Gavin Newsom’s Budget Slashes Public Safety Funding, Expands Climate Programs Amid Massive Budget Deficit
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California proposed cutting from the state’s public safety budget to address a $27.6 billion fiscal deficit while also expanding climate-related programs. Newsom proposed revisions to the 2024-25 fiscal budget in May which cut $80 million from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and $15 million from Department of Justice […]
Microsoft Slashes 1,000+ Jobs in Cloud Computing Division
Microsoft has reportedly laid off more than 1,000 employees from its Azure cloud business, with the cuts affecting teams such as Azure for Operators and Mission Engineering, according to people familiar with the matter. Business Insider Reports The tech giant’s decision to cut staff comes as a surprise to many, given the company’s recent success […]
Pixar Slashes 14% of Workforce Amid Brutal Budget Cuts
Once-mighty Pixar is laying off 14% of its workforce as The Walt Disney Company continues to make severe budget cuts across many of its businesses. According to Deadline, Pixar Animation Studios is cutting approximately 175 jobs, or 14% of its staff, primarily due to the reduction in the number of series released on Disney+. reportPrevious […]
UNC board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
RALEIGH, N.C. — As North Carolina’s public university system considers a vote on changes to its diversity policy, the system’s flagship university board voted Monday to cut funding for diversity programs in next year’s budget. did. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Board of Trustees approved changes to divert $2.3 million in diversity […]
De Beers slashes price of lab-grown diamonds by nearly 40%
Diamond giant De Beers has cut the price of its lab-grown rough by nearly 40%, citing a plunge in wholesale prices, the London-based company said on Friday. This engineered gemstone has become popular among frugal diamond buyers, with its price reduced from $800 to $500 per carat, a 37% discount. De Beers, which makes lab-grown […]
Disneyland slashes ticket prices to just $50 a day — but there’s a catch
Disneyland plans to cut ticket prices to just $50 a day this summer, but there’s a catch. For low prices at theme parks in Anaheim, California, visitors must purchase a 1-park, 3-day ticket that is valid for admission Monday through Thursday only. The entire package costs $149 for children and $249 for adults. That means […]
Missouri man slashes woman’s face with machete, according to police
Man attacks woman in St. Louis County cut her Missouri State Police say he was hit in the face with a machete during a domestic violence incident. Police said they were called to a residence on Ashby Road in St. Ann for a domestic dispute that had allegedly escalated into violence. According to arrest records, […]
Tesla slashes prices amid slumping sales
Tesla on Friday lowered the prices of its vehicles around the world as the largest electric car maker faces declining sales. Three of the four best-selling cars, Model X, Model Y, and Model S, are priced at reduction The $2,000 difference comes days after the company recorded lower-than-expected deliveries in the first quarter of 2024. […]
Appeals court slashes Trump’s bond to $175 million in civil fraud case
Former President Trump’s bond was reduced to $175 million as he appeals the New York court’s decision. Fox News legal editor … source
‘Feline Fee Forgiveness’: Library in Massachusetts slashes overdue late fees in exchange for cat photos
At least in Worcester, Massachusetts, getting a pet cat can help you avoid paying overdue library books. The newspaper said that throughout March, libraries across the city will be offering discounts on late fees in exchange for photos of their cats. new york post. The goal of this initiative is to encourage and motivate people […]