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Civil servants could face sack for not saving money
Senior leaders will be held personally responsible for making efficiency savings under new plans.BBC News - 7h -
Head Start programs are still unable to access federal money after funding freeze
Dozens of Head Start programs, which provide childcare and preschool education to low-income children, have been unable to access previously approved federal funding, putting some programs at risk ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump signs order establishing a sovereign wealth fund that he says could buy TikTok
The fund would serve as an economic development tool and perhaps be used to buy TikTok.CNBC - 2d -
Trump Orders Creation of U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund, Says It Could Buy TikTok
It came in the form of an executive order, but it was unclear how such a wealth fund would work.Inc. - 3d -
AI systems could be ‘caused to suffer’ if consciousness achieved, says research
Experts and thinkers signed open letter expressing concern over irresponsible development of technology. Artificial intelligence systems capable of feelings or self-awareness are at risk of being ...The Guardian - 3d -
Some GOP officials say federal workers buyout program is illegal
Some Republicans have pointed out at least two reasons the offer for "deferred resignations" to government employees is unlawful.CBS News - 3d -
Trump: Sovereign wealth fund could 'perhaps' do something with TikTok
President Trump signed an executive order to work towards establishing a "sovereign wealth fund," and hinted it could potentially be used to make deals with businesses like TikTok.NBC News - 3d -
Trump signs order to create sovereign wealth fund that could buy TikTok
President decrees US treasury and commerce departments to create fund after delaying ban of ByteDance-owned app. Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ordering the US treasury and ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump says Americans could feel "some pain" with new tariffs set to go into effect
New tariffs instituted by President Trump against Canada, Mexico and China are set to be implemented Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has the latest information on them.CBS News - 3d -
OpenAI launches ‘deep research’ tool that it says can match research analyst
ChatGPT developer announces AI agent amid growing challenge from rivals such as China’s DeepSeek. OpenAI has stepped up its development of artificial intelligence agents by announcing a new tool ...The Guardian - 3d -
Asteroid 2024 YR4 Could Strike Earth, Researchers Say, But the Odds are Small
Researchers say there’s a 1.3 percent chance that the space rock 2024 YR4 could strike our planet — but not until December 2032.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
Trump signs order to boost school choice programs
President Trump has signed an executive order freeing up federal funds for school choice programs and ordering the creation of guidance on how states can use federal money for K-12 scholarships. ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Mulvaney says Trump's federal aid freeze could end up at Supreme Court
Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said on Tuesday that President Trump’s federal aid freeze could end up at the Supreme Court. “How does this end? This is already in the courts, you ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Trump set to issue executive order boosting school choice programs
President Trump is expected to issue an executive order to boost school choice programs by freeing up federal government spending towards it, a White House official confirmed. CBS first reported on ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Net worth of millennials has quadrupled: Why some call it 'phantom wealth'
Millennials have come a long way since their days of being called lazy or entitled.NBC News - Jan. 27 -
Net worth of millennials has quadrupled: Why some call it 'phantom wealth'
Even as millennials became wealthier, inflation and instability have left many feeling financially insecure.CNBC - Jan. 27 -
Boeing may soon sell some of its businesses. That could finally boost the stock.
A leaner Boeing would finally excite Wall Street.MarketWatch - Jan. 27 -
There’s little to keep the stock market down as retiring boomers share their wealth
Market strategist Ed Yardeni: Expect the S&P 500 to hit 7,000 this year and 8,000 in 2026MarketWatch - Jan. 25 -
JetBlue offers some pilots early retirement packages, union says
JetBlue is offering early retirement to pilots nearing retirement ageCNBC - Jan. 25 -
Target Drops DEI Goals and Ends Program to Boost Black Suppliers
Once a stalwart supporter of Black and LGBTQ rights, the retailer joined corporate America’s retreat from DEI initiatives.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Some U.S.-born babies could be 'stateless' if Trump ends birthright citizenship, attorneys say
The situation could be particularly complicated for asylum-seekers from countries like Venezuela, which doesn't have diplomatic ties with the U.S.NBC News - Jan. 24 -
‘Paid actors’ could be behind some antisemitic attacks, Albanese says
AFP investigating if ‘criminals for hire’ have been behind at least some recent incidents across the nation. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
If You’re Retired, or Not: 5 Changes That Will Affect Your Money in 2025
This year, older workers will have chances to save more for retirement, spend less on medicine and see other ways to improve their finances.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump trade memorandum doesn't impose tariffs on day one, but he says some could be coming
Trump stopped short of issuing tariffs but indicated some may be on the horizon.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways, say researchers
New weight-loss drugs have broad health benefits but also come with risks, researchers warn.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
World could soon see its first trillionaires, Oxfam says, as billionaire wealth surges
Billionaire wealth surged in 2024, as the world’s richest people increasingly benefited from inheritance and powerful connections, Oxfam said in its annual inequality report.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Mortgage rules could be eased to boost loans
The £100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister's plea.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
California wildfires could slow the economy and boost inflation — and that’s not even the worst of it, economists say
There were 27 natural disasters that cost at least $1 billion in 2024, well above the annual average of nine such events from 1980 to 2023.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
Some parents could be able to join Georgia's Medicaid program without working
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp wants to let low-income parents with young kids enroll without working in a Medicaid program that provides coverage for some able-bodied adultsABC News - Jan. 15 -
Hindenburg Research founder says he's closing short-seller research shop
Hindenburg took on companies including Nikola and Carvana and financial titan Carl Icahn as a short seller.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
30 million people could qualify to use IRS free Direct File program. Here's who is eligible
The IRS free Direct File program opens on Jan. 27 for taxpayers in 25 states. Here's who qualifies for the 2025 tax season.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
Set to be free agent, Bolts' Mack to mull retiring
Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack said Sunday he is unsure about his football future.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
'Forever a Hurricane': Staal sees No. 12 retired
Eric Staal, a Thunder Bay, Ontario, native and former No. 2 overall pick, became the fourth player to have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes when his No. 12 was raised at the Lenovo ...ESPN - Jan. 12 -
Los Angeles rents could rise by up to 12% because of the wildfires, experts say
Rents in L.A. were going down, but the wildfires could reverse that trend.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say
A study in The Lancet suggests Gaza ministry of health figures over a nine-month period might be too low.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
12:30 Report — Trump avoids jailtime, fine in hush money case
📱Plus: Supreme Court considers TikTok’s fate. {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s finally Friday. The Washington, D.C., area may get another 1-2 inches of snow tonight! ❄️☃️ Ah, this is reminding me of ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
How much money you should save for a comfortable retirement
Many Americans are anxious and confused when it comes to saving for retirement.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
How much money you should save for a comfortable retirement
There's no magic number for everyone. But a 15% target is a good guidepost for many people, experts said.CNBC - Jan. 9
