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🚀 Bluesky Hits 20 Million Users
PLUS: AMD To Lay Off 4% Of Workforce, Vaccine Maker Stocks Fall.
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Bluesky tops 20M users, narrowing gap with Instagram Threads (More)
AMD to lay off 4% of workforce, or about 1,000 employees (More)
Vaccine maker stocks fall as Trump chooses RFK Jr. to lead HHS (More)
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🗞️ News
Bluesky Hits 20 Million Users
Bluesky has surpassed 20 million users marking a significant milestone for the decentralized social network. The platform has nearly tripled its user base in just three months driven by a surge of new sign-ups following the recent US presidential election. Bluesky's growth rate has seen it add up to one million users in a single day.
The app has also topped the charts on both Apple and Google Play stores. While still smaller than competitors like Threads and X, Bluesky's rapid expansion positions it as a formidable player in the social media landscape.
AMD To Lay Off 4% Of Workforce
AMD will lay off approximately 1,000 employees or 4% of its workforce as part of a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence chip development. This decision aims to enhance AMD's competitive position against Nvidia in the growing AI market. The company reported significant growth in its data center segment, with revenues doubling in the last quarter.
Analysts project that this segment will grow by 98% in 2024, outpacing overall revenue growth expectations. Despite these efforts, AMD's stock has declined over 3% this year as it seeks to meet investor expectations.
Vaccine Maker Stocks Fall
Shares of vaccine manufacturers fell sharply following President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, known for his anti-vaccine stance, has raised concerns among public health experts about the potential impact on vaccination rates and public health policies. Moderna's stock dropped over 5% while Novavax and BioNTech saw declines of more than 7% and 6% respectively.
Analysts warn that Kennedy's leadership could amplify misinformation and undermine trust in health agencies. His confirmation by the Senate remains uncertain amid bipartisan skepticism.
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