Top Stories for Friday Night, April 26, 2024
Top Stories for Friday Night, April 26, 2024
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TechCrunchA comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs
The tech layoff wave is still going strong in 2024. Following significant workforce reductions in 2022 and 2023, this year has already seen 60,000 job cuts across 254 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. Companies like Tesla, Amazon, Google, TikTok, Snap and Microsoft have conducted sizable layoffs in the first months of 2024.
- Engadget
iPad Pro 2024 vs. 2022: What’s changed
Apple updated its top-of-the-line tablets at its Let Loose event today. Our comparison lets you quickly glance at all the changes to the new model — big and small — to help you decide whether it’s worth the upgrade.
- Yahoo Personal Finance
Here’s how inflation erodes your savings and what you can do to stop it
Inflation wears away your purchasing power, meaning the dollars you save today will be worth less in the future. Here’s what you can do to stop the negative impact of inflation on your savings.
- Yahoo Personal Finance
Barclays Bank review 2024: Accounts, rates, fees, and more
Barclays Bank offers high-yield online savings accounts and CDs for consumers who prefer to do most of their banking online.
- Yahoo Sports
Angel Reese, Serena Williams stun at 2024 Met Gala, while Ben Simmons' clock briefcase inspired jokes
Ben Simmons brought a clock briefcase to the "Garden of Time" themed Met Gala, and people had jokes.
- Autoblog
Save on pet products thanks to these great Pet Day deals at Amazon
Now is a great time to save on pet products thanks to the Amazon Pet Day event happening right now!
- Autoblog
F1 Academy's only U.S. race weekend in Miami hosted great racing and promise for more
Formula 1 Academy’s second season is in full swing now as it just wrapped up its second race weekend at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix.
- TechCrunch
Jumia is back, growing total sales and orders in Q1 2024
Jumia's revenue and gross merchandise volume showed growth despite a decrease in quarterly active customers, according to its Q1 2024 report. Revenue increased by 19% year-over-year (57% in constant currency) to $48.9 million, while GMV surged by 5% year-over-year (39% in constant currency) to $181 million. The quarterly active customers of the African e-tailer, on the other hand, declined by almost 5% from 2 million to 1.9 million due to cost-cutting measures such as reduced customer incentives and free shipping expenditures.
- TechCrunch
Biden signs bill to protect children from online sexual abuse and exploitation
On April 29, Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Marsha Blackburn (R-SC) proposed a bipartisan bill to protect children from online sexual exploitation. President Biden officially signed the REPORT Act into law on Tuesday. This marks the first time that websites and social media platforms are legally obligated to report crimes related to federal trafficking, grooming, and enticement of children to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's (NCMEC) CyberTipline.
- Yahoo Personal Finance
CD rates today, May 7, 2024 (top rate at 5.15% APY)
CD rates available today are well above historical norms. Find out where to get the best cd rates.
- Autoblog
These states have the highest rates of road rage gun violence
ConsumerAffairs recently studied road rage in the United States, finding that an alarming number of drivers in some places resort to firearms for problem resolution.
- Yahoo Sports
Tony Allen, member of Grizzlies' 'core 4,' says he'll get his No. 9 retired next season
Allen was a six-time All-NBA defender during his time with the Grizzlies.
- Yahoo Sports
Fantasy Football: How will rookie quarterbacks impact NFL offenses they're joining?
Matt Harmon examines the fantasy football impact the six QBs drafted in Round 1 will have on the offenses they're joining.
- Yahoo Sports
Washington Wizards 2024 NBA offseason preview: Collecting draft assets needs to be the priority
Will the Wizards finally lean into a youth movement?
- Yahoo Sports
Team Penske suspends four crew members for Indianapolis 500 in wake of push to pass scandal
The suspensions come after two Team Penske drivers were disqualified from the season-opening race in St. Petersburg.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
‘Helps hide my mom tummy’: No beach bod needed with this top-rated swimsuit — it's down to as low as $12
Save big with the one-shoulder number 17,000+ Amazon shoppers are rocking.
- TechCrunch
Apple iPad event 2024: Watch Apple unveil new iPads right here
Today, at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET, the company is set to unveil the latest additions to the iPad line. According to the rumor mill, that list includes: a new iPad Pro, iPad Air, Apple Pencil and a keyboard case. Well, for starters, word on the street is that Apple launched the M3 later than expected (likely owing to supply chain issues), forcing the company to launch all three chips at the same event.
- Yahoo Finance
What Boeing's delayed rocket launch means for the company, according to Intuitive Machines CEO
The delay of Boeing's Starliner launch, which was supposed to take two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station, marked the latest setback for a company already grappling with quality control and safety issues in its aviation business.
- Yahoo Personal Finance
Mortgage rates today, May 7, 2024: Rates rise, but not drastically
These are today's mortgage rates. You can wait for rates to drop or buy now and refinance into a lower rate later. If you're ready, lock in your rate today.
- Autoblog
2024 Audi Q4 55 E-Tron First Drive: Big mid-year changes yield zesty EV
The Audi Q4 gets an mid-year upgrade to the 55 E-Tron, bringing more power, better range, faster charger and sharper driving dynamics.