10 h. ago Microsoft shares $500M in AI savings internally days after cutting 9,000 jobs

Microsoft’s chief commercial officer Judson Althoff noted AI has been so useful that Microsoft was able to save more than $500 million last year in its call center alone. 

Economics

59 h. ago U.S. Veterans Affairs will cut nearly 30,000 jobs, far fewer than planned

U.S. Veterans Affairs will cut nearly 30,000 jobs, far fewer than planned  Reuters

Politics

64 h. ago Over 900,000 Washingtonians face food aid cuts under new law

Over 900,000 Washingtonians face food aid cuts under new law  Axios

Society

7 d. ago Xbox Hit With Layoffs and Game Cancellations as Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs

“These changes come at a time when we have more players, games, and gaming hours than ever before,” said Xbox head Phil Spencer in an email to staff.

Sport

1 week ago Cuts under the Trump administration have gutted the PEPFAR program

In 2003 George W. Bush set up the global health initiative PEPFAR in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.  Over the last couple of decades, it's saved millions of lives for relatively little money. But cuts under the Trump administration have gutted the program. An estimated 70,000 people have died already due to the cutbacks.  We speak to journalist Jon Cohen who visited Eswatini and Lesotho to learn about the suspended program's effects on the ground.

Politics

1 week ago State Department prepares to cut 2,000 employees as soon as Friday, sources say

State Department prepares to cut 2,000 employees as soon as Friday, sources say  NBC4 Washington

Politics

2 w. ago Iran's internet blackout left people in the dark. How does a country shut down the internet?

In recent days, Iranians experienced a near-complete internet blackout, with local service providers—including mobile services—repeatedly going offline. Iran's government has cited cybersecurity concerns for ordering the shutdown.

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2 w. ago Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire to bring end to '12 DAY WAR,' Trump says

Israel and Iran have agreed to a complete and total ceasefire, set to begin in approximately six hours, President Donald Trump announced social media.

Politics

2 w. ago DAVID MARCUS: How many American lives has Trump's border miracle already saved?

Trump's border policies cut illegal crossings from 62,000 to zero, with encounters dropping to just 95 daily, potentially saving lives and reducing fentanyl trafficking by 50%

Politics

3 w. ago STEVE MOORE: The good, the bad and the ugly in the Senate's 'big beautiful' tax bill

Senate's tax bill draft maintains Trump tax cuts, caps SALT deductions at $10,000, and limits tax-free tips, but fails to cut corporate tax rate or expand Health Savings Accounts.

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3 w. ago Intel to lay off up to 20% of factory workforce, cutting 10,000 jobs worldwide

Intel to lay off up to 20% of factory workforce, cutting 10,000 jobs worldwide  San Francisco Chronicle

Society

3 w. ago Israel considering military action against Iran in coming days: Sources

Israel is considering taking military action against Iran in the coming days, according to three sources familiar with the situation.

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