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Trump Administration Cuts 2,000 USAID Jobs, Places Thousands on Leave

The Trump administration has taken a dramatic step in reshaping U.S. foreign aid by terminating 2,000 employees from the U.S. Agency for International Development while placing thousands more on administrative leave around the globe. Following a ruling by a federal judge, the decision affects both domestic and international USAID staff, leaving only those designated as essential for mission-critical functions, leadership, or specific programs in active service. As of 11:59 p.m. EST on

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24 Feb 2025 04:05 AM 1.53k views

Trump Administration Cuts 2,000 USAID Jobs, Places Thousands on Leave

The Trump administration has taken a dramatic step in reshaping U.S. foreign aid by terminating 2,000 employees from the U.S. Agency for International Development while placing thousands more on administrative leave around the globe. Following a ruling by a federal judge, the decision affects both domestic and international USAID staff, leaving only those designated as essential for mission-critical functions, leadership, or specific programs in active service. As of 11:59 p.m. EST on

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Meta to Begin Company-Wide Layoffs, Accelerate Hiring of Machine Learning Engineers

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is set to implement company-wide layoffs starting this week. According to a report from Reuters, the company will begin sending out notices to affected employees starting at 5AM PST. The layoffs are expected to impact multiple countries, including the US, but employees in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands will be exempt due to local labor laws. Layoff notifications for employees in several other countries across Europe, Asia, and Afric

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19 Feb 2025 06:30 AM 1.63k views

Meta to Begin Company-Wide Layoffs, Accelerate Hiring of Machine Learning Engineers

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is set to implement company-wide layoffs starting this week. According to a report from Reuters, the company will begin sending out notices to affected employees starting at 5AM PST. The layoffs are expected to impact multiple countries, including the US, but employees in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands will be exempt due to local labor laws. Layoff notifications for employees in several other countries across Europe, Asia, and Afric

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US Business Leaders Donate Big to Trump’s 2025 Inaugural Fund

In a shift of political support, major US business leaders and companies are lining up to donate substantial sums to Donald Trump’s 2025 inaugural committee, following his landslide victory. Corporate America, which largely supported Kamala Harris and the Democratic agenda in the 2020 presidential race, is now keen to strengthen ties with the incoming Republican administration. With some of the largest donations coming from figures like Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, OpenAI’s Sam A

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26 Dec 2024 05:35 AM 911 views

US Business Leaders Donate Big to Trump’s 2025 Inaugural Fund

In a shift of political support, major US business leaders and companies are lining up to donate substantial sums to Donald Trump’s 2025 inaugural committee, following his landslide victory. Corporate America, which largely supported Kamala Harris and the Democratic agenda in the 2020 presidential race, is now keen to strengthen ties with the incoming Republican administration. With some of the largest donations coming from figures like Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, OpenAI’s Sam A

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Google Cuts 10% of Managerial Staff Amid Efficiency Push and AI Competition

In a move to improve efficiency, Google has reduced its managerial staff by 10%, including roles at the manager, director, and vice president levels. This decision is part of a broader initiative to streamline the company and address increasing competition from AI-driven companies like OpenAI. CEO Sundar Pichai discussed these cuts during an all-hands meeting, stating that some employees would be reassigned to individual contributor roles, while others would face position eliminations.

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20 Dec 2024 09:14 AM 912 views

Google Cuts 10% of Managerial Staff Amid Efficiency Push and AI Competition

In a move to improve efficiency, Google has reduced its managerial staff by 10%, including roles at the manager, director, and vice president levels. This decision is part of a broader initiative to streamline the company and address increasing competition from AI-driven companies like OpenAI. CEO Sundar Pichai discussed these cuts during an all-hands meeting, stating that some employees would be reassigned to individual contributor roles, while others would face position eliminations.

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Australia to Force Big Tech to Pay for News

Australia is introducing new rules to compel large tech companies, including Google, Meta, and TikTok, to pay local publishers for news content. These companies, whose annual Australian revenue exceeds $250 million, will need to negotiate commercial deals with media organizations or face increased taxes. This move builds on the world-first law passed in 2021, which forced tech giants like Meta and Google to pay for news content shared on their platforms. The new rules aim to pressur

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12 Dec 2024 06:26 AM 853 views

Australia to Force Big Tech to Pay for News

Australia is introducing new rules to compel large tech companies, including Google, Meta, and TikTok, to pay local publishers for news content. These companies, whose annual Australian revenue exceeds $250 million, will need to negotiate commercial deals with media organizations or face increased taxes. This move builds on the world-first law passed in 2021, which forced tech giants like Meta and Google to pay for news content shared on their platforms. The new rules aim to pressur

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Trump Administration Cuts 2,000 USAID Jobs, Places Thousands on Leave

Trump Administration Cuts 2,000 USAID Jobs, Places Thousands on Leave

Meta to Begin Company-Wide Layoffs, Accelerate Hiring of Machine Learning Engineers

Meta to Begin Company-Wide Layoffs, Accelerate Hiring of Machine Learning Engineers

US Business Leaders Donate Big to Trump’s 2025 Inaugural Fund

US Business Leaders Donate Big to Trump’s 2025 Inaugural Fund

Google Cuts 10% of Managerial Staff Amid Efficiency Push and AI Competition

Google Cuts 10% of Managerial Staff Amid Efficiency Push and AI Competition

Australia to Force Big Tech to Pay for News

Australia to Force Big Tech to Pay for News

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Trump Administration Cuts 2,000 USAID Jobs, Places Thousands on Leave

Trump Administration Cuts 2,000 USAID Jobs, Places Thousands on Leave

Meta to Begin Company-Wide Layoffs, Accelerate Hiring of Machine Learning Engineers

Meta to Begin Company-Wide Layoffs, Accelerate Hiring of Machine Learning Engineers

US Business Leaders Donate Big to Trump’s 2025 Inaugural Fund

US Business Leaders Donate Big to Trump’s 2025 Inaugural Fund

Google Cuts 10% of Managerial Staff Amid Efficiency Push and AI Competition

Google Cuts 10% of Managerial Staff Amid Efficiency Push and AI Competition

Australia to Force Big Tech to Pay for News

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Gas leak prompts evacuation at Waller ISD elementary school in Hockley

Dallas Mercantile Building residents evacuated after massive water leak causes damage

12 Dead As Hyderabad-Bengaluru Bus Catches Fire Near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh Accident

DC business owner pleads guilty to $1.5M pandemic loan fraud

Melania Trump urges unity as Minnesota protests intensify after border patrol shooting

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