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Salesforce’s $2 Billion Acquisition Faces Workforce Reductions

Salesforce’s $2 Billion Acquisition Faces Workforce Reductions

In a presentation this week, Salesforce informed Own employees that certain positions will not be necessary "post harmonisation." The staff in such jobs will be let go on January 31.  According to the company's presentation

UPS to Lay Off 404 Colorado Workers Amid Automation Drive

UPS to Lay Off 404 Colorado Workers Amid Automation Drive

In a letter signed last Thursday, a United Parcel Service (UPS) human resources employee informed the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and Commerce City Mayor Steve Douglas that "due to changing business realities

Examining stance of Russia and Ukraine after 1,000 days of brutal conflict

Examining stance of Russia and Ukraine after 1,000 days of brutal conflict

Today marks the 1,000th day of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. On February 24, 2022, Russian troops entered Ukrainian territory as part of a so-called 'special military operation'. Since then, the brutal conflict has been raging on,

Georgia Protests Erupt Over Alleged Election Fraud: Opposition Demands Rerun

Georgia Protests Erupt Over Alleged Election Fraud: Opposition Demands Rerun

The capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, has become the center of political unrest as opposition parties and supporters began continuous rallies demanding a review of the most recent parliamentary elections. Claiming the vote was manipulated, protestors

Is Donald Trump set to declare national emergency for mass deportations?

Is Donald Trump set to declare national emergency for mass deportations?

US President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed that his administration is going to declare a national emergency and use military assets in a mass deportation programme. On Monday, he gave an affirmative response to a netizen's

US CEO Fires 99 Employees Over Slack for Missing Meeting

US CEO Fires 99 Employees Over Slack for Missing Meeting

Baldvin, the CEO of a musical instruments company based in the United States, fired 99 of the 110 workers for not showing up to a morning meeting. A screenshot of the message,” join now, bye,”

French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Over Environmental and Economic Concerns

French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Over Environmental and Economic Concerns

Claiming it compromises Europe's environmental and agricultural standards and jeopardizes their livelihoods, French farmers have escalated their demonstrations against the divisive EU-Mercosur trade agreement. The Monday rallies, which gathered steam, mirror growing worries about the

G20 Summit: UN Secretary-General urges group to be at forefront of global action

G20 Summit: UN Secretary-General urges group to be at forefront of global action

The UN Secretary-General highlighted on Sunday that the G20 group needs to be at the forefront of global efforts to bring about peace, climate action, fairer international financial institutions and equitable access to emerging technologies.

G20 Summit deepens focus on hunger as activists scatter 733 empty plates on Brazil beach

G20 Summit deepens focus on hunger as activists scatter 733 empty plates on Brazil beach

Led by President Lula, Brazil is hosting the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro this Monday and Tuesday, bringing in global leaders to discuss some of the most pressing matters. The conference is happening against

UK Sets Sights on International Deals to Curb Illegal Migration Crisis

UK Sets Sights on International Deals to Curb Illegal Migration Crisis

The UK is about to ink its deals with several countries to enhance its capabilities to fight increased incidence of organized immigration crime such as those the Italians are doing. The proposed deals to be