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Aug 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago's Week in a Nutshell: From Music to Politics and Everything In Between

Chicago was buzzing this week, with Lollapalooza bringing in crowds and big-name artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Tyler, the Creator. But the city wasn't just about music; politics was heating up too. Governor Pritzker signed some important bills, including one to boost pensions for certain Chicago police officers and firefighters. Meanwhile, Mayor Brandon Johnson was...

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Jul 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's AI Hiring Post Backfires Amid Layoffs

Microsoft is facing backlash again, this time for a job posting that featured a poorly made AI-generated image. The post, shared by Mike Matsel, the Principal Development Lead for Xbox Graphics, showed a woman using a futuristic monitor with the Xbox logo. The image looked off in many ways. The woman's top had strange shading, the keyboard was oddly shaped, and her h...

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Jul 06 2025BUSINESS

The AI Talent Gold Rush: Who Wins and Who Loses?

Big Tech is throwing massive amounts of money at top AI talent, creating a huge gap between the highest-paid workers and everyone else. Meta is reportedly offering up to $300 million over four years to lure top researchers from OpenAI. This is part of a broader trend where AI experts are being paid like superstar athletes, while many other tech workers face layoffs a...

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Jul 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's AI Advice for Laid-Off Workers: A Missed Mark?

Microsoft recently let go of around 9, 000 employees, a move that came alongside an $80 billion investment in AI. Amidst this, a Microsoft executive faced backlash for suggesting that those who lost their jobs should seek comfort and guidance from AI tools like ChatGPT. Matt Turnbull, an executive producer at Xbox, shared his thoughts on LinkedIn, advising laid-off ...

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Jul 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giant Cuts Jobs to Boost AI Efforts

Microsoft is letting go of 9, 000 workers. This is part of a bigger plan to reshape the company. The cuts are happening in different areas and at all levels. Even though the company is making a lot of money, it wants to work more efficiently. The company says it needs to simplify things. This means fewer managers and more streamlined processes. It's not the first ti...

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Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giant Trims Workforce Again: What's Happening at Microsoft?

Microsoft is letting go of thousands of employees, marking its second big round of job cuts in just a few months. This time, the cuts are hitting various teams worldwide, including sales and the Xbox gaming division. The company hasn't shared the exact number of people affected but says it's less than 4% of its workforce from a year ago. With around 228, 000 employe...

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

A Judge’s Stand Against HHS Layoffs: What’s the Real Story?

In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has stepped in to stop the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from firing thousands of employees. The judge said the layoffs were likely illegal and ordered the Trump administration to freeze all plans to shrink and reorganize the health workforce. This decision came after a group of attorneys general ...

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Jun 30 2025BUSINESS

Bumble's Big Changes: What's Next for the Dating App?

Bumble is making some big changes. They are letting go of about 30% of their staff. That's around 240 people. This move is all about saving money and focusing on growth. The company thinks this will save them about $40 million. Most of that money will go back into making the app better. The CEO, Whitney Wolfe Herd, said they are at a turning point. She believes thes...

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Jun 30 2025BUSINESS

Bumble's Big Shake-Up: Jobs Cut, Boss Returns, and Money Moves

Bumble, the popular dating app, is making big changes. It's letting go of 30% of its staff, which is about 240 people. The company says this is to make things run better and focus on important goals. They expect to save $40 million each year and will use most of that money to improve their product and technology. This isn't the first time Bumble has cut jobs. Last y...

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Jun 26 2025BUSINESS

Dating Apps Face Tough Times: Bumble's Big Changes

Bumble, a popular dating app, recently made a big move. They cut 30% of their workforce. This means about 240 people lost their jobs. This news came as a shock to many, especially because Bumble had already planned to cut costs. They had announced $15 million in cuts for the second half of the year. But this was even more than expected. Despite the layoffs, Bumble i...

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