SUMMARY: Microsoft has announced a new round of layoffs, impacting 3% of its workforce, including 2,000 employees in Western Washington. Despite strong sales, the company cited the need to streamline operations for greater efficiency. This follows earlier layoffs in January. The job cuts are expected to affect all regions and positions, with a focus on management. The move is expected to hurt local businesses, particularly those that rely on Microsoft employees. Meanwhile, Amazon has introduced AI-driven robots to sort packages, raising concerns about potential job losses in its warehouses. Additionally, a cyberattack on education vendor PowerSchool exposed sensitive data of millions of students and teachers.

Microsoft says it is laying off nearly 3% of its entire workforce, meanwhile Amazon unveiled more than 750-thousand robots it will use to sort, lift and carry packages in the company’s warehouses.

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SUMMARY: Project Lifesaver in Nicholas County, West Virginia, helps locate individuals at risk of wandering, providing peace of mind for families. The program, especially beneficial for children with autism or adults with dementia, uses an ankle monitor to track a person’s location. Crystal Taylor, a single mother of a 13-year-old with autism, signed up for the program 11 years ago. She says it gives her confidence that if her son wanders off, the sheriff’s department can quickly locate him. The program reassures parents and caregivers, ensuring the safety of their loved ones with timely responses from local deputies.

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SUMMARY: Jay’s Evening Weather for Tuesday 05/13/25 reports clouds, showers, and thunder across the region, though Princeton enjoys some sunshine. Temperatures vary from the upper 50s to upper 60s depending on cloud cover. Persistent rain from Virginia has caused flash flood warnings, with flooding mainly along rivers and streams. Large hail and wind damage are possible tonight. Rain is expected to continue through the week into the weekend, with Sunday offering a partial break. Severe weather risks are low but include hail and isolated storms. Temperatures will warm slightly by Thursday and Friday, with highs near 80°F. Overall, an active, wet weather pattern persists.

It has been another wet and stormy day around the region. More rain chances take us through the rest of the week and into the weekend.

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