News of Note—Alibaba, Discovery and YouTube

Here are some of the stories we’re following today:

> Alibaba Cloud announced that it has delivered a turnkey, internet-based broadcast solution to the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Sports Network. Release

> Discovery Communications is planning to lay off 212 employees on Oct. 1, as it prepares to relocate its headquarters in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, to New York City. Bethesda Magazine article

> YouTube will begin collecting donations for nonprofit organizations. PhoneArena article