Microsoft Is Laying Off Approximately 650 Employees from Its Videogame Business in A Move to Cut Costs

Tips for cutting down winter heating costs and electricity bills

From setting your thermostat between 68 and 70 degrees to properly sealing your home, NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to share ways you can save on home heating and electricity bills during the ...

NBC News - 6d

My Junior Employee Sends Rude Emails

And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.

Inc. - 6d

Microsoft Wants To Bring "The Best Of Xbox And Windows" To Handheld PCs

AT CES 2025, Microsoft VP of Next Generation Jason Ronald teased a refreshed user experience for Windows handheld gaming PCs: one that could combine the best aspects of its operating system and ...

GameSpot - 6d

Late Night Jokes Its Way From Canada to the ‘Gulf of America’

“We have been so concerned about all the scary things that Trump’s going to do, we forgot he’s also going to do some really stupid things,” Desi Lydic said on “The Daily Show.”

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Bipartisan lawmakers come together to honor Jimmy Carter with wreath laying

Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and John Thune delivered the first wreath to the casket of former President Jimmy Carter in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday. House leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Mike ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Washington Post Lays Off 4% of Its Work Force

The layoffs will affect employees across The Post’s business operations, not its newsroom.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Hotel employee accused of selling drugs to Liam Payne reportedly surrenders to police

Nearly three months after Liam Payne's death, a hotel worker who allegedly sold drugs to the singer has reportedly turned himself in to Argentine officials.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7

Meta retreats from fact-checking content: what it means for businesses

The changes could make it easier for users to criticize brands or implicate them in conspiracies, and harder for brands to force takedowns.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Former top-10 QB prospect withdraws from transfer portal, expected to move to TE in search of playing time

After giving quarterback a shot at two different programs, the former blue-chip prospect is changing positions

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Suicide Squad Developer Let Go Of More Employees At The End Of 2024 - Report

Rocksteady, the studio behind Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, reportedly laid off six more workers at the end of 2024.. According to a report from Eurogamer , those who were impacted were ...

GameSpot - Jan. 7

Microsoft Says It's Time to Replace Your Old Windows 10 PC

The company is using the carrot of "new features" and the stick of "no more updates for your old PC."

Wired - Jan. 7

Biden Administration Moves to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reports

The future of the new rule remains in question, however, with President-elect Donald J. Trump set to return to the White House this month.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Microsoft Plans to Invest $3 Billion on AI, Cloud Infrastructure in India

The company plans to grow the company’s Azure cloud business in India and set up new data centers.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Texas warning of "maneater" screwworms that lay eggs in flesh

Just one fly can lay up to 300 eggs at a time and is drawn "to the odor of a wound or natural opening on a live, warm-blooded animal."

CBS News - Jan. 6

My Employee Is Too Accommodating

I need her to stop taking on everyone else’s work.

Inc. - Jan. 6

‘Virtual employees’ could join workforce as soon as this year, OpenAI boss says

Sam Altman says tools that carry out jobs autonomously, known as AI agents, could transform business output. Virtual employees could join workforces this year and transform how companies work, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Washington Post expected to lay off dozens of staffers in coming week – report

‘Cuts will be deep’, media reporter writes, after paper faced scrutiny for halting endorsement of Harris in October. Dozens of employees are expected to be laid off at the Washington Post in the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Jaguars move on from coach Doug Pederson, but GM Trent Baalke will stay

The Jaguars will be looking for yet another head coach for Trevor Lawrence.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Microsoft Says AI Will Lead To Job Losses, Invests $80 Billion In The Tech

Microsoft has doubled down on its plan to invest $80 billion into artificial technologies in 2025, while at the same time admitting that advancements to the technology will lead to job losses. This ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Patriots moving on from Jerod Mayo, per Ian Rapoport

NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the New England Patriots are parting ways with their head coach Jerod Mayo following the conclusion to his first season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

UK businesses plan price increases as Budget drives up costs

Tax and wage rises have caused confidence to ‘slump’, warns British Chambers of Commerce

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Georgia governor and Carter Center CEO lay wreaths for Jimmy Carter

The Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp laid wreaths of 39 white roses in front of former President Jimmy Carter's casket. He served as the 39th president from 1977 to 1981.

CBS News - Jan. 4

Is It Time for the Giants to Move On From Their General Manager?

Joe Schoen and the head coach, Brian Daboll, came to New York from Buffalo as a “package deal.” That may no longer be the case.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Meta is killing off its own AI-powered Instagram and Facebook profiles

Instagram profile of ‘proud Black queer momma’, created by Meta, said her development team included no Black people. Meta is deleting Facebook and Instagram profiles of AI characters the company ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Johnson lays out key commitments amid Speakership battle

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Friday vowed to “reduce the size and scope of the federal government” among several other commitments as he fights to keep his gavel this week. “If we don’t follow ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Postecoglou shrugs off pressure with Spurs in need of January business

Tottenham’s injury-decimated squad will be tested to the maximum against Newcastle but the manager will not panic. January can be the crucial month in the lifespan of a Tottenham manager. During ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

How to Build a Company Culture Employees Will Love

Inc. 5000 founders share hard-won lessons on fostering genuine connection and building a culture every employee will embrace.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Microsoft May Bring "All Their Big Games" To PS5, Analyst Says

According to a veteran video game industry analyst, 2025 could be the year that Microsoft goes "all-in" on bringing its Xbox games to other platforms, including PlayStation 5. Microsoft, of course, ...

GameSpot - Jan. 3

Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukrainian refugees after Kyiv shuts off Russian gas pipeline

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

New Republican Congress to begin laying the groundwork for Trump's return

Congress starts a new session Friday with Republicans taking the majority in the House and Senate, electing a speaker and preparing for a second Trump administration.

NBC News - Jan. 3

With a playoff blowout of Oregon, Ohio State proves it's moved past the Michigan loss — and may be at the peak of its powers

That Ohio State is one of college football’s last four standing is equal parts predictable and surreal. After all, it was barely a month ago that the Buckeyes endured a loss that rocked the program ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2