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bloombergquint.comai4 days ago
AI Linked to 87,714 Job Cuts Through July, 22 Percent of Total Layoffs
Challenger and Gray reported that artificial intelligence accounted for 87,714 job cuts through mid-2026. The total represents 22 percent of all layoffs recorded so far this year.
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Cnbcbusiness5 days ago
Allegiant Air Adds Thirty Seasonal Routes to Florida as Carriers Respond to Spirit Shutdown Layoffs
The Las Vegas-based carrier will launch eight new routes and resume others, mostly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The moves follow Spirit Airlines' shutdown that led to more than 4,000 layoffs across the state.
sbs.com.auai4 days agoUpdated
Twenty-Six Meta Employees Sue Over AI Use in Layoff Rankings; Company Denies AI Made Decisions
Twenty-six current and former Meta employees sued the company in federal court in Northern California on Monday. The suit alleges internal AI tools penalized workers who took protected medical, parental or disability leave during May 2026 layoffs of about 8,000 staff.
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globalnews.caworld7 days ago
Ford and Unifor Reach Tentative Three-Year Contract After 6,000 Layoffs at Three Automakers
Unifor members at Ford plants across Canada will vote on the deal July 17-19. The agreement could set the pattern for upcoming talks with General Motors and Stellantis.
winnipegfreepress.comsports7 days ago
Los Angeles Sparks Part Ways with General Manager Raegan Pebley After Missing Playoffs for Five Seasons
The Los Angeles Sparks agreed to part ways with general manager Raegan Pebley on Sunday after two and a half years. Assistant GMs Zach Knowlton and Nate Nielsen will serve as interim general managers.
Abctechnology10 days ago
UN Secretary General Calls for Ban on AI-Powered Weapons
The UN Secretary General called for a ban on AI-powered weapons. The statement came during a podcast discussion that also covered layoffs at Microsoft and Xbox and a shift away from physical game discs by several publishers.
forbes.comworld10 days ago
Xbox to Cut 3,200 Jobs and Spin Off Four Studios After Revenue Decline
Microsoft's Xbox unit will reduce its workforce by 20 percent through immediate and phased layoffs. The changes follow revenue declines and include a shift to centralized operations under new leadership.
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forbes.comai13 days ago
California Tracker Finds Bay Area AI-Related Layoffs Up, No Statewide Surge
A new state unemployment tracker shows no overall increase in AI-related job losses across California. Claims rose among college-educated workers and in the Bay Area after the 2022 launch of ChatGPT-3.5.
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abcnews.go.comtechnology18 days ago
Microsoft plans Xbox layoffs and studio closures next week
Microsoft will announce layoffs in its Xbox division on July 6, with sources indicating at least five studios may close or spin off. The moves follow a June 10 internal memo citing component price increases and an overextended studio system.
espn.comsports18 days ago
Jacob Trouba Signs Four-Year Deal with San Jose Sharks
The 32-year-old defenseman agreed to terms worth $8.25 million annually after helping the Anaheim Ducks reach the playoffs. San Jose missed the postseason by four points last season.
rte.iefinance19 days ago
Microsoft Plans Under 2.5 Percent Workforce Reduction
Microsoft is preparing to cut less than 2.5 percent of its staff in a round of layoffs that could begin next week. The reductions would affect sales, consulting, and Xbox gaming division positions.
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abcnews.go.comsports19 days ago
Bosnia and Herzegovina Reaches World Cup Knockout Stage for First Time
The national team advanced past Wales and Italy in qualifying playoffs. A fan anthem by Dubioza Kolektiv accompanied the run and will feature in a match against the United States.
ai19 days ago
Meta CEO Predicts AI Will Create Jobs if Productivity Outpaces Automation, as Company Cuts 8,000 Roles
Mark Zuckerberg argued during a Complex interview that AI will create more jobs if workers boost output faster than automation advances. He also discussed Meta's recent AI investments and May layoffs that cut roughly 8,000 roles.
forbes.combusiness20 days ago
Survey: Most Firms That Cut Jobs for AI Would Reconsider, While Broader AI Layoffs Continue
A Careerminds poll of 600 HR professionals showed most companies would reconsider terminations tied to artificial intelligence. High costs and limited results prompted several businesses to rehire human staff instead.
bossip.comsports20 days ago
Knicks Win NBA Title Over Spurs in Five Games, First Championship Since 1973
The Knicks won the NBA championship behind Finals MVP Jalen Brunson. They later agreed to a four-year, $24 million contract with guard Landry Shamet, who shot 47.5 percent from three-point range in the playoffs.
GB Newssports22 days ago
PGA Tour Will Not Penalize McIlroy for Finishing One Event Short of Minimum
GB News reported that Rory McIlroy has played nine PGA Tour events this season and is projected to finish at 14 even after the FedEx Cup Playoffs. The tour contacted a reporter to confirm that its handbook allows a waiver for foreign members under extraordinary circumstances.
yardbarker.comsports23 days ago
Columbus Blue Jackets face questions over two top players' futures
Reports indicate defenseman Zach Werenski and forward Kirill Marchenko may not re-sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The developments come after the team missed the playoffs and amid offseason contract talks.
winnipegfreepress.comworld23 days ago
Winnipeg Jets GM says team is listening to offers for Connor Hellebuyck but has made no moves
Kevin Cheveldayoff confirmed the team is open to deals for its star goaltender on the morning of the NHL draft. The Jets missed the playoffs after a sharp decline from their prior season record.
New York Postworld23 days ago
MS NOW to Replace Weekend Anchor and Shift Schedule Toward Podcasts
The network will end longtime anchor Alex Witt's nearly three-decade run later this year. Officials said the changes include a small number of layoffs and more taped programming.
jta.orgsports23 days ago
Rangers trade forward to Canadiens for defenseman
The Rangers traded forward Brett Berard to the Canadiens for defenseman William Trudeau on Friday. Berard had played 48 games for the Rangers and recorded 10 points. The team missed the playoffs for the second straight season.
nbcnews.comtechnology23 days ago
Volkswagen Considers Closing Up to Four German Plants and Cutting 15 Percent of Jobs After 44 Percent Profit Drop
Volkswagen Group is considering the closure of up to four factories in Germany along with layoffs that would shrink its workforce by 15 percent. The steps follow a 2025 in which profits fell 44 percent despite flat sales.
forbes.comtechnology25 days ago
Tech Layoffs Hit Highest Monthly Total in Years While Engineering Hiring Share Rises
May saw the largest number of tech job cuts in years, driven primarily by AI adoption according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. SignalFire data shows engineering hiring declined less sharply than overall tech hiring and grew at early-stage startups.
larrybrownsports.comsports25 days agoUpdated
Blazers Hire New Head Coach With One-Year Guaranteed Contract
The Portland Trail Blazers named a new head coach to replace the interim leader who guided the team into the playoffs. The contract structure drew criticism from the head of the coaches association.
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business27 days ago
JD.com Founder Says Delivery Workers Will Shift to Robot Repair Roles
Richard Liu said at an APEC forum that the company will shift its 700,000 delivery workers into office-based repair and maintenance jobs. Contracts with 120 schools support the retraining effort. The comments follow an earlier pledge against layoffs from automation.
yardbarker.comsports27 days ago
Dak Prescott Calls Cowboys Missing Playoffs 'Sucks' While Praising New Defense
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott called missing the playoffs in 2024 and 2025 'sucks.' The team finished 7-8-1 in 2025 after Prescott's injury and made defensive changes ahead of 2026 training camp.
ESPNsports28 days agoUpdated
CJ McCollum Agrees to One-Year, $21 Million Extension with Hawks
The 34-year-old guard commits through the 2026-27 season after helping Atlanta reach the playoffs. The deal includes a trade kicker and keeps him off the free-agent market.
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winnipegfreepress.comsports30 days ago
Lakers Public Address Announcer Lawrence Tanter Retires After 43 Seasons Following Stroke
The 76-year-old announcer will continue with the team as an adviser on game presentation. He missed the final six home games and playoffs after suffering a stroke in March.
larrybrownsports.comsports32 days ago
Knicks Owner Suggested 10-Week Sex Abstinence to Players in March
James Dolan told the team to forgo sex ahead of the playoffs and pledged championship rings for players’ partners. Karl-Anthony Towns said he ignored the advice.
New York Postsports32 days ago
Knicks Center Towns Says Fiancée Did Not Support Owner’s Pre-Playoff Celibacy Suggestion
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns stated that his fiancée Jordyn Woods did not favor a 10-week celibacy proposal made by team owner James Dolan before the playoffs. Towns made the comments during a Tuesday interview.
New York Postsports34 days ago
Forward named finalist for league rookie award after first-season scoring run
A forward reached 22 points in her debut season and was named a finalist for Rookie of the Year. The team missed the playoffs, leaving the player focused on individual improvement ahead of next season.
New York Postai34 days ago
Meta AI unit workers report frustration over new tasks after layoffs
Employees in a newly formed Meta artificial intelligence group described repetitive data tasks and limited interaction. The unit was created in March and followed an 8,000-person layoff last month. Internal meetings and a petition reflected ongoing dissatisfaction.
The Vergetechnology34 days ago
Xbox Plans to Close Compulsion Games Studio
Xbox will shut down Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight. The move follows a memo from Xbox boss Asha Sharma warning of a business reset and expected layoffs.
finance35 days ago
Steven Lowe Accepts Administrative Assistant Role After Layoffs from StubHub and Boxed
The 41-year-old Brooklyn resident took a restaurant host position at $22 an hour before accepting an administrative assistant role paying 60% to 70% less than his prior salary.
Al Jazeeraai35 days ago
Big Tech plans $740 billion in AI spending while announcing over 118,000 layoffs
Companies announced a 69 percent jump in capital expenditures while cutting more than 118,000 jobs. Adoption of AI tools reached 18 percent of U.S. firms by the end of 2025.
api.foxsports.comsports38 days ago
Lamar Jackson Predicts More Explosive Ravens Offense After 6-7 2025 Season
Baltimore quarterback praised coordinator Declan Doyle after minicamp ended Wednesday. The Ravens missed the playoffs for the first time since 2021.
thecomeback.comsports38 days ago
Jets passing-game coordinator discusses family ties to team
The New York Jets' passing-game coordinator said his return to the franchise holds personal significance. He noted his family's multi-generational connection to the organization. The team is coming off a 3-14 season and has not reached the playoffs in 15 years.
Nbc Newsfinance32 days agoUpdated
U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey resigns over defense spending plans
BREAKING: Microsoft’s Xbox division will be hit with significant layoffs next month, per the Verge
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reviewjournal.comsports39 days ago
Red Wings Captain Dylan Larkin Requests Trade to Vegas, Minnesota or Florida After 10 Straight Seasons Without Playoffs
Larkin submitted a three-team list after his 11th season in Detroit. He has five years remaining on an eight-year, $69.6 million contract.
Wiredtechnology39 days ago
Former Meta Worker Detained by ICE After May Layoffs
A laid-off Meta worker was detained by immigration authorities in recent days. Internal company messages indicate the detention occurred in El Paso, Texas.
yardbarker.comsports41 days ago
Chiefs Re-Sign Cornerback L'Jarius Sneed to One-Year Deal Worth Up to $5M After Two Injury-Marred Seasons in Tennessee
The Kansas City Chiefs signed cornerback L'Jarius Sneed on June 8, 2026. The move comes after the team missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
brobible.comsports42 days ago
NFL players recover from knee and Achilles injuries ahead of 2026 season
Several prominent players are progressing through rehabilitation programs following season-ending injuries sustained in December 2025 and the playoffs. Their timelines for return vary by injury type and team approach.
science45 days ago
Brumbies to Face Hurricanes, Reds to Meet Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific Playoffs
Australian sides must win away in New Zealand to advance. The Brumbies play the Hurricanes on Friday and the Reds meet the Chiefs on Saturday.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics46 days ago
Pentagon Reduced Civilian Workforce 10% in 2025, Saving Billions While GAO Cited Inconsistent Impact Analysis
The Defense Department reduced its civilian workforce by roughly 10 percent last year through layoffs, resignations and a hiring freeze. A new GAO report says the Pentagon did not consistently measure effects or prepare a plan to review lessons learned.
news.google.comsports46 days ago
Southampton Disqualified from Playoffs Over Spying Scandal but Upset Arsenal in FA Cup
WhatsApp messages show Southampton coach Tonda Ackert directed junior staff to spy on rival clubs. The activity led to the team's playoff disqualification.
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nypost.comworld46 days ago
New York Knicks Reach NBA Finals Against San Antonio Spurs
The Knicks open the championship series against the Spurs tonight after advancing through the playoffs. The matchup follows several seasons of roster changes and deeper postseason runs.
nypost.comsports47 days ago
Knicks Reach NBA Finals After Starting Playoffs at Long Odds
New York advanced to the championship series after entering the playoffs at +2200 odds. Six prior teams that reached the Finals from similar odds all lost the series.
ibtimes.co.ukfinance47 days ago
U.S. Job Openings Rise 731,000 in April to 7.6 Million
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a sharp increase in available positions for April. Hiring declined while layoffs and quits also fell.
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Fortunebusiness47 days ago
U.S. Job Openings Jump to 7.6 Million in April, Highest Since May 2024 and Well Above Forecasts
The Labor Department reported Tuesday that job openings rose from 6.9 million in March, the highest level since May 2024. Layoffs declined while quits and gross hiring also fell.
ai48 days ago
OpenAI CEO Says Companies Using AI Most Are Hiring More
Sam Altman stated that firms adopting AI tools are expanding employment while those announcing AI-related layoffs are adopting the technology least. He spoke during a Monday interview at the site of a new data center project in Michigan.
freepressjournal.infinance49 days ago
U.S. Companies Schedule June Layoffs Following 2025 Job Cuts
Multiple firms filed WARN notices for June 2026 layoffs. The filings come after a 58 percent increase in announced job cuts during 2025 compared with 2024.
onwardstate.compolitics50 days ago
State Department loses nearly 2,000 diplomats through retirements and layoffs since 2025
Roughly 2,000 U.S. diplomats have departed the Foreign Service in the past year. More than half of ambassadorships worldwide remain vacant.
nypost.comsports52 days ago
NBA Playoffs experts release player prop picks for Game 6
SportsLine analysts have published three recommended player prop bets ahead of Thursday's NBA Playoffs game. The selections focus on rebound and assist totals as well as points scored.
finance53 days ago
Condé Nast Pays Over $400,000 to Settle Firings of Three Journalists
The publishing company reached an agreement with three employees who were dismissed after confronting management about layoffs. The union representing the workers announced the settlement on Wednesday.
abcnews.go.comsports53 days ago
Montreal Canadiens Reach Eastern Conference Finals in 2026 Playoffs
The Montreal Canadiens advanced to the Eastern Conference finals and hold a 1-1 series tie with the Carolina Hurricanes entering Game 3 on Monday night. Local residents have displayed team flags and jerseys throughout the city during the playoff run.
sportsnet.casports53 days ago
NHL Goalie Performance Improves in 2026 Playoffs
Goaltenders raised their collective save percentage from .896 in the regular season to .904 in the postseason. The change reversed a trend from the prior year and aligned playoff numbers with 2023 and 2024 levels.
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Lawmakers Push to Maintain Funding for Cybersecurity Agency
Republican and Democratic members of Congress have opposed proposed reductions to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The agency has lost roughly one-third of its staff since January 2025 through layoffs and reassignments.
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New York Postsports54 days ago
New York Rangers Plan Roster Changes After Missing Playoffs
The team enters the NHL offseason focused on youth and speed following two consecutive seasons without postseason play. Management has identified multiple lineup gaps to address through free agency, trades, or internal options.
yardbarker.comsports54 days ago
Four NHL teams remain in Stanley Cup chase as Conn Smythe voting begins
Four teams are still alive in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. Writers polled by ESPN placed Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen at the top of early Conn Smythe Trophy ballots.
winnipegfreepress.comsports54 days ago
NHL Playoff Goalie Performance Shows Reversal From Regular Season
Goaltenders raised their save percentage from .896 in the regular season to .904 in the playoffs. The shift reversed a pattern seen in the prior postseason and aligned leaguewide numbers with 2023 and 2024.
The Guardiansports55 days ago
Hull City, Bolton Wanderers, Notts County earn promotion in EFL playoffs
Hull City returned to the Premier League after defeating opponents in the Championship playoff final. Bolton Wanderers and Notts County also secured promotion through their respective playoff matches.