Blue Origin Cuts 10% of Its Employees

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Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin to cut 10 percent of workforce
Jeff Bezos’s aerospace company Blue Origin plans to cut about 10 percent of its workforce, its CEO told staff Thursday, according to an email obtained by The Hill. The company is eliminating ...The Hill - 6d -
Jeff Bezos space firm Blue Origin to cut a tenth of jobs
The company is looking to trim manager ranks and focus on ramping up rocket launches.BBC News - 6d -
VA cutting 1,000 employees
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has dismissed more than 1,000 new employees as part of a wave of federal government layoffs that began this week, sparking concerns the firings could impact ...The Hill - 5d -
DHS cuts at least 405 employees from workforce
The Department of Homeland Security has cut 405 employees from its workforce, a DHS official first told ABC News on Friday.ABC News - 5d -
National Science Foundation cuts 10 percent of staff
Nearly 170 employees at the National Science Foundation (NSF) who were still on probation were fired by the Trump administration on Tuesday, union officials told The Hill. The cuts at the agency ...The Hill - 1d -
Super Micro cuts its outlook — but there’s a silver lining supporting its stock
Super Micro predicts far more revenue for its next fiscal year than analysts were projecting. The company also expects to submit its delayed annual filing by the Feb. 25 deadline.MarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
MicroStrategy has cut 20% of its workforce as its bitcoin buying multiplies
MicroStrategy, now doing business as Strategy, has been buying so much bitcoin that it now reports when it didn’t buy any.MarketWatch - 1d -
Federal employee layoffs begin after Trump and Musk order cuts
The United States government is beginning a new wave of mass firings following President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s order for sweeping cuts. It comes as the Trump administration advised all ...NBC News - 6d -
Trump Cuts Hit FDA Employees in Tobacco, Food Safety and Medical Devices
Probationary employees across the FDA were told that their jobs were being eliminated.Inc. - 3d -
Qatari royal cannot force sale of world’s largest cut blue diamond, High Court rules
Judge dismisses claim over 70-carat ‘Idol’s Eye’ gemstone that split Gulf state’s ruling familyFinancial Times - 6d -
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Schwab is buying back a chunk of its stock as TD sells its 10% stake
Even after buying the $1.5 billion in stock, Schwab will still have $7.2 billion remaining under its existing stock-buyback program.MarketWatch - Feb. 10 -
Chevron will slash up to 20% of its workforce as part of cost-cutting plan
The layoffs will begin this year with most of the cuts complete before the end of 2026.CNBC - Feb. 13 -
DOGE Is Supposed to Be Cutting Government Spending. Its Budget Just Doubled
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has already seen its total budgetary resources increase by 114%.Inc. - 5d -
Jeff Bezos' rocket company is slashing 10% of its workforce a month after debut orbital launch
Jeff Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin is cutting 10% of its workforceABC News - 6d -
USAid cuts sow feeling of betrayal among Yazidis, 10 years after IS genocide
Figures who backed rights of religious minorities in first Trump term fall silent as vital work halted on the ground. During the first Trump administration, Mike Pence , the vice-president, ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
Southwest Airlines to cut 1,750 corporate positions in first nonvoluntary layoffs in its 53-year history
Southwest Airlines said it seeks to cut costs and create a leaner, more competitive company.MarketWatch - 2d -
China is likely to cut its benchmark policy rate next month, economists say, after PBOC keeps LPR steady
The PBOC has in recent months sought to defend the yuan as it faces downward pressure amid threats of higher tariffs.CNBC - 5h -
Ancient DNA Points to Origins of Indo-European Language
A new study claims to have identified the first speakers of Indo-European language, which gave rise to English, Sanskrit and hundreds of others.The New York Times - Feb. 5 -
The Search for the Original Silly Goose in the Fossil Record
Some paleontologists think that fossils recovered from Antarctica are evidence of birds similar to modern geese and ducks that lived alongside the dinosaurs.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
What Elon can learn from the original Doge
Why governance matters and other lessons from 13th century VeniceFinancial Times - 6d -
Inside the origins of modern Valentine's Day celebrations
Valentine's cards and gifts have their roots in English traditions — but Americans have long embraced them for romantic partners and other loved ones.CBS News - 6d -
Original Xbox Designer Says Power Isn't A Selling Point For Consoles Now
One of the original Xbox's designers, Seamus Blackley, said that computing power isn't a helpful selling point anymore when it comes to consoles.. In an interview with VideoGamer , Blackley said ...GameSpot - 2d -
Blues: 3 Potential Trade Destinations For Brayden Schenn
Brayden Schenn is creating chatter in the rumor mill, so let's look at three potential landing spots for the Blues captain.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7 -
Audrey Hepburn and Marc Bolan to get blue plaques
English Heritage says the plaques will celebrate the stars' cultural impact on London.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
St. Louis Blues & Pittsburgh Penguins Complete Trade
The Blues have made a trade with the Penguins.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 13 -
CFPB terminates dozens of employees: Reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) fired dozens of employees late Tuesday, according to media reports. The agency sent termination notices to about 70 probationary employees, Reuters ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
CC Sabathia will wear Yankees cap on Hall of Fame plaque, only 2025 inductee not to represent original team
The Baseball Hall of Fame chooses which cap a player will wear on his plaque, though the inductee has input, and many have opted for a blank cap.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
Elon Musk’s X reportedly in talks for funding at same valuation as original Twitter deal
Elon Musk is reportedly looking to raise money for the social media service X at the same price he paid, reluctantly, for Twitter in 2022.MarketWatch - 1d -
Report: Blues & Maple Leafs Almost Made Blockbuster Trade
According to NHL insider Jeff Marek, the Blues and Maple Leafs almost made a big trade a few years back.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7 -
Dorsey, William & Mary Tribe to visit Camden, Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
William & Mary visits Delaware in CAA play SaturdayABC News - Feb. 8 -
Blackhawks Drop Crazy Match Vs Blues; Lose In Shootout 6-5
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Chicago Blackhawks in a shootout. This Winter Classic rematch was incredible.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 9 -
Blues: Insider Gives New Brayden Schenn Trade Talks Update
Here's the latest on St. Louis Blues captain Brayden Schenn, and the trade talks surrounding him.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 9 -
Tom Robbins, 'Even Cowgirls Get the Blues' author, dies at 92
Author Tom Robbins, whose novels read like a hit of literary LSD, filled with fantastical characters, manic metaphors and counterculture whimsy, died Sunday.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
NHL Rumor Roundup: The Blues Could Become Major Sellers At The Trade Deadline
The St. Louis Blues surfaced in trade speculation and rumors near the end of last week. At risk of missing the playoffs again, will they be sellers and trade their captain?Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
Audrey Hepburn and Marc Bolan among stars to get London blue plaque
Others to be remembered for their impact on capital’s cultural heritage include Una Marson and Graham Sutherland. Audrey Hepburn, Marc Bolan and Una Marson are among those receiving a blue plaque ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
Penguins And Blues Execute Trade During 4 Nations Break
Pittsburgh and St. Louis engage in an AHL prospect swap during the NHL's hiatusYahoo Sports - 6d -
Retail sales slump. Cold snap and post-holiday blues depress spending.
Consumers took a breather from holiday shopping season and a severe cold snap in the U.S. kept people indoorsMarketWatch - 6d
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