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Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many at Xbox in a ‘reset’

Business July 7, 2026

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs, about 2.1% of its global workforce, including a large number of workers at its Xbox video game business. The layoffs included 1,600 Xbox workers, with more to come this year in a broader reorganization designed to “reset” Xbox as it faces heightened competition, the company said Monday. “Our business today is not healthy,” said a memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who took over the gaming division earlier this year. “We are operating at margins that are 3-10x lower than comparable platform and publishing ...

George Clooney to get lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival

International News July 7, 2026

George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year, where he’ll be honored with a lifetime achievement award. The festival’s organizers said Monday that Clooney has been selected to receive the Golden Lion at the 83rd edition of the festival in September. “I’ve had so many extraordinary moments in Venice. This festival is without question my favorite and to be given the Golden Lion is a tremendous honor,” Clooney said in a statement. “It also probably means I’m old, but I’ll take it.” The star has indeed had many memorable appearances in Venice, and at ...

Pedestrian killed at city intersection

Local News July 7, 2026

WARREN — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car Saturday night at an intersection in Warren, police said. The fatal crash occurred just before 11 p.m. at Youngstown Road and Kenilworth Avenue SE. A westbound Buick sedan struck the pedestrian, who was crossing Youngstown Road in a northbound direction, according to the Warren Police Department. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation by Warren police. No further details on the driver or circumstances have been released.

Lordstown seeks voter support for tax change

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Community News July 7, 2026

• TRUMBULL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS have canceled their meetings for this week. • MCKINLEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY Board of Trustees has canceled their meeting for this week. • WARREN CITY COUNCIL will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the safety service complex with caucus at 4:15 p.m. There will be a finance committee meeting at 3:45 p.m. on pending legislation. • NEWTON TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at the township administration building to discuss concerns related to zoning. Action may be taken. • HOWLAND TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at ...