Microsoft is axing 4,800 employees, most of them from its Xbox division, as it and the rest of the tech industry seek to adapt to the AI era. The cuts come as the software giant has heavily invested in artificial intelligence after years of pouring cash into gaming. “Our business is changing because the world around it is changing. The way technology is built, deployed, and used is transforming faster than at any point in my time here,” Amy Coleman, Microsoft’s chief people officer, wrote in a Monday memo to employees. The layoffs included 1,600 Xbox employees who were immediately…

Sullivan’s Crossing is weathering multiple cast exits ahead of season 5 — but where did every character end up amid the changes? Season 4 showed Maggie (Morgan Kohan) and Cal (Chad Michael Murray) facing many obstacles after the return of her ex-husband, Liam (Marcus Rosner). Despite a brief breakup, Maggie and Cal ended up in a good place — and he even proposed. Things got complicated again though when a social worker brought Tracy and revealed her foster parents are no longer able to care for her. Cal and Maggie are now faced with the possibility of taking care of…

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Things are looking up for the Americans. The United States men’s national team got a fortuitous decision to go in their favor when FIFA reversed the suspension on Folarin Balogun ahead of a crucial Round of 16 match against Belgium Monday. Team USA hasn’t made the quarterfinals in the World Cup since 2002 and now they have a great chance to make that happen in Seattle. If you’re looking to jump on the ride and wager…

Rinse, recall, repeat. A luxury shampoo brand has recalled two of its products over concerns that the high-end lather may be contaminated with a potentially dangerous bacterium. A voluntary nationwide recall was announced last week by Kao USA, which manufactures the shampoo through its subsidiary Oribe. The recall was issued after testing found Pluralibacter gergoviae growing inside the product. This bacterium has the potential to cause infection, which could result in severe health consequences for vulnerable populations. According to the recall notice, the products in question are: Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo 8.5 oz size (UPC 840035231242) with the lot code YR010556…

The patient: A 63-year-old woman in MassachusettsThe symptoms: The patient went to the emergency department after experiencing nausea and vomiting for about a month, along with decreased appetite. She told doctors that she’d also experienced a burning pain in her upper abdomen and right side of her torso, which wrapped around to her back. She’d tried treating these symptoms with two common over-the-counter medications for acid reflux, but the treatments didn’t help.In the year prior, the patient had started taking semaglutide, a type of drug known as a GLP-1 receptor agonist — the same class of drug as Ozempic. These…

A sizable share of Democrats support the federal probe into California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife as the duo claims President Donald Trump is directing a politically motivated attack against them, a new survey shows. A Daily Mail/JL Partners poll found 27% of Democrats support the probe into California’s first couple, with 14% saying they “somewhat support” the investigation and 13% saying they “strongly support” it. Last month, Newsom announced he and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom were the targets of a federal investigation by the US Department of Justice. The investigation, which involves the FBI and IRS, has reportedly focused…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson appeared on the cover of the most recent issue of Essence magazine, spurring critics to argue that she is seeking publicity in ways that are inappropriate for a member of the Supreme Court.”Supreme Court Justices are not celebrities and should not be treated like celebrities,” Andrew Fleischman, a Georgia trial and appeal lawyer, wrote of the cover.The magazine’s cover features a picture of Jackson wearing a purple coat and smiling directly at the reader. Underneath Jackson’s photo is a caption that reads “the people’s champion.”TRUMP BLASTS KETANJI BROWN…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A viral video shows multiple people attacking a North Charleston, South Carolina, police officer during a chaotic response to a permitted Fourth of July block party where authorities say gunfire erupted and multiple officers were assaulted.The North Charleston Police Department said the confrontation unfolded after officers responded to a permitted neighborhood block party in the Chicora-Cherokee community at about 8:30 p.m. on July 4.Officers received reports of people firing fireworks toward passing vehicles before learning that several attendees had begun discharging firearms.FEDS DISMANTLE ALLEGED GUN TRAFFICKING RING THAT FUNNELED DOZENS OF FIREARMS…

Buc-ee’s employees are spilling the secrets on the mega-chain’s food waste policy, and it’s not appetizing. Known for the “cleanest restrooms in America,” the chain has a cult-like following as it has become a very fun tourist trap with its massive gift shop and bronzed, smiling beaver to score a picture with. The world’s friendliest beaver serves as a massive convenience hub and gas station, giving road trippers a place to fill up their tank and now their bellies. Buc-ee’s has tons of grab-and-go meals, fresh barbecue and a full-scale food market. However, in a recent Buc-ee’s Reddit post, employees…

ATLANTA — The Mets are all but dead in the standings, but still have nearly half a season to play, with plenty of innings to cover. Another arm is forthcoming. The team on Monday acquired reliever Matt Seelinger from the Tigers for cash considerations. Seelinger, 31, posted a 3.89 ERA in his 27 appearances this season for Triple-A Toledo. Seelinger, a career minor leaguer, grew up on Long Island. He previously spent time in the Pirates, Rays, Giants and Phillies organizations.