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Snapchat owner cuts 16% of global staff in latest round of job cuts | ksdk.com
Snap Inc. said in a regulatory filing that the job cuts will cost about $95 million to $130 million in severance payments and related costs. SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The owner of social media platform Snapchat said Wednesday it's eliminating about 16% of its global workforce, or about 1,000 jobs…Read More
Snapchat Marketing 2026 – eMarketer
Table of Contents Executive Summary Snapchat faces an uphill battle on the user front Snapchat’s ad revenues continue to grow thanks to strategic shifts Snapchat is still struggling to carve out a place for itself in the creator economy Snapchat’s unique position in social gives marketers distinct opportunities The platform…Read More
Meta Faces EU Interim Measures Threat Over WhatsApp AI Policies – Yahoo Finance
Khac Phu Nguyen Wed, April 15, 2026 at 11:39 AM CDT 2 min read This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is facing rising regulatory pressure in Europe after the European Commission signaled it could impose interim measures targeting the company's policies tied to WhatsApp. In a…Read More
EU threatens to force Meta to restore WhatsApp full access for rival AI chatbots – WFMZ.com
LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators have threatened to force WhatsApp parent Meta Platforms to reverse a move that they say effectively limits the AI chatbots of rival companies from accessing the messaging app. Meta's attempt to resolve the bloc’s antitrust investigation of WhatsApp by charging third-party AI companies for…Read More
Gamecocks Lead in the 2025-26 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll
A total of 77 University of South Carolina student-athletes were named to the 2025-26 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll, announced Wednesday by SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. In total, 769 SEC student-athletes were named to the 2025-26 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll. The 77 total Gamecock student-athletes are tied for the…Read More
Weston Road Reconstruction Resumes April 21 – Wellesley, MA
News & Announcements Posted on April 15, 2026 Reconstruction work on Weston Road between Route 9 and the Weston Town line resumes on Tuesday, April 21. This is the final phase of the Weston Road Reconstruction project and is expected to finish in late June. The remaining work involves reconstructing…Read More
Twitter Gold: Coby White’s Incredible Three – Yahoo Sports
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: LaMelo Ball #1 celebrates with Coby White #3 of the Charlotte Hornets in overtime against the Miami Heat during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and…Read More
Snapchat to lay off 16% of its workforce as it struggles financially | The Independent
Snap Inc., the company that owns the social media platform Snapchat, is laying off about 16 percent of its full-time workforce. The move will impact about 1,000 employees, CEO Evan Spiegel announced Wednesday. The company is also closing about 300 open roles. “This is an incredibly difficult decision, and I…Read More
25 Tumblr Posts For An Internet Refresh | Know Your Meme
Once upon a time, Tumblr was one of the most used social media sites on the Internet. Tumblr was a social media site popular with teens and young adults in the 2010s, and for good reason. It was a huge gathering place for those into fandoms, to start, and it…Read More
Spotify and Major Labels Win $322M in Music Piracy Lawsuit – Billboard
At least for now, the court judgment is largely a symbolic victory, as no one has identified the anonymous internet users behind Anna's Archive. The Spotify company logo is displayed as traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during morning trading on February 01, 2023…Read More
‘Baby Jessica’ makes cryptic Facebook post days after her arrest for domestic assault
The woman famously known as “Baby Jessica” over her miraculous 1987 rescue from a Texas well as an infant has shared a cryptic Facebook post about “letting go” days after being arrested for domestic assault. “Note to self: Happiness is letting go of what you assume your life is supposed…Read More
The push to end big tech’s customer service nightmare – AFR
Apr 15, 2026 – 3.13pm Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has spent more than $60 million fighting Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. Cynthia Gebert reckons everyday Australians should be able to take them – and other big tech giants – on for free. The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman has been…Read More
Interview: Kathleen Barrett, CEO of Backlight – Adam Mendler
I recently went one-on-one with Kathleen Barrett. Kathleen is the CEO of Backlight, the parent company of Iconik, Wildmoka, and ftrack. Adam: How did you get here? What experiences, failures, setbacks, or challenges have been most instrumental to your growth? Kathleen: I got here in the most roundabout way possible.…Read More
Social afternoon in clubhouse as Thurso green is opened for the season
Members and guests at the official opening of the green at Thurso Bowling Club. Picture: Billy HusbandPresident Julie Knapp welcomed members, friends and prospective players to the 2026 season at Thurso Bowling Club on Saturday. Long-serving member Jackie Swanson delivered the first jack, marking the official opening of the green.…Read More
LinkedIn CEO says AI is boosting the value of these 4 ‘soft skills’ – Business Insider
LinkedIn's CEO has a front-row seat to how American careers are changing. He said AI is making four soft skills more important for workers. Riccardo Savi/Getty Images for Concordia Summit LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky said "soft skills" are more important as AI takes over routine work. He highlighted four communication-specific…Read More
