The Washington Post newspaper says it has laid off one-third of its staff in an effort to strengthen its financial footing.
The paper announced in its Wednesday edition that it was also eliminating its sports section and closing several foreign bureaus in the Middle East and elsewhere.
The New York Times and other US media say the laid-off workers include more than 300 of the roughly 800 journalists in the Washington Post newsroom.
The newspaper is known for its investigative journalism. Its coverage of the Watergate scandal in the 1970s led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
In 2013, Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos purchased the paper. He has since pushed for management reforms.
But the Washington Post has been losing subscribers. Critics say that is partly due to decisions made by Bezos, including pulling back from an endorsement of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race. They also say Bezos directed a more conservative turn on liberal opinion pages.
In the Post article on the layoffs, a former editor condemned Bezos. He said his former boss initially "spoke forcefully and eloquently of a free press," but "there is no sign" of that spirit today.
The New York Times has increased sales and profit with digital subscriptions. It also offers games on its smartphone app. The paper says the Post's cuts are a sign that Bezos has not yet figured out how to build and maintain a profitable publication on the internet.

Quiz 1:
According to the article, what is the primary reason for the Washington Post’s layoffs?
A. To expand its foreign bureaus.
B. To strengthen its financial footing.
C. To increase its sports coverage.
D. To hire more journalists.

Quiz 2:
What significant event in the 1970s is the Washington Post known for covering?
A. The Iran-Contra Affair.
B. The Kennedy Assassination.
C. The Watergate scandal.
D. The Vietnam War protests.

Quiz 3:
What has contributed to criticism of Jeff Bezos's management of the Washington Post?
A. Pulling back from endorsing a Democratic candidate in the 2024 presidential race.
B. Increasing investment in investigative journalism.
C. Expanding the sports section significantly.
D. Hiring more foreign correspondents.

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Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: A