Tesla tells its German factory workers to stay home as more protests loom

Tesla has announced a temporary shutdown of its German factory near Berlin due to upcoming protests against its expansion plans. The protests, organized by the anti-capitalist group Disrupt, are set to last four days, starting Wednesday. Disrupt opposes the expansion for environmental reasons, including concerns over deforestation and local water supply strain. Tesla's production will halt after Wednesday's late shift and resume on Sunday night, with the factory completely closed to employees without managerial approval during this period.