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Uber is laying off about 3,300 employees worldwide, or roughly 10% of its global workforce, as chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi seeks to simplify the company and direct investment towards ride-hailing, delivery and robotaxi operations. The job cuts were outlined in an internal email from Mr Khosrowshahi circulated on Wednesday. The restructuring is expected to reduce the number of managers by 20%, with some affected managers moving into individual contributor roles. Uber is also halving the number of teams made up of just one or two people, Bloomberg reported. The company is understood to be removing roles more than seven layers…

Rio Ferdinand has backed Arsenal’s summer transfer business, insisting the Premier League champions are stronger despite supporters’ concerns over their limited late-window activity. The former Manchester United defender believes the additions of Christos Tzolis, Bruno Guimarães and Ezri Konsa have addressed important areas of Mikel Arteta’s squad, with particular praise reserved for the Greek winger. Arsenal strengthened across defence, midfield and attack during the summer but did not add another senior forward before the transfer window closed on Tuesday, September 1. That has left some fans questioning whether the squad has enough depth in the final third. Rio Ferdinand backs…

FOX 10 Phoenix has highlighted a selection of Arizona businesses, products and community projects in its “Seen on TV” roundup for Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The feature directs viewers to Urban Hip-E Fresh Kitchen on South Mill Avenue in Tempe, Mountainside Fitness in Gilbert and Arizona Highways’ Phoenix office on West Lewis Avenue. It also spotlights a range of Patrick Mahomes-inspired sportswear available through Chandler High School’s online team shop. The collection includes replica football jerseys, hoodies, polo shirts and other items carrying the school’s Wolves branding. Athletic Solutions, which operates the shop, describes the Mahomes Brand as a signature…

Woodside Energy’s Scarborough LNG project remains on course to ship its first cargo in the fourth quarter of 2026, chief executive Liz Westcott has said, while declining to guarantee that the company’s long-delayed Browse gas proposal will go ahead. The update leaves Scarborough advancing towards production as planned, but highlights continuing uncertainty over Browse, a separate offshore development intended to supply the North West Shelf project in Western Australia. Woodside said Scarborough was 98 per cent complete at the end of the first half of the year. First gas has since flowed from the field, while the final and heaviest…

A vigil for a 16-year-old boy who died in a motorcycle crash descended into disorder in Cramlington after fireworks were thrown at police and a vehicle was reportedly set alight. Northumbria Police said the disturbance took place in the Beaconhill Grange area at about 4pm on Monday, 31 August, following a planned balloon release in memory of the teenager. Officers reported a rise in anti-social behaviour before and after the event, attended by people on electric motorbikes, motorcycles and quad bikes. Four Sur-Ron electric bikes were seized and a specialist drone team was deployed. Footage shared online appeared to show…

Single Americans who consider earnings important in a relationship say their ideal partner would make an average of $139,000 (£105,000) a year, according to a new survey by Northwestern Mutual. The figure is well above typical pay levels in the United States, highlighting the financial expectations facing people looking for a long-term partner during a period of high living costs and delayed milestones. Millennials recorded the highest expectations, naming an annual income of $160,000 as ideal. Gen Z respondents put the figure at $135,000, while Gen X selected $123,000 and Baby Boomers $125,000. The research was conducted by The Harris…

Sadie Sink has been named the new face of Calvin Klein’s “Feel the Fit” denim campaign, fronting the brand’s autumn 2026 collection. The campaign, which launched globally on 1 September, showcases the Stranger Things actor in a series of looks built around Calvin Klein’s signature jeans and underwear. It is being promoted through the fashion house’s shops, website, social-media platforms and outdoor advertising. ([pvh.com](https://www.pvh.com/news/press-releases/calvin-klein-launches-fall-2026-feel-the-fit-denim-campaign-starring-sadie-sink?utm_source=openai)) Sink appears in the campaign wearing a range of denim styles, including the brand’s 90s Straight, Low Rise Baggy and High Rise Loose jeans, alongside pared-back Calvin Klein separates. “Denim has always been a staple in…

Epilogue’s Operator devices are allowing owners of classic Nintendo cartridges to rescue ageing save files and play their original Game Boy and Super Nintendo games on modern computers, phones and handhelds. The Romanian company’s GB Operator, priced at $50, supports Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance cartridges. Its newer $60 SN Operator is designed for Super Nintendo and Japanese Super Famicom games, with an N64 model also in development. Both products connect to a Windows PC, Mac or compatible device using USB-C. They can read the game data from a physical cartridge, back up saved progress and,…

Sam Johnstone has joined Celtic from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a season-long loan, giving Martin O’Neill’s side added experience and competition in goal. The 33-year-old England international will challenge Viljami Sinisalo and Ross Doohan for a place in the Scottish champions’ side. The move remains subject to international clearance. Johnstone made 17 appearances for Wolves last season before losing his Premier League starting place in December. He has not played since the club’s FA Cup defeat by Liverpool in early March and underwent shoulder surgery during the summer. ([onefootball.com.br](https://onefootball.com.br/en/news/celtic-delighted-to-welcome-sam-johnstone-to-the-club-43388302?utm_source=openai)) The former Manchester United academy player joined Wolves from Crystal Palace in…

Hot, humid and occasionally stormy weather is set to continue across Milwaukee through the rest of the working week, with Thursday night into Friday morning emerging as the period most likely to bring a more organised spell of thunderstorms. FOX6 chief meteorologist Rob Haswell said a disturbance could trigger the stronger round if atmospheric conditions come together, although there will also be lengthy dry intervals between storms. Wednesday, September 2, is expected to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to Milwaukee, with very humid conditions and a high of 88F. Temperatures will fall only to around 72F overnight, while further showers…