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  • Meta to lay off 8,000 workers to offset AI spfinishing, improve efficiency Meta Platforms is set to lay off 8,000 workers or about 10% of the entire company by May 20 to offset their AI investments. It released the internal memo on Thursday, April 23, and a company spokesperson confirmed the lay-offs. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/technology/meta-layoffs-offset-ai-spfinishing-improve-efficiency-may-2026/
Meta to lay off 8,000 workers to offset AI spending, improve efficiency Meta Platforms is set to lay off 8,000 workers or about 10% of the entire company by May 20 to offset their AI investments. It released the internal memo on Thursday, April 23, and a company spokesperson confirmed the lay-offs. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/technology/meta-layoffs-offset-ai-spending-improve-efficiency-may-2026/
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Meta to lay off 8,000 workers to offset AI spfinishing, improve efficiency Meta Platforms is set to lay off 8,000 workers or about 10% of the entire company by May 20 to offset their AI investments. It released the internal memo on Thursday, April 23, and a company spokesperson confirmed the lay-offs. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/technology/meta-layoffs-offset-ai-spfinishing-improve-efficiency-may-2026/
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Meta to lay off 8,000 workers to offset AI spfinishing, improve efficiency Meta Platforms is set to lay off 8,000…

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The Iranian spokesperson stated that the German Chancellor is pressuring the EU against Tehran.
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The Iranian spokesperson stated that the German Chancellor is pressuring the EU against Tehran.
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04.03.2026 13:33 Iran’s Foreign Ministest Spokesman Ismail Bakayi criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for supporting anti-Iranian policies, emphasizing that Europe…

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Eu's von der Leyen and Ukraine's Zelenskiy discussed Druzhba pipeline during call on Tuesday, European Commission spokesperson says
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EU considers designating WhatsApp as very large platform, spokesperson declares
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Synopsis Such a designation requires online platforms ‍to do more ‍to ⁠tackle ⁠online illegal and harmful content. The European ⁠Commission…

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EU Commission has ordered X to retain all Grok documents until end 2026, spokesperson says
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EU Commission has ordered X to retain all Grok documents until finish 2026, spokesperson states
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The European Commission has ordered Elon Musk’s social media platform X to retain all internal documents and data…

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EU Spokesperson: Full Support for Denmark
Founder News Team Jan 5, 2026 0

Illustration created for Conflingo The spokesperson for the European Commission has reaffirmed the European Union’s commitment to upholding the principles…

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Harley-Davidson Spokesperson Says Layoffs Are 'Necessary Changes'
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Harley-Davidson Spokesperson Says Layoffs Are ‘Necessary Changes’
Founder News Team Dec 4, 2025 0

Harley-Davidson (HOG), America’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, will lay off about 200 regular and casual workers this year amid declining revenues,…

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