Reuters World News Hyundai, Venezuela, labor data and NFL
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Sep 6, 2025 A huge immigration raid at a Hyundai battery plant has driven operational halts and sparked a diplomatic spat with South Korea. Meanwhile, U.S. tensions with Venezuela escalate as stealth jets are deployed in the Caribbean. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. links Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism concerns, causing a drop in its maker's stock. Meanwhile, with weak jobs data, investors expect the Federal Reserve to lower rates soon. Excitement is also in the air with the NFL season kicking off, promising a thrilling sports weekend.
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Hyundai Plant Raid Halts Operations
- Hundreds of workers were detained during an ICE raid at Hyundai's Georgia battery plant, halting operations and straining U.S.-South Korea ties.
- Hyundai said the detained were not directly employed by the company, while Seoul warned the raid must not violate citizens' rights.
Stealth Jets Raise Pressure On Venezuela
- The U.S. deployed 10 stealth jets to the Caribbean to increase pressure on Venezuela after a deadly strike linked to alleged drug shipments.
- The move signals a willingness to take military action against ships the U.S. says carry drugs, raising regional tensions.
RFK Jr.'s Medical Claim Rocks Tylenol Maker
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to link Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, a claim that moved Kenvue shares sharply lower.
- The Department of Health says details are speculative until the claim is officially released and Kennedy faced bipartisan criticism in Congress.