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Michael Tilson Thomas, a conductor celebrated for his 12 Grammy Awards, died this morning at age 81.  Professors at Columbia University filed suit against the institution following arrests during a pro-Palestine protest on Thursday.  Meta announced plans to reduce its workforce by 10 percent, coinciding with increased spending on artificial intelligence initiatives.

Michael Tilson Thomas, 12-time Grammy-winning conductor, dies aged 81

ABC Australia · Tier B3 outlets2h ago

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US professors sue university over arrest during pro-Palestine protest

Al Jazeera · Tier B2 outlets7h ago

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Meta to cut workforce by ten per cent as artificial intelligence spending surges

France24 · Tier B4 outlets6h ago

Strategic realignment amid AI investment pressures.

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