine, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Tell Us How Politics Has Impacted Your Love Life

Tell us about your relationship issue that was sparked by politics.

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What's behind this stifling, confusing LeBron-led Lakers defense

For months, the Lakers have frustrated opponents with a scheme no one can quite figure out.

Judge Blocks DOGE From Laying Off 90 Percent of CFPB

The Trump administration and DOGE tried to cut more than 1,400 employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. An employee union and other groups are fighting to keep the regulator intact.

17 Religious Horror Films That Have THE Scariest Scenes Of All Time

FYI, it's not ALL exorcism films.

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Ex-Jazz owners buy RSL, Utah Royals for $600M

The Larry H. Miller Family, in conjunction with Miller Sports & Entertainment, has acquired a controlling interest in MLS side Real Salt Lake and the NWSL's Utah Royals.

Stars' top scorer to miss start of Avalanche series

The Stars will begin the playoffs without top goal scorer Jason Robertson, who suffered a lower-body injury in their last regular-season game, coach Pete DeBoer said.

Zverev asks umpire to eject Munich Open heckler

Alexander Zverev was heckled by a spectator during Friday's Munich Open quarterfinal, and the top seed asked the chair umpire to eject the individual, who alluded to domestic abuse allegations against the German.

QB Dart no longer on list of NFL draft attendees

QB Jaxson Dart, who had earlier been confirmed to be attending the NFL draft in Green Bay, now will not be in attendance, with no reason being given for the change.

Cubs ace Steele posts pic after surgery for elbow

Cubs left-hander Justin Steele underwent elbow surgery on Friday, he announced on social media. A former All-Star, the Chicago ace was 3-1 in four starts this season.

DOGE Is Just Getting Warmed Up

DOGE has tapped into some of the most sensitive and valuable data in the world. Now it’s starting to put it to work.

Tesla once made up a majority of EV sales in California—now it’s less than half

California makes up the largest share of EV sales in the country, and Tesla once dominated the state. But in the first quarter of 2025, sales dropped.

When it comes to electric vehicles in the U.S., California is by far the largest market: It accounts for nearly a third of the country’s EV sales. And for years, Tesla dominated this market, making up a majority of those sales. But that’s changed: Tesla’s share of EV sales in California fell below 50% in the first quarter of...

Trump’s Trade War With China Puts Bromance With Xi Beyond Reach

President Trump says he wants Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to call him to talk tariffs. Mr. Xi is ghosting Mr. Trump, and markets are plummeting.

Trump Shifted on Tariffs After Bond Holders Got Jittery. He Held Millions Himself.

As of August, the president’s investment portfolio showed significantly more in bonds than in stocks. It is unclear if his personal holdings had any bearing on his decisions regarding tariffs.