Saturday, November 14, 2026
Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Tech job bait in India, personal referrals in Kenya: LinkedIn scammers prey on the unemployed

This article was originally published in Rest of World, which covers technology’s impact outside the West. LinkedIn job scams have become a borderless epidemic, preying on the hopes of desperate job seekers and costing victims across the globe anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $25,000. While the Microsoft-owned professional networking platform connects millions of users to opportunities, it also serves as a shared hunting ground for fraudsters. From Nairobi and Lagos to Mumbai and Mexico City, a review of the fraudulent schemes reveals a crucial layer often missed: Scammers are masterfully tailoring their tactics to specific cultural expectations, industry trends, and economic pressures. In India, tech jobs are used as bait because the industry employs millions of people and offers high-paying roles. In Kenya, the recruitment industry is largely unorganised, so scamsters leverage fake personal referrals. In Mexico, bad actors capitalise on the informal nature of the job economy by advertising fake formal roles that carry a promise of security. In Nigeria, scamsters often manage to get LinkedIn users to share their login credentials with the lure of paid work, preying on their desperation amid an especially acute unemployment crisis. In its transparency report for July-December 2024, LinkedIn said

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Kentucky Rallies Past Tennessee on Saturday – UK Athletics

Otega Oweh scored 21 points as Kentucky rallied to beat No. 25 Tennessee 74-71 on Saturday night at Rupp Arena. It was the second time this season that UK rallied from a double-digit deficit to beat the Vols It was the fifth consecutive game in which Oweh has scored at least 20 points. Kentucky (17-7, 8-3 Southeastern Conference) got 16 points from Denzel Aberdeen and 10 from Malachi Moreno. Tennessee (16-7, 6-4) scored the first two points, but Oweh scored to tie the game, but the Vols hit a three to lead 5-2. Andrija Jelavic, Moreno and Oweh scored consecutive baskets to give UK an 8-5 advantage. However, Tennessee scored the next seven to lead by four. A Brandon Garrison putback cut the deficit in half but the Vols scored to lead 14-10. An Oweh layup got UK within two and an Aberdeen layup tied the game. Tennessee responded with eight consecutive points before Oweh scored to get the Cats within six, 22-16. Tennessee responded with another three to lead by nine. An Oweh basket made it 25-18, but the Vols hit another three to extend their lead to 10. After a UK timeout, Oweh scored underneath and Aberdeen converted

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Washington Post CEO quits after cuts that led to Bezos backlash – Moneycontrol

Jeff D’Onofrio, a former Tumblr Inc. CEO who joined the Post last year as chief financial officer, is taking over as acting publisher and CEO effective immediately, the company said in a statement. February 08, 2026 / 06:51 IST Will Lewis Washington Post Chief Executive Officer Will Lewis resigned, days after the newspaper laid off several hundred staffers in a move that triggered a backlash against billionaire owner Jeff Bezos. Jeff D’Onofrio, a former Tumblr Inc. CEO who joined the Post last year as chief financial officer, is taking over as acting publisher and CEO effective immediately, the company said in a statement. “The Post has an essential journalistic mission and an extraordinary opportunity,” Bezos said, adding that he sees the outlet headed for “an exciting and thriving next chapter.” The Post laid off a third of its staff on Wednesday, including a swath of foreign correspondents and US-based journalists, prompting an outcry from critics, including US senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. The Washington Post Guild union said hundreds of its members were let go “without rhyme or reason.” Bezos, the co-founder of Amazon.com Inc., purchased the Post in 2013 and set about expanding the paper’s footprint, injecting much-needed investment.

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Washington Post names ex-Tumblr chief Jeff D’Onofrio as acting CEO – NewsBytes

D'Onofrio was serving as CFO at WaPo What's the story Jeff D'Onofrio, the CEO of Tumblr from 2017 to 2022, has been named the acting CEO and publisher of The Washington Post. He will replace Will Lewis, who is stepping down after a controversial term that included mass layoffs this week. D'Onofrio had been serving as CFO at The Post since June last year. Limited experience in traditional news media Despite his new role, D'Onofrio doesn't have a long history in traditional news media. His most notable position before The Post was as the General Manager of Yahoo News when it was still under Verizon ownership. He later moved on to focus entirely on Tumblr, which had a controversial run under his leadership. Controversial decisions at Tumblr Under D'Onofrio's leadership, Tumblr attempted to revamp its image by banning adult content. However, the move resulted in a 30% drop in traffic for the platform. Yahoo acquired Tumblr for $1.1 billion in 2013 but sold it to WordPress owner Automatic in 2019 for an undisclosed amount, which was rumored to be less than $3 million.

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YouTube streamer Jack Doherty kicked out of Phoenix Open, video; Min Woo Lee remains in the hunt

An online streamer has been kicked out and handed a life ban from the Phoenix Open after causing a stir during the popular PGA Tour event. Jack Doherty, who has more than 15 million subscribers on YouTube, was escorted out of TPC Scottsdale after interrupting play in the second round. In a video that surfaced online, Doherty was shown offering $100 to a spectator to yell out "jackass" while Mackenzie Hughes took a swing. READ MORE: Gastro bug rattles women's ice hockey with teams on high alert READ MORE: 'Dream come true' for Aussie in stunning $5.7m LIV debut READ MORE: Kyle left Australia at just 18. Now, he's a wrestling superstar Doherty was then filmed being escorted out of the facility by security and was informed that if he attempted to come back, the police would be called. YouTube streamer Jack Doherty is kicked out of the Phoenix Open. Twitter "It happens at this tournament sometimes, I saw the video," Hughes told The Athletic. "Honestly, I didn't lose much sleep over it. My caddie and the security staff were all pretty prompt to kick whoever it was out. I feel like I wasn't really much of the story. "I just

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