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Amazon’s Audible is laying off 5% of its workforce, marking another round of job cuts in tech | Technology News

[ad_1] Amazon-owned online audiobook and podcast service Audible is laying off about 5% of its workforce, marking the third round of job cuts at the e-commerce giant’s businesses this week as the technology industry continues to shed roles in the new year. In a memo sent to employees Thursday, Audible CEO Bob Carrigan said the…

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Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after 16 are killed in rioting

[ad_1] SYDNEY — Papua New Guinea’s prime minister declared a state of emergency on Thursday, suspending government and police officials after 16 people were killed in rioting in the Pacific island nation. A police and public sector protest on Wednesday over a pay cut that officials blamed on an administrative glitch descended into lawlessness. Television footage…

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Sports news in brief for January 12

[ad_1] Russia head coach and former Fiji Sevens legend Waisale Serevi issues instructions during the Hong Kong Qualifier. Photo: Mike Lee – KLC fotos for World Rugby Fiji – Serevi Former Flying Fijian Waisale Serevi has confirmed he is interested in being part of the Flying Fijians and Fijiana coaching team. Serevi said he wants…

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