Anger arises as US company lays off 1,600 workers after obtaining thousands of foreign worker visas
Microsoft, a well-known gaming company in the U.S., is facing backlash after it approved thousands of foreign worker visas while simultaneously laying off many of its employees. The company announced it would cut 4,800 jobs, with 1,600 from its Xbox division, which is responsible for producing and selling major gaming consoles. In an interesting turn, […]
Microsoft approves many H-1B visas as Xbox lays off 1,600 workers
Boston Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s H-1B Visa Fees A federal judge in Boston has put a stop to the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, labeling it a fraudulent tax that lacked Congressional approval. This policy, implemented last year, dramatically raised fees from a previous $2,000 to $5,000, supposedly to prioritize U.S. citizens […]
Gallo, the largest winemaker in America, closes another facility in California and lays off more employees.
Major Wine Producer Closes California Facility, Cuts Jobs The largest wine producer in the U.S. is shutting down yet another facility in California and laying off employees, which adds to the ongoing wave of closures affecting the state’s struggling wine industry. Gallo, based in Modesto, announced that it will close its Lodi crushing facility and […]
Social Security Administration lays off 7,100 employees in significant reductions, causing ‘cases to be stalled’
Social Security Administration Job Cuts Impacting Services The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reportedly eliminated over 7,100 jobs since last year, marking the most significant layoffs in the agency’s history as part of reforms initiated during the Trump administration. These job cuts, which reduce the agency’s workforce by more than 13%, are coinciding with efforts […]
Oracle lays off more than 700 employees — the initial phase of a large-scale job loss that may affect thousands throughout California
Oracle Set to Lay Off 700 Employees by June 1 According to California state records, a significant wave of layoffs at Oracle is on the horizon, with around 700 employees expected to lose their jobs by June 1. Under the leadership of billionaire Larry Ellison, the company is planning to reduce its workforce by 310 […]
Meta lays off 700 employees, cuts affect major teams
Job Cuts Announced by Meta Meta is set to eliminate around 700 positions, a source familiar with the details confirmed. These layoffs will affect several critical divisions, including Reality Labs, Facebook, recruiting, and sales. A spokesperson from the company explained that this move is part of a broader restructuring initiative. They emphasized that Meta frequently […]
PepsiCo to reduce prices by as much as 15% on Doritos, Cheetos, and Lay’s chips
Good news for snack enthusiasts. PepsiCo is set to reduce prices on popular snacks like Lay’s potato chips, Doritos, and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos by as much as 15% in response to rising costs from inflation. The company shared this information on Tuesday, indicating that new prices will start appearing across U.S. stores this week. “Over […]
Israel Lays to Rest Officer Held Hostage and Killed by Hamas in Gaza 11 Years Ago
Return of Israeli Officer’s Remains Sparks Mourning Hundreds of people gathered in Kfar Saba on Tuesday to honor Hadar Goldin, an Israeli army officer whose body was returned by Hamas after being held in Gaza for over ten years. The military cemetery was packed, with some attendees climbing onto roofs for a better view of […]
Veterans Affairs lays off 37,000 workers due to government shutdown
VA Employees Affected by Government Shutdown The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reported that around 37,000 employees are either furloughed or working without pay due to the federal government shutdown. Despite the shutdown, the department’s medical centers, outpatient clinics, and veterans centers remain operational, thanks to prior funding from Congress. The VA emphasized this […]
Amazon lays off employees through text messages amidst 14,000 job cuts, report says
This week, Amazon laid off 14,000 employees, with some receiving the news through a barrage of impersonal text messages, according to a recent report. As the company initiated job cuts, affected workers were sent two text messages early Tuesday morning, as revealed by sources familiar with the situation. These messages advised them to check their […]