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Microsoft Starts Cutting Low Performers With Brusque Termination Letters
The tech giant is firing employees it says aren’t meeting productivity standards. The dismissal notices say they will lose benefits instantly, and may not get severance pay.Inc. - 7h -
Why Microsoft’s investment in AI should start to pay off in 2025
Hardware development and software support makes the tech giant a formidable contender.MarketWatch - 7h -
Dow to cut 1,500 jobs as it struggles to restore profitability. Stock slides to four-year low
The company is also optimistic that it will see demand growth in certain markets.MarketWatch - 1d -
ECB decision: Interest rates cut to nearly 2-year low — and more easing likely
The European Central Bank on Thursday cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, saying it expects inflation to fall back to its target later in the year and signaling that further ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Saad Clears Waivers, Will Seek Contract Termination
Veteran forward had just seven goals in 43 games this season, has one year remaining on contract, would save Blues entire cap hit; Sylvegard also clears unconditional waivers, contract terminatedYahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump to federal workers: Return to office 'or be terminated'
President Trump on Wednesday warned that federal workers will have to show up to the office “or be terminated,” framing his administration’s so-called buyout offers to 2 million employees as an ...The Hill - 2d -
Upstart Chinese AI company DeepSeek's founder started out as a low-key hedge fund entrepreneur
The 40-year-old founder of China's DeepSeek, an AI startup that has startled markets with its capacity to compete with industry leaders like OpenAI, kept a low profile as he built up a hedge fund ...ABC News - 2d -
Foreign aid freeze leads to USAID staff suspensions, contractor terminations
Approximately 60 senior staff within USAID have been suspended, leaving the agency without clear leadership, five sources familiar with the internal action told CBS News.CBS News - 2d -
A look at terminal patients turning to medical aid in dying
At 83 years old, Barbara Goodfriend was diagnosed with ALS and told she might not live through the fall. So she decided to turn to medical aid in dying, or MAID, which is now legal in 10 states and ...CBS News - 2d -
St. Louis Blues move to mutually terminate the remainder of Brandon Saad's contract
The 32-year-old Saad has been held without a goal in 40 of his 43 games this season.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Neymar returns to Brazilian club Santos after termination of contract in Saudi Arabia
Neymar has agreed to return to Santos nearly 12 years after he left the Brazilian teamABC News - 3d -
Neymar set for Santos after Al-Hilal deal terminated
Brazilian club Santos are in talks to re-sign Neymar after his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal is cancelled by mutual consent.BBC News - 3d -
OPM orders termination of DEI offices within 60 days
President Trump’s Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is ordering every head of departments and agencies to terminate all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices and workers within 60 days. ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump teased an executive order to 'terminate' FEMA. Can he do that?
Although President Donald Trump has floated eliminating FEMA with an executive order, he does not have unilateral authority, according to federal law.ABC News - Jan. 24 -
Performers announced for the 2025 Grammy Awards
The first performers for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards have been announced. Stars like Chappell Roan and Shakira will perform on music's biggest night.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
DHS terminates all its advisory committees, ends "Salt Typhoon" investigation
Among the committees was the Cyber Safety Review Board that was conducting an investigation into the hack of American telecom companies by Beijing actors dubbed "Salt Typhoon."CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Trump orders FAA to terminate DEI hiring efforts
President Trump on Tuesday issued an executive order directing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to "return to non-discriminatory, merit-based hiring" and eliminate diversity, equity and ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Trump Aims to Cut the Federal Work Force. It’s Already Historically Low.
The Biden administration expanded the government payroll at the fastest pace in decades, but it is near a record low as a share of overall employment.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
A look at the tradition of presidents leaving letters for their successors
As President Joe Biden prepared to pass the baton to President-elect Donald Trump, he followed the tradition of leaving his successor a note.ABC News - Jan. 20 -
Nelly to perform at Trump inaugural ball
President-elect Trump’s inaugural committee announced that hip hop superstar Nelly would perform on Monday at the Liberty Ball set to take place after the 60th presidential inauguration ceremony. ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Saturday Sessions: Yola performs "Temporary"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. ...CBS News - Jan. 18 -
Saturday Sessions: Yola performs "Symphony"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. ...CBS News - Jan. 18 -
Letters to Sports: Dodgers keep getting richer with Roki Sasaki deal
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section weigh in on the Dodgers signing another star, the Chargers, NFL playoffs, UCLA men's basketball and Bob Uecker.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18 -
Russian Court Sentences Lawyers for Navalny for Passing Along His Letters
A Russian court said the lawyers for Aleksei Navalny, the country’s top opposition figure before his death in a penal colony last year, were guilty of involvement in an extremist group.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Why Microsoft Says You Should Start Prepping for Quantum Computing Now
Become ‘quantum-ready’ in 2025, says the tech giant, as it rolls out new quantum computing resources for businesses.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Former Flyers Defender Terminates KHL Contract
This former Flyers defenseman is a free agent again.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14 -
Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration
The country music star is set to perform "America the Beautiful" before Trump takes the oath of office.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Saturday Sessions: Wilderado performs "Favors"
Wilderado was formed in 2015, when frontman Max Rainer and guitarist Taylor Wimpee met at Baylor University. In the decade since, the band has recorded two albums and five EPs, and toured the ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Saturday Sessions: Wilderado performs "Talker"
Wilderado was formed in 2015, when frontman Max Rainer and guitarist Taylor Wimpee met at Baylor University. In the decade since, the band has recorded two albums and five EPs, and toured the ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Dow sees worst start to a year since 2016 as Fed rate-cut hopes fade for 2025
U.S. stocks are down so far in 2025 as market volatility climbs.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
A love letter to Patmos: the most serene of all the Greek islands
Saint John lived in a cave here and wrote about the Apocalypse, but these days the quiet shores of beautiful Patmos nurture happier thoughts. Of all the Greek islands, Patmos is easily the most ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Meta terminates its DEI programs days before Trump inauguration
Meta, fresh off announcement to end factchecking, follows McDonald’s and Walmart in rolling back diversity initiatives. Following a week in which Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta was ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Microsoft confirms performance-based job cuts across departments
Microsoft is cutting a small percentage of jobs across departments, based on performance, the company confirmed to CNBC on Wednesday.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Microsoft confirms performance-based job cuts across departments
Microsoft said it's cutting a small percentage of jobs across departments, based on performance.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Burning waste is not the way to move the UK towards a circular economy | Letters
A recycling target of 65% by 2035 won’t stop our reliance on incineration. The key lies in eco-design. Half of England’s waste is now being burned, at astronomical expense to local councils (“ ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Letters to Sports: LeBron James' longevity could prove costly for Lakers
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts and opinions on LeBron James, USC football and UCLA men's basketball.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
Marine killed in WWII accounted for after sending ominous letter home
Robert Van Heck's family receieved an ominous letter from the Marine just minutes before learning he was killed, according to a news article.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Chinese stock market slump deepens with bond yields hitting record lows as PBOC reportedly signals rate cuts
Economic data on tap appeared thin on Friday, while investors in Asia continue to assess China's monetary easing policy, political chaos in South Korea.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Letter Carrier Is Fatally Stabbed at a Bodega in Harlem
The police had a person of interest in custody, but no charges had been filed. Investigators did not identify the victim.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Industrial policy must be practical not performative
New structures and pronouncements mean little unless business takes them seriously — there is no appetite for talking shopsFinancial Times - Jan. 2
