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Amazon to Cut 9,000 More Jobs in Second Round of Layoffs
Amazon has announced plans to cut an additional 9,000 jobs in the company’s second round of layoffs this year. The move is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at reducing costs and streamlining operations. The layoffs will primarily affect Amazon’s retail division, including its marketplace, fulfillment centers, and delivery operations. The company has already…
Rupert Murdoch, 91, Announces Engagement to Longtime Partner Ann Leslie Smith, 63
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, 91, has announced his engagement to his longtime partner, actress and former model Ann Leslie Smith, 63. The couple has been together for more than a decade and reportedly got engaged earlier this month while on vacation in the Caribbean. Murdoch is the founder and executive chairman of News Corp, one…
Indiana Basketball Roster Expected to Undergo Major Changes This Offseason
The Indiana Hoosiers men’s basketball team is expected to undergo significant changes this offseason, as several players may leave the program. The team finished the 2020-2021 season with a 12-15 record, which has prompted head coach Mike Woodson to make some necessary adjustments. One of the key changes could involve the departure of star player…
Shaq sparks concern with hospital bed tweet: “I’m always watching”
Retired NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal underwent successful hip surgery on March 15, 2021. The 49-year-old athlete shared a photo of himself in a hospital bed on Instagram, thanking his medical team and fans for their support. O’Neal, who stands at 7-foot-1, had experienced discomfort in his hip for several years. The pain had become so…
4 people dead after 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Ecuador
A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck the coast of Ecuador on Friday, triggering landslides and causing damage to buildings and roads. The quake hit the area around the city of Esmeraldas, near the border with Colombia, and was felt in several parts of the country. According to the National Risk and Emergency Management Service,…
US President Joe Biden supports war crimes charges against Putin
US President Joe Biden has said that the war crime charges against Russian President Vladimir Putin are justified. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for Putin’s arrest earlier this week, accusing him of crimes against humanity and war crimes during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The move has been met with mixed reactions,…
Putin visits Crimea after war crimes warrant issued against him
On March 18, 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Crimean Peninsula, which was annexed by Russia in 2014, despite the International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing war crimes warrant for him and several other Russian officials earlier this week. Putin’s visit to Crimea comes amidst escalating tensions between Russia and the West. The ICC issued…