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DePaul University laid off 114 staff members due to a budget shortfall caused by rising costs and a significant drop in international graduate student enrollment, and is implementing a strategic plan to address financial challenges and invest in future initiatives.
PBS is cutting 15% of its staff, including 34 immediate layoffs, due to a $500 million federal funding cut by Congress, which has also impacted other public media organizations like NPR, leading to financial struggles and potential station closures.
'Extra' is undergoing staff layoffs and a show revamp ahead of its 32nd season, including leadership changes and a new look, as part of its annual assessment and renewal process.
Nearly 1,500 Chicago Public Schools staff received layoff notices due to enrollment shifts and budget issues, with most expected to find positions elsewhere in the district. This is part of ongoing efforts to address a $734 million deficit, with CPS aiming to balance the budget without further layoffs, though challenges remain.
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.
The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn a court order requiring the reinstatement of over 1,300 Education Department employees who were laid off as part of efforts to dismantle the agency, citing a belief that the judge lacked authority and emphasizing policy goals of streamlining the department. The layoffs led to the closure of key offices, including those responsible for civil rights enforcement and federal student aid, prompting multiple lawsuits from states and educational groups.
The Republican National Committee has laid off dozens of staffers, including top officials, following the takeover by Donald Trump's team. The cuts go beyond senior staff to vendors and mid-level employees, and some staff may reapply for positions. The move reflects Trump's interest in aligning the organization with his campaign and pursuing claims of voter fraud, as well as the committee's struggle with fundraising. The layoffs have raised concerns about the RNC's capabilities going forward, especially in terms of fielding a ground operation to support a presidential campaign.
Deadspin has been sold by G/O Media to Lineup Publishing, resulting in the entire staff being laid off. G/O CEO Jim Spanfeller stated that the decision to sell was influenced by Lineup's editorial plans, tough competition in sports journalism, and a premium valuation. The new owners have opted not to retain any existing staff and plan to build a new team aligned with their editorial vision, leading to immediate staff lockouts and departures.
G/O Media has sold Deadspin to Lineup Publishing, a European media company, which will not retain any of Deadspin's current staff. The decision to sell was made by G/O Media's board of directors, and the new owners plan to take a different content approach regarding the site's overall sports coverage. This move comes amid criticism of G/O Media's CEO, Jim Spanfeller, for his handling of Deadspin and other former Gawker Media properties. The gutting of Deadspin follows the closure of other G/O Media outlets and the sale of LifeHacker.
TCR-T biotech Alaunos Therapeutics, formerly known as Ziopharm Oncology, will close its lead program, lay off 60% of its staff, and seek a sale or other transaction as its cash runway dwindles to just a few months. With $18.3 million in cash at the end of June, the Houston-based drugmaker expects to have enough funds to last until the fourth quarter of this year.