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Washington Post Reporters Appeal to Bezos as Layoff Fears Grow
Washington Post reporters are urging owner Jeff Bezos to halt planned newsroom layoffs, warning that shrinking coverage would weaken the paper’s journalism.
Microsoft Profits Jump on A.I. Boom, But Investors Hit Pause
Microsoft reported strong quarterly results, with revenue rising 17% to $81.3 billion and profits topping Wall Street expectations as AI adoption accelerates.
Lyft Ends Bike/Scooter Ops, Cuts Jobs
Lyft will end its dockless bike and scooter services and lay off about 1% of its employees as part of a restructuring effort.
McFlurry Gets Eco-Friendly Update & Mini Size
Starting September 10th McDonald's will update the McFlurry with a new cardboard cup and eliminate the plastic dome lid as part of its environmental efforts.
U.S. Job Openings Hit Lowest Since Jan 2021
Some tough news for the jobs market, in July 2024 U.S. job openings fell to 7.67 million.
Lego Goes Green: Ditches Oil for Renewables
The company will be replacing fossil fuels in its bricks with more expensive renewable and recycled plastics.
Harris Proposes $50,000 Tax Break for Startups
Kamala Harris is proposing a tax break for start-ups and is intended to help business owners offset costs.
Chase Warns: Viral ATM 'Glitch' is Fraud
Chase Bank is warning customers about a viral TikTok trend where users claim to exploit an ATM "glitch" by depositing fake checks and quickly withdrawing money.
It's ‘Glowtime’ for Apple's iPhone 16 & 'Apple Intelligence' Features
Watch the Apple Event on 9/9 at 10a.m PST on apple.com or the Apple TV app
Weight-Loss Drugs Help Prevent Covid Deaths
A popular weigh-loss drug may lessen the likelihood of dying from Covid-19.
Gen Z Workforce: New Challenges for Bosses
Gen Z is set to become the largest segment in the U.S. workforce this year, creating new challenges for employers.
