The Washington Post began firing staffers Tuesday as the Jeff Bezos-owned broadsheet suffers declines in advertising revenue and readership, the paper announced. The Washington Post Guild, the union representing staffers, blasted the layoffs. Since Bezos bought the Washington Post in 2013 for $250 million, the newspaper has turned a profit every year. “Thanks for letting me listen in.”The Washington Post has struggled to generate revenue in the post-Trump era. Washington Post editors also pitched a news story about the ongoing discussions surrounding the sale of the Commanders — a team that Bezos reportedly has his eye on.

Source: Washington Post January 24, 2023 21:05 UTC