Amazon announced plans to eliminate about 14,000 corporate positions worldwide, marking one of its largest restructuring efforts since 2023. The reduction, which affects roughly 4% of its global corporate staff, comes as the company refocuses its resources toward artificial intelligence (AI) development and automation. According to internal documents and statements released on October 28, 2025, the layoffs will primarily impact non-warehouse divisions, including devices, advertising, Prime Video, human resources, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Senior VP Beth Galetti said in a memo that the company is “streamlining decision-making and redeploying resources to support long-term innovation.” The reduction follows a period…
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The latest release of the Henley & Partners Passport Index has unveiled a striking transition in global travel freedom. The report shows that the United States passport now ranks 12th, tied with Malaysia, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 180 destinations. This marks the first time in the 20-year history of the index that the U.S. has fallen out of the top 10. The new leaders are in East Asia: the Singapore passport now provides access to 193 countries and territories, while South Korea and Japan follow with 190 and 189, respectively. Factors Driving The U.S. Decline According to Henley…
Another World Series Epic in Los Angeles Eighteen innings. Nineteen pitchers. Six hundred and nine pitches. And one unforgettable swing. Freddie Freeman ended one of the longest and wildest games in World Series history Monday night, blasting a walk-off home run in the 18th inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6–5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays and a 2–1 series lead. Freeman’s deep shot to center field — his second consecutive World Series walk-off in as many years — sent Dodger Stadium into delirium and capped a marathon that lasted more than six and a half hours.…
A New Cultural Landmark Rises Above Dubai Creek Japanese architect Tadao Ando has revealed his design for the Dubai Museum of Art, a striking new cultural venue that will overlook the city’s natural saltwater creek. The five-storey building features a smooth, twisting form finished in white, punctuated by triangular windows that curve upward in a fluid motion. Commissioned by the Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Group, the museum—known as DUMA—aims to become a global destination for contemporary art and creativity. The structure’s rounded shape is inspired by the sea and the region’s pearl-diving heritage, symbolizing Dubai’s connection between tradition and innovation. Raised on…
The United States Navy has positioned the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, capable of carrying up to 90 aircraft, in proximity to Venezuelan waters as part of a broader military operation in the Caribbean. Carrier Group Near Venezuela Raises Tensions The deployment has been officially presented by the US Pentagon as a mission to “detect, monitor and disrupt illicit acts that threaten the security and prosperity of the US homeland and our security in the western hemisphere.” From Caracas, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro contends the move signals a deliberate show of force against his government rather than a standard…
Brazilian farmers and agribusinesses are riding a wave of demand as the Asian giant China turns increasingly to the South American nation for soybeans. Between January and August 2025, Brazil exported approximately 77 million metric tons of soybeans to China, an amount that effectively represents the majority of its first-season harvest. The substantial volume comes amid a sharp decline in U.S. shipments, with China importing only about 17 million metric tons from the U.S. in the same period. Soaring Shipments Fuel Brazilian Market Expansion Local growers report that Chinese trading partners have signalled a readiness to purchase “all they can…
A Rare Chemical Signal Challenges What Scientists Know About Space Metals Astronomers have detected glowing nickel vapor surrounding the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS at a distance far too cold for metals to normally vaporize — a discovery that is reshaping our understanding of chemistry beyond the solar system. The finding, made by an international research team using the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile, marks the first time scientists have observed such metal emissions at these extreme distances from the sun. It offers a rare glimpse into the ancient materials that make up interstellar comets, potentially billions of years old. “While…
Dutch digital bank Bunq B.V., headquartered in Amsterdam, announced on 27 October 2025 that it has obtained a licence to operate as a broker-dealer in the United States. This approval marks a pivotal step in Bunq’s strategy to extend its operations beyond Europe and enter the U.S. market. With this new licence, Bunq becomes authorised to offer U.S. stocks and related investment services to American customers, aligning with its ambition to build a broader financial services footprint across borders. Licence Details and Regulatory Context The broker-dealer licence issued to Bunq will allow it to engage in securities trading activities regulated…
White House Aims to Curb Grocery Prices With Argentine Imports The Trump administration is facing mounting backlash from farm-state Republicans and agriculture groups after announcing plans to quadruple beef imports from Argentina, a move officials say is designed to bring down soaring grocery costs. President Donald Trump, frustrated by high consumer prices, has repeatedly promised “a deal” to lower the cost of beef, which has surged roughly 14 percent since he took office. The average price for a pound of ground beef now stands at $6.32, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Trump’s aides argue that expanding…
Centrist Senator Rides Voter Anger Over Economic Crisis to Historic Victory Bolivia has elected Rodrigo Paz as its next president, ending two decades of dominance by the leftist Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) and signaling a dramatic political shift for the crisis-hit South American nation. Preliminary results released late Sunday showed Paz, a centrist senator and former mayor of Tarija, winning 54% of the vote against 45% for former president Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga. “The trend is irreversible,” said Óscar Hassenteufel, president of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal. “This will be a government that brings solutions,” Paz declared to cheering supporters in La…
