Author: Political X Patriot

Business Insider (BI) obtained internal documents revealing the teams most affected by recent job cuts at Meta, which resulted in 3,115 employees losing their jobs—about 5% of the workforce. The cuts were particularly impactful in Tom Allison’s Facebook team, which saw 335 job losses. Other significantly affected groups included the Horizon team focused on virtual reality, losing 244 positions, and Carmine Arabia’s team, which cut 195 roles. Additional reductions impacted roles linked to data center strategy (186 positions) and engineering for monetization (180 positions). Despite these layoffs, Meta plans to accelerate hiring for machine learning engineers. The internal documents are…

Zach Martin, a future Hall of Famer and key player for the Dallas Cowboys’ offensive line, has retired after an impressive 11-year career. The Cowboys are now faced with the challenge of filling his significant role ahead of the 2025 season. While Martin’s departure leaves a big gap, they have promising options in Tyler Smith and potential internal candidates like Brock Hoffman and TJ Bass. Hoffman, who played six games at right guard after Martin’s injury, aims to uphold the legacy Martin set. He performed well, allowing only two sacks in his 379 snaps. Bass, versatile across the line, has…

The article highlights various hidden gems and experiences in Morocco, focusing on lesser-known locations that offer unique insights into the country’s rich culture and natural beauty. Kenihura: Positioned along the Oum Er-Rbia River in the Atlas Mountains, this calm city is ideal for peaceful lakeside walks amid cedar-scented air and stunning landscapes. Taghazout: Known for its surf culture, Taghazout features a community skate park that has become a vibrant gathering place for locals and visitors, offering skateboarding rentals and lessons. Marrakech: The Medina Stories food tour provides an engaging culinary experience, taking participants through various local food stalls and offering…

The article reflects on the challenges of advocating for the environment amidst a chaotic news cycle, inspired by the French documentary “7 Walks with Mark Brown.” The film features botanist Mark Brown and a crew hiking through different parts of Normandy, presenting their interactions with seemingly ordinary landscapes. Initially, the expectation is for a traditional, emotional environmental storytelling, reminiscent of artist Joe Brown’s evocative nature sketches and Angela Manno’s endangered species icons. However, the film’s first half offers little in terms of seduction or awe, highlighting ordinary terrain as Brown and his team engage with the environment. Their calm demeanor…

The Gigian group, led by 34-year-old Jack Lasota, is implicated in a series of murders across the U.S., leading to multiple arrests. Lasota, who identifies as a trans woman and has a background in computer science, has been charged alongside other members, including Michelle Zaico and Daniel Blanc, with trespassing and obstruction. Authorities are investigating at least six murders linked to the group, including a double homicide in Pennsylvania and a violent encounter in California. Lasota developed her rationalist beliefs after moving to the San Francisco area and began blogging about various topics, eventually veering into unorthodox theories. Despite having…

The presence of three Chinese naval vessels in the Tasman Sea has raised alarm in Australia and New Zealand, leading airlines like Qantas to reroute flights in the area. China claims that its military exercises are being conducted in accordance with international law, yet both countries are closely monitoring the situation due to concerns about potential live-fire drills. The Chinese fleet, which includes frigates and supply tankers, was initially reported to be 340 nautical miles off the coast of New South Wales but approached within 150 nautical miles of Sydney at one point. New Zealand’s Defense Minister Judith Collins expressed…

The private spacecraft Blue Ghost, operated by Firefly Aerospace and funded by NASA’s Commercial Moon Payload Services (CLPS), is conducting operations to prepare for its landing on the moon scheduled for March 2nd. The spacecraft recently captured impressive footage of the moon’s far side while transitioning to a lower orbit. The mission aims to deliver ten scientific instruments to study lunar heat flow, surface interactions, crustal electricity, and magnetic fields, while also conducting technical tests such as regolith sampling and radiation-resistant computing. A key highlight of the mission is planned for March 14th, when Blue Ghost will attempt to photograph…

Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) recently announced its fourth-quarter results, reporting earnings of $0.14 per share on sales of $332 million. The company also revealed plans to acquire wellness brand Alani Nu for $1.65 billion, paying 2.8 times Alani Nu’s projected 2024 revenue of approximately $595 million. Following the acquisition news, CELH stock rose 35% in after-hours trading. Although Celsius experienced a 4.4% decrease in revenue for the fourth quarter, with North American sales down 6%, international sales surged by 39%. The company’s gross profit margin improved to 50.2%, and its adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 18.9%. The anticipated acquisition of…

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s season has been cut short due to a diagnosis of a blood clot in his right shoulder, specifically deep venous thrombosis. The Spurs are optimistic about his recovery as he begins treatment. Wembanyama, a first-time All-Star and the NBA’s leading shot-blocker, has had a historic season, averaging 24.3 points, 11 rebounds, and 3.8 blocks per game. His absence will be felt deeply by the team, as noted by teammate Chris Paul, who emphasized Wembanyama’s impact beyond basketball. The medical staff became concerned after Wembanyama reported unusual sensations in his arm. Acting director Mitch Johnson…

A recent study highlights the accelerating melting of glaciers worldwide due to climate change, indicating that glaciers are now shrinking more than twice as fast as they were in the early 2000s. From 2000 to 2011, glaciers lost ice at a rate of approximately 255 billion tons per year, but this rate increased to about 346 billion tons per year over the next decade and reached a record loss of 640 billion tons in 2023. In total, glaciers have lost over 7 trillion tons of ice since 2000. Alaska is reported as the fastest melting region, losing around 67 billion…