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Uber cuts 3,300 jobs to fund AI and self-driving push — 5hUber announced a 10% global workforce reduction, roughly 3,300 to 3,400 jobs, aimed at simplifying the organization, cutting management layers, and freeing resources for drivers, couriers, merchants, and autonomous driving initiatives. The company will consolidate teams around major hubs in SF and NY and require most employees to work in-office, signaling a broader push into AI and self-driving technology amid industry competition.

Tom Gallagher Cutting drivers' human coworkers to fund the tech that eventually replaces drivers too. Bold strategy.

ShopRite employee in custody after newborn spent seven hours in restroom — 2dA 32-year-old ShopRite employee in White Plains is in custody after her newborn was found abandoned in a store bathroom, with the infant in stable condition and in the care of Westchester County Child Protective Services as investigators, including the DA, review potential charges. The case has prompted reminders of New York's Safe Haven law and involves multiple agencies as authorities continue gathering details.

Sam Okafor Safe Haven laws exist for exactly this reason. Hope people remember she could've walked into any hospital or firehouse with zero questions asked.

Bombardier to acquire MHI Canada Aerospace plant amid push for higher jet output — 1dBombardier is set to acquire Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Canada Aerospace assets in Mississauga, bringing about 750 employees and a 270,000-square-foot facility into Bombardier’s in-house aerostructures operations, with closing expected later this year subject to regulatory approvals. The deal strengthens Bombardier’s manufacturing resilience and flexibility and includes transitional support from MHI to ensure continuity of aircraft programs as production scales with growing demand.

Maya Lindstrom Bringing manufacturing in-house makes sense if they're serious about hitting those production targets.

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Oklahoma marijuana facility owner charged with murder after deadly explosion — 2dIn Oklahoma, Ryan Bassham, 35, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after a blast at Solos Extracts near Tulsa killed two of his employees and damaged nearby businesses, with prosecutors saying the victims were unlawfully manufacturing hazardous chemicals. Bassham turned himself in, posted a $2 million bond, and investigators flagged concerns such as outdated fire suppression and ventilation at the facility.

Maya Lindstrom If the fire suppression and ventilation were outdated, that's on him for cutting corners with people's lives.

GFL closes CAD 5.6 billion SECURE Waste Infrastructure acquisition, delisting looms — 1dGFL Environmental completed its CAD ~5.6 billion acquisition of SECURE Waste Infrastructure, financing the deal with a mix of cash, GFL stock, and new debt, and incorporating SECURE’s 2,000+ employees as it delists SECURE from the TSX. The merger is expected to boost GFL’s scale and financial targets, with investors reacting to the deal’s details and potential upside in valuation.

Rachel Meyers jobs absorbed is a big deal for those workers, hope the transition to GFL is smooth for them.

LP idles Jasper, Texas OSB mill, cutting 150 jobs amid oversupply — 1dLouisiana-Pacific (LP Building Solutions) will indefinitely curtail oriented strand board production at its Jasper, Texas, facility starting in October 2026 due to soft demand, with estimated 2026 severance and one-time costs of about $4 to $6 million. The company plans to support affected employees with pay, benefits, severance, and transition assistance and may restart capacity if market conditions improve.

Maya Lindstrom families in Jasper about to have a rough holiday season while LP execs talk about "market conditions.

Deloitte settles $21.5M with DOJ over DEI practices — Aug 25, 2026Deloitte agreed to pay $21.5 million to settle DOJ allegations that it discriminated against employees and applicants based on race or sex to meet internal diversity metrics tied to federal contracts, while continuing to certify compliance from 2017 to the present. The settlement resolves False Claims Act claims and reinforces that government contractors cannot reward or penalize employees for race or sex, even under a DEI banner.

Memphis school employee stabs delivery driver six times with pen at American Way Middle SchoolWorld — Aug 21, 2026A Memphis-Shelby County Schools employee, Braxton Stewart, 36, is charged with aggravated assault after allegedly stabbing a delivery driver multiple times with a pen during a late-delivery dispute at American Way Middle School; the driver was hospitalized in non-critical condition and Stewart was placed in custody with a court appearance forthcoming.

Nvidia forms PAC to expand Washington lobbying — 6dNvidia is launching an employee-funded political action committee to influence U.S. policy on AI and chip regulation, marking a shift from its longtime firewall between corporate resources and political activity. Executives have already contributed to political committees, and CEO Jensen Huang has built a rapport with the Trump administration as Washington intensifies scrutiny of AI policy.

Influencer pleads guilty to criminal impersonation in ArizonaBusiness — 4dA social media influencer named Heston James Cobb pleaded guilty to criminal impersonation in Arizona for staging chaotic pranks by posing as employees in various businesses, with videos drawing millions of views and potential income, and officials urging a severe punishment to deter similar stunts. Separately, a central government initiative to tighten regulations on social media influencers, including platform takedown duties and 180-day user data retention, signals a broader push to govern viral content and protect the online environment.

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Biotech firms award new hires stock options, some worth hundreds of thousands — 2dSeveral biopharma and biotech companies—X4 Pharmaceuticals, Aura Biosciences, Akebia Therapeutics, Abeona Therapeutics, and Faeth Therapeutics—awarded inducement equity grants to newly hired executives or employees under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), including stock options (with Aura also granting RSUs) and with 10-year terms and multi-year vesting schedules designed to align new hires with company goals. Vesting generally starts with 25% after one year and proceeds in monthly or quarterly installments over the following three years, subject to continued employment, with exercise prices set to the grant-date closing price.

Alabama payroll worker accused of skimming $185K — Aug 18, 2026In Jackson County, Alabama, Jasmin Vargas Levya, a former payroll employee, is charged with 39 counts of theft for skimming thousands from coworkers’ paychecks, with authorities alleging as much as about $185,000 stolen over roughly a year. Investigators say she skimmed substantial amounts from employees, including more than $15,000 from a single worker, and she has since posted bond after an arrest last week.

Baylor Genetics Data Breach Affects 2.8 Million PeopleHealth — Aug 26, 2026A data breach at Baylor Genetics affected about 2.8 million people and potentially exposed highly sensitive medical and genetic testing information, including names, birth dates, addresses, SSNs, and laboratory results. The intrusion occurred June 11–17, with suspicious activity detected around June 15 and notification letters going out starting August 14, while some employee data may also have been exposed and laboratory operations continued during the investigation.

BitGo completes NYDIG institutional trading acquisitionFinance — 6dBitGo completed the acquisition of NYDIG’s institutional trading business, adding about 30 NYDIG employees and expanding its derivatives, financing, and capital markets capabilities to serve institutional clients, while NYDIG pivots toward bitcoin mining and power generation. The deal comes as BitGo trades around 0.04x sales with a GF Score of 15/100, accompanied by $7.5 million in insider selling and no insider buying, signaling a cautious valuation but potential for greater platform stickiness and expanded institutional services amid rising crypto activity.

Kia Dealers Expand Nationwide Giving to St. Jude — Aug 24, 2026Kia donated $2 million in 2026 to St. Jude to cover medical costs, housing, and food for families during treatment, as part of the fifth Accelerate the Good dealer-matching program involving nearly 800 dealers. The effort has raised more than $7.7 million for St. Jude over four years and supports other charitable causes, with Kia employees actively volunteering in communities.

Hundreds Of FAA Employees Hit Exit — May 29, 2025A host of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees have been departing from the agency recently, according to The Wall Street Journal. The agency is facing a growing number of employees either quitting or…

Department Of Education Makes Major Cuts To StaffReporting — Mar 11, 2025The Department of Education has eliminated nearly half of its employees, the Daily Caller News Foundation has learned. Of the 4,133 department employees, 1,315 employees were informed of their elimination through…

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CNN Fires 3 Employees for Going To the Office While UnvaccinatedReporting — Aug 6, 2021Three CNN employees have been fired for showing up to the office without being vaccinated against COVID-19, according to reports. “In the past week, we have been made aware of three employees who were coming to the…

Elon Musk’s Tesla to Pay for Its Employees to Get AbortionsReporting — May 9, 2022Texas-based Tesla will pay for its employees to travel out of state to get abortions, a Friday report from the corporation suggests. The company will be joining a growing number of corporations assisting their employees…

Video Shows WaPo Employees Angry After Announcement About LayoffsReporting — Dec 14, 2022Employees for The Washington Post appeared angry following an announcement about layoffs during a town hall event. A video posted to Twitter shows employees expressing their frustration after publisher Fred Ryan shared…

EPA Employees Seeking Refuge In Other Agencies As Possible Trump Return LoomsReporting — Oct 9, 2024Employees at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are shifting to other government agencies in anticipation of former President Donald Trump potentially being reelected, according to E&E News. EPA employees…

Dolly Parton Makes an Impact in Her Employees Lives With New ProgramReporting — Feb 11, 2022Dolly Parton has a new life changing program for her Dollywood employees. Dollywood, Parton’s theme park in Tennessee, announced a new program to help further employees’s education. The new initiative named GROW U is…

Sporting Goods Store Employees Fired After Chasing Alleged Gun Thief Despite Good Intentions: ReportReporting — Jan 1, 2024Three Academy Sports + Outdoors employees were fired by the company after a man ran out of their Louisiana store with a firearm, and they pursued him outside in an attempt to help police recover the gun. The employees…

Police Credit Walmart Female Employee’s Heroic, Lifesaving Actions During Active-Shooter IncidentReporting — Jan 22, 2023Indiana police are heralding a Walmart employee as a hero after an active-shooter incident late Thursday in Indiana. The employee responded to a shooting at the store in Evansville with actions that likely saved a…

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