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Amazon Slashes 16K More Jobs As Recent Layoffs Hit 30K Amazon Slashes 16K More Jobs As Recent Layoffs Hit 30K Amazon Slashes 16K More Jobs As Recent Layoffs Hit 30K
Amazon Slashes 16K More Jobs As Recent Layoffs Hit 30K Amazon will eliminate about 16,000 corporate jobs, extending a sweeping round of layoffs as the online retail giant shifts resources toward artificial intelligence. The new layoffs were announced in a message sent to employees on Wednesday, Jan. 28. The latest cuts follow layoffs in October 2025, when about 14,000 corporate employees lost their jobs. Together, the roughly 30,000 eliminated positions represent the largest corporate job cuts in the company's history, accounting for about 10% of Amazon's corporate and tech workforce of roughly 350,000 people. "Some of you might…

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One Of Chipotle's Most Requested Menu Items Returning: When You Can Get It One Of Chipotle's Most Requested Menu Items Returning: When You Can Get It One Of Chipotle's Most Requested Menu Items Returning: When You Can Get It
One Of Chipotle's Most Requested Menu Items Returning: When You Can Get It One of Chipotle's most requested menu items is making a comeback. Chicken al Pastor will return to Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants, the chain announced on Tuesday, Jan. 27. The fan-favorite protein first debuted in March 2023 as Chipotle's first global menu innovation. Chipotle will begin selling Chicken al Pastor at locations across the US, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom for a limited time starting on Tuesday, Feb. 10. "Chicken al Pastor built a passionate following, so we had to bring it back to the menu for our fans," said Stephanie Perdue, Chipotle's …

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National Interest
Democrats To Trump: Fire Noem Or She'll Be Impeached As ICE Outrage Grows Democrats To Trump: Fire Noem Or She'll Be Impeached As ICE Outrage Grows Democrats To Trump: Fire Noem Or She'll Be Impeached As ICE Outrage Grows
Democrats To Trump: Fire Noem Or She'll Be Impeached As ICE Outrage Grows Democratic House leaders are calling for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be immediately fired or face impeachment after federal agents killed two US citizens in Minneapolis. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other top Democrats issued a joint statement calling for Noem's firing on Tuesday, Jan. 27. The demand comes three days after Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, was shot about 10 times by federal immigration agents while recording them on his phone. The lawmakers accused Noem of unleashing violence that has sparked outrage nationwide. "Taxpayer dol…

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Hartford, CT
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Amazon Closing Fresh, Go Stores While Expanding Whole Foods: Here's Why Amazon Closing Fresh, Go Stores While Expanding Whole Foods: Here's Why Amazon Closing Fresh, Go Stores While Expanding Whole Foods: Here's Why
Amazon Closing Fresh, Go Stores While Expanding Whole Foods: Here's Why Amazon is shutting down its Fresh and Go physical stores as it focuses more on grocery delivery and a major expansion of Whole Foods Market. The online retail giant announced the closures in a news release on Tuesday, Jan. 27. An undisclosed number of Amazon Fresh and Go locations will be converted into Whole Foods stores. As of mid-January, there were 58 Fresh stores and 16 Go locations, according to data company ScrapeHero. "While we've seen encouraging signals in our Amazon-branded physical grocery stores, we haven't yet created a truly distinctive customer experience with the right eco…

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Italians Outraged Over ICE Joining US Winter Olympics Security Team: 'Militia That Kills' Italians Outraged Over ICE Joining US Winter Olympics Security Team: 'Militia That Kills' Italians Outraged Over ICE Joining US Winter Olympics Security Team: 'Militia That Kills'
Italians Outraged Over ICE Joining US Winter Olympics Security Team: 'Militia That Kills' Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will travel with the US delegation to the Winter Olympics in February, a decision igniting fury among Italian leaders. ICE will be part of a US security detail at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed to The New York Times on Tuesday, Jan 27. The Milan-Cortina Games will officially open on Friday, Feb. 6, and the closing ceremony is set for Sunday, Feb. 22. ICE officials very rarely travel with a diplomatic delegation, according to The Times. "As in previous Olympic events, multiple federal agencies are …

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UPS Planning 30K More Job Cuts Amid Amazon Pullback UPS Planning 30K More Job Cuts Amid Amazon Pullback UPS Planning 30K More Job Cuts Amid Amazon Pullback
UPS Planning 30K More Job Cuts Amid Amazon Pullback United Parcel Service is preparing to cut about 30,000 more jobs in 2026 as it reshapes its delivery network and slashes its Amazon partnership. UPS revealed the latest wave of planned job cuts during a quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, Jan. 27. The reductions come after the shipping giant eliminated around 48,000 jobs in 2025, including 34,000 operational roles such as warehouse workers or drivers, and 14,000 management positions. Chief financial officer Brian Dykes said that UPS plans to decrease its total operational hours by approximately 25 million as it winds dow…

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Meta To Test New Paid Subscriptions On Facebook, Instagram: Reports Meta To Test New Paid Subscriptions On Facebook, Instagram: Reports Meta To Test New Paid Subscriptions On Facebook, Instagram: Reports
Meta To Test New Paid Subscriptions On Facebook, Instagram: Reports Facebook and Instagram could soon offer paid features as Meta tests new subscription plans powered by artificial intelligence, according to reports. Meta plans to begin testing new paid subscriptions on its social media platforms, TechCrunch reported on Monday, Jan. 26. The tech giant said that the options would give users access to exclusive features and expanded AI tools on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The subscriptions are expected to roll out in the coming months while keeping each app's normal experience free. A Meta spokesperson told CNBC that the paid tiers are design…

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Southwest Airlines Begins Assigned Seating, Ending Longtime Open Policy Southwest Airlines Begins Assigned Seating, Ending Longtime Open Policy Southwest Airlines Begins Assigned Seating, Ending Longtime Open Policy
Southwest Airlines Begins Assigned Seating, Ending Longtime Open Policy The scramble to get the best possible spot in a Southwest Airlines boarding line is history. Southwest's open seating policy officially ended on Tuesday, Jan. 27. For the first time in its history, Southwest passengers can choose their seats when booking flights, bringing the Dallas-based airline in line with other major US airlines and ending a decades-long tradition. The move marks a significant shift for Southwest, which was known for its policy of A-B-C groups marked off by large stanchions near gates. Customers can now select from three seat types based on loca…

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CT Slips In Best States For Retirement Rankings: Here's Why CT Slips In Best States For Retirement Rankings: Here's Why CT Slips In Best States For Retirement Rankings: Here's Why
CT Slips In Best States For Retirement Rankings: Here's Why Retirement varies across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, with some states offering plenty of opportunities for retirees, while others struggle with affordability, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Best and Worst States to Retire on Monday, Jan. 26. The personal finance website compared all 50 states across 46 metrics related to retirement friendliness, including affordability, quality of life, health care access, and tax burdens. The study highlights how rising costs and fixed incomes continue to shape retirement decisions. "Retirement is supposed to be…

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Ex-FIFA President Suggests US World Cup Boycott Over Trump Policies Ex-FIFA President Suggests US World Cup Boycott Over Trump Policies Ex-FIFA President Suggests US World Cup Boycott Over Trump Policies
Ex-fifa President Suggests US World Cup Boycott Over Trump Policies A former FIFA president suggested that international soccer fans should not travel to the US for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing safety concerns tied to President Donald Trump's policies that critics call "authoritarian." Sepp Blatter made the comment in a social media post on Monday, Jan. 26. The 89-year-old led FIFA for 17 years before resigning amid a corruption scandal in 2015. Blatter was referencing remarks from Mark Pieth, a Swiss law professor and anti-corruption expert who previously chaired FIFA's Independent Governance Committee. "For fans, just one piece of advice: avoid t…

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