Ubisoft announced plans to cut 200 corporate staff positions through a voluntary departure plan as part of a larger restructuring of the company, according to Variety. The move, aimed at reshaping the company's headquarters in France into a leaner and more focused entity, comes amid ongoing reorganization efforts.
The announcement follows a period of significant change within Ubisoft. According to Variety, the company is undertaking a broader restructuring initiative. While the specific reasons for the staff reductions were not explicitly stated in the provided sources, the move suggests a strategic shift within the gaming giant.
In other news, the Trump administration announced it would end its immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, following widespread protests and the fatal shootings of two people by federal agents, according to Time and CBS News. Border czar Tom Homan, speaking at a press conference in Minneapolis, stated, "I have proposed and President Trump has concurred that this surge operation conclude." The operation, known as Operation Metro Surge, had been led by Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, who was later reassigned.
The decision to end the surge came after Homan met with Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to address growing unrest and concerns about the use of force by immigration officers, according to Time. A Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing in Minnesota also featured testimony from heads of immigration agencies regarding the crackdown, with investigations into the shootings ongoing, CBS News reported.
In other developments, Apple acquired the intellectual property and production rights to its hit series "Severance" from Fifth Season for nearly $70 million, according to TechCrunch. This move allows Apple's in-house studio to produce future seasons, driven by the show's high viewership and production cost concerns from the original studio.
Additionally, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a billionaire and Manchester United co-owner, apologized for comments about immigration that were deemed offensive, according to BBC Business. Ratcliffe, whose wealth stems from the chemicals giant Ineos, has built his fortune through strategic acquisitions and expansion in the chemicals industry.
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