by Ray Schultz , YesterdayHuffPost is set to lay off at least 30 workers, 22% of its staff, Danielle Belton, editor in chief wrote in an email to employees. “I write today with painful news,” Belton said, according to a transcript obtained by the New York Post. “HuffPost is undergoing a substantial round of job eliminations due to ongoing and growing challenge to our business. Unfortunately, we expect upwards of 30 editorial positions will be cut in the weeks ahead.”Belton added, “We are beginning talks with the HuffPost Union about how to proceed, including the possibility of offering voluntary buyout packages to some desks in the newsroom.”She continued, “I recognize that this is an upsetting way to start the year, and we will be sure to share more details as swiftly and clearly as possible, as I believe it is important to be transparent and share information as we have it. In the coming days, we will make more information available about the job eliminations and HuffPost’s plans for 2025 and beyond.”

Mexico's president humorously trolled Donald Trump by suggesting a new name for the U.S., gaining widespread attention and going viral. www.huffpost.comOn January 9, 2025, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador humorously responded to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion to rename the united states. The president’s deadpan remarks went viral as he proposed a new name for the U.S., showcasing his knack for political satire. The exchange between López Obrador and Trump reflects ongoing political dynamics between Mexico and the United States. The humorous back-and-forth between López Obrador and Trump underscores the complexities of modern diplomacy where satire can serve as both critique and commentary on international relations.

Zornick took to X and wrote that Peretti “will soon gut another newsroom, this time HuffPost. But the shocking scale of this week’s announce layoffs do not match the financial information we have about HuffPost. BuzzFeed’s news division is the progressive news site HuffPost, which Peretti co-founded in 2005 and which has drawn strength from a migration away from social media and back to homepages. the speculation Jonah would cut HuffPost to please Vivek was not directly attributed him but written in a knowing, voice-of-god section. Jonah owes his staff answers.”Alexander Kaufman, a senior reporter at HuffPo, shared Zornick’s post and added:In the coming weeks, HuffPost is going to ax upward of one-quarter of our newsroom.

HuffPost editor-in-chief Danielle Belton resigned Thursday as part of the news site’s ongoing editorial layoffs, TheWrap has learned. “I have incredible faith in the team to lead HuffPost through this difficult time,” Belton noted. pic.twitter.com/6eE2s2Hcxd — Max Tani (@maxwelltani) January 9, 2025The move came two days after Belton shared that at least 30 HuffPost staffers would be cut from her newsroom in the coming weeks. HuffPost is not the only media company to experience large layoffs at the top of the year. Tuesday also saw The Washington Post announce plans to lay off roughly 100 employees, while Vox cut 12 on Thursday.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGTORONTO (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s comments that Canada should become the 51st state are no longer a joke and are meant to undermine America’s closest ally, Canada’s finance minister said Wednesday. Advertisement“It’s becoming very counterproductive,” LeBlanc said, referring to Trump’s rhetoric about Canada. Trudeau announced Monday he will resign as prime minister and will stay on until a new Liberal leader is chosen. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the U.S. consumes about 20 million barrels a day, while domestically producing about 13.2 million barrels a day. This means about quarter of the oil the U.S. consumes every day is from Canada.

Hugh Grant and his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein via Associated PressHugh Grant has admitted there’s one film from his oeuvre that he’s in no rush to revisit. However, the British actor also made it clear that he’s not quite so nostalgic for all of his past work. AdvertisementWhen the interviewer praised the 1995 movie Nine Months, Hugh apparently screamed “as if startled”, stating: “Let me stress, everyone involved with that film, with the exception of me, was brilliant and talented. Hugh added: “My wife wants to watch it, but I’ve forbidden her. “On the web, it’s become a fact that I hated making that film,” Hugh lamented.

The 1 Thing You Should Never Do When Cleaning Your Ears — 'Horrible Things Happen'boytaro Thongbun / 500px via Getty ImagesThe human ear is a magical organ that allows us to hear and helps keep our balance. Press play to listen to the full episode:“Never use a Q-Tip,” Kasper told us. “And if you just stick that in your ear, all you’re doing is plunging the wax further down into the ear canal. “I’ve seen horrible things happen where people put Q-Tips in there, and then they start brushing their teeth,” Kasper said. “The ear canal itself is just skin tissue and the wax is produced from what’s called sebaceous glands — they’re little glands in the ear canal,” Kasper explained.

The death of the leftist media marches on with the news that HuffPost will lay off a whopping 22 percent of its newsroom staff. But these outlets promised a triumphant victory, and when the opposite happened, you’re talking about a whole bunch of angry and demoralized readers. Granted, the customers are people who enjoy being lied to and want everything they believe to be affirmed and reaffirmed. But in the end, they expect to win, and when they don’t win they cannot deal with the loss. A triumphant Trump when you promise his destruction?

The progressive news site HuffPost is planning on laying off 30 editorial writers this year, according to reports. "HuffPost is undergoing a substantial round of job eliminations due to ongoing and growing challenges to our business." The email, shared with New York Times media reporter Ben Mullin, revealed that HuffPost is communicating with HuffPost Union about how best to proceed. "In the coming days, we will make more information available about the job eliminations and HuffPost’s plans for 2025 and beyond." With the upcoming job cuts, it would lose roughly 23 percent of its newsroom staff.

David Schwimmer via Associated PressDavid Schwimmer says the world hasn’t quite pivoted away from shouting one particular Friends quote at him. AdvertisementDuring an appearance on Tuesday’s edition of Good Morning America to promote his upcoming role in the Goosebumps series, David was asked which famous Friends line people still yell when they see him in public. But I get a lot of random people shouting ‘Pivot’ at me, which sometimes is startling. The episode painted Ross as a cheapskate who bought a new couch but refused to pay to have it delivered. But the Emmy nominee was gracious, describing Friends as “the gift that keeps on giving”.

AdvertisementThe extra assistance can bring down premiums by hundreds, or in some cases thousands, of dollars. AdvertisementBut the authorization and funding for the extra assistance will run out at the end of 2025 — unless Congress acts. What Democrats Want To Do NowShaheen and her Wisconsin colleague, fellow Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, plan to introduce legislation on Thursday that would make the extra assistance permanent. What Republicans Might Be ThinkingOn the surface, Democrats’ prospects for extending the extra health insurance relief seem slim. Saving the extra health insurance assistance will require more than finding Republican support.

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HuffPost is set to slash 30 editorial roles in the coming weeks, impacting roughly 22% of its newsroom, the company said late Tuesday. In a memo obtained by The Post, HuffPost editor in chief Danielle Belton told staffers that due to “growing challenges to our business,” they should expect roughly 30 job cuts “in the weeks ahead.”HuffPost’s newsroom employs roughly 132 people. 3 HuffPost said it is cutting 30 editorial jobs or 22% of its newsroom staff. 3 HuffPost editor in chief Danielle Belton blamed “growing challenges” to the company’s business for the layoffs. The New York Times first reported the news about the upcoming HuffPost layoffs.

On Jan. 20, Donald Trump will reclaim the most powerful seat in our nation's government. HuffPost will continue to fearlessly report on the new administration — but we need your help. We believe vital information during this unprecedented time should be free for everyone. With your support, we can provide critical news without paywalls. Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.

Hugh Grant via Associated PressHugh Grant has admitted that having his words twisted in the online media is one of the main reasons he “loathes” the internet. AdvertisementWhile promoting the film, he and his colleagues were asked how they found the experience of making it. “But on the web, it’s become a fact that I hated making that film,” Hugh continued. “And I didn’t hate it all; I loved making it. Elsewhere in his Variety interview, however, Hugh insisted that this particular romantic comedy still holds a special place in his heart, even if it didn’t go down too well with audiences at the time.