Meta Announces Layoffs of Approximately 3,600 Employees
Meta, employing 72,404 people globally, announced layoffs affecting approximately 3,600 employees (5%) due to underperformance following a challenging year of increased competition in AI and heavy data center investments. Performance-based terminations include "generous severance packages.
Meta Announces Layoffs of Approximately 3,600 Employees
Meta, employing 72,404 people globally, announced layoffs affecting approximately 3,600 employees (5%) due to underperformance following a challenging year of increased competition in AI and heavy data center investments. Performance-based terminations include "generous severance packages.
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44% Bias Score
Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees in Restructuring
Meta plans to lay off approximately 3,600 low-performing employees, representing 5% of its workforce, to improve efficiency and bring in new talent; this comes amid broader changes in the company's approach to content moderation and political alignment.
Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees in Restructuring
Meta plans to lay off approximately 3,600 low-performing employees, representing 5% of its workforce, to improve efficiency and bring in new talent; this comes amid broader changes in the company's approach to content moderation and political alignment.
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44% Bias Score
Bondi's Confirmation Hearings Begin Amidst Concerns About DOJ Independence
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, faces Senate confirmation hearings starting Wednesday. Her past work, including at a pro-Trump firm and her comments about the 2020 election, are expected to draw scrutiny from Democrats, while Republicans largely support her.
Bondi's Confirmation Hearings Begin Amidst Concerns About DOJ Independence
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, faces Senate confirmation hearings starting Wednesday. Her past work, including at a pro-Trump firm and her comments about the 2020 election, are expected to draw scrutiny from Democrats, while Republicans largely support her.
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60% Bias Score
Bondi Pledges to Reform Justice Department, Prioritize Crime Fighting
President-elect Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, plans to prioritize fighting violent crime, reforming the Bureau of Prisons, and ending the "partisan weaponization" of the Department of Justice; her confirmation hearing is Wednesday.
Bondi Pledges to Reform Justice Department, Prioritize Crime Fighting
President-elect Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, plans to prioritize fighting violent crime, reforming the Bureau of Prisons, and ending the "partisan weaponization" of the Department of Justice; her confirmation hearing is Wednesday.
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40% Bias Score
Bondi Vows to End Politicization of Justice Department
President-elect Trump's Attorney General nominee, Pam Bondi, promised to end the politicization of the Department of Justice, focusing on core missions like fighting violent crime and reforming the Bureau of Prisons, while facing potential conflicts of interest due to her past representation of Trum...
Bondi Vows to End Politicization of Justice Department
President-elect Trump's Attorney General nominee, Pam Bondi, promised to end the politicization of the Department of Justice, focusing on core missions like fighting violent crime and reforming the Bureau of Prisons, while facing potential conflicts of interest due to her past representation of Trum...
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44% Bias Score
Aurora Grapples with Gang Violence Amidst Migrant Influx and Inter-City Dispute
In Aurora, Colorado, a surge in violent crime allegedly linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua has prompted a city-level response including an emergency order to close a crime-ridden apartment complex, as well as criticism of Denver's handling of migrant relocation, and a proposed federal resp...
Aurora Grapples with Gang Violence Amidst Migrant Influx and Inter-City Dispute
In Aurora, Colorado, a surge in violent crime allegedly linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua has prompted a city-level response including an emergency order to close a crime-ridden apartment complex, as well as criticism of Denver's handling of migrant relocation, and a proposed federal resp...
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64% Bias Score
BOJ to Debate Interest Rate Hike Next Week
The Bank of Japan will likely raise interest rates next week, contingent on the absence of significant market shocks from incoming US President Trump's policies, according to Governor Kazuo Ueda's statement on Wednesday. The yen gained 0.5 percent against the dollar following the announcement, and t...
BOJ to Debate Interest Rate Hike Next Week
The Bank of Japan will likely raise interest rates next week, contingent on the absence of significant market shocks from incoming US President Trump's policies, according to Governor Kazuo Ueda's statement on Wednesday. The yen gained 0.5 percent against the dollar following the announcement, and t...
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36% Bias Score
Germany's Economic Stagnation Amidst US Trade Threats
Germany's economy faces a potential crisis due to US trade conflicts and internal structural problems, with slow growth and a high savings rate despite decreased inflation. The 2024 GDP shrank while the rest of the Eurozone grew.
Germany's Economic Stagnation Amidst US Trade Threats
Germany's economy faces a potential crisis due to US trade conflicts and internal structural problems, with slow growth and a high savings rate despite decreased inflation. The 2024 GDP shrank while the rest of the Eurozone grew.
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44% Bias Score
December Inflation Rise Could Restrict Fed Rate Cuts
U.S. inflation likely increased to 2.8% in December 2024, fueled by higher gas, egg, and used car prices; this rise, exceeding the Fed's 2% target, could limit interest rate cuts despite a robust job market and concerns about the impact of President-elect Trump's proposed policies.
December Inflation Rise Could Restrict Fed Rate Cuts
U.S. inflation likely increased to 2.8% in December 2024, fueled by higher gas, egg, and used car prices; this rise, exceeding the Fed's 2% target, could limit interest rate cuts despite a robust job market and concerns about the impact of President-elect Trump's proposed policies.
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40% Bias Score
Bondi's Confirmation Hearing Raises Concerns About Political Interference
Pam Bondi's confirmation hearing for attorney general begins Wednesday, raising concerns about potential political interference due to her past support for Donald Trump and her work for Ballard Partners, a firm representing companies often in conflict with the Department of Justice.
Bondi's Confirmation Hearing Raises Concerns About Political Interference
Pam Bondi's confirmation hearing for attorney general begins Wednesday, raising concerns about potential political interference due to her past support for Donald Trump and her work for Ballard Partners, a firm representing companies often in conflict with the Department of Justice.
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44% Bias Score
Carrie Underwood to Sing at Trump's Second Inauguration
Country music superstar Carrie Underwood will sing "America the Beautiful" at President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20th in Washington, D.C., a decision that has sparked controversy due to her previously stated political neutrality and her past criticism of Trump, but also ma...
Carrie Underwood to Sing at Trump's Second Inauguration
Country music superstar Carrie Underwood will sing "America the Beautiful" at President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20th in Washington, D.C., a decision that has sparked controversy due to her previously stated political neutrality and her past criticism of Trump, but also ma...
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52% Bias Score
Hegseth's Contentious Senate Hearing Jeopardizes Defense Secretary Nomination
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced intense questioning during a Senate hearing on January 14th, 2024, regarding past controversies including allegations of sexual assault, racism, sexism, and excessive alcohol use, raising concerns about his qualifications and poten...
Hegseth's Contentious Senate Hearing Jeopardizes Defense Secretary Nomination
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced intense questioning during a Senate hearing on January 14th, 2024, regarding past controversies including allegations of sexual assault, racism, sexism, and excessive alcohol use, raising concerns about his qualifications and poten...
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60% Bias Score