VOL. 2026 · NO. 129 WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS SATURDAY, MAY 09, 2026

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Technology

Laid-off Oracle workers tried to negotiate better severance. Oracle said no.

Some found out they didn't qualify for WARN Act protections like two-months notice because the company had classified them as remote workers.
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U.S. Politics · Also Worth Reading

Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party

Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.
BBC News
Science · Also Worth Reading

Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at Holyrood

John Swinney will return as first minister after a fifth Scottish election victory for the SNP.
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More than 200,000 migrants have crossed Channel in small boats since 2018

More than 6,000 people crossed the Channel so far this year, 36% below the total for the same time last year
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