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Four Dead, Six Injured After South Korean Highway Bridge Collapse

Four Dead, Six Injured After South Korean Highway Bridge Collapse

A section of highway bridge being built in Anseong crumbled Tuesday morning due to construction damage which killed four workers and hurt six others. The collapse of this construction site happened at 9:50 am local

Starbucks layoffs: Coffee chain plans major changes as CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations

Starbucks layoffs: Coffee chain plans major changes as CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations

Starbucks is planning to lay off 1,100 employees across the globe. It comes as Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations to help the company run more efficiently, increase accountability, reduce complexity and ensure better

Alibaba’s $53 Billion Investment in AI and Cloud Computing: A Bold Move for Tech Leadership

Alibaba’s $53 Billion Investment in AI and Cloud Computing: A Bold Move for Tech Leadership

Alibaba plans to invest $53 billion (380 billion yuan) in the next three years for AI and cloud computing. It is a part of the company’s suite of strategic investments to strengthen its infrastructure and

Apple Announces $500 Billion US Investment Plan, Creating 20,000 Jobs Following Trump Tariff Concerns

Apple Announces $500 Billion US Investment Plan, Creating 20,000 Jobs Following Trump Tariff Concerns

To prepare for possible tariff impacts Apple will invest $500 billion across the USA during the next four years. Following Cook's Trump meeting Apple declared its plans to hire 20,000 employees for research and development

Trump Adviser Musk’s Federal Worker Email Sparks Agency Pushback

Trump Adviser Musk’s Federal Worker Email Sparks Agency Pushback

The administration has instructed its workers to disregard an emailed directive from Elon Musk that demands weekly work updates or employees will be fired. The email from Office of Personnel Management received pushback from several

Jobseekers in China face a tough time as businesses hold back on hiring

Jobseekers in China face a tough time as businesses hold back on hiring

There are more job seekers in the market this year, Joey Lu, an operations manager in China, said. But her company and most of her clients tend to maintain their current staff size and hold

RVUNL Recruitment 2025: Apply for 216 ITI Positions Before March 20

RVUNL Recruitment 2025: Apply for 216 ITI Positions Before March 20

Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) now seeks 216 people to work as Technician-III (ITI), Operator-III (ITI) and Plant Attendant-III (ITI) employees. RVUNL started accepting applications on February 21, 2025 and the window stays

The Pentagon To Lay Off 5,400 Civilian Workers – More Job Cuts May Follow

The Pentagon To Lay Off 5,400 Civilian Workers – More Job Cuts May Follow

A 5 to 8% reduction of the Pentagon's civilian workforce is to be undertaken, commencing with a layoff notice next week for 5,400 probationary employees, affirmed by the Department of Defense (DoD) representative. Reasons for

Meta Raises Executive Bonuses to 200% Over Layoffs and Cost-Cutting Measures

Meta Raises Executive Bonuses to 200% Over Layoffs and Cost-Cutting Measures

Meta's board authorizes a major executive bonus increase adding 200% on top of base salary which surpasses the previous 75% bonus level. According to official corporate documents from February 15 the company made this decision

Mass Layoffs in Trump Administration Heighten Wildfire Risks Across Western US

Mass Layoffs in Trump Administration Heighten Wildfire Risks Across Western US

Recent Trump administration employment cuts especially at US Forest Service bring doubts to America's ability to stop and contain wildfires in its western states. People believe the leadership dismissed these workers at a poor time