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  "id": 4665133,
  "title": "Read Tim Cook’s full memo to Apple employees on his last day as CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/read-tim-cooks-full-memo-to-apple-employees-on-his-last-day-as-ceo",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-31T15:14:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/31/read-tim-cooks-full-memo-to-apple-employees-on-his-last-day-as-ceo/"
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  "account": "Tim Cook concluded his tenure as Apple's CEO with a heartfelt letter to employees. The memo, obtained by 9to5Mac, was sent to staff members on the day Cook completed his role. In the letter, Cook expressed his gratitude for the team's unwavering dedication and highlighted what he believed to be the company's most important asset - its culture. He emphasized that Apple's success is rooted in the belief that its creations matter and that the company has the responsibility to make the world a better place. Cook shared his excitement for John Ternus to take over the helm, acknowledging Ternus's brilliance and capabilities. He wished the Apple community continued success and inspiration, despite his title change.",
  "summary": "Today is Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO , with John Ternus set to take over tomorrow. To mark his last day in the role, Cook penned an emotional memo to Apple employees today. Read it below. more…",
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        "title": "Today is Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO, John Ternus takes over tomorrow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/today-is-tim-cooks-last-day-as-apple-ceo-john-ternus-takes-over",
        "published": "2026-08-31T13:52:39.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Read Tim Cook’s final message as CEO to Apple staff",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/read-tim-cooks-final-message-as-ceo-to-apple-staff",
        "published": "2026-08-31T16:30:45.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "TechCrunch",
        "title": "Tim Cook’s parting message: Apple is in the hands of a product builder",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/tim-cooks-parting-message-apple-is-in-the-hands-of-a-product-builder",
        "published": "2026-08-31T17:02:42.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CNBC Technology",
        "title": "Cramer: Why Tim Cook deserves more credit for his accomplishments as Apple CEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/cramer-why-tim-cook-deserves-more-credit-for-his-accomplishments-as",
        "published": "2026-08-31T17:16:16.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Tim Cook shares emotional farewell on final day as Apple CEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/tim-cook-shares-emotional-farewell-on-final-day-as-apple-ceo",
        "published": "2026-08-31T17:42:23.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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