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  WORLD Xi Jinping tells Chinese military to boost troop training, war preparedness Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Nov. 8 made his first visit in the new term to the joint operations command center of the Central Military Commission Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called on the Chinese military to “enhance troop training and combat preparedness” in his first visit to the military’s joint operations command headquarters in his third term. “The entire military should devote all its energy to and carry out all its work for combat readiness, enhance its capability to fight and win, and effectively fulfill its missions and tasks in the new era,” said Mr. Xi, who in October began a third five-year term as leader of the Communist party. Mr. Xi, at last month’s Party Congress in Beijing, was also appointed chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) for another term. Mr. Xi on Nov. 8 made his first visit in the new term to the joint operations command center of the CMC. He said the wor...

  FACEBOOK Mark Zuckerberg Preps Executives For Job Cuts Starting Today Mark Zuckerberg warned employees in late September that Meta intended to slash expenses and restructure teams A Meta spokesperson didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. is planning to begin widespread job cuts on Wednesday, according to people familiar with the matter, part of a plan to reduce costs at the social-media giant following disappointing earnings and a drop in revenue. Employees who are affected will be told starting Wednesday morning, and Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg spoke to executives on Tuesday to prepare them for the cuts, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. On the executive call, Zuckerberg said he was accountable for the company's "missteps," according to the Wall Street Journal. A Meta spokesperson didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Zuckerberg warned emp...