Twitter’s full-time headcount has dwindled to approximately 1,300 active, working employees, including fewer than 550 full-time engineers by title, according to internal records viewed by CNBC. Around 75 of the company’s 1,300 employees are on leave including about 40 engineers. As reported by CNBC, the company’s trust and safety team, which makes policy recommendations, design…
Google employees are scrambling for answers from leadership and from colleagues as the company undergoes a massive layoff. On Friday, Alphabet-owned Google announced it was cutting 12,000 employees, roughly 6% of the full-time workforce. While employees had been bracing for a potential layoff, they are questioning leadership about the criteria for layoffs which surprised some…
Bizarrap and Shakira’s ‘Sessions #53’ has become a music hit dedicate to your ex after its obvious references to the Colombian’s ex-partner, Gerard Pique as reported on Marca. However, it not only focuses on the father of her children, but there is also some other message for the current partner of the former Barcelona player,…
What goes around, comes around. Popularized in the late ’90s and early ’00s, clamshell “flip phones” were trendy for their compact design – a fraction of the size of chunky “brick” phones a few years earlier – and offered satisfying closure when you hung up a call. But flip phones weren’t ideal for texting as…
Eddie Nketiah’s 90th-minute winner sealed a dramatic 3-2 win against Manchester United as Arsenal took a huge step towards winning the club’s first Premier League title since 2004. In a pulsating game at the Emirates, both sides traded the lead before Lisandro Martinez’s equaliser in the second half for United appeared to send the clash…
Kim Kardashian and CEO of SKIMS recently went to Harvard Business School and immediately the rumors started, is she enrolling or just visiting? And the answer to that is none of the above. As reported on Marca, Kim Kardashian went to Harvard’s BS to give a presentation about her SKIMS brand to students, given that…
It seems that the NBA is currently experiencing its fair share of altercations. Following an all-out brawl between Brook Lopez of the Milwaukee Bucks and Gary Trent Jr of the Toronto Raptors, the latest bust-up occurred between NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe and Ja Morant’s father Tee. As reported on Marca, the incident occurred…
When Sony unveiled the PlayStation VR2, it announced several launch titles including heavy-hitters like Horizon Call of the Mountain, Resident Evil: Village and No Man’s Sky. As reported by GSM Arena, since then it added 11 more titles to the list and has confirmed that Grand Turismo 7 will also be part of the VR…
Juventus’ troubled start to the new year slipped into disaster on Friday after the Italian Football Federation docked the Serie A giants 15 points for using transfers to artificially boost their balance sheet. The FIGC said in a statement that the points sanction was to be inflicted this season, a huge blow to Juve, whose…
Chelsea opened the checkbook once again Friday, signing Noni Madueke from PSV Eindhoven for a reported €35-million (£30-million) fee. As reported by The Score, the 20-year-old signed a seven-and-a-half-year contract in west London. “I’m really pleased to sign with one of the best clubs in the world in Chelsea,” Madueke said in a statement. “To…
The NBA’s last two minute report is always frustrating for fans and players. While the league is taking some level of accountability by admitting when their officials were wrong, the outcome of the game does not change, and officials receive no penalty for their mistakes. Because of this, last two minute reports are even more…
Nigerian Afrobeat singer Joeboy has released a spanking new titled “Body and Soul.” He is expected to release his sophomore album in the first quarter of the year. Listen below: Stream Here.
American rapper, Snoop Dogg, has publicly approached Nigerian singer, Tems for a song collaboration. In a viral video trending online, the 51-year-old rapper declared his admiration for Tems while inquiring when they would collaborate on a hit song. According to Snoop, everyone in his household listens to her, while adding that they ought to have…
Manchester United are reportedly lining up a summer move for Borussia Dortmund ace Marco Reus on a free transfer. As reported by TalkSport, the £200,000-a-week midfielder is set to be available at the end of the season and United Boss Erik ten Hag is keen to add Reus to his squad. So much so that…
Dani Alves is going through one of the most complicated moments of his life after being accused of sexual assault and now the former Barcelona player was sentenced to prison without bail. This is not the first time that a Brazilian soccer player is accused of sexual harassment and violence. After being accused of an…
The 18-year-old has fought his way into the Real Valladolid first team after leaving Real Madrid’s academy, and now seems primed for a big-money move. Vinicius Junior, fresh off World Cup disappointment with Brazil, was back in La Liga action and primed to rebound against relegation-threatened Real Valladolid. Instead, the Real Madrid winger barely got…
The much-anticipated series by Nollywood actress Ini Edo, ‘Shanty Town, made its debut on Netflix on Friday, as fans hailed their favourite actors in the series. As reported by Punch, fans took to their Twitter pages to hail reality TV star, Mercy Eke, who made her Netflix debut with the series, alongside other top actors…
Google parent Alphabet Inc. is cutting 12,000 jobs worldwide in the latest round of layoffs to hit the technology sector. As reported by NBC News, CEO Sundar Pichai announced the cuts in a memo to Google employees that was later shared online in a company blog post. “This will mean saying goodbye to some incredibly…
The Golden State Warriors are the enemy in Boston these days, but they still have the respect of past Celtics legends. That includes Basketball Hall of Famer Sam Jones, who passed away on Dec. 30 at age 88. Members of Jones’ family were in attendance at TD Garden for the Celtics’ matchup with the Warriors,…
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo put on a show as they came head to head in Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-4 win over a Riyadh All-Star XI. The exhibition match was played in Saudi Arabia’s capital and saw the two superstars renew their storied rivalry for possibly the last time. Despite being a friendly, the game was…
Andy Murray’s heroics during his second-round match against Thanasi Kokkinakis at the Australian Open has left John McEnroe in awe. Former world number one McEnroe, who works as a pundit for Eurosport, was particularly impressed with the level Murray was able to play at, considering the five-setter finished at 4am the following morning. The 35-year-old…
Gloria Gaynor is giving Miley Cyrus her flowers. Since its release less than a week ago, the former Disney Channel star’s brand new single “Flowers” has been drawing a lot of comparisons to the former’s iconic 1978 hit “I Will Survive” — and Gaynor approves. In a recent Instagram post, the 79-year-old disco icon shared…
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have welcomed a baby girl this week and have shared an adorable glimpse of their child. As reported by Captal Xtra, the 37-year-old personality and 44-year-old singer welcomed their child on Friday January 13, and posted a picture of Luna, 6, and Miles, 4, cuddling their younger siblings. They also…
Jamaican retired sprinter, Usain Bolt, is threatening to sue a private investment firm in Jamaica after more than £10million disappeared from his account. As reported by Leadership, lawyers for the eight-time Olympic gold medallist claimed a check on his balance earlier this month revealed he had been left with barely £9,700 after what they described…
Arsenal have completed the signing of Leandro Trossard from Brighton in a deal that would eventually be worth £27million. Mikel Arteta has been eager to strengthen his attacking options as the Gunners pursue a first Premier League title since 2004 and Belgium international Trossard, 28, fits the bill. Brighton will receive a guaranteed figure of…
Alec Baldwin’s lawyer said they will fight and they will win. It comes after Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of the film, “Rust.” Baldwin was holding the prop gun when a round fired, killing Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. A weapons…
It’s been a week since Shakira sent social media crazy with her song with Bizarrap and not even the Colombian expected the success of her latest song directed at Gerard Pique and his current partner Clara Chia. As reported on Marca, millions and millions of people have already listened to it and few have escaped…
David Crosby, a prominent figure of the free-spirited 1970s Laurel Canyon scene who helped bring folk-rock mainstream with both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, has died at 81. His publicist confirmed the artist’s death to NPR; no cause of death was given at the time of this report. Crosby had long dealt with…
Leslie Jordan died of “sudden cardiac dysfunction,” according to a report obtained by Page Six from the Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. “Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease,” also known as atherosclerosis, was listed as a secondary factor. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, atherosclerosis is the thickening or hardening of the arteries, caused by a buildup of…
West Ham have signed Danny Ings from Aston Villa for a reported fee of £15 million. As reported by Euro Sport, the London club currently sit 18th in the Premier League table, and are hoping that the signing of a proven goalscorer can help them climb out of a relegation battle. West Ham have only…
An auction for hundreds of items at Twitter’s San Francisco HQ has just ended. A statue of the platform’s famous bird logo has claimed the most expensive item sold, coming in at $100,000 (£81,000). Viewers online noted that some of the used items were no bargain, as they were selling for more than retail. The…
Manchester United set out a dazzling Davos shop front this week, but insisted its lounge was to entertain clients and partners rather than to attract buyers for the English soccer club. United said in November it was looking at options to either get new investment or explore a potential sale, 17 years after the Glazer…
Anita Okoye, the ex-wife of ace singer, Paul Okoye, has opened up about suffering four miscarriages in her marriage. In a recent post, the mother of three, who divorced her ex-husband in December 2022, shared her story while reacting to the recent release of a Nollywood movie. According to her, the movie which told the…
Erik ten Hag has warned Arsenal that Manchester United will beat them with or without their Brazilian talisman Casemiro. Casemiro picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Crystal Palace on Wednesday, meaning he will not be available for the trip to Arsenal on Sunday. The Brazilian is widely seen as Manchester United’s…
China has reopened its doors to Disney’s Marvel Studios for the first time in almost four years, with two new film releases secured in the world’s second largest movie market. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” will open in China on February 7, roughly three months after its global debut, while “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” will…
South Africa may face severe chicken shortages as a result of the power crisis that is affecting the slaughtering of the chickens, a poultry association has warned. The South African Poultry Association (Sapa) says it has had to reduce the number of chickens slaughtered with abattoirs unable to keep up because of the power cuts….
British actor Julian Sands, known for his work in shows like “24” and movies like “A Room with a View” and “Arachnophobia,” has been identified as a hiker missing in the Mt. Baldy, California area since last Friday, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Sands was reported missing at 7:30pm on January 13,…
Rafael Nadal is set to miss the next six to eight weeks of the ATP Tour schedule after suffering a hip flexor injury during his shock Australian Open exit. The defending champion looked in discomfort as he was beaten in straight sets by Mackenzie McDonald at Melbourne Park during the second round on Wednesday, with…
Afrobeat star Ayo Balogun popularly known as Wizkid, got the internet buzzing on Wednesday when he announced a long-awaited collaboration with his colleague Davido. The 32-year-old music star dropped the big news on his Instagram stories. He wrote, “After my MLLE tour !! Davido and I are going on tour! Save your coins! I no…
We’ve all been there. You’re in the midst of competition and in the furor of battle, you lose track of the moment and score of the match. Unfortunately for American Danielle Collins, her moment where she slipped up came during her second round match at the Australian Open in a crucial third set tiebreak on…
When Shakira and Gerard Pique split up, the Colombian singer continued to live in their former home and it was the footballer who moved out. This living arrangement brought with it some problems, though, since the property was next door to that of Pique’s parents. Shakira had planned to move to Miami, but is still…
“Ghost” might be coming back to life, thanks to Channing Tatum. The “Magic Mike” star revealed in a new Vanity Fair interview that his production company, Free Association, has the rights to the iconic Patrick Swayze film, and he is mulling a remake. As reported by CNN, the original 1990 movie starred Swayze and Demi…
Odogwu has done it again, as his 2022 hit single, “Last Last” has been confirmed to be Google’s 10th most searched song for the year 2022. The Grammy-award-winning artist released the song Last Last in the year 2022. It is one of the songs off Burna Boy’s most recent studio album, Love, Damini. The song…
Usain Bolt, the legendary Jamaican sprinter, was reportedly caught up in a massive employee fraud scheme that resulted in over $1.2 billion in stolen funds from a wealth management company, Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). Bolt had millions invested with SSL, his manager, Nugent Walker, told Jamaica’s The Gleaner outlet. Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL)…
Kristin Chenoweth’s hair extensions helped save her life after she suffered a debilitating injury on the set of The Good Wife in 2012. While filming the CBS drama, Chenoweth was struck in the face by a piece of lighting equipment, which then knocked her against a curb. Chenoweth suffered multiple injuries, including cracked ribs, a…
What do the singer Madonna and Amiens in northern France have in common? Not a lot, says the city’s mayor, Brigitte Fouré, who admits the global star has probably never heard of the city until now. However, Fouré insists there is a “special link” between the two in the shape of an early 19th-century painting…
Andrew Tate’s head of security has given a dismissive account of the women who surrounded the controversial influencer, in spite of a police investigation into claims of sexual assault and exploitation against him. Tate denies all the allegations. In an exclusive broadcast interview with the BBC, Bogdan Stancu said more than 100 women had passed…
Ryan Taylor, the fiance of popular Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Cuppy was recently rushed to the emergency ward after taking a severe hit at the boxing ring. According to the couples who had revealed the incident, Ryan had taken a punch in the eye. As reported by Daily Trust, the fight between the famous YouTube…
The world of wrestling mourns the passing of Jamin Pugh, better known by his ring name Jay Briscoe. The wrestler, signed by wrestling promotion ROH (Ring of Honor) since 2022, passed away at 38 years of age. ROH owner Tony Khan announced the news on Tuesday evening. “Sadly, Jamin Pugh has passed away. Known to…
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos company officially joined the race to buy Manchester United. United’s owners, the Glazer family, said they were willing to listen to offers for the Premier League club in November and Ratcliffe is keen to strike a deal. Boyhood United fan Ratcliffe, who made an unsuccessful £4.25 billion ($5.2 billion) bid…
