Uber announces 3,300 layoffs in major restructuring; stock rises 2.4%

Uber shares rise after the company announces 3,300 job cuts. (Representational Photo/REUTERS)

Uber shares rose after the company announced major job cuts. Uber Technologies shares rose about 2.4% in Wednesday morning trading after reports that the company plans to cut around 3,300 jobs, or roughly 10% of its global workforce. The layoffs are part of a restructuring aimed at reducing management layers, cutting costs and making the … Read more

US announces emergency executive shutdown of 110 driving schools for 5000 violations: ‘No English, no trucking – it’s common sense’

US announces emergency executive shutdown of 110 driving schools for 5000 violations: 'No English, no trucking - it's common sense'

Major crackdown on truck drivers in the US, 110 schools shut down for failing to ensure English proficiency test. The US administration Monday announced an emergency executive shutdown of 110 driving schools that accounted for 5,000 violations for English proficiency. Department of Transport Secretary Sean Duffy said a driver in the US has to know … Read more

Who was Tameka Hill? Lil Nas X announces death of mom amid his sobriety journey: ‘She’s an addict so…’

In a poignant social media tribute, Lil Nas X announces his mother's death, reminiscing about their challenging bond.

Lil Nas X, who shared a complicated relationship with his mother, announced her demise in heart-breaking tribute on social media on Saturday. In a poignant social media tribute, Lil Nas X announces his mother’s death, reminiscing about their challenging bond. “RIP TO THE BADDEST EVER! LOVE U FOREVER MOMMY. this one’s gonna hurt. 🥹🥹,” the … Read more

Who is Maya Higa’s fiancé? What we know about Caleb after streamer announces engagement

Who is Maya Higa’s fiancé? What we know about Caleb after streamer announces engagement

Maya Higa has taken her relationship with Caleb from a private part of her life to a very public milestone. The popular streamer recently revealed that she is engaged after her longtime partner proposed, instantly sending fans into celebration mode. Yet while Higa shared intimate glimpses of the proposal, she has kept many details about … Read more

Trump announces new US ‘Space Academy’, calls it a ‘big deal’

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order to create a US Space Academy at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, US. (Bloomberg)

President Donald Trump on Friday announced the creation of a “Space Academy” to train future civilian and military recruits for an arena where the United States faces rivalry with China. US President Donald Trump signs an executive order to create a US Space Academy at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, US. (Bloomberg) … Read more

New Colombian president announces anti-migrant crackdown

New Colombian president announces anti-migrant crackdown

Colombia’s right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella has ordered an immigration crackdown, instructing authorities to begin detaining undocumented foreigners convicted of crimes with a view to deporting them. New Colombian president announces anti-migrant crackdown The hardline lawyer took office on August 7 after campaigning to fight crime and drug-trafficking guerrillas. Immigration was not a central … Read more