Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees in companywide cuts, a move that includes changes to its Xbox organization and broader restructuring across parts of the business. The cuts were reported by multiple outlets, including The Seattle Times, Reuters, the BBC and Business Insider. The reductions are global, with at least 605 jobs affected in Washington…

Spain’s next opponent at the 2026 World Cup will be determined by the outcome of the Spain vs. Portugal matchup, which is tied to the quarterfinal bracket. Spain is set to face Portugal in a knockout-round game. The winner advances into the World Cup quarterfinals, where the next opponent will be the team slotted opposite…

Graham Platner’s U.S. Senate campaign in Maine said it is “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward” after a sexual assault allegation surfaced, according to multiple news reports. Platner, a Senate candidate, has denied the allegation. Even as he disputes the claim, his campaign has indicated it is pausing to consider next…

Michael Saylor’s bitcoin-heavy strategy at Strategy has come under renewed scrutiny after a volatile month that produced steep losses tied to the company’s cryptocurrency exposure and raised questions about how it allocates capital. Strategy, the company long associated with Saylor and a corporate approach centered on holding bitcoin, has recently faced a challenging stretch as…

Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs and restructuring its Xbox business in a move that will reshape one of the company’s most visible consumer divisions. The layoffs are global and come as Microsoft overhauls the Xbox unit, according to Reuters. The cuts are expected to affect employees across the company, with significant changes tied to the…

Ukrainian drones struck the Omsk oil refinery in western Siberia, according to multiple reports, in an attack that reached far beyond the front lines and into one of Russia’s most important fuel-processing hubs. The target was the Omsk refinery, widely described in recent coverage as Russia’s largest. Reports said the strike hit the facility in…

Memphis police have released a photo of a man who was shot and killed by National Guard soldiers during a pursuit in Downtown Memphis, according to FOX13 Memphis. The man was described by FOX13 as armed during the incident. The shooting happened amid a pursuit in the downtown area, and National Guard soldiers were the…

Microsoft is moving to sell off four Xbox game studios as part of sweeping cuts to its gaming business, a restructuring that will also include thousands of layoffs across the company, according to multiple published reports. The shift affects Microsoft’s Xbox organization and comes amid broader workforce reductions. Reports describe the plan as one of…

A man described as “Young Castro” is calling on former President Donald Trump to make a deal, according to an exclusive interview published by USA Today that the outlet says is his first with a U.S. news organization. USA Today’s report centers on the figure it identifies as “Young Castro” and frames his comments as…

Marriage to a U.S. citizen has long been viewed as one of the more straightforward routes to American citizenship, but that process now includes more obstacles and delays than it once did. The shift is being felt by couples navigating the immigration system, including spouses seeking lawful permanent residency and, ultimately, naturalization. While marriage remains…

Sky has agreed to buy ITV in a $2.1 billion deal, a move that will consolidate two major forces in British television and reshape the competitive landscape across broadcast, streaming, and advertising. The agreement brings together Sky, a leading pay-TV and broadband provider, and ITV, one of the U.K.’s best-known commercial broadcasters. The deal price…

A former engineer who spent decades working in Silicon Valley at Apple and Amazon has started an artificial intelligence chip company in his mid-50s, marking a late-career move into the increasingly competitive market for specialized computing hardware. The engineer previously held roles at Apple and Amazon, according to recent reports describing the launch of the…