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Microsoft is extending voluntary exit offers to eligible employees in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and India, providing financial support and career planning resources. The time-limited program follows an earlier buyout initiative in April, which was accepted by more than 30% of eligible employees, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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From candy corn and licensed costumes to pop-up Halloween shops and haunted houses, some of October’s most iconic traditions began as simple ideas from entrepreneurs and small businesses before evolving into major commercial phenomena. In 2025, Halloween grew into a $13.1 billion consumer business, driven in part by these innovations.
