Block, the parent of Square and Cash App, is laying off over 4,000 people
Engadget • 2/26/2026 – 2/27/2026
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score48/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
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Story Timeline
- 2026-02-26Block, the parent of Square and Cash App, is laying off over 4,000 people (current)
- 2026-02-27
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 5 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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