SoundCloud Is Laying Off 20% Of Its Workforce In Latest Hit To Tech Industry
SoundCloud joins the list of tech companies with recent workforce reductions.
Pelosi’s Visit Triggers Concerns For TSMC Survival Should China Invade Taiwan
Talk has been rife about how the world’s biggest chipmaker will survive if China decides to invade Taiwan after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island.
Black Belt MMA Fighter Subdues Man Accused Of Attacking Multiple People In NYC
Ro Malabanan was on his way to work when he saw the assailant sucker punch a construction worker in New York City.
Facebook Chooses Reels Over Live Shopping, To Shut Down Feature On Oct. 1
Facebook’s live shopping feature was popular among creators and brands.
Extreme Weather: Thunderstorms In Midwest, Record High Heat Expected In Northeast This Week
Some parts of the U.S. will see thunderstorms, while others will continue to suffer from the heat.
Louisiana Woman Arrested After Her 2-Year-Old Son Dies Of Fentanyl Overdose
The toddler was previously brought to the hospital twice and was treated with Narcan on both instances, deputies revealed.
Play Store Removes Malicious Malware Apps Promoted On Facebook That Affected Millions
Malware creators launched Facebook Pages where they promoted links to download the malicious apps on Google Play Store.
Former Louisiana Senator Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Campaign Donors And State Political Party
Karen Carter Peterson served as state senator from 2010 to 2022.
Hackers Stole Wiseasy Passwords To Access 140,000 Payment Terminals: Cybersecurity Startup
Wiseasy is a popular digital payments platform used in the Asia Pacific region.
Oracle Reportedly Begins Layoffs In The US; Canada, India, Europe Offices May Follow
While it is unclear which departments and how many people are being laid off, posts on an anonymous forum, The Layoff, indicated widespread job cuts in the company’s customer experience unit.
1 Girl Among 3 Injured In Oakland High School Shooting, No Suspects Identified Yet
A young girl was among three individuals who sustained gunshot injuries at a high school football game shooting.
Indonesia Allows PayPal Temporary Access After Banning Websites Over Registration Compliance
Indonesia’s MR5 law requires companies to register with the government’s database before they are allowed to operate in the country.
Rivian Is Laying Off About 800 People As It Focuses On New Model Production
Some of Rivian’s workforce departments grew too fast in the last year.
2 Killed, 2 Of 5 Others Injured In Critical Condition After LA Park Shooting
There were hundreds of people at the Peck Park in Los Angeles Sunday when gunfire was heard in the vicinity.
Boston, Providence And 1 Other Major US City Break Heat Record
Many parts of the U.S. continue to suffer extreme heat as three major cities surpassed previous heat records Sunday.
5 Years For Man Who ‘Fraudulently Obtained’ Over $840K Through CARES Act Stimulus
The District Attorney’s Office said Paul McCown defrauded state agencies and a financial management firm to obtain money.
1 Soldier Killed, 9 Others Injured In Lightning Strike At Georgia Military Base
Wednesday’s weather in Georgia resulted in a lightning strike that killed one soldier at Fort Gordon.
Google Freezes Hiring For 2 Weeks After Employment Slowdown Announcement
Google previously said it will slow down hiring for the remaining months of the year.
10 Arrested, Nearly 15 Kg Of Suspected Fentanyl Seized In Trafficking Conspiracy Across 2 States
Authorities said these people were arrested for allegedly being involved in a drug trafficking organization that distributed fentanyl in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
More Than 100M Americans Under Heat Alerts Or Warnings, Forecasters Predict Hotter Days
Millions of Americans are experiencing extremely hot temperatures, with excessive heat expected to ensue over the next seven days in several areas.
Mid-Air Collision Of 2 Planes In North Las Vegas Airport Kills All 4 Passengers
There were two other aircraft-related incidents over the weekend in the U.S.
US Gas Prices Could Spike 50%, Oil Hit $150 If Russian Crude Cannot Be Replaced: Analyst
Russia is a major global producer of fossil fuels, and worries about the inability to find oil to replace its production amid already tight supply have put significant upward pressure on global prices.
Google Will Slow Down Hiring Through 2023 After Alphabet Misses Q1 Analyst Estimates
Google is joining other big tech companies in slowing down hiring as the economy continues to see a downturn.
‘Neither Bold Nor Inspiring:’ Pro-Sanders Group Excoriates Biden In Campaign To Oppose President’s Reelection
A pro-Bernie Sanders group that will launch a campaign to force Joe Biden from making a reelection bid in 2024 has bluntly characterized his performance in the high office so far as "neither bold nor inspiring."
Washburn Fire Grows Over 2,700 Acres As Race To Protect Mariposa Grove Intensifies
While the containment reached 25% Monday, it is expected that “warming and drying will continue to provide active fire behavior” within the next 24 hours, the National Wildfire Coordinating Group said.
Virginia Man Gets 20 Years For Creating Bomb-Making Video In Support Of ISIS
The ISIS sympathizer will spend 20 years behind bars and 15 years in supervision after he posted a video tutorial on creating a deadly explosive.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Reportedly Collapsed After Shots Heard; 'No Vital Signs'
Japanese ex-PM Shinzo Abe was reportedly transported to the hospital after gunshots were heard in the vicinity as he delivered a speech.
Gamestop Fires CFO, Lays Off Staff Across Departments To Eliminate ‘Excess Costs’
Gamestop confirmed to employees Thursday that its CFO is out and the layoffs were necessary to transform the company.
Police In Full Riot Gear Reportedly Deploy Tear Gas As Akron Protests Ensue
Protests have broken out in Akron as demonstrators call for justice in the police shooting death of Jayland Walker, an African American man who was unarmed when police shot him last week.
German Road Traffic Watchdog Asks Tesla To Recall 59,000 Cars Worldwide Over Software Glitch
The affected models are Y and 3 units. The software malfunction in these models is said to be affecting the eCall system, which is supposed to automatically connect emergency responders with a Tesla car owner in case of serious accidents.