Volkswagen’s leadership is warning that the company may need to cut an extra 50,000 jobs to stay competitive with auto industry rivals, according to an internal memo sent to staff. The German automaker previously announced plans to cut 50,000 jobs across the company, including at its subsidiaries Porsche and Audi, and CEO Oliver Blume said in a memo reviewed by Reuters that further cuts are needed because Volkswagen is operating at a 20% cost disadvantage relative to its competitors.The memo said that situation means a “theoretical deduction” of another 50,000 jobs across the company’s worldwide footprint, effectively confirming prior reports…

Paramount CEO David Ellison is reportedly being pressured to move his business out of California as the state tries to interfere with a planned takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.  Ellison’s Paramount is seeking to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a $111 billion deal expected to close during the third quarter of this year. But the mega-merger has irked critics who fear combining two major Hollywood studios would hurt the industry while giving too much power to Ellison.California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday led a group of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the merger, claiming it would…

Peacock adapted The Five-Star Weekend — but what changes does the TV show have compared to Elin Hilderbrand‘s book? Hilderbrand’s The Five-Star Weekend follows a grieving food blogger who invites a best friend from each era of her life to Nantucket following her husband’s tragic death. According to the official synopsis, the weekend “spirals into chaos as long-buried secrets, scandalous rumors, and her husband’s hidden infidelity with one of the guests are exposed.” In addition to Jennifer Garner in the lead role, The Five-Star Weekend stars Gemma Chan, D’Arcy Carden, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Harlow Jane and Timothy Olyphant. Showrunner…

It’s time to carbo-load. Pasta lovers will soon be able to scarf down any Olive Garden favorite as the popular chain is bringing back the Never-Ending Pasta Pass after a six-year hiatus. The Italian fast-casual spot will hand out passes to lucky winners who are able to secure the card. For just $100, each pass will offer customers unlimited pasta, homemade sauces, protein toppings — plus boundless soup or salad and breadsticks. The coveted Never Ending Pasta Pass for 2026 Olive Garden The Never-Ending Pasta Pass — which actually does end after 13 weeks — will be available on July…

On Saturday, July 11th, the Broadway cast and crew of Stranger Things: The First Shadow celebrated their 500th performance at the Marquis Theatre. The company was treated to a custom Mindflayer cake by Chef Benny Rivera from Mia’s Bakery. Victor de Paula Rocha, who plays “Henry Creel,” cut the cake backstage which was a red velvet base with the Mindflayer made of rice crispie treat. Lia Christina and Francesca Yhlen who split the role of ‘Alice Creel’ made a special sign for the company to celebrate the occasion. Stranger Things: The First Shadow recently announced the final extension of the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Nevada homeowner returned from a three-week vacation to find someone had apparently been squatting inside his Lake Tahoe home, eating his food, wearing his clothes and leaving behind clues that investigators hope will help identify a person of interest.The homeowner reported the discovery to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office on June 5 after returning home.Investigators said evidence inside the residence indicated someone had been staying there while the owner was away, and the homeowner also reported his birth certificate was missing.’SQUATTERS’ HOST FLASH SHELTON SLAMS BROKEN SYSTEM THAT HANDS INTRUDERS THE…

A new report warns that stronger safeguards against fraud are needed in the Obamacare exchanges to prevent bad actors who serve as agents and brokers in the federal marketplace from making unauthorized plan enrollments and changes to get compensation from health insurance providers. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Monday released a report showing that the number of consumer complaints about unauthorized plan enrollments and changes grew more than fourfold from 2023 to 2025, rising from a combined 66,548 to 299,604 in that period. The review found that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which maintains the federal Obamacare…

A mother put out a simple question into the ether (aka TikTok), and little did she know, she was about to strike parenting gold. Michaela, a mother of two boys under four, was reaching out for desperate help when she asked: “Give me your most unhinged mom hacks. I’m not talking about letting them run naked, unashamed around the backyard. I need the craziest hacks of the 21st Century.” Mothers around the world heard her cry and responded in droves. With nearly 40,000 comments flooding the video, other content creators have jumped on the trend, sharing the absolute best and…

Oil prices rose on Monday as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran intensified days after President Trump declared the countries’ ceasefire agreement to be over. Iran claimed the Strait of Hormuz was closed as both sides exchanged more strikes over the weekend. Kristin Myers, ETF editor-in-chief at ASSET TV, joins CBS News to share her predictions.

Lin-Manuel Miranda is bringing back an iconic look… with a twist. In the most recent episode of Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, the Hamilton creator dons a costume that closely resembles his look as the titular founding father in his award-winning musical. In the sketch comedy series, Miranda appears in a segment as Michael Finney, a Boston Tea Party leader in 1773. Watch a clip with the Tony Award-winner, who explains to Larry David why he didn’t invite him to a Tea Party event. Episode 103 aired on Friday, July 10 and is now available to stream on HBO Max.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! PROVO, Utah — Charlie Kirk’s close friend Jack Posobiec called Friday for convicted assassins to face the death penalty after spending five days in a Utah courtroom watching prosecutors present what he described as “an avalanche of evidence” against the man accused of murdering the Turning Point USA founder last year.”I think the death penalty should be sought for any assassin,” Posobiec, a senior editor at Human Events and former Navy intelligence officer, told reporters outside the Fourth District Courthouse in Provo, Utah, Friday. “I think assassins are a cancer on society…

American families are increasingly being pushed past their financial limits at the grocery checkout counter, turning to credit card debt just to keep food on the table, according to a new study. Data released Monday from the Urban Institute found that a cumulative 32% increase in food costs over the last five years has pushed more than one in four working-age Americans into credit card debt just to cover their regular grocery bills.”Groceries are one of the largest household budget items for families. Over the past five years, food costs have increased substantially,” the report said. “This means that families…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United Kingdom on Monday blamed an Iran-linked proxy group for a string of antisemitic arson attacks targeting British Jewish sites, prompting the government to ban Tehran’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and impose sweeping new powers to crack down on foreign-backed sabotage.British officials said the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right (IMCR) publicly claimed responsibility for seven attacks this year targeting Jewish and Israeli-linked locations, as well as a Persian-language media outlet critical of Iran’s government. According to the U.K. government, members of the IRGC’s elite Qods Force were…

The second round of Social Security checks will hit accounts in just days. While the first wave of cash hit accounts the second week of July, the next wave is coming on July 15. Payments are always issued on Wednesdays and are distributed three times a month, all based on your birthday. This means those born between the 2nd and 11th of the month will automatically see their benefits on Wednesday, July 15, according to the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) payment calendar. For recipients who still love a paper check, yours will be mailed by that date. An older couple looking…

SHERMAN OAKS, LOS ANGELES () — “This place is amazing,” Sophia de la Cruz said.”My husband was first tempted. I mean, every time you walk by, you smell the cinnamon and you’re like, ‘What’s going on in there?'”This Friday, we’re tasting what all the fuss is about in Sherman Oaks at All About the Cinnamon.7 Rachel Brown said she didn’t know if she’s ever been this excited.Cinnamon rolls, in all sorts of fun flavors and sizes, like their gigantic cinnabun cake, which is super popular for celebrations.Here, your cinnamon rolls come with a side of hip-hop. “The support for us as…