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world6 months ago

Voice of America Faces Major Staff Cuts Amid Global Coverage Challenges

The Trump administration has announced the termination of approximately 1,400 employees at Voice of America, including those in the Persian-language service, as part of a broader effort to reduce government size and influence. This move, which significantly cuts the network's workforce, has faced criticism for potentially undermining the network's role in combating disinformation, with some employees and advocates calling for bipartisan support to preserve its mission.

"Bell Canada Layoffs: Impact on Media and Workforce"

Bell Canada's parent company, BCE Inc., is cutting 4,800 jobs and selling 45 of its 103 regional radio stations, leading to the end of multiple television newscasts and other programming cuts at Bell Media. Meanwhile, the US imposes sanctions on entities and a tanker for violating the price cap on Russian oil, and Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment is fined $5,000 for interference on Toronto Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe. Additionally, organizers of the 2022 Freedom Convoy in Ottawa want the police board to pay any damages in an ongoing class action lawsuit.