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Microsoft's 60,000-Employee Buyout Offer

Microsoft offered voluntary buyouts to roughly 60,000 employees on Monday, October 26.

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Los Angeles Times Technology emphasized Workers Bearing Industry Cost; The Epoch Times Tech and Daily Caller News Foundation Technology emphasized AI Investment Driving Restructuring.

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▸The buyouts represent another hit to tech industry workers already facing widespread cuts. — Los Angeles Times Technology

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▸The buyout offer follows an early retirement effort Microsoft launched in the summer. — The Epoch Times Tech
▸Microsoft confirmed the buyouts as it pours billions of dollars into AI infrastructure. — Daily Caller News Foundation Technology
▸The workforce adjustment is framed as a direct consequence of soaring AI spending. — Daily Caller News Foundation Technology

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North Korea's Binance Hack

FBI attributes $6.3 billion Binance theft to North Korea's TraderTraitor group as withdrawals resume

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First Report Friday: Binance disclosed a $6.3 billion security breach, the largest crypto hack ever, and suspended all deposits and withdrawals.

Today: Binance resumes withdrawals after covering stolen assets

Left: Binance absorbs losses, users made 90% whole.

Right: Private firms ID'd TraderTraitor before FBI did.

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France's Third Weekend of Protests

France's third consecutive weekend of protests brought violent clashes, a Molotov attack, and 779 arrests.

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First Report Oct 25: Hundreds of thousands marched across France Saturday in a second weekend of nationwide protests.

Today: Arrest count rises to 779 from 290

Left: Youth-led marches draw 320,000; violence at edges.

Right: Molotov attack, flag-burning, 'ultra-left' blamed.

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Oleshky Evacuees Reach Ukrainian Territory

Hundreds evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky reached Ukrainian-controlled territory under a truce Melania Trump reportedly helped broker.

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First Report Oct 24: Russia, Ukraine, and the US agreed on a localized humanitarian ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky with Melania Trump's involvement.

Wednesday: Oleshky ceasefire takes effect despite continued Russian strikes

Today: Hundreds of evacuees reach Ukrainian territory

Left: Evacuees reunite with family under blue-yellow flags.

Right: Melania Trump's truce credited for safe passage.

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Intel's Historic 28% Crash

Intel fell 28% on October 30, dragging the Nasdaq lower amid AI cost concerns.

Left: Fears grow that Big Tech's best days are over.

Right: Small caps beat tech as AI spending alarms Wall St.