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Microsoft announced on Monday it is laying off 4,800 employees, or 2.1% of its workforce—with more to come—as part of a massive cost-cutting restructuring effort. The layoffs include major cuts from its Xbox division. In a memo to staffers, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said Microsoft was “resetting Xbox” and would be cutting a total of 3,200 employees, or 20% of that division, throughout fiscal 2027—including spinning off four gaming studios. Compulsion Games and Double Fine Productions will become independent studios, while Ninja Theory and Undead Labs will be spun off. This amounts to eliminating 1,600 roles now and another 1,600…

England soccer player Jordan Henderson has been hospitalized after suffering an injury while celebrating the country’s historic World Cup win over Mexico. After the Sunday, July 5, match in Mexico City, Henderson, 36, and the players went over to their fans behind a goal to sing “Wonderwall.” (The Oasis track has become England’s unofficial anthem during the iconic tournament.) While celebrating, Henderson fell over an advertising board and remained down on the field. England captain Harry Kane saw what happened and motioned for first responders to assist. “Hendo just fell over there and I think he’s OK, something to do…

A former Utah Valley University police officer testified Monday he heard a gunshot and saw Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk fall to the ground while engaging in a verbal exchange with students. Prosecutors called Officer Chris Bagley as their first witness in what is expected to be a multiday probable cause hearing for the prosecution of Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old electrician apprentice charged with murdering Kirk. The hearing was underway in Utah County, Utah, amid heavy security and a courtroom full of VIPs. Kirk’s parents and his widow, Erika Kirk, were in attendance along with Donald Trump Jr., who…

Folarin Balogun of the U.S. is consoled by Giovanni Reyna and Timothy Weah after receiving a red card. Mandatory Credit: Carlos Barria-Reuters via Imagn Images FIFA’s decision not to uphold the automatic one-game ban for United States men’s national team striker Folarin Balogun was sharply opposed by the sport’s governing body in Europe as “incomprehensible and unjustifiable.” Balogun was issued a red card after scoring what proved to be the winning goal last week in the USMNT match with Bosnia-Herzegovina. A red card holds an automatic suspension during World Cup competition and by UEFA’s count, 188 other red cards issued…

[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Dec 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; FIFA President Gianni Infantino and United States of America President Donald Trump speak to media as they arrive on the red carpet ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Mandatory Credit: Brian Snyder-Reuters via Imagn Images President Donald Trump decided to phone a friend, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, to voice his concern over what he perceived as a “horrible call” when United States national team striker Folarin Balogun was issued a red card in the…

DETROIT — From the beginning, many decades before it became the United States, American society was founded not on hundreds of years of common culture but on something less tangible: a series of stories that it told itself over and over – full of truth, tall tales and outright lies – until it willed itself into existence. “A city upon a hill.” “All men are created equal.” “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Presidents splitting rails and telling the truth about chopping down cherry trees. A statesman out in a storm with a kite. And the biggest story of…

Lil Wayne is opening up about several personal and professional challenges after a rocky start to his “20 Years of Carter Classics” tour, including revealing that he and his rumored fiancée, Madi Cannon, have called it quits. The rap icon addressed fans in a candid video in which he discussed everything from his recent concert cancellations and health concerns to the status of his relationship with the 23-year-old social media influencer. While engagement rumors had circulated for months, Lil Wayne made it clear that wedding bells were never actually in the cards. 5ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA For weeks, fans speculated that…

Flavio Cobolli of Italy celebrates after his match against Alex de Minaur of Australia. Cobolli won in three sets at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Monday to advance to the quarterfinals. Italian Flavio Cobolli reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon for the second year in a row, defeating Australia’s Alex de Minaur 7-5, 7-6 (4) 6-3 on Monday in London. Cobolli, the No. 9 seed, is in the midst of a breakout season, climbing into the top 10 of the rankings. The 24-year-old reached his first Grand Slam final at the French Open in June, losing to Alexander…

You hear Kenny Mason’s voice before you see him. On a Sunday evening in mid-June, members of the crowd, filled in tightly at Mahall’s in Cleveland, look toward the door expectantly, but there are just a couple of stragglers drifting through. The room’s been perfumed with the loud, syrupy reek of marijuana, and the imperial beat of “BULLKILLER” — the opening song of his latest album, BULLDAWG — pumps from the speakers, but Mason hasn’t arrived yet, even as the first verse is underway. As soon as the chorus hits, he jumps up onstage, and the audience receives him warmly.…

Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) controls the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half in game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Free agent forward Rui Hachimura is jumping across town from the Lakers to the Clippers on a two-year, $28 million deal, ESPN reported Monday. Hachimura has spent the past three-plus seasons in Los Angeles, averaging 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 68 games (41 starts) for the Lakers in 2025-26. He confirmed his departure…