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AMD will lay off nearly 1,000, or 4% of staff, as AI competition heats up

AMD said today it will lay off 4% of its global staff, or perhaps somewhat less than 1,000 of its estimated 26,000-person workforce.

Tech - VentureBeat - Yesterday

Google's partnership with AI startup Anthropic faces a UK competition investigation

Britain’s competition watchdog is opening a formal investigation into Google’s partnership with artificial intelligence startup Anthropic

Tech - ABC News - October 24

Competitive socialising pulls Brits from the pub

UK boom in venues built around a game spreads internationally as boozy office events go out of fashion

Business - Financial Times - October 17

UK competition regulator to probe investment barriers

CMA also warns that price ‘mark-ups’ have risen over past 25 years

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Government to Launch Probe into Air Travel Competition Market

President Joe Biden has prioritized airline competition, stopping consolidation efforts throughout the industry.

Business - Inc. - October 24

The Gazan teenagers defying war for competitive maths

Palestinian youngsters study on phones for Maths Olympiad and dream of attending MIT amid the ruins of shattered enclave

World - Financial Times - November 2

Why did Hamilton struggle when Russell was competitive?

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Controversial Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has told a Sydney radio station that she plans to retire from competition just three months after her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics led to her being ...

Sports - ABC News - November 6

How Crypto Enthusiasts Hijacked a Dog Mayor Competition

Did a fun event involving cute dogs turn into a pump-and-dump scheme?

Tech - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

If You Cannot Outspend Your Competition, Out-Weird Them

Personality can help purpose-led brands stand out from the pack.

Business - Inc. - October 21

New CFPB rules aim to boost competition in financial services

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) unveiled rules Tuesday intended to increase competition that would require financial institutions, credit card issuers and other financial providers ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Intel wins lengthy EU legal battle over £880m competition fine

Chipmaker disputed 2009 decision that it abused its market position in case dating back two decades. The US chipmaker Intel has won a long-running battle to quash a fine of more than €1bn imposed ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Heineken liable for competition violations by Greek unit, Dutch court rules

Judgment over infractions stretching back to 1990s leaves brewer open to hundreds of millions of euros in potential damages

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Mercedes-Benz Earnings Slump on Tough Economic Backdrop, Fierce Competition

The luxury-car maker’s net profit halved in the third quarter and it said profitability in its main cars business was weaker due to softer pricing and lower sales of its higher-margin models.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Film crews left this street - then 'annoying' selfie tourists arrived

And the street in London isn't the only place in the UK that has seen an influx of film fans either

EU fines world’s largest generic drugmaker Teva for hindering competition

European Commission says company abused ‘dominant position’ to ‘artificially’ extend patent protection of MS medicine Copaxone

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Teva Fined Around $500 Million Over MS Drug Competition Concerns

The European Union fined Israel’s Teva Pharmaceutical 462.6 million euros, saying it abused its market position in a way that might have delayed competitors from entering the multiple sclerosis ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

UK regulator paves way for £16.5bn Vodafone-Three merger

CMA signals support for deal as long as companies commit to delivering joint network plan and retaining certain mobile tariffs

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Kean keeps competitive New Jersey House seat in Republican hands

Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R) will win reelection in New Jersey’s only competitive House district, Decision Desk HQ projects. Kean defeated Democrat Sue Altman for a second term representing New ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Raygun quits competitive breakdancing over backlash to her viral Olympics performance

Rachael "Raygun" Gunn has announced that her professional breakdancing career is over, citing the online reaction to her Paris Olympics performance.

Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn retires from competitive breaking after Olympic upset

Australian was hounded online for performance in Paris Carrying on ‘seems a really difficult thing for me to do’ Breaker Rachael Gunn has retired from competitive breaking due to the scrutiny ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Raygun Retires From Competitive Breaking After Intense Olympic Backlash

The 37-year-old Rachael Gunn became the subject of widespread ridicule after her unorthodox Olympic routine.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

EU leaders vow to make bloc more competitive in face of Trump threat

Budapest meeting finds consensus on need to raise growth and productivity as ‘America first’ protectionism looms. EU leaders meeting in Budapest have signed a declaration aimed at boosting the ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Gluesenkamp Perez holds back GOP in competitive Washington House race

Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D) has won a second term in Washington state’s 3rd Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ projects. Gluesenkamp Perez again defeated Republican Joe Kent, ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

From Chalamet to Mescal: why are celebrity lookalike competitions everywhere?

All of a sudden, in cities across the world, A-list lookalikes are coming together for reasons not quite known or at least understood. Something strange is happening. All around the world, in areas ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits

Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergent

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Sources: Tuchel to raid Chelsea for England staff

Thomas Tuchel is set to raid former club Chelsea as he attempts to form his backroom staff after becoming England's new head coach, sources have told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch

Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods.

5 Tips for Maximizing Productivity With a Hybrid Staff on Slack

The senior director of product management at the communications company has some simple advice for leaders.

Business - Inc. - October 21

WATCH: Trump blasted by former chief of staff

Donald Trump’s former chief of staff and retired General John Kelly called the former president a “fascist” with no concept for the rule of law or constitution.

Trump's former chief of staff warns of a second presidency

Former President Donald Trump's ex-chief of staff John Kelly told the New York Times in a new interview that he frequently witnessed behavior which leads him to believe Trump's ambition is to be a ...

Israeli prison staff accused of assaulting Marwan Barghouti

Prominent Palestinian detainee, a former high-ranking member of Fatah party, attacked in his cell, say rights groups. Middle East crisis – live updates Palestinian prisoner rights ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests

A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Escaped prisoner fooled staff with pumpkin in bed

He used a pumpkin and boiler suit to fool prison staff into thinking he was asleep when he escaped.

At your service: the holiday homes with a significant difference

Second residences with the perks and services of a hotel and members’ club is thriving sector — with buyers paying a premium for ‘lifestyle per square foot’

World - Financial Times - October 30

Susie Wiles: Who is Trump’s new 'ice maiden' chief of staff?

The 67-year-old - whose father was an American football star - will be the first woman in the job.

Surviving a shake-up: is restructuring ever good for staff?

As companies from Amazon to Citi overhaul management, experts warn of consequences beyond job cuts

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

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