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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Big advisory for millions of Americans: US citizens asked to stay at homes for 24 hours. Check details
Tens of millions of people in major cities in the United States faced record high temperatures on what was expected to be the worst day of an oppressive heat wave that has spread over much of the country since late last week. Temperatures in Washington and Boston are expected to soar to 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius), beating previous records by as much as 6 degrees, according to the National Weather Service . The National Weather Service, Eastern Region, said on X on Tuesday: "There's no doubt about it many were feeling hot, hot, hot today in the Eastern United States! Many daily records were set. By the way, if you want to cool off you had better luck in Las Vegas, NV today which only reached 94 for a high!" ALSO READ: Trump compares Iran strikes to bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, calls leaked intel report... Millions of Americans asked to stay indoors At a time when massive heatwave is sweeping US, millions of Americans have been advised to remain indoors as heat warnings were issued in 24 states on Wednesday. The weather department has issued extreme heat warnings and heat advisories for large parts of South, Midwest and Northeast until Wednesday evening, reports NewsWeek. The agency warned that "dangerously hot" conditions are expected, and urged people to stay out of the sun and remain in air-conditioned rooms. The NWS warned that heat-related illnesses "increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events," putting millions of Americans in impacted regions at risk. It urged people to drink plenty of fluids and to check up on relatives and neighbors. The agency also warned Americans not to leave young children and pets in vehicles unattended. "Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes," it said. Live Events ALSO READ: Horrifying 'killer bees' spreading across 13 US states and can sting thousands of times in short period Which US states to face extreme heatwave? The NWS has issued warnings for extreme heatwave for parts of North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. The warnings are set to continue until 8 p.m. on Wednesday. "An extreme heat warning is issued when extremely dangerous heat conditions are expected or occurring. Avoid outdoor activities, especially during the heat of the day. If you must be outside, be sure to drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks in the shade. Stay indoors in an air-conditioned space as much as possible, including overnight. Check on family and neighbors," the NWS said on its official website. Temperatures are expected to reach a heat index value of up to 115 degree Fahrenheit in North Carolina. Meanwhile, Virginia is expected to reach 110F; Pennsylvania will hit 105F; and New Jersey will reach 108F. ALSO READ: Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez has an unusual request for the guests ahead of their high-profile wedding The NWS also issued heat advisories for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The agency said that heat index values could reach 110F in Louisiana and South Carolina; 109F in Georgia and Arkansas; 108F in Maryland and Alabama; 104F in Kentucky; and 103F in New York. "Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke," the NWS said. "To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency!" It added: "In addition to the daytime heat, overnight low temperatures will also be very warm and oppressively muggy."
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Two major US tech companies announce mass layoffs amid Artificial Intelligence boom. Check details
The technology sector's brutal workforce reduction continues in 2025 with Microsoft recently announcing another round of significant layoffs in its Xbox division next week as part of a broader reorganisation. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the company will reduce its workforce in the coming years just as the two companies invest billions in artificial intelligence efforts. Recently, Bloomberg reported that after cutting 6,000 employees in May, tech giant Microsoft Corporation plans to layoff 'thousands' more jobs next month, particularly in sales. This comes as the company looks to 'trim its workforce' amid increased spending on artificial intelligence (AI), it added. The layoffs are expected to be across teams, with major hits likely among sales employees, sources told Bloomberg. ALSO READ: 'If you can rent Venice...': Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez's lavish wedding sparks major uproar by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If You Eat Ginger Everyday for 1 Month This is What Happens Tips and Tricks Undo Microsoft layoffs in 2025 Microsoft is reportedly going to sack employees in its Xbox division next week, reports Bloomberg as part of a broader company-wide reorganisation. This is the fourth major layoff for Xbox in the past 18 months, following three significant reductions last year and the closure of several subsidiary studios. Xbox, which develops video-game hardware and software, has faced pressure from Microsoft executives to improve profit margins since the $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc, finalised in 2023. The tech giant often implements major organisational changes at the end of its fiscal year, which concludes on 30 June. Live Events Earlier this year, Microsoft laid off more than 300 employees as a part of its cost-cutting measures. "We continue to implement organisational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace,' a Microsoft spokesperson said, according to Bloomberg. In May, Microsoft reduced its workforce by 3%, affecting around 6,000 employees across all levels, teams and geographies. This was the company's largest round of layoffs since it eliminated 10,000 roles in 2023. In January, Microsoft terminated a small number of employees, citing performance-based issues. ALSO READ: 'They don't know what the...': Trump drops 'F bomb' as Iran-Israel ceasefire deal crumbles Microsoft's layoffs coincide with its significant investments in artificial intelligence with the company recently announcing a $400 million investment in Switzerland to develop cloud-computing and AI infrastructure. In January, Microsoft committed $3 billion to develop AI infrastructure, including new data centres in India in the next two years. 'The investments in infrastructure and skilling we are announcing today reaffirm our commitment to making India AI-first,' Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella said earlier. ALSO READ: As World War III fears surge, Putin announces big move amid Israel-Iran conflict. Check details Amazon layoffs in 2025 Earlier this month, Amazon CEO told employees that job cuts in the tech giant would continue as AI will reduce the company's corporate workforce over the next few years. "We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people doing other types of jobs," Jassy wrote in an internal memo. "It's hard to know exactly where this nets out over time, but in the next few years, we expect that this will reduce our total corporate workforce as we get efficiency gains from using AI extensively across the company." The company has already laid off more than 27,000 employees since 2022, including recent cuts to its devices and services units. These layoffs reflect a broader trend in the global tech industry. In early May, Google laid off around 200 employees, primarily in its global business unit in teams handling sales and partnerships. Similarly, Amazon reduced approximately 100 jobs in its devices and services unit in another round.
