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Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai defiant as he gives evidence in foreign collusion trial

Founder of Apple Daily paper denies seeking to influence foreign policy against China and says advocating for the independence of Hong Kong was ‘a reality too crazy to think about’. Pro-democracy ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Media Mogul, Takes Stand in National Security Trial

The media tycoon, who is accused of masterminding pro-democracy protests, testified at his trial for the first time. He could be sent to prison for life.

World - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Hong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai testifies he didn't ask Pence, Pompeo to take action against city

Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai is testifying in his defense at his landmark national security trial

World - ABC News - 1 hour ago

Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Media Mogul, Takes Stand in National Security Trial

The media tycoon, who is accused of masterminding pro-democracy protests, testified at his trial for the first time. He could be sent to prison for life.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Harris Is Trying to Win Voters by Laying Out the Alternative

Also, Teri Garr found the soul in memorable ditsy blondes. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Nissan to lay off thousands of workers as sales drop

The Japanese car making giant has not yet said where in its global operations the job cuts will be made.

Kraken Lays Off 15% of Workers and Names Arjun Sethi New Co-CEO

The influential cryptocurrency exchange has undergone several reorganizations in recent years.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Trump is using election lies to lay the groundwork for challenging 2024 results

Donald Trump has spent months laying the groundwork to challenge the results of the 2024 election if he loses

Stellantis to indefinitely lay off 1,100 workers at Jeep plant in Ohio

Automaker Stellantis announced plans Wednesday to cut a manufacturing shift and indefinitely lay off roughly 1,100 workers at a Jeep plant in Ohio.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Biden: Trump win lays to rest question of election ‘integrity’

President Biden on Thursday called on Americans to lay to rest questions about the integrity of elections, calling the system fair after President-elect Trump decidedly won the 2024 race. “I hope ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

R.F.K. Jr. Lays Out Possible Public Health Changes Under Trump

Mr. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer who has no medical or public health degrees, has promoted anti-vaccine conspiracies for years.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Stellantis to indefinitely lay off 1,100 workers at Jeep plant in Ohio

DETROIT — Automaker Stellantis announced plans Wednesday to cut a manufacturing shift and indefinitely lay off roughly 1,100 workers at a Jeep plant in Ohio.

Enphase to lay off workers and end some operations in Mexico

Microinverter maker Enphase aims to “better align its workforce” with its business needs and will incur in up to $20 million in charges related to a restructuring.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

A 'jungle': Rome's teeming jail lays bare Italy's prison ills

World - Yahoo News - November 9

Alitalia will lay off over 2,000 remaining employees as liquidation nears

World - Yahoo News - November 10

Alitalia will lay off over 2,000 remaining employees as liquidation nears

Italy’s former national carrier Alitalia has started procedures for the collective dismissal of its remaining 2,059 employees

World - ABC News - November 10

WATCH: Biden, Harris lay wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day

This is the first time Biden and Harris appeared together since Election Day.

Biden lays wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor Veterans Day

President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were at Arlington National Cemetery Monday to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in observance of Veterans ...

DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers

The once-popular general DNA-testing firm holds a trove of sensitive genetic data from its customers.

23andMe Lays Off 40% of Staff, Shuts Drug Development Business

The genetics company is closing a unit that was once seen as core to its future.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

23andMe to lay off 40% of its workforce as stock price plummets

The genetic testing company 23andMe is cutting 40% of its workforce and ending its therapeutics program as its stock price continues to plummet. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more on what ...

AMD to lay off 4% of workforce, or about 1,000 employees

At the end of last year, AMD had 26,000 employees, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

France shuns COP29 as divisions deepen at UN climate summit

Argentina also withdraws negotiator as Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev lashes out at Emmanuel Macron

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

70 years on, families of missing British soldiers finally lay flowers on their graves

The four men had been in unmarked graves after they were killed in the Korean War.

GM lays off 1,000 employees amid reorganization, cost-cutting

The layoffs, which were announced Friday morning via email to those impacted, were across the business.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

GM lays off 1,000 employees amid reorganization and cost-cutting

General Motors laid off roughly 1,000 employees on Friday as the automaker attempts to cut costs and realign priorities amid changing market conditions, according to a person familiar with the ...

Boeing Will Lay Off Over 2,500 Workers Amid Turnaround Effort

The job cuts, part of a 17,000-strong employee reduction, will hit workers in Washington, Oregon, South Carolina and Missouri.

Business - Inc. - 16 hours ago

'Never': Jimmy Lai denies foreign collusion in landmark trial

Lai, one of the most influential pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong, is accused of colluding with foreign forces.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai denies foreign collusion in security trial

Fierce critic of Beijing testifies for first time as he faces up to life in prison

World - Financial Times - 2 hours ago

Taking Time

Daylight saving time ends tomorrow. How will you make use of the extra hour?

World - The New York Times - November 2

How Trump is using a new 'big lie' to undermine the 2024 election results

Former President Donald Trump and his Republican supporters are mobilizing around a new “big lie”: the false claim that a flood of noncitizens votes could swing the 2024 election.

Volkswagen to close three German factories and lay off thousands of workers, employees say

Volkswagen, Europe’s largest car manufacturer, is planning to permanently shrink the size of its German operations.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

2024 election updates: Biden angers GOP associating 'garbage' with Trump supporters

Biden is under fire for turning a comment about "garbage," first used to disparage Puerto Ricans at a Trump rally Sunday, back toward his supporters.

Motion picture academy lays off staff at archive and library amid broader restructuring

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is restructuring its archive and library, cutting 16 staff members as part of a strategic effort to consolidate preservation efforts.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 31

Latest in Lai Takes

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai defiant as he gives evidence in foreign collusion trial

Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Media Mogul, Takes Stand in National Security Trial

Hong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai testifies he didn't ask Pence, Pompeo to take action against city

Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Media Mogul, Takes Stand in National Security Trial

Harris Is Trying to Win Voters by Laying Out the Alternative

Nissan to lay off thousands of workers as sales drop

Kraken Lays Off 15% of Workers and Names Arjun Sethi New Co-CEO

Trump is using election lies to lay the groundwork for challenging 2024 results

Stellantis to indefinitely lay off 1,100 workers at Jeep plant in Ohio

Biden: Trump win lays to rest question of election ‘integrity’

R.F.K. Jr. Lays Out Possible Public Health Changes Under Trump

Stellantis to indefinitely lay off 1,100 workers at Jeep plant in Ohio

Enphase to lay off workers and end some operations in Mexico

A 'jungle': Rome's teeming jail lays bare Italy's prison ills

Alitalia will lay off over 2,000 remaining employees as liquidation nears

Alitalia will lay off over 2,000 remaining employees as liquidation nears

WATCH: Biden, Harris lay wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day

Biden lays wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor Veterans Day

DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers

23andMe Lays Off 40% of Staff, Shuts Drug Development Business

23andMe to lay off 40% of its workforce as stock price plummets

AMD to lay off 4% of workforce, or about 1,000 employees

France shuns COP29 as divisions deepen at UN climate summit

70 years on, families of missing British soldiers finally lay flowers on their graves

GM lays off 1,000 employees amid reorganization, cost-cutting

GM lays off 1,000 employees amid reorganization and cost-cutting

Boeing Will Lay Off Over 2,500 Workers Amid Turnaround Effort

'Never': Jimmy Lai denies foreign collusion in landmark trial

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai denies foreign collusion in security trial

Taking Time

How Trump is using a new 'big lie' to undermine the 2024 election results

Volkswagen to close three German factories and lay off thousands of workers, employees say

2024 election updates: Biden angers GOP associating 'garbage' with Trump supporters

Motion picture academy lays off staff at archive and library amid broader restructuring

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