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• Companies laying off staff this year includes Amazon, Citi, and Pinterest — see the list

  05-02-2026 04:05 via businessinsider.com
  Amazon said it is eliminating around 16,000 corporate roles globally.Kevin Carter/Getty ImagesCompanies such as Amazon and Citi have said they're trimming staff this year.Pinterest, for one, cited AI as a factor in its decision to shed less than 15% of its workforce.See the list of companies letting workers go in 2026.The year 2026 is just getting started, and layoffs are already underway.Companies, including Angi (formerly Angie's List) and the popular web tool Tailwind, have cut staff, citing
  
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• Savannah Guthrie asks for proof of life in tearful video appeal for her mother's return: 'We are ready to talk'

  05-02-2026 03:56 via businessinsider.com
  Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have issued a video plea for their mother's safe return home.NDZ/Star Max/GC ImagesSavannah Guthrie and her siblings shared an Instagram video pleading for her mom to return home safely.Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing since Sunday.Authorities said they believe the 84-year-old was taken against her will.Savannah Guthrie shared a video message on Instagram on Wednesday, pleading for her mother's safe return."We need to know, without a doubt, that
  
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• Epstein Files fallout: Brad Karp steps down as chair of Big Law firm Paul Weiss

  05-02-2026 02:57 via businessinsider.com
  Brad Karp resigns as chairman of Paul Weiss amid scrutiny over his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.John Lamparski/Getty ImagesBrad Karp resigned days after the release of more documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.Karp says his appearance in the files has "created a distraction." Karp previously struck a deal for Paul Weiss to do $40 million in pro bono work for Trump.Brad Karp stepped down as chairman of Big Law firm Paul Weiss on Wednesday amid scrutiny over his ties to the late sex offen
  
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• Trump says he's staying out of the fight between Netflix and Paramount to take over Warner Bros. Discovery

  05-02-2026 02:09 via businessinsider.com
  President Donald Trump said he's not getting involved in the fight for Warners Bros. Discovery.ANNABELLE GORDON / AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said he's staying out of the fight over Warner Bros. Discovery.The president told "NBC Nightly News" that both Netflix and Paramount Skydance have called him.This is a shift from what Trump said in December, when he said he'd "be involved" in the decision.President Donald Trump said Netflix and Paramount Skydance have called him about their
  
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• 5 of the biggest takeaways from Google's Q4 2025 earnings call

  05-02-2026 01:30 via businessinsider.com
  Google CEO Sundar Pichai.Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesAlphabet reported its fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday, exceeding Wall Street expectations.The Google parent said it expects to roughly double its capex spend in 2026.From Gemini numbers to the CEO's thoughts on the SaaS stock wipeout, here are the big takeaways.Google just reported another blockbuster quarter, with its fourth-quarter revenue soaring past Wall Street expectations,That said, you might not think it to loo
  
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• Wall Street eagerly awaits bullish AI updates from Amazon heading into its latest earnings

  05-02-2026 00:26 via businessinsider.com
  Noah Berger/Getty Images for Amazon Web ServicesAmazon's Q4 earnings report is coming on Wednesday, and Wall Street is feeling upbeat.The stock has lagged the Mag 7 in the last year, but analysts see predict a strong report.Top banks are eyeing AWS growth and AI updates as key highlights.Amazon will be the latest Magnificent Seven company to report earnings this week, with the e-commerce giant's results due on Thursday after the closing bell.As analysts noted in their pre-earnings takes, Amazon
  
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• 32 thoughtful gifts for her this Valentine's Day and beyond that will make her feel seen

  05-02-2026 00:07 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSamantha Crozier/Business InsiderAt Business Insider Reviews, we test products year-round with the same rigor we bring to any story — evaluating materials, real-world usefulness, and long-term value. But Valentine's Day calls for something extra. Beyond specs and cost-per-use, the best gifts spark a reaction: a little rush of excitement, the pleasure of something beautiful, or the indulgent feeling
  
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