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Amazon is preparing to lay off tens of thousands of office employees in a major restructuring, multiple media reports say. The layoffs could start as early as this week. According to The Wall Street Journal and Reuters, the company plans to eliminate up to 30,000 positions. The cuts are part of a cost-cutting and efficiency drive led by CEO Andy Jassy, aimed at streamlining operations and refocusing company priorities. Amazon declined to comment when contacted by international news organizations. Largest workforce reduction since 2022 If confirmed, the layoffs would be among the biggest in the tech industry this year. They…

Juventus have dismissed head coach Igor Tudor following an eight-match winless run across all competitions, the club confirmed on Monday. “Juventus FC announces that it has today relieved Igor Tudor of his duties as coach of the men’s first team, along with his staff,” read a statement. Massimo Brambilla, the reserve team’s coach, will take interim charge ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Udinese. Tudor, who replaced Thiago Motta in March, was Juventus’s first foreign manager since Didier Deschamps in 2006–07. A former Juve defender, he spent nearly a decade at the club, winning two Serie A titles and reaching a…

Real Madrid outclassed Barcelona 2-1 at the Bernabéu, extending their lead at the top of La Liga to five points. Xabi Alonso’s side combined precision, intensity, and tactical discipline in his first Clasico as manager. Jude Bellingham ended his goal drought with his first league goal and an assist since recovering from shoulder surgery. Kylian Mbappé continued his scoring streak, leading the attack with confidence. Yet the victory was clouded by Vinicius Jr’s furious reaction to being substituted. The Brazilian winger lost his temper after being replaced in the 72nd minute. He ignored Alonso, stormed down the tunnel, and returned…

A historic prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia led to the release of several American citizens, including journalist Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan. The deal marks a significant diplomatic achievement and highlights the role of negotiation in securing the freedom of detained nationals. The exchange took place after weeks of intensive discussions between U.S. and Russian officials. Details of the deal were carefully coordinated to ensure the safe return of Americans while addressing sensitive diplomatic considerations. Officials on both sides described the process as complex but ultimately successful. Gershkovich, a prominent journalist, was detained in Russia…

The massive destruction across Gaza has made it nearly impossible for Hamas to locate and recover the bodies of remaining Israeli hostages trapped beneath rubble. On Saturday, an Egyptian convoy carrying excavators and bulldozers entered Gaza to assist in the recovery efforts. Under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal, Israel agreed to return 15 Palestinian prisoners’ bodies for every Israeli body recovered. Israel has returned 195 Palestinian bodies, while Hamas has handed over 18 Israeli remains. Earlier this month, Hamas released all 20 surviving Israeli hostages. U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “watching very closely” to ensure all bodies are returned…

The US and China have reached a final agreement on the sale of TikTok’s US operations, treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced Sunday. Bessent said the deal was finalized in Madrid and will be formally approved when Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet later this week in South Korea. He described the agreement as part of a broader US–China trade framework. The deal, worth about $14 billion, will give US and international investors a 65% stake, while ByteDance and Chinese investors will hold less than 20%. Oversight of TikTok’s algorithm will shift to the new owners. The sale follows years of…

Weighing Routine Care Costs Without Insurance For healthy individuals who rarely visit a doctor, paying directly for basic checkups and minor treatments may seem more affordable than monthly insurance premiums. A typical office visit can cost between $100 and $200, while a standard insurance plan might run $300 to $500 per month. Cash payment options and telehealth services sometimes offer additional savings for minor medical needs. The Financial Risk of Major Medical Events Unexpected emergencies or serious illnesses can quickly make out-of-pocket payments far more expensive than insurance coverage. Broken bones, hospitalizations, or surgeries can cost tens of thousands of…

California’s plastic bag ban has sparked heated debate. Supporters praise it as a step toward environmental responsibility, while critics argue that it may be ineffective and costly. The state’s approach raises questions about whether stricter rules always deliver better results. The ban prohibits single-use plastic bags in most stores, aiming to reduce litter and ocean pollution. Supermarkets and retailers must provide reusable alternatives or charge for paper bags. While the goal is admirable, the outcomes may not match expectations. One concern is the unintended environmental impact. Paper and reusable bags require more energy and water to produce than plastic. When…

US President Donald Trump has imposed higher tariffs on Canadian goods after Ontario aired an anti-tariff advertisement featuring former US President Ronald Reagan. Trump called the advert a “fraud” and criticized Canadian officials for allowing it to run before the World Series baseball championship. “Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts, and hostile act, I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now,” he wrote on social media on Saturday. Trade relations between US and Canada worsen Trump’s announcement followed his withdrawal from trade talks with Canada on Thursday, escalating tensions.…

The Louvre discreetly moved part of its jewellery collection to the Bank of France’s underground vaults on Friday. French radio network RTL reported that police escorted the transfer as a precaution following last week’s high-profile theft. The transferred pieces included the famed “Crown Jewels” displayed in the Apollo Gallery and several others from different museum sections. The Bank of France vault, located 27 metres below its Paris headquarters, already houses 90% of France’s gold reserves. Officials described the move as temporary while investigators continue searching for the stolen treasures. Security teams at the museum have since strengthened patrols and upgraded…