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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Snow Hill Board of Commissioners announce emergency meeting; reconsiders closure of police department
SNOW HILL, N.C. (WNCT) — The town of Snow Hill's Board of Commissioners have announced an emergency meeting to reconsider the closure of the Snow Hill Police Department. The meeting is set to take place at Snow Hill Town Hall on June 2, 2025 at 1:00pm. This meeting has been called after Congressman Don Davis urged town commissioners to reconsider. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Elon Musk leaves White House, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella explains why company laid of 6,000 employees, launches from iQoo and Alcatel, and other top news of the week
Elon Musk confirmed his departure from the White House, signalling a renewed focus on his ventures like Tesla and SpaceX. Meanwhile, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed the recent layoff of 6,000 employees, clarifying the cuts were due to "reorganisation" rather than performance issues. On the product front, the Indian smartphone witnessed the launch of the gaming-centric iQoo Neo 10, and Alcatel's V3 series. Adding to the retail landscape, Google has finally begun selling its full Pixel lineup directly through its online store in India. All this and other tech news of the week. Elon Musk leaves White House but will remain in advisory role Elon Musk has left the White House to take care of his companies, including Tesla and SpaceX. Musk expressed gratitude to Trump for the opportunity to lead DOGE, saying, "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President Donald Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending. The DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government." Trump also praised Musk saying that the Tesla CEO was "terrific". Read full story here. CEO Satya Nadella on why Microsoft laid off 6000 employees Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed recent job cuts during the company's latest Town Hall event with its employees, reportedly revealing that the latest round of job cuts was due to 'reorganisation rather than performance,'. This clarification came weeks after it announced plans to lay off 6,000 employees, which is roughly 3% of its workforce. Here's the full story. iQoo Neo 10 launched in India iQoo Neo 10 was launched in India this week. It is a mid-range smartphone with a focus on gaming performance and battery life. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and has a 7000mAh battery. It is available in multiple RAM and storage configurations, starting at Rs 31,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant. More details here. Alcatel launches its smartphone in India Alcatel has launched its smartphones in India. Through a partnership with Nxtcell India, the company launched the V3 series -- including the V3 Classic, V3 Pro, and V3 Ultra -- featuring MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processors and Android 15. The V3 series also showcases Alcatel's patented NXTPAPER display technology. The phones are available on Flipkart starting June 2, 2025. Click here for prices and more specs. Walmart job cuts and new hiring plans Walmart will reportedly introduce 'several hundred new roles' in the US and India -- days after the company announced to let go of approximately 1,500 employees from its technology department, e-commerce fulfillment centres and the advertising segment named Walmart Connect. Employees who were laid off are eligible to apply for any of these roles. More information here. Google starts selling Pixel phones from its online store Google has officially launched direct online sales for its complete Pixel lineup through the Google Store in India. This means consumers can purchase these devices directly from Google. Available products include the Pixel 9a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 8a, Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, along with Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Buds Pro 2, and official accessories. All details here. Hisense unveils E7Q Pro QLED Smart TV Hisense launched its latest Smart TV—the Hisense E7Q Pro in India, designed specifically for modern gamers and those seeking a cinematic home entertainment experience. The Hisense E7Q Pro QLED Smart TV is equipped with a high-performance 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision Atmos support, AMD FreeSync Premium certification, and AI Smooth Motion technology. The company claims that the TV can deliver jitter-free visuals and low-latency gaming. Read more for price and features. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
GOP Senator Doubles Down On 'We All Are Going To Die' Comment In Wild Non-Apology
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has doubled down on her dismissive response to worries about GOP legislation that includes huge Medicaid and food assistance cuts. On Friday, Ernst faced angry constituents at a town hall in Parkersburg, Iowa, with one woman in the crowd yelling, 'People will die.' Ernst replied, 'People are not ― well, we all are going to die. So, for heaven's sakes, folks.' The retort was met with backlash and mockery. On Saturday afternoon, Ernst addressed the controversy with what may have initially appeared to some to be a genuine apology. 'Hello everyone, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely apologize for a statement that I made yesterday at my town hall,' Ernst said in a video posted to her Instagram Story. Ernst's tone began to shift as the video continued. 'See, I was in the process of answering a question that had been asked by an audience member when a woman who was extremely distraught screamed out, from the back corner of the auditorium, 'People are going to die!'' It soon became crystal clear that Ernst had no intention of delivering a real apology. 'And I made an incorrect assumption that everyone in the auditorium understood that yes, we are all going to perish from this earth,' Ernst said. 'So I apologize. And I'm really, really glad that I did not have to bring up the subject of the tooth fairy as well.' In a second video, she followed up with a pitch for Christianity. 'But for those that would like to see eternal and everlasting life, I encourage you to embrace my lord and savior, Jesus Christ.' Eagle-eyed observers may also notice both videos were filmed in a cemetery. The non-apology went viral, with one X user noting that 'Against all odds, Joni Ernst has made it worse.' The Republican legislation that sparked the town hall exchange on Friday includes $1 trillion in cuts to federal health and food programs and would result in an estimated 8 million fewer Americans having access to health insurance. The massive cuts offset the bill's nearly $4 million in tax cuts, which mostly benefit higher earning people. GOP Senator Pooh-Poohs Fears On Medicaid Cuts: 'Well, We All Are Going To Die' GOP Senator Ignores Insane Town Hall Gaffe — And Social Media Goes Off House Passes Trump's Tax And Spending Cuts
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
GOP Senator Doubles Down On 'We All Are Going To Die' Comment In Wild Non-Apology
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has doubled down on her dismissive response to worries about GOP legislation that includes huge Medicaid and food assistance cuts. On Friday, Ernst faced angry constituents at a town hall in Parkersburg, Iowa, with one woman in the crowd yelling, 'People will die.' Ernst replied, 'People are not ― well, we all are going to die. So, for heaven's sakes, folks.' The retort was met with backlash and mockery. On Saturday afternoon, Ernst addressed the controversy with what may have initially appeared to some to be a genuine apology. 'Hello everyone, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely apologize for a statement that I made yesterday at my town hall,' Ernst said in a video posted to her Instagram Story. Ernst's tone began to shift as the video continued. 'See, I was in the process of answering a question that had been asked by an audience member when a woman who was extremely distraught screamed out, from the back corner of the auditorium, 'People are going to die!'' It soon became crystal clear that Ernst had no intention of delivering a real apology. 'And I made an incorrect assumption that everyone in the auditorium understood that yes, we are all going to perish from this earth,' Ernst said. 'So I apologize. And I'm really, really glad that I did not have to bring up the subject of the tooth fairy as well.' In a second video, she followed up with a pitch for Christianity. 'But for those that would like to see eternal and everlasting life, I encourage you to embrace my lord and savior, Jesus Christ.' Eagle-eyed observers may also notice both videos were filmed in a cemetery. The non-apology went viral, with one X user noting that 'Against all odds, Joni Ernst has made it worse. Against all odds, Joni Ernst has made it worse — Keith Edwards (@keithedwards) May 31, 2025 The Republican legislation that sparked the town hall exchange on Friday includes $1 trillion in cuts to federal health and food programs and would result in an estimated 8 million fewer Americans having access to health insurance. The massive cuts offset the bill's nearly $4 million in tax cuts, which mostly benefit higher earning people. GOP Senator Pooh-Poohs Fears On Medicaid Cuts: 'Well, We All Are Going To Die' GOP Senator Ignores Insane Town Hall Gaffe — And Social Media Goes Off House Passes Trump's Tax And Spending Cuts
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Sydney light rail stopped for urgent repairs: When it will return
Light rail services in Sydney have ground to a halt on Thursday, just one week after the train network went down over a single incident. The L2 and L3 services went down about 10am due to urgent repairs at Town Hall. The service was cut off from Circular Quay at the Town Hall stop. Commuters were instead directed to the trains running between the two transport hubs. Available light rail services continued between Town Hall and both Randwick and Juniors Kingsford.
