Spotify Cuts Down & White House Makes Ukraine Funding Push

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2️⃣ This Morning’s Two Reports:

• 🎵 Spotify's Big Shake-Up: Cutting 17% of Workforce for a Leaner Future

• 🇺🇦 White House Pushes for More Ukraine Aid Amidst Funding Shortfall

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🎵 Spotify's Big Shake-Up: Cutting 17% of Workforce for a Leaner Future

Spotify is striking a new chord in its business composition! The streaming giant has announced a significant workforce reduction of 17%, affecting about 1,500 jobs. CEO Daniel Ek attributed this to an over-expansion during 2020 and 2021, necessitating a "rightsize" in the face of a new economic reality. Despite posting a 65 million euro profit for the third quarter, Spotify is recalibrating with less spend on marketing and personnel, aiming for sustainable growth and profitability. 🎧📊

TL;DR ⏳: Spotify's trimming down its team by 17% to align with economic changes and ensure sustainable growth.

🇺🇦 White House Pushes for More Ukraine Aid Amidst Funding Shortfall

The White House has issued a warning to Congress: U.S. financial aid for Ukraine could dry up by the year's end. This alert, primarily about funding for military support, highlights a potential gap in Ukraine's defense against Russia. The situation is drawing attention as Republican support in Congress for additional funding shows signs of waning, and an emergency aid package remains in legislative limbo.

TL;DR ⏳: Amidst political debates, the White House warns of an impending shortage in military aid for Ukraine, pressing Congress for prompt action.

⚡ BulletList Roundup (10 Headlines)

1. 🚨 Israel initiates evacuations amid their offensive expansion

2. ⚖️ Divisions emerge in Supreme Court over Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy deal

3. 🔍 Former US ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha faces charges for spying for Cuba

4. 🔇 White House decries ‘antisemitic’ demonstration at Philadelphia falafel outlet

5. 💬 Ramaswamy labels George Santos 'insane, pathological liar,' but opposes congressional expulsion

6. 🔪 Philadelphia Macy's scene of fatal stabbing by man, another guard injured

7. 🏛️ North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum withdraws from 2024 Republican presidential race pre-debate

8. 🇬🇧 UK unveils tougher visa rules aimed at reducing overall immigration

9. ✈️ Hawaiian Airlines parent soars with $1.9 billion acquisition by Alaska Air

10. 💔 Julia Roberts comments on the ‘heartbreaking’ passing of Matthew Perry

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