Microsoft confirms performance-based job cuts across departments
Microsoft said it’s cutting a small percentage of jobs across departments, based on performance.
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Union dockworkers, port employers announce tentative deal at East Coast and Gulf ports
After a contentious negotiation, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) on Wednesday announced a tentative deal on a new six-year master contract.
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Chad: 19 dead as gunmen launch assault on presidential complex
Gunmen attacked Chad’s presidential complex in N’Djamena on Wednesday evening, resulting in 19 deaths, including one presidential guard. The situation is now under control, per government statements. The attack occurred shortly after a disputed election. Chad, a landlocked country in northern Africa, is under military rule and frequently faces attacks from the jihadist group Boko…
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PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Tirupati stampede incident
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over a stampede near Vishnu Nivasam in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, resulting in six deaths and several injuries. The Andhra Pradesh government is providing assistance. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi also extended their condolences. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is closely monitoring the situation.
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Rs 22,000 crore lies unclaimed with life insurance companies
Unclaimed amounts with life insurers reached nearly Rs 22,237 crore at the start of FY24. Efforts from June to November 2023 reduced this by Rs 1,018 crore. The initiative highlighted the need for proper estate planning, especially for non-relative beneficiaries, as insurers focus on keeping nominee information updated and ensuring policy benefits are correctly distributed.
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’23 Jan ko dekhte hain’: Gavaskar’s ultimatum to Indian players
Sunil Gavaskar has criticized the dismal performance of some of the top Indian players in the recent Test series against Australia, urging them to participate in the upcoming Ranji Trophy round starting January 23. Gavaskar emphasized commitment and suggested that non-participation of those available should bar them from returning to the Indian Test team.
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Texas officials say dead birds found in early January tested positive for bird flu
Texas officials confirmed Wednesday that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or bird flu) has been detected in Austin-Travis County after tests were performed on dead birds discovered in North Austin earlier this month. The Austin Public Health Department and Texas Department of State Health Services said the tests on the deceased birds were conducted by…
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Charlamagne points to Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ plan as a show of ‘political will’ Dems could never pull off
Radio host Charlamagne Tha God said President-elect Donald Trump is showing the country how presidents can get things done if they have the will to do it. During a Tuesday press conference, Trump announced his intention to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which he said has a…
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‘Dramatic and apocalyptic’: LA fire captain details obstacles allowing wildfires to ravage the city
Los Angeles Fire Department captain Sheila Kelliher details how persistent wind has prevented firefighters from extinguishing the flames surrounding parts of L.A. and allowed the “dramatic fire” to engulf the area. CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES RAGE ACROSS LOS ANGELES COUNTY, FORCING THOUSANDS TO EVACUATE THEIR HOMES Fires started erupting in areas surrounding L.A. on Tuesday night, with…
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Photos from California wildfires show shocking before and after at historic state parks: ‘Devastating’
The historic home of movie cowboy legend Will Rogers and buildings at Topanga State Park were decimated by the raging wildfires in Los Angeles, according to a news release from California State Parks. At Will Rogers State Historic Park (WRSHP), where Hollywood’s highest-paid actor in the 1930s lived, the home overlooking the Pacific Ocean in…
