Meta, Facebook’s parent company, has announced over 11,000 layoffs. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a message to employees Wednesday: “Today I’m sharing some of the most difficult changes we’ve made in Meta history. I’ve decided to reduce the size of our team by about 13% and let more than 11,000 of our talented employees go.” …
Monthly Archives: November 2022
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker agrees to one-year contract extension
The 2022 World Series champion Houston Astros announced Wednesday that manager Dusty Baker has agreed to a one-year contract extension with the organization. The 73-year-old Baker told reporters at a news conference that it is “to be determined” if he will return in 2024, but added, “I’m happy to be back. I had an idea I’d …
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Brooklyn Nets name Jacque Vaughn as new head coach
On Wednesday, the Brooklyn Nets announced they have named Jacque Vaughn as their head coach, replacing Steve Nash. Vaughn, a Nets assistant since 2016, was named acting head coach after the Nets parted ways with Nash following a 2-5 start. Vaughn, a former college star who spent 12 seasons in the NBA as a player …
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Jennifer Aniston reveals secret struggle with infertility
Jennifer Aniston is speaking about her fertility struggles and IVF attempts for the first time. In her Allure December 2022 cover story published Wednesday, the 53-year-old actress opened up about her “challenging” journey trying to conceive a child during her 30s and 40s. The “Friends” alum said in part: “I was trying to get pregnant. …
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Ryan Murphy’s “Monster” and “The Watcher” renewed by Netflix
Netflix has ordered two additional seasons of the series “Monster,” which will now go the anthology route. Netflix has also ordered Season 2 of “The Watcher.” Both shows were created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. “Monster” launched Sept. 21, while “The Watcher” debuted on Oct. 13. “Monster” was a massive success, debuting atop both the …
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2022 Midterm Elections: Control of House and Senate still up in the air
As of early Wednesday, control of the U.S. House and Senate were up in the air as states across the country tallied votes, and many midterm election races remained neck-and-neck. Millions of Americans also cast their votes in key races for governor, secretary of state and other offices down the ballot. The close contests will …
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Suspect in custody after 1 student is killed in shooting inside Seattle high school
A suspect is in custody and one student is dead after a shooting at a North Seattle school on Tuesday morning. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz and Representative Pramila Jayapal held a press conference to provide updates about the shooting, where they announced that the student who was shot had died …
Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday names Parks Frazier new play-caller
One day after replacing head coach Frank Reich, the Indianapolis Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday has named his play-caller. Reich had been overseeing Indianapolis’ offense after firing coordinator Marcus Brady after Week 8, but starting on Sunday’s game against the Raiders, the play-calling duties will be taken over by assistant Parks Frazier. The 30-year-old Frazier …
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Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin to miss one month after ankle surgery
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar told reporters on Tuesday that forward Valeri Nichushkin is expected to miss a month of play time after undergoing surgery to address an ankle injury. Bednar also provided updates on the status of defensemen Bowen Byram and Samuel Girard. Byram is week-to-week with a lower-body injury; and Girard has …
Dave Chappelle to host SNL with musical guest Black Star
Saturday Night Live has announced Dave Chappelle will host the November 12th edition of the show, with a reunited Black Star (comprised of Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli) serving as the musical guests. Chappelle previously hosted the show in November 2016 and in November 2020. The news was revealed during last weekend’s episode, which featured …
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