Wednesday, February 04, 2026

Washington Post lays off 30% of Its Staff Across All Departments

Feb 4, 2026
The Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff Wednesday, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage in a widespread purge that represented a brutal blow to journalism and one of its most legendary brands. 
Read more: https://apnews.com 
 
 
 
Sweeping layoffs have hit The Washington Post newsroom, causing job cuts  for one-third of the paper's staff, the Associated Press reported. This  encompasses members of the sports and books… | USA TODAY 
 
 

What does the Y Combinator do?

What does the Y Combinator do? 
 
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AI Overview:
Y Combinator (YC) Y Combinataor   is a prestigious startup accelerator that provides seed funding, intensive mentorship, and a powerful network to early-stage tech companies, helping them grow rapidly through a structured 3-month program that culminates in a "Demo Day" for investors, with successful alumni including Airbnb, Stripe, and Coinbase. 
YC invests a standard amount (currently $500,000 for equity) in exchange for a portion of the company, offering essential resources, connections, and ongoing support to help founders buil successful businesses.

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