Apple lays off more than 600 employees in California in first major post-pandemic layoffs
Apple is laying off more than 600 employees in California, the company's first wave of large-scale layoffs post-pandemic amid broader restructuring of the technology industry. On March 28, the iPhone maker notified 614 employees across multiple offices that they would lose their jobs. The layoffs took effect May 27, according to a report to local authorities. Employees were cut from eight offices in Santa Clara, according to the filing. However, it is not clear which departments or projects the employees were involved in. Even as many other technology companies have cut jobs over the past two years, Apple has been conspicuously resisting.
J&J injects another $13 billion into medtech business with Shockwave deal
Johnson & Johnson is pumping even more money into heart care with a roughly $13 billion deal with Shockwave Medical, which specializes in technology that helps open clogged arteries. The healthcare giant announced Friday that it will pay $335 in cash for each Shockwave share. The transaction has already been approved by the boards of directors of both companies. Along with stent placement, Shockwave specializes in endovascular lithotripsy, a technique that uses sonic pressure waves to break up calcium lesions in arteries and restore blood flow. This technology is used to treat coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease.
Giraffe at South Dakota Zoo euthanized due to leg injury
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A beloved giraffe at a South Dakota zoo has died. On Thursday, the Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House & Aquarium in Sioux Falls announced Chioke's death. He was an 18-year-old reticulated giraffe. He was born in Florida in 2006, and in 2007 Sue came to the Falls Zoo. He grew to nearly 15 feet in height and he gave birth to three children. The zoo remembered his playful and friendly personality. Following recent hoof and foot problems, and a severe fracture in one of his legs, the zoo consulted with a wide range of veterinarians regarding his treatment, which ultimately led to the decision to euthanize him.
A senior British lawmaker has been the victim of a sexting scam.His colleagues are urged to go to the police
LONDON (AP) – A senior Conservative Party official was accused of sexting fraud Friday after admitting he had disclosed the personal phone numbers of some colleagues to unknown people who had material that would cause him “harm.” British MPs who may have been targeted have been urged to go to the police. William Wragg, chairman of parliament's executive and constitutional committee, told The Times of London that the man had been “compromising” with him and told him to give out his colleague's number to strangers. He said he was “scared” and “manipulated.” He was someone I met on the gay dating app Grindr. Finance Minister Gareth Davies called on those affected to go to the police if they felt threatened.
As designed, longer odds mean more losses, so the Powerball jackpot reaches $1.23 billion
Powerball is on track to match the lottery's record for more than three months without a jackpot winner. This series of wastes allowed Powerball's top prize to reach his $1.23 billion in Saturday night's next drawing. This is the eighth largest prize in U.S. lottery history. This is also a sign that the game is working exactly as designed, with long odds leading to huge jackpots and situations where people are tempted to drop their $2 on a ticket. This means that while no one should expect to get rich quick by matching all six numbers, it's likely that someone will eventually.
Governor orders transit agency to withdraw bid to charge New York City Marathon $750,000 in Verrazzano Bridge usage fees
NEW YORK (AP) – New York's governor has ordered the state Department of Transportation to halt efforts to impose a $750,000 fee to use the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the New York City Marathon. Democratic Gov. Cathy Hochul also encouraged race organizer New York Road Runners Thursday to find other ways to generate revenue for mass transit. This could include buying advertising on public buses and trains. The governor said he has directed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to “allow the marathon to proceed as usual.” The MTA declined to comment, and a Roadrunners spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment.
Hits for sale: Famous artists who have sold their music catalogs for high prices.
Kiss has agreed to sell its catalog, brand name and IP to Swedish company Pophouse in a deal estimated to be worth more than $300 million. They are the latest to join the ongoing blockbuster trend, with rights holders signing deals to sell their back catalogue, often for a hefty sum. This is big business, especially considering that his two-thirds of all music streamed consists of catalog music, and streaming accounts for his 84% of the music industry's overall revenue. The Associated Press is investigating deals signed by Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Taylor Swift and other notable artists.
Rudy Giuliani can continue living in Florida condo despite concerns over judge's spending habits
NEW YORK (AP) — Rudy Giuliani will be allowed to stay in his Florida mansion for now. A New York state bankruptcy judge on Thursday refused to rule on creditors' motion to force the sale of a Palm Beach property. Giuliani declared his bankruptcy in December after being ordered to pay $148 million to two former election officials in Georgia for spreading lies about his role in the 2020 election. . Lawyers for creditors said Thursday that Mr. Giuliani is at risk of depleting his assets on expenses related to his Florida condo. The judge warned that if Giuliani did not provide more information about his spending, he could face “drastic” consequences.
Picnic with a large group to see cherry blossoms in full bloom in Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) – Crowds are flocking to Tokyo to enjoy Japan's famous cherry blossoms, but cold weather has delayed blooming in the capital area than expected. Cherry blossoms, known as “Sakura'' in Japanese, are the country's favorite flower. Cherry blossom viewing parties are often held under the falling petals, and there are also picnics and drinks. The tree typically reaches its peak flowering in late March to early April. It's the same time the country starts new schools and a new business year.
Detroit Catholic Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, who opposed war and promoted social justice, dies at age 94
DETROIT (AP) – Thomas Gumbleton, Catholic bishop of Detroit, has died. For decades, he has been an international voice against war and racism, and a champion of labor and social justice. Gumbleton is 94 years old. He publicly opposed the US role in the Vietnam War in the 1960s and became a national religious figure. He was a founding leader of Pax Christi USA, an American Catholic peace movement. Gumbleton spoke out against the war and met with victims of violence around the world. Archbishop Allen Vigneron called Gumbleton a “faithful son” of Detroit.
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