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• Memo: Helen Chiang, Xbox's first COO, is leaving Microsoft on October 23, just months after the role was created; she spent 21 years at the company (Tom Warren/The Verge)

  Helen Chiang, the first Chief Operating Officer of Xbox at Microsoft, is leaving the company on October 23, just months after the role was created; she has spent 21 years at the company. The memo indicates that her tenure has been marked by significant growth and innovation in the gaming industry.

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• Xbox’s first chief operating officer is out after just a few months

  Microsoft has announced that its first chief operating officer, Helen Chiang, is stepping down after only a few months, following rumors of upcoming layoffs within the company. Chiang, who has been with Microsoft for 21 years, previously led Minecraft before being promoted to Xbox chief operating officer in July. The move comes amid speculation of additional layoffs in the coming months, with Chiang’s responsibilities now being split between other Xbox leaders.

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• Trump lifts some Canada tariffs ahead of midterms

  US President Donald Trump has lifted some tariffs on Canadian imports ahead of midterm elections, potentially benefiting Senator Susan Collins in Maine. This move could help Democrats in their bid to win control of Congress.

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