Dell Technologies has announced plans to lay off 5% of its workforce due to the uncertain economic climate, following similar cost-cutting measures taken by other large tech companies. The announcement comes as the tech industry has been hit hard by the economic downturn, with interest rate hikes contributing to the financial woes of many companies. Despite the job cuts, Dell has reported several strong quarters due to the steps taken to stay ahead of the downturn impacts.
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This article discusses allegations of sexual harassment against freshman Congressman George Santos, R-N.Y. by former volunteer Derek Myers, who has requested an investigation into the incident. Myers has filed a police report and House ethics complaint in addition to a letter posted to Twitter. Santos has yet to comment on the allegations and the House Ethics Committee has not yet responded.
Elon Musk has been found not guilty of deceiving investors with tweets in 2018, after a jury in San Francisco deliberated for less than two hours. The verdict is seen as a major vindication for Musk, and a sign that the courts are willing to give tech executives some leeway when it comes to their public statements. The case is now closed, and Musk is free to continue leading Tesla and Twitter without the threat of legal action.
Dallas Police, with the help of the Lancaster Police Department, have located the two missing emperor tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo. The animals were found in the closet of an empty home in Lancaster, south of Dallas, and were returned to the zoo. The Dallas Police Department thanked the public for their help in locating the animals.
President Joe Biden is set to meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) at the White House on Wednesday to discuss the federal budget and debt ceiling. Biden is expected to press McCarthy to provide a detailed list of spending proposals and to commit to the principle that the U.S. will never default. The White House will release its own budget in early March, and has urged McCarthy to do the same. McCarthy has responded to the memo, but has called Biden's demand for assurances that the U.S. won't default "irresponsible".
Annie Wersching, best known for her roles in the series “24” and the video game “The Last of Us,” has passed away at the age of 45 following a battle with cancer. Her colleagues and friends have paid tribute to her, and a GoFundMe has been set up for her husband and three children. Wersching was an accomplished actor and will be remembered for her many roles and contributions to the entertainment industry.
Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter, visited Capitol Hill on Thursday to meet with House leaders from both parties and receive a law enforcement briefing. The meeting was likely related to the fairness of the platform and the ongoing debate over tech regulation. It is unclear what the outcome of the meeting was, but it is the latest in a series of high-profile visits to Capitol Hill by tech executives.
The Detroit Lions have announced the passing of former defensive end Jessie Lemonier at the age of 25. The team released a statement expressing their shock and sadness, and asked for privacy for Lemonier's family and friends. Lemonier had played in six games with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020 and seven games with the Detroit Lions in 2021. The cause of death has not been released.