Federal jobs went from reliable to risky overnight. Here’s where Americans can find stable work now — and in the future.

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  Fired Federal Workers Struggle to Find Jobs Similar to the Ones They Lost

  Sweeping cuts by DOGE leave highly trained experts, like wildlife biologists or consumer protection specialists, with few lateral job options.
  
  Inc. - 3d
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  Elon Musk Tells Federal Workers to Detail Work in an Email or Lose Their Jobs

  Elon Musk has drawn inspiration from his 2022 takeover of Twitter with the tactic. His threat on social media of termination did not appear in an email to federal workers requesting the work ...
  
  The New York Times - 4d
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  Here are the federal departments where terminations have been rescinded

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  ABC News - 6d

• 1 in 5 Americans are 'doom spending' — here's how that can backfire

  "Doom spending," or spending money despite economic and geopolitical worries, is an increasingly common way to cope with stress.
  
  CNBC - 1h
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  I Used to Work at the IRS. Here’s How the Massive Job Cuts This Week Will Affect You

  Is it a good time to cheat on your taxes given all the pink slips at the IRS?
  
  Inc. - 5d

• From pills to new uses, here's what Eli Lilly’s top scientist sees as the future of weight loss drugs

  Eli Lilly Chief Scientific Officer Dan Skovronsky spoke to CNBC about obesity pills and more on the future of weight loss.
  
  CNBC - Feb. 20

• Are your online habits safer than most? 84% of credit cardholders engage in at least 1 risky behavior, survey finds

  Behaviors like reusing passwords and paying over public Wi-Fi put your credit card information at risk, cybersecurity experts say.
  
  CNBC - 5d
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  How Fallout 76 Went From A Disappointment To Delight For A Former Project Lead

  It's not exactly a secret that Fallout 76's launch was a mess in 2018. Yet, almost seven years later, the online RPG has become a major success for Bethesda and Microsoft--and the source of pride ...
  
  GameSpot - 6d
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  How Dan Bongino Went From Infowars to FBI Deputy Director

  Dan Bongino rose through the ranks of right-wing media thanks to his unflinching loyalty to Donald Trump and willingness to push baseless conspiracies—including about the FBI.
  
  Wired - 2d

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