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Xbox Game Pass Ends October 2024 With Its Biggest Game Yet
Microsoft has announced the wave of games that'll be closing out October through its Game Pass service, and while Call of Duty headlines the latest arrivals, there are some fun alternatives to look ...Tech - GameSpot - October 15 -
Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs at defence and space unit
Planned reductions are a response to cost increases and stiffening competitionBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Japanese automaker Nissan cuts 9,000 jobs as its vehicles fail to sell
Nissan is reporting a loss for the latest fiscal quarter as its vehicle sales sank while costs and inventory balloonedWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Erik ten Hag was bad, but Manchester United and its now-vacant coaching job are worse
Manchester United, after sacking Erik ten Hag, is now looking for its sixth coach since Sir Alex Ferguson. None of the previous five have lasted three years.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28 -
Microsoft Envisions Every Screen as an Xbox. How’s That Going So Far?
My journey to play games like Starfield on anything except an Xbox accidentally proved the console still has its place.Tech - Wired - October 27 -
Samsung falls short of expectations as chipmaker fails to reap AI benefits
Third-quarter operating profit far lower than analyst consensus and trails domestic rival SK HynixWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Donald Trump and the autocrats' playbook
‘This is a man who should be nowhere near power’World - Financial Times - October 31 -
UK Labour’s Budget borrows big, taxes more
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £40bn tax increase and a sharp rise in borrowingWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Bank of Japan holds rates but signals normalisation still on track
Political uncertainty following election upset raises risks of abrupt policy shifts, warn analystsWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend
Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election resultWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Stellantis hit by sales slide in US and Europe
Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot owner suffers 27% drop in third-quarter sales but signals improvement to US inventoryWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Money from oil execs flows to Trump
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Oil and gas tycoons open wallets for Trump The executives made significant contributions supporting former President Trump's ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
The next recruiter to read your LinkedIn profile could be AI. Here’s what it’s looking for.
The professional networking site is debuting a new AI-powered ‘hiring assistant’ for recruiters that can sort, rank and message potential candidatesBusiness - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Rugby, hockey and cricket cut from streamlined 2026 Commonwealth Games
Ten sports to feature in Scotland after Victoria pulled out Lawn bowls retained on stripped-down Glasgow schedule The global rugby community has led a chorus of disappointment after 12 sports ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Top Wall Street execs are getting skeptical on the Fed's easing path
Speaking at the Saudi Arabia's showcase economic conference, the Future Investment Initiative, last week, they see more inflation on the horizon for the U.S.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Microsoft’s New Xbox Series X and Series S Consoles Are on Sale Now (2024)
A mid-cycle refresh of the company’s gaming console offers extra storage and a slightly lower price. But is an Xbox even worth it in 2024?Tech - Wired - October 15 -
Gallerist Atsuko Ninagawa on how to navigate Tokyo’s art scene
A tour of the city’s cultural highlights with the co-founder and director of Art Week TokyoWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Reeves’ Budget measures risk hitting ‘working people’, analysts say
Some businesses will struggle with tax rises alongside a higher minimum wage and new labour lawsWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Source: Amorim leading contender for Man Utd job
Ruben Amorim has emerged as the leading contender to take over from Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, a source has told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
This is the most overrated piece of job interview advice, tech exec says: People take it 'too seriously'
Don't wear formal clothing at the expense of reasonable comfort in a job interview, advises Gillian Munson, Vimeo's chief financial officer.Business - CNBC - October 13 -
Microsoft CFO says OpenAI investment will cut into profit this quarter
Microsoft has invested over $13 billion in OpenAI, a bet that's weighing on the company's profitability.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
14 more games in Week 7, 14 must-read matchup previews
Which teams will win? Who are the X factors, and which storylines matter most?Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
Intesa Sanpaolo unveils plans to cut 9,000 jobs
Italy’s largest bank wants to reduce costs by accelerating its digital transformationBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Queen's University to cut jobs as it faces £11m deficit
The university told BBC News NI it is planning to cut the jobs through a voluntary redundancy scheme.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
CoD: Black Ops 6, MW3, And Warzone Coming To Xbox Cloud Gaming
Microsoft has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available on Xbox Cloud Gaming for Game Pass Ultimate members at launch. Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare 3 will also ...Tech - GameSpot - October 15 -
Xbox Partner Preview October 2024: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
While 2024 is almost over, it looks like Xbox still has some big news to share before the start of a new year. The Xbox Partner Preview showcase is now live, and like previous events, this is a ...Tech - GameSpot - October 17 -
Google employees pressure costumed execs at all-hands meeting for clarity on cost cuts
Following comments on Google's earnings call about continuing cuts, employees wanted answers at the company's latest all-hands meeting.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Microsoft accuses Google of ‘shadow campaigns’ to undermine its business
War of words between Big Tech companies reveals fierce rivalry in cloud computingBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
The Memo: Trump garbage-truck stunt seeks to press advantage from Biden’s 'garbage' gaffe
Former President Trump took to the cab of a garbage truck in Wisconsin late Wednesday as he sought to keep the focus on President Biden’s misstep the previous day. Biden appeared to call Trump ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Peloton announces Ford exec, founder of Apple Fitness+ Peter Stern as its next CEO
Peloton has chosen Ford executive Peter Stern to be its next CEO after Barry McCarthy stepped down earlier this year.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Peloton announces Ford exec, founder of Apple Fitness+ Peter Stern as its next CEO
Peloton on Thursday said it has appointed Peter Stern, a Ford executive and the co-founder of Apple Fitness+ to be its next CEO and president.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Microsoft dips on weak guidance after beating on earnings
Microsoft reported better-than-expected results for the fiscal first quarter as Azure topped estimates. But quarterly growth guidance was light.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Manchester United Fires Its Head Coach
Erik ten Hag led the soccer team for two and a half years. His final game ended in defeat to West Ham United on Sunday.Sports - The New York Times - October 28 -
DraftKings cuts full-year outlook, citing unfavorable sports-betting outcomes
DraftKings stock falls as “customer-friendly” sports outcomes early in the current quarter led to a lowered full-year revenue outlook.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Jenrick accepts role in Badenoch's top team
Kemi Badenoch's Tory leadership rival has accepted the role of shadow justice secretary, the BBC understands.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago