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The Washington Post has laid off 20 newsroom employees, according to CNN Business.
The newspaper also has discontinued its gaming vertical called Launcher.
“While such changes are not easy, evolution is necessary for us to stay competitive, and the economic climate has guided our decision to act now,” said Sally Buzbee, executive editor of The Post. “We believe these steps will ultimately help us to fulfill our mission to scrutinize power and empower readers.”
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