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Federal layoffs shake up Virginia ahead of 2025 governor's race
ARLINGTON, Va. — Virginia could be one of the states most affected by President Donald Trump's moves to shrink the federal workforce — and this year’s race for governor will test whether the ...NBC News - 6d -
Wyden, Sanders: Federal layoffs threaten organ transplant system modernization
Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are expressing concern to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that recent layoffs at U.S. health agencies are ...The Hill - 6d -
'Profoundly disrespectful': USAID staffers scramble to gather belongings amid layoffs
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside of the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C., on Thursday as ousted USAID workers cleared out their desks.ABC News - 6d -
Social Security Administration offering voluntary buyouts ahead of expected layoffs
The Social Security Administration is offering payouts to employees who voluntarily resign from the federal agency, ahead of what they warn will be "significant workforce reductions."CBS News - 6d -
Amid Rising Uncertainty, Professionals Feel More Vulnerable to Layoffs
Spreading company and employee worries about a possible economic downturn are making once-safe executives feeling more exposed to headcount cuts.Inc. - 1d -
The Federal Housing Administration could face layoffs — what that may mean for homebuyers
The Federal Housing Administration, a major provider of low-down-payment loan options for first-time homebuyers, is facing a staff cut. What you should know.CNBC - 18h -
White House plans to expand mass layoffs to IRS and Veterans Affairs
Trump administration looks to axe up to half of the tax agency’s workforce and fire up to 83,000 workers at the VA. US politics live – latest updates Mass layoffs are being planned for two ...The Guardian - 20h -
The Federal Housing Administration could face layoffs — what that may mean for homebuyers
Tens of thousands of federal workers have lost their jobs in recent weeks as the Trump administration attempts to slash government spending.NBC News - 17h -
Layoffs hit ABC News and Disney's entertainment TV channels
The Walt Disney Co.-owned news and entertainment divisions are cutting 6% of their workforce. Data journalism unit 538 is shuttered.Los Angeles Times - 17h -
Will Republicans in Congress agree on a budget plan?
The Senate adopted a narrower budget proposal although Republicans in the House of Representatives are pushing ahead with different plan endorsed by President Trump. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Catholics call on Congress to protect Medicaid
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Catholics call on Congress to protect Medicaid The three largest Catholic organizations in the country are ...The Hill - 5d -
'Indiscriminate’ Pentagon cuts unnerve Democrats
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story 'Indiscriminate’ Pentagon cuts unnerve Democrats Democrats ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Lynch addresses Juszczyk's uncertain future with 49ers
49ers general manager John Lynch addressed veteran fullback Kyle Juszczyk's uncertain future with San Francisco.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
‘Technofossils’: how humanity’s eternal testament will be plastic bags, cheap clothes and chicken bones
Fast fashion and drinks cans among technological-age matter most likely to endure as fossils, say scientists. As an eternal testament of humanity, plastic bags, cheap clothes and chicken bones are ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Cyprus failed to effectively probe British teen's rape claims, Europe's top human rights court says
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Cyprus’ law enforcement authorities failed to live up to their obligation to thoroughly and effectively investigate a British teenager’s claims ...ABC News - 6d -
Andrew Tate and His Brother, Facing Human Trafficking Case, Arrive in Florida From Romania
The abrupt departure of Andrew and Tristan Tate, who had been held in Romania for two years, raised questions about whether the Trump administration had intervened.The New York Times - 6d -
Tate brothers, who face rape and human trafficking charges in Romania, return to U.S.
Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are temporarily free after returning to the U.S. and landing in Florida on Thursday. They were arrested in Romania in 2022 and are accused of rape, human ...CBS News - 5d -
Panama and Costa Rica can't turn into 'black hole' for migrants, Human Rights Watch says
Concerns among migrant advocates arise as officials in Costa Rica and Panama are confiscating migrants’ passports and cellphones and denying them access to legal services.NBC News - 5d -
Tate brothers, who face human trafficking charges in Romania, are back in the US: What to know
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, arrived Thursday in the U.S. after authorities lifted travel restrictions on the siblings, who have ...The Hill - 5d -
All In on AI, Salesforce’s Benioff Tells Other CEOs This Is the Last Time They’ll Manage Only Humans
Marc Benioff is an AI hawk, and his company’s success with AI agents prompted an announcement that the company won’t need to hire engineering staff this year.Inc. - 2d -
Labour has humane and popular plans to stand up for UK workers. Why dilute them? | Gaby Hinsliff
Angela Rayner’s employment rights bill is precisely why many voted for this government. Why be embarrassed about a defining policy?. One step forward, two steps back. Angela Rayner’s employment ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ancient humans made tools from animal bones 1.5 million years ago
A new study says early humans were regularly using animal bones to make cutting tools 1.5 million years agoABC News - 17h -
Ancient humans made tools from animal bones 1.5 million years ago
WASHINGTON — Early humans were regularly using animal bones to make cutting tools 1.5 million years ago.NBC News - 15h -
Jenni Hermoso Was Not the Victim People Wanted Her to Be. And That’s OK.
The Luis Rubiales sentencing provides a reminder that the law is the same for everyone, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Everybody wants Usyk - what next for the heavyweights?
BBC Sport takes a look at what could happen next in the heavyweight boxing scene as Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, Oleksandr Usyk and Joseph Parker chase new opponents.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
For Fearful Immigrants, It’s the Card They All Want Right Now
Distributed by a legal aid group, the “red card” lays out key rights and protections. Demand for them has surged since President Trump returned to office.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
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Most voters want Ukraine to reach settlement with Russia
Most voters want Ukraine to reach a settlement with Russia as the war between the two countries reaches its three-year anniversary, including a majority of Republicans, Democrats and independents, ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Van Dijk wants to make Anfield 'horrible' in run-in
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged supporters to make Anfield "horrible" for opponents in the coming months as his team seek to get their Premier League title challenge over the line.ESPN - Feb. 25 -
GM: Steelers want to get deal done with Pickens
Steelers general manager Omar Khan emphasized the team's desire to retain top vertical threat George Pickens on Tuesday.ESPN - Feb. 25 -
BP shareholders want it to make money, not climate policy
The oil and gas producer faces criticism for its shift away from green energy, but many support it.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Say What You Want About the Knicks, but They Are Clutch
New York’s Jalen Brunson has been toying with emotions as of late, putting daggers through the hearts of N.B.A. franchises across the country.The New York Times - 4d -
Vinícius Jr. wants new Madrid deal ASAP
Vinícius Júnior has said he wants to renew his contract at Real Madrid "as soon as possible" despite ongoing links with a big-money move to Saudi Arabia.ESPN - 1d -
Neutral Ireland insists it will ‘not be found wanting’ on Ukraine peacekeeping
Dublin government has approved bill presented by foreign minister to relax rules on deployment of Irish troops overseasFinancial Times - 1d -
Georgia Lawmakers Want to Ban Traffic Cameras
Some say the cameras are deceptive cash grabs.Inc. - 1d -
Couples: Koepka wants to return to Tour from LIV
Fred Couples said five-time major champion Brooks Koepka "really wants to come back" to the PGA Tour after his deal with LIV Golf ends after this season.ESPN - 1d -
Serie A wants to be 1st Euro league to play in U.S.
With nine of its 20 teams under American ownership, Serie A hopes to be the first major European soccer league to play a game in the United States, Italian league president Ezio Simonelli said ...ESPN - 18h -
Chatbots, Like the Rest of Us, Just Want to Be Loved
A study reveals that large language models recognize when they are being studied and change their behavior to seem more likable.Wired - 16h -
Congress needs to put DOGE in a time out
While Musk has made a career out of pushing the boundaries of industry norms and government regulations, there’s a fine line between disruption and outright illegality. DOGE is crossing that line.The Hill - 5d
