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The New Yorker Drops Andy Borowitz's Satirical Column Amid Cost Cutting

The decision is part of a larger wave of layoffs at parent company Condé Nast, signaling significant financial difficulties.

  • Andy Borowitz's satirical column, The Borowitz Report, has been dropped by The New Yorker amid cost-cutting measures.
  • The decision comes as part of a larger wave of layoffs and cost-cutting at parent company Condé Nast, which announced last month it was cutting 5% of its staff.
  • Borowitz, who has been a contributor to The New Yorker for 25 years, announced the news on his Facebook page.
  • The Borowitz Report, known for its satirical take on news, was acquired by The New Yorker in 2012.
  • Borowitz is also known for creating the sitcom Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and has had a successful career as an author and stand-up comedian.
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