5 h. ago Most of Rachel Maddow’s and Joy Reid’s staff to be cut amid MSNBC’s programming shakeup

A network source reiterated that these are not ‘widespread layoffs’ and impacted staffers will be able to reapply to 100+ new jobs that will open this week.

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7 h. ago More than 1,000 British staff cut from key Ukraine troop training programme

Exclusive: As of January, there were just 369 UK staff working on the British-led programme that has trained over 51,000 Ukrainian soldiers to resist Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion

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24 h. ago Watch: MSNBC host Rachel Maddow slams own network for axing Joy Reid

MSNBC host Rachel Maddow criticized her own network for axing Joy Reid and canceling shows anchored by non-white women.

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27 h. ago Joy Reid’s final show: Fired MSNBC host leaves viewers with dire message after controversial axing

‘When you are in the midst of a crisis, and specifically a crisis of democracy, how do you resist? When fascism isn’t just coming, it’s already here,’ Joy Reid told viewers during her final MSNBC show.

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28 h. ago Rachel Maddow slams MSNBC’s ‘indefensible’ and ‘unnerving’ decision to drop Joy Reid

‘I think it is a bad mistake to let her walk out the door,’ Rachel Maddow said on Monday night. ‘It is not my call, and I understand that. But that’s what I think.’

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28 h. ago ‘We’re being treated as grifters or terrorists’: US federal workers on the fear and chaos of their firings

An educator, archaeologist and scientist were among the thousands of government workers culled by Musk’s agencyThe Trump administration has fired at least 20,000 government employees in its first month, as Elon Musk’s so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) dramatically overhauls work at federal agencies. Some economists have speculated that these terminations, which could affect nearly 300,000 workers, will be the biggest job cuts in US history.Most of the workers cut were in probationary periods and lacked job protections that come with longer terms of employment. In social media spaces, especially the r/fednews subreddit, these workers described scenes of confusion and feelings of anger directed at Musk, an unelected billionaire dubbed a “special government employee” by the White House. Last week, unions for federal workers sued the Trump administration for unlawfully using probationary periods to cut staff. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Rachel Maddow throws down gauntlet with blistering rant on 'indefensible' moves by ruthless new MSNBC president

MSNBC's $25 million woman Rachel Maddow torched her bosses Monday after canceling Joy Reid's low-rated talk show.

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32 h. ago The Man United 'nepo baby' staff call the unpopular ownership's 'spy' as they cut costs and jobs: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 'junior right

Amid the latest round of redundancies, staff have reportedly viewed Ineos manager Josh Thompson as a 'spy' for the club's hierachy, including Ratcliffe and key ally Sir Dave Brailsford.

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47 h. ago MSNBC makes it official: Joy Reid loses show and Jen Psaki moves into new primetime slot amid sweeping lineup change

The network also canceled several other programs and expanded others, leaving a number of on-air personalities to shift to new roles.

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48 h. ago MSNBC axes THREE more stars' shows after Joy Reid in network bloodbath

Three more well-known faces have been told their shows are going off the air.

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50 h. ago Starbucks to cut menu items and lay off 1,100 staff to streamline operations

About 30 percent of its menu will be cut to simplify its processes

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51 h. ago Starbucks to cut menu items and lay off staff to streamline operations

About 30 per cent of its menu will be cut to simplify its processes

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52 h. ago Former MSNBC star Keith Olbermann accuses network of racism for dropping Joy Reid

‘MSNBC fired Joy Reid, and yes it is racist and maybe worse,’ Keith Olbermann said on Monday. ‘Yes, it is designed to keep out people who might think differently.’

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56 h. ago Donald Trump's foreign aid clampdown could force controversial LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall to 'cut half of its staff'

The controversial LGBTQ+ lobbying group was told on Thursday that only roles with dedicated funding would remain following a 'restructuring' of the charity.

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57 h. ago LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall to 'cut half of staff' after Trump freezes foreign aid

The controversial LGBTQ+ lobbying group was told on Thursday that only roles with dedicated funding would remain following a 'restructuring' of the charity.

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58 h. ago Joy Reid’s staff had ‘tense’ meeting with MSNBC chiefs after learning her show was being axed in media, report says

Joy Reid hosted ‘The ReidOut’ for more than four years on MSNBC

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65 h. ago Joy Reid’s staff had ‘tense’ meeting with MSNBC chiefs after learning her show was being axed in media: report

Joy Reid hosted ‘The ReidOut’ for more than four years on MSNBC

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3 d. ago MSNBC reportedly cancels Joy Reid show in reshuffle at liberal network

ReidOut is being cancelled as part of a lineup shuffle being helmed by the network’s new president, Rebecca KutlerMSNBC has reportedly canceled longtime anchor Joy Reid’s show in what is evidently a major programming restructure at the liberal network.Speaking to the New York Times, two people familiar with the reshuffling told the outlet that Reid’s 7pm show, The ReidOut, is being cancelled as part of a lineup shuffle being helmed by the network’s new president, Rebecca Kutler. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Third of small businesses plan to cut staff amid fears that Angela Rayner's overhaul of workers' rights will 'wreak havoc' on 'a fragile' UK economy, industry leaders warn

The Deputy Prime Minister's plan includes expanding the grounds for unfair dismissal and could hit businesses with higher sick pay costs.

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