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IBM to Cut Thousands of Jobs as Company Accelerates Shift to AI and Cloud Services
IBM is preparing to eliminate thousands of jobs across its global workforce as the company accelerates a strategic shift toward cloud computing and artificial intelligence platforms, according to reports. The reductions are expected to affect a "low single-digit percentage" of IBM's roughly 270,000 employees worldwide, marking one of the largest staffing adjustments the company has taken since realigning its business structure around software and hybrid cloud services. 
IBM is preparing to eliminate thousands of jobs across its global workforce as the company accelerates a strategic shift toward cloud computing and artificial intelligence platforms, according to reports. The reductions are expected to affect a "low single-digit percentage" of IBM's roughly 270,000 employees worldwide, marking one of the largest staffing adjustments the company has taken since realigning its business structure around software and hybrid cloud services. -
Shein’s Fast-Fashion Battle in France Intensifies as Sex Doll Scandal Triggers Government Threat
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein is facing one of its fiercest political storms yet in Europe after French authorities threatened to block the company's platform over the alleged sale of sex dolls with "childlike" features. The controversy erupted just days before Shein is set to open its first-ever physical store in Paris, intensifying France's growing backlash against the retailer's aggressive expansion. 
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein is facing one of its fiercest political storms yet in Europe after French authorities threatened to block the company's platform over the alleged sale of sex dolls with "childlike" features. The controversy erupted just days before Shein is set to open its first-ever physical store in Paris, intensifying France's growing backlash against the retailer's aggressive expansion. -
Kimberly-Clark to Acquire Tylenol Maker Kenvue in $48.7 Billion Deal, Creating Global Consumer Health Giant
Kimberly-Clark has agreed to acquire Kenvue-the maker of Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Benadryl-in a $48.7 billion cash-and-stock transaction that will unite some of the world's best-known consumer health and personal care brands. The deal, announced Monday, marks one of the largest mergers in 2025 and positions the combined company as a global powerhouse in the consumer staples sector. 
Kimberly-Clark has agreed to acquire Kenvue-the maker of Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Benadryl-in a $48.7 billion cash-and-stock transaction that will unite some of the world's best-known consumer health and personal care brands. The deal, announced Monday, marks one of the largest mergers in 2025 and positions the combined company as a global powerhouse in the consumer staples sector. -
OpenAI Signs $38 Billion Cloud Deal With Amazon, Expanding Beyond Microsoft for Massive AI Compute Power
OpenAI has signed a $38 billion agreement with Amazon Web Services to secure access to hundreds of thousands of Nvidia processors, marking its first major partnership with the world's largest cloud provider and a clear step away from its long-standing dependence on Microsoft. 
OpenAI has signed a $38 billion agreement with Amazon Web Services to secure access to hundreds of thousands of Nvidia processors, marking its first major partnership with the world's largest cloud provider and a clear step away from its long-standing dependence on Microsoft. -
NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang Says $100K Visa Proposal 'Too High,' Vows NVIDIA Will Cover Fees for Workers
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has sharply criticized President Donald Trump's proposed $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications, arguing that such a policy would have prevented his own family from immigrating to the United States. The Taiwanese-born executive said the proposal, announced in September 2025, risks undermining the very immigrant-driven innovation that fuels America's technology sector. 
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has sharply criticized President Donald Trump's proposed $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications, arguing that such a policy would have prevented his own family from immigrating to the United States. The Taiwanese-born executive said the proposal, announced in September 2025, risks undermining the very immigrant-driven innovation that fuels America's technology sector. -
Amazon Stock Surges 11% as Cloud and Advertising Growth Drive Blowout Quarter
Amazon shares jumped 11% Friday after the company delivered third-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations across nearly every metric and raised its spending forecast to meet soaring demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The rally pushed the e-commerce and cloud giant's stock to its highest level this year, easing investor concerns over mounting AI costs that have rattled peers like Meta and Microsoft. 
Amazon shares jumped 11% Friday after the company delivered third-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations across nearly every metric and raised its spending forecast to meet soaring demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The rally pushed the e-commerce and cloud giant's stock to its highest level this year, easing investor concerns over mounting AI costs that have rattled peers like Meta and Microsoft. -
Disney Channels Go Dark on YouTube TV After Contract Talks Collapse Between Google and Disney
More than 20 Disney-owned channels, including ESPN, ABC, and National Geographic, disappeared from YouTube TV after Google and Disney failed to renew their carriage agreement, escalating a standoff over distribution fees that could reshape the streaming-TV landscape. 
More than 20 Disney-owned channels, including ESPN, ABC, and National Geographic, disappeared from YouTube TV after Google and Disney failed to renew their carriage agreement, escalating a standoff over distribution fees that could reshape the streaming-TV landscape. -
Meta Shares Slide 10% as Investors Balk at $72 Billion AI Spending Surge Despite Record Earnings
Meta Platforms Inc. shares fell more than 10% Thursday after investors reacted sharply to the company's soaring artificial-intelligence investments, even as its third-quarter results beat expectations with record revenue and earnings. 
Meta Platforms Inc. shares fell more than 10% Thursday after investors reacted sharply to the company's soaring artificial-intelligence investments, even as its third-quarter results beat expectations with record revenue and earnings. -
Microsoft Backs Major Overhaul as OpenAI Clears Path Toward Possible IPO
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has unveiled a sweeping corporate restructuring that could pave the way for an initial public offering-an extraordinary pivot from its origins as a non-profit research lab. The move, developed in coordination with longtime partner Microsoft, redefines the governance, funding, and ownership framework of one of the most influential artificial intelligence companies in the world. 
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has unveiled a sweeping corporate restructuring that could pave the way for an initial public offering-an extraordinary pivot from its origins as a non-profit research lab. The move, developed in coordination with longtime partner Microsoft, redefines the governance, funding, and ownership framework of one of the most influential artificial intelligence companies in the world. -
Boeing Returns to Positive Cash Flow for First Time Since 2023 but Takes $4.9 Billion Hit on 777X Delays
Boeing reported Wednesday that aircraft deliveries and improved operations helped it generate positive free cash flow for the first time in nearly two years, even as the company absorbed a $4.9 billion charge tied to further delays of its long-awaited 777X jet. The results underscore both progress and persistent setbacks as CEO Kelly Ortberg pushes to restore financial stability and regulatory trust at the U.S. aerospace giant. 
Boeing reported Wednesday that aircraft deliveries and improved operations helped it generate positive free cash flow for the first time in nearly two years, even as the company absorbed a $4.9 billion charge tied to further delays of its long-awaited 777X jet. The results underscore both progress and persistent setbacks as CEO Kelly Ortberg pushes to restore financial stability and regulatory trust at the U.S. aerospace giant.
