Canada to Review Amazon Contracts After Quebec Layoffs

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 - Jan. 24

Trudeau after Canada hockey win over US: 'You can't take our country — and you can't take our game'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a veiled swipe at President Trump on Thursday, after Canada defeated the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game. “You can’t take our country — and ...

The Hill - 56m

Amazon surpasses Walmart in revenue for the first time

Walmart reported $180.5 billion in sales during the most recent quarter while Amazon reeled in $187.8 billion.

CNBC - 18h

Neighbours cancelled for second time as Amazon backs out

Long-running Australian soap will be ‘resting’ from December, after streaming giant withdraws from production. Neighbours: the 10 best memories, from Scott and Charlene to Madge’s ghost The ...

The Guardian - 13h

Trump layoff plan gets reprieve

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Judge gives Trump go-ahead on mass layoffs A federal judge refused a request from ...

The Hill - 13h

Rolls-Royce Strikes Contract to Supply Nuclear Reactors for U.K. Submarines

Rolls-Royce will manufacture nuclear reactors to power new U.K. submarines under a contract valued approximately at $11.1 billion.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24

Amazon to gain creative control of James Bond franchise from Broccoli family

Amazon reached a deal with the Broccoli family, the James Bond franchise's longstanding producers, to form a new joint venture.

CNBC - 21h

Amazon Gains Creative Control Over the James Bond Franchise

The British family that has for decades held complete control over everything involving the globe-trotting superspy is relinquishing it to Amazon.

The New York Times - 19h

USDA Layoffs Derail Projects Benefiting American Farmers

The blanket firing of Department of Agriculture scientists has thrown a host of climate science and crop projects into chaos.

Wired - 19h

National Park layoffs impact park goers

As the Trump administration pushes ahead with its drive to overhaul federal agencies, roughly 1,000 employees have been terminated at national parks. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports from Yosemite ...

NBC News - 14h

Georgia Republican faces crowd angered by DOGE layoffs

Rep. Rich McCormick faced a crowd at a town hall in Roswell, Georgia, that expressed anger about the layoffs and cuts implemented by Elon Musk's DOGE team.

NBC News - 9h

Aarke Coffee System Review: Shiny and Chrome

This shiny coffee maker and grinder arrives with an innovative autogrind feature pretty much unheard of in drip coffee.

Wired - 2d

The Best Mesh Routers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.

Wired - 1d

8 Best Projectors According to Our Reviewers (2025)

Whether you want a backyard presenter or a theater-quality behemoth, our projector picks will help you upgrade your movie nights.

Wired - 23h

Yankees and manager Aaron Boone agree to 2-year contract extension through 2027 season

Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season

ABC News - 21h

With contract extension, Aaron Boone commits to two more seasons in the high-stakes, high-pressure role of Yankees manager

"I don’t like that we haven’t won a championship yet. That bothers me,” Boone told reporters Thursday in Florida.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Jobless Claims Rise a Little, But Do Not Yet Reflect DOGE Layoffs

Unemployment claims for the week of Feb. 15 were slightly more than expected, but don’t yet reflect the aggressive efforts of Elon Musk’s group.

Inc. - 20h

IRS layoffs underway around the country as millions prepare to file taxes

The IRS has begun laying off more than 6,000 new and newly promoted employees across the country as part of the push to slash the federal government, sources say.

ABC News - 15h

Judge rules against union bid to block mass federal layoffs by Trump

The suit was the broadest legal challenge brought against the administration over its moves to dismiss probationary workers and thousands of other government employees.

NBC News - 14h

How Trump's NIH layoffs upended one probationary staffer's life

Before she had even unpacked her Washington, D.C., apartment after making the move from Alabama, Katie Sandlin became one of thousands of federal probationary workers to be fired.

CBS News - 11h

Fired Army veteran speaks out about federal layoffs

Army Veteran Nelson Feliz, Sr., who spent more than a decade working for the Department of Veterans Affairs, is speaking out about his experience as one of the many federal workers who was let go ...

NBC News - 10h

What Do the Mass IRS Layoffs Mean for Your Business Tax Filings?

The IRS just laid off at least 6,000 employees, which could lead to slower processing times–or lax enforcement.

Inc. - 3h

Fired IRS employees slam layoffs as agency makes cuts nationwide

As the IRS fired thousands of workers across the country on Thursday, many laid-off employees walked out of the headquarters in Washington, D.C., for the last time.

ABC News - 1h

Meta approves plan for bigger executive bonuses following 5% layoffs

Meta's executive officers could earn a bonus of 200% of their base salary under the company's new executive bonus plan, up from the 75% they earned previously.

CNBC - 42m

Canada to Provide $720 Million to Canada Post to Avoid Insolvency at Mail Service

The Canadian government said it would provide extraordinary financing to Canada Post to avoid insolvency at the state-owned mail service.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24

Amazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007

In a James Bond shakeup that stirred the film industry, MGM Amazon announced that the studio has taken the creative reins of the 007 franchise after decades of family control

ABC News - 22h

Longtime James Bond producers give up creative control to Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios and longtime 007 producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights.

Los Angeles Times - 23h

Google to Put Warnings on U.K. Businesses Using Fake Online Reviews

The search giant has offered to start punishing British businesses that boost their star ratings with fake reviews and the people that post them, ending the U.K. competition watchdog’s ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24

ProtoArc XKM01 CaseUp Combo Review: A Reliable Portable Workstation

This foldable keyboard combo delivers a seamless experience for getting work done on the go without breaking the bank.

Wired - 1d

Suits LA review – glossy legal spinoff is an unsexy disappointment

After Suits became a surprise Netflix smash hit in 2023, the inevitable follow-up is unlikely to find as many fans. For all my eye-rolling at spinoffs, reboots and IP rehashing, I have to admit ...

The Guardian - 18h

'A Thousand Blows' review: Steven Knight's boxing drama is anything but subtle

The creator of 'Peaky Blinders' is back on his Victorian turf with a story of bare-knuckle boxing in East London, starring Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty and Malachi Kirby.

Los Angeles Times - 18h

Review: In the uplifting yet mundane 'The Unbreakable Boy,' a dad finally wises up

Based on the memoir by Scott LeRette, the movie takes on subjects including autism and brittle-bone disease with a faith-based foundation in church and family.

Los Angeles Times - 15h

Review: A master director's empathy shines in the belatedly released 'The Annihilation of Fish'

Shelved too quickly after poor early word, Charles Burnett's romantic drama starring Lynn Redgrave and James Earl Jones deserved a run — which it's now getting.

Los Angeles Times - 14h

Europe’s Moon plans at risk as Trump team reviews Nasa’s Artemis project

Programme aims to beat China in returning humans to lunar surface

Financial Times - 9h

Samsung Galaxy S25 review: the smallest top-tier Android left

Compact phone has flagship chip and buckets of AI, but hasn’t changed much from predecessors. The smallest and cheapest of Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 line might be the one to buy, offering top ...

The Guardian - 7h

Review: 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' brings authentic magic to the Hollywood Pantages

The Tony-winning play 'Harry Potter and Cursed Child' has its Los Angeles premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre.

Los Angeles Times - 3h

6 Best Travel Mugs of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by WIRED Staffers

These top picks are built to last, keeping your coffee (or tea) at the perfect temp and your mornings smooth—no leaks, no lukewarm lattes, no stress.

Wired - 1h

Canada Is Becoming a Fentanyl Exporter, and a Target for Trump

The drug is increasingly manufactured in and trafficked from the U.S.’s northern neighbor, though the numbers remain small compared with Mexico.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24

McDavid delivers Canada 4 Nations title in OT

Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the U.S. on Thursday night.

ESPN - 2h

Canada to Review Amazon Contracts After Quebec Layoffs

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