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Layoffs · Americas

CPP Investments (CPPIB) is laying off dozens of employees by folding its struggling active equities division into another unit after several years of underperformance.

Layoffs · Americas

The Good Food Institute, a global alternative-protein think tank, laid off six employees and eliminated seven further roles in its US team after revenues fell short of expenses for several years.

Layoffs · Americas

Children's Mercy, a children's health system, is cutting about 1.2% of its workforce, per Fierce Healthcare's layoff tracker.

Layoffs · Americas

BuzzFeed eliminated roughly 35% of its workforce and dedicated contractors in July 2026, with about $30M in annualized savings and $7.1M in one-time restructuring costs. Q3 2026 revenue fell about 44% to $26M, and the company suspended guidance while integrating the May transaction with Allen Family Digital.

Layoffs · Americas

SNY, the New York Mets' regional TV network, laid off much of its talent and editorial staff with effect immediately, gutting its website and canceling Baseball Night in New York and Sportsnite. Mets Hot Stove and pre/postgame shows for the Mets and Jets continue, and reporters Chelsea Janes, Ian Begley and Connor Hughes remain.

Layoffs · Americas

Online media pioneer Salon is shutting down after roughly 31 years, citing an unsustainable publishing model. The site goes dark the same day as the announcement.