📰 Saturday Apr 25 — Major Events Roundup
🌍 US-Iran Tensions Escalate
Iran threatens "largest missile strike in history" targeting US-Israel allies. 3 US aircraft carriers deployed to the Middle East. White House envoy heads to Pakistan for new round of talks. Iran also attacked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
🏢 Tech Layoff Wave Hits Hard
• Meta cuts 10% of workforce (~thousands)
• Microsoft offers buyouts to 7% of US staff
• Nike lays off ~1,400, mostly in tech (2nd round in 2026)
• Snap joins the cuts
~20,000+ jobs lost total — raising serious "AI labor crisis" concerns.
🚀 Artemis II Ret