A popular U.S.-based gaming brand owned by Microsoft is facing fury after mass employee layoffs occurred in the wake of the company being approved for thousands of foreign worker visas. Microsoft announced that it will lay off 4,800 people total and 1,600 from the corporation’s XBOX division, which makes and sells the dominant video game console. Meanwhile, Microsoft has been approved this year to hire from foreign countries 2,273 employer-sponsored, non-immigrant workers under what is known as the H-1B visa program, according to data from U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS). Furious online critics claim that American jobs are being unfairly handed to foreigners in…
Women’s History Month is usually in March, but maybe Hulu didn’t get the memo. They just added a bunch of new movies at the beginning of July, and many of them feature strong female protagonists. Watch With Us is celebrating the power of all things female this weekend with a…
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has begun the process of divorcing her husband Bryon following bombshell revelations earlier this year that he engaged in a lurid secret life of cross-dressing and chatting online with fetish models, the former South Dakota governor’s mother has claimed. “It has been difficult, but…
BUNIA, Democratic Republic of the Congo — Four out of every five new Ebola cases in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo have no known link to existing patients, a senior World Health Organization official said, warning that the true scale of the outbreak could be two to four…
Scottie Scheffler will have to start over. The world’s No. 1 golfer is set to miss the cut for the first time in four years, snapping the active-high streak of 78 straight events doing so, per reports. Scheffler is at even par after two rounds at the Genesis Scottish Open,…
Gabriel Muresan, a Romanian and former Champions League star, died after drowning in a lake, local media reported Thursday. He was 44. Firefighters reportedly pulled him from a lake midweek and he was rushed to a local hospital, but medics couldn’t revive him. Early reports suggested that a possible thermal…
Comcast has eyed buying rival cable giant Charter Communications for longer than most people realize – but it hasn’t pulled the trigger, and the operative word is “debt,” On The Money has learned. Specifically, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts – who unleashed an epic flurry of deal speculation when he revealed…
Researchers in China have announced a radical sodium metal battery (SMB) design that can fully charge in just four minutes and will retain its capacity for years of use.SMBs are a form of ultrafast-charging, stable batteries that scientists say could one day be a cheap alternative to today’s lithium-ion (Li-ion)…
Could a single protein hold the key to a new generation of obesity treatments? Mitch, please! That’s what scientists are saying and hoping after discovering the surprising role of MTCH2 — a protein they’ve nicknamed Mitch — that appears to have a major influence on how cells manage energy and…
Scott O’Neil is pitching hard the investment opportunities with LIV Golf. The league’s CEO took his pitch to Sportico on Thursday, citing that one of the several benefits of putting money into LIV Golf is the tax opportunities due to net operating losses “in the billions.” “We have net operating…
WASHINGTON — Former US Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty Thursday to a charge of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after allegedly yanking at the “American-flag blue” sealant the Trump administration installed on its bottom. Defense attorney Mary Dohrmann entered the plea on Hearn’s behalf during a brief…
The Canon EOS R6 III is Canon’s newest full-frame camera. We absolutely loved the R6 II when we reviewed it, and the Mark III’s improved 32.5MP resolution, 7K video capability and CFexpress compatibility build on that strong foundation to take this camera from the beginner and enthusiast level straight into…
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Teddy Swims is pouring his emotions into his art. The two-time Grammy nominee, 33, released his powerful new single, “Break Up in Reverse,” on Friday, July 10, after revealing his split from his girlfriend, Raiche Wright. The lyrics find Swims wishing to undo a failed relationship. “Every night would get…
New video shows former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell being loaded into an ambulance after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest at his Capitol Hill home last month. The video, shot by a neighbor of McConnell and published by CNN Friday, shows DC Fire and EMS personnel wheeling the 84-year-old on…
You can add another brick to the “wall of worry” facing the $2.27 trillion crypto market – and it has “Michael Saylor” written all over it. Saylor runs a company called Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy. It was a software company that under Saylor’s leadership has been transformed into what…
Kristin Cavallari is teaching her kids the value of a dollar — by restricting their access to luxe travel. While appearing on the “Aspire with Emma Grede” podcast on Tuesday, July 7, the Hills alum, 39, explained that she typically makes her children fly economy when she opts for first…
The White House on Thursday claimed President Trump’s switch from the new Qatari-donated Air Force One to the original presidential plane on his flight home from Turkey Wednesday was a strategic “distraction” to keep the commander-in-chief safe. Denying that any physical security factors led to the swap out, White House…
A simple lifestyle adjustment could potentially slow down the body’s biological aging process, according to new research. The study, published in the journal Aging, investigated how a diet change and easy exercise regimen affected men between the ages of 50 and 74 over a three-month period. Researchers designed a clinical trial…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. For the sixth time in their careers and the second time this year, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic will meet in the semifinal of…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Standing tall at 5’2″, Reese Witherspoon understands what it means to be petite. But she’s not settling for dragging hems and bunching waistbands. Witherspoon’s wide-leg denim style flatters short legs,…
WASHINGTON — Iran has reportedly armed Cuba with a fleet of 300 kamikaze drones, putting the US mainland at risk of suffering a devastating attack, Jeb Bush warned Wednesday. Shahed drones, which have a range of up to 1,500 miles and can be packed with up to 110 pounds of…
Josh Hart is still upset over Mitchell Robinson’s departure. On Thursday night, the Knicks guard took to X to reply to the Celtics announcing Robinson as a key big man on their team, writing to Boston, “Yo admin delete this.” Hart and Robinson played four years together in New York…
Granger Smith and his wife, Amber Smith, are reflecting on how their family dealt with unimaginable loss after their 3-year-old son River drowned. Appearing on the Thursday, July 9, episode of the “Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew” podcast, Amber shared that each family member “grieved differently” after River’s death…
President Trump remarked that congressional Democrats would have a hard time replacing former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after the embattled candidate suspended his campaign Wednesday. “It’s very hard for them to do. It’s really a question of whether or not you believe the woman. A lot of people say big…
Hofstra pitcher Carlos Martinez has loved baseball since he was an infant, sitting in a stroller behind the dugout fence while his dad coached Little League. Now the 21-year-old righty may get drafted into the bigs this weekend. “Hopefully, I’ll get my name called on the first day,” he told…
Love Island USA‘s Trinity Tatum opened up about how her age gap with Bryce Alakai Dettloff was a concern for her. During the Thursday, July 9, episode of the show, Trinity and Bryce spoke with each other’s family members. Trinity recalled her initial concerns about their dynamic, saying, “In the…
Gov. Gavin Newsom grew testy Thursday when pressed on not releasing his tax returns since 2020, deflecting to President Trump while insisting that federal investigations into him and his wife are part of a White House-directed witch hunt to “find something.” The California Democrat — who has sought to position…
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Quarterfinals often are remembered for breathtaking goals. Spain and Belgium might be remembered for the saves. Friday night’s FIFA World Cup showdown at SoFi Stadium features two of the finest goalkeepers of their generation — Spain’s Unai Simón and Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois — in a matchup that…
The Off Campus cast has spoken up after some viewers had concerns about their age differences. Based on the Off-Campus book series by Elle Kennedy, the show follows an elite ice hockey team and the women in their lives as they “grapple with love, heartbreak and self-discovery — forging deep…
ANKARA, Turkey — The US is prepared for resumed attacks on Iran to last days or even weeks should Tehran continue its strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond, as President Trump is resolved not to let the “sick” regime go unchecked. Trump’s restarted military campaign is being described…
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Belgium’s 4-1 dismantling of the United States in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 wasn’t enough. The Red Devils wanted the last laugh, too. As Romelu Lukaku buried Belgium’s fourth goal Monday night in Seattle, he sprinted toward the corner flag and with his teammates quickly…
New details have come to light about Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff’s separation. “It happened recently, but they have been having issues for the last few years. Margaret initiated the separation,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “Both of their busy schedules and distance were factors, along with many other…
President Trump on Thursday terminated the remaining members of a federal panel that assists election administration officials nationwide after a landmark Supreme Court ruling granted him more power to fire members of independent agencies. Thomas Hicks and Christy McCormick, who were appointed to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) by former…
Bryce Eldridge has made a strong impression two months into his rookie season, but on Thursday night, the Giants’ young star really made a splash for the first time. The 21-year-old first baseman slugged his first of what are sure to be many Splash Hits in the Giants’ 8-2 win…
Another summer of twists, blindsides and backdoors is upon us — and we now know the 14 new players set to compete on Big Brother 28. Yes, that’s 14 new players — and any Big Brother fan will tell you, the modern game is played with at least 16. Fans…
Israel recently shared intelligence with the US about a new Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump, according to a report. The latest assassination plan, reported by the Wall Street Journal on Thursday, comes after years of Iranian regime threats to kill Trump as revenge for the 2020 killing of Islamic…
Norway is ditching its hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., ahead of its World Cup showdown with England after players complained about the noise coming from nearby construction and traffic. The Norwegians are moving to a hotel closer to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens after spending just one night at…
Former U.S. ski team member TJ Lanning has died, the team confirmed on Tuesday, July 7. He was 41. No cause of death has been released as of publication. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of TJ Lanning, a former U.S. Ski Team alpine skier and coach whose impact…
Video footage of the military pilots’ low pass during the Salute from the Shore event went viral on social media and showed the attack helicopters thundering along the South Carolina coast as dozens of people waved and cheered them on from the water and sand below.
Philadelphia is putting all hands on deck to get LeBron James to the City of Brotherly Love. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley made his pitch for James, who is currently a free agent, to join the 76ers next season. “If you want to go out with a bang, I feel…
Reagan Simmons-Hancock’s name has re-entered the national conversation nearly six years after her death, following the release of Netflix’s June 2026 documentary Maternal Instinct. The 21-year-old Texas mother was 35 weeks pregnant with her second daughter, Braxlynn Sage, when she was killed on October 9, 2020, by her friend Taylor…
Gov. Gavin Newsom is ratcheting up spending on California’s public schools as the number of students with extraordinary needs skyrockets. Newsom signed away $2.4 billion for special education, part of Newsom’s recently signed California budget, is a stunning 43% increase over last year and is intended to help pay for…
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WASHINGTON — Democrats are growing anxious that the Graham Platner fiasco has left them with just…
