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In early 2026, widespread U.S. layoffs—driven by inflation, tariffs, and AI investments—left workers anxious despite strong 2025 growth.
Early in 2026, there were numerous layoffs in the United States.
With just 50,000 new jobs added in January, industries are contributing to worker anxiety.
Tens of thousands of jobs are being eliminated by companies like Amazon, UPS, Tyson Foods, HP, Verizon, Intel, and Microsoft as a result of economic pressures, rising costs, inflation, tariffs, and a shift toward AI investments.
Significant layoffs include Intel's projected workforce reduction to 75,000 by year-end, UPS's up to 30,000 layoffs, and Amazon's 16,000 layoffs.
The labor market is showing signs of strain despite robust economic growth in late 2025, with job losses being driven by ongoing corporate restructuring and automation.
A principios de 2026, los despidos generalizados en Estados Unidos, impulsados por la inflación, los aranceles y las inversiones en IA, dejaron ansiosos a los trabajadores a pesar del fuerte crecimiento de 2025.