More than 5,000 people are reported dead after a massive earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria.
Dell to Lay Off 6,650 Workers
CNBC reports that Dell made the announcement on Feb. 6 in an SEC filing. About 6,650 employees, 5% of the company’s workforce, will be let go. Jeff Clarke, co-chief operating officer at Dell, said the layoffs were necessary to “stay ahead of downturn i…
Labour on Govt reshuffle: Another day of Tory turmoil
Labour on Govt reshuffle: Another day of Tory turmoil
Black Orlando Tech aka B.O.T. supports minorities in tech industry
At the corner of Development Road and Boulevard of Dreams inside the CREDO Conduit building sits the office of Black Orlando Tech. The organization – also known as B.O.T. – was started back in 2016. The driving vision is to expose at least 10,000 peopl…
Orange County leaders to select affordable housing developers to combat skyrocketing rent
Orange County commissioners plan to address the housing problem as rent rates continue to skyrocket.
Zero tolerance against FGM: Activist and writer Hamitraoré fights to end practice in Ivory Coast
On the occasion of the international day against female genital mutilation, we take you to the Ivory Coast. More than 1/3 of women are victims. Aminata Traore is a writer. She herself was circumcised at the age of 11 and fights against this illegal pra…
Milder Day
Scattered showers this morning as a cold front moves through the state. Breezy and mild conditions by afternoon. Meteorologist Lori Pinson has your forecast.
L.A. County rescue team going to Turkey after quake
78 personnel from the Los Angeles County Fire Department are going to Turkey to join rescue efforts, after the massive earthquake that killed thousands in Turkey and Syria (Feb. 7)
Nigerians gear up for upcoming legislative and presidential polls
In the run-up to the 25 February legislative and presidential elections, Nigeria is testing its new electronic voting system. Voters have volunteered. Previous polls have been marred by accusations of fraud. FRANCE 24’s Carolyn Lamboley tells us more.
Round one to Fredriksen: Euronav fails in legal bid to halt Frontline’s merger exit
Belgian owner had sought emergency decision to keep deal in place while merits of John Fredriksen’s move to pull the plug are examined