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Neymar returns to Brazilian club Santos after termination of contract in Saudi Arabia
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Air Force resumes instruction with Tuskegee Airmen video after review
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Air Force Reinstates Training Video on Black Pilots after DEI Review
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Air Force says it will teach video on first Black pilots after DEI review
The U.S. Air Force said it will resume instruction of trainees using a video about the Tuskegee Airmen, the first Black airmen in the U.S. military, after it passed review to ensure compliance with ...NBC News - 2d -
Bridgestone announces a tire plant closure in Tennessee with 700 layoffs and other reductions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tire manufacturer Bridgestone Americas is closing its LaVergne, Tennessee, truck and bus radial tire plant and laying off 700 workers there, the company announced in a news release.NBC News - 3d -
Quebec’s Ban on Religious Symbols Will Be Tested at the Supreme Court
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Amazon Willing to Discuss Quebec Shutdown With Canadian Officials
Amazon.com said it is open to talks with officials from the Canadian and Quebec governments about the decision to shut down operations in the country’s French-speaking province, which would lead to ...The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Google pledges to crack down on fake reviews after UK watchdog investigation
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Profar agrees to $42M, 3-year contract with Braves, a year after getting $1M deal with Padres
Jurickson Profar agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, less than a year after the outfielder got a $1 million deal from the San Diego Padres with spring training ...ABC News - 5d -
Canada’s top court to hear challenge to controversial Quebec secularism law
Federal government appeals against law critics say disproportionately affects hijab-wearing Muslim women. Canada’s top court has agreed to hear a challenge to Quebec’s controversial secularism law, ...The Guardian - 5d -
CNN announces about 200 layoffs as it attempts to modernize business
Both CNN and NBC News are planning layoffs this week as newsrooms transition away from linear TV toward digital audiences.CNBC - 5d -
Amazon Closes Operations in Quebec, Laying off 1,700 Workers
Unions had gained a foothold in one of the company’s warehouses in the province, though Amazon would not say if there was a connection.The New York Times - 6d -
Quebec City Lost Its N.H.L. Team. It Looks Ready for a Revival.
Regular-season professional hockey returned to the city for the first time in almost 30 years. It was “unbelievable.”The New York Times - 6d -
Wall Street shrugs off Trump after he vows Mexico and Canada tariffs
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite largely unmoved as it opened for trading for first time after inauguration. Financial markets largely shrugged after Donald Trump outlined plans to impose punitive ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
GDC survey reveals a rocky year of layoffs and AI skepticism for game developers
The 2025 GDC survey revealed the impact of industry-wide layoffs in 2024 where one of every 11 game developers lost a job.VentureBeat - Jan. 21 -
Unknown 9 Deemed A "Failure" As Developer Cancels Future Project And Confirms Layoffs
Unknown 9: Awakening developer Reflector Entertainment has deemed its first game as a failure and has canceled a future project, resulting in layoffs.. "This decision correlates directly with the ...GameSpot - Jan. 21 -
Josh Allen contract rumors: Bills QB on track for new deal after latest MVP-caliber campaign
Allen is signed through 2028CBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
The Trevor Project to undergo layoffs and restructuring in major ‘transformation’
The Trevor Project, a national LGBTQ youth suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization, announced Friday that it will undergo a “transformation” that will include layoffs and ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Hit or Miss? Rating the longest soccer contracts after Haaland's 9½-year deal
Erling Haaland has signed a new 9½-year contract at Manchester City, but what are some lessons from history regarding long-term deals?ESPN - Jan. 17 -
A month after taking the job, Bill Belichick hasn't signed his North Carolina contract yet
Michigan coach Sherrone Moore coached the first two games of 2024 without a signed deal.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
Wrongly-convicted Malkinson 'vindicated' after review body chair quits
Andy Malkinson says the former chair of the miscarriages review body had been "made accountable".BBC News - Jan. 15 -
Meta to Cut 5% of Its Workers in New Round of Layoffs
The layoffs come as Mark Zuckerberg pushes to remake his company for the Trump era and prepares to co-host a gala for the president-elect’s inauguration.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Worst NFL contracts of all time: Deshaun Watson's Browns deal comes further into spotlight after Achilles tear
Here's a look at some of the worst deals in NFL historyCBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
Joe Rogan: US should take over Mexico after Canada
Podcaster Joe Rogan floated the possibility of the United States annexing Mexico after taking control of Canada, an idea president-elect Trump has suggested his administration could pursue. “Do you ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Meta’s factchecking partners brace for layoffs
Meta has provided over $100m for certified organizations to conduct factchecks on its platforms since 2016. Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to end factchecking on Facebook and Instagram in the US ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Alaba back in Madrid squad after year-long layoff
David Alaba has returned to the Real Madrid squad ahead of the Spanish Supercopa semifinal against Mallorca following a year-long layoff due to injury.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
What happens next for Canada after Trudeau's resignation?
Trudeau said he will step aside as Prime Minister and Liberal leader. What does that mean for the country?BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Louisiana AG orders review of New Orleans security plans after deadly truck attack
Louisiana’s Attorney General announced Monday a “full review” of New Orleans’ security plans in the wake of the New Year's Day terror attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 revelers and injured ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Trump pitches 'merged' US, Canada after Trudeau resignation announcement
President-elect Trump pitched the idea of a “merged” United States and Canada after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation, noting there would be no tariffs if the two ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Justin Trudeau, Canada's Prime Minister, to Resign After 10 Years
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Canada’s Trudeau to Quit After Intense Pressure From Liberals
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Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy has fitting celebration after sack cashes $250K contract incentive
Kyle Van Noy knew exactly what a sack was worth on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
World Juniors 2025: Semifinals Set After Exciting Quarters With Canada Losing Again
The world juniors semifinals are set to feature the Sweden and Finland rivalry, while the USA will face a Czechia squad that eliminated Canada in the quarterfinal.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3
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