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Employee Fears of an Economic Downturn Rise on Latest Data
Though recent bumps in joblessness, growth, and inflation data remain minor, workers still worry that Trump’s tariffs, mass federal employee layoffs, and spending cuts could tank the economy.Inc. - 4d -
3 Thoughtful Ways to Acknowledge Employees Throughout the Year
Struggling to find ideas to recognize your employees? Discover how to give thanks in meaningful ways.Inc. - 2d -
The anti-woke overcorrection is here
Conservatives are mistaking public dislike of the cultural left for enthusiasm for the opposite dogmaFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
'Ultimate d‑‑‑ boss move': Democratic senator rips Musk email
Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) slammed tech billionaire Elon Musk over an email sent to federal employees requesting information on “what you accomplished last week.” “This is the ultimate d‑‑‑ boss ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Musk’s OPM email: Midnight deadline nears amid widespread confusion
The deadline given to federal employees by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Elon Musk over the weekend is quickly approaching, but widespread confusion remains as agencies tell workers ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Musk's email ultimatum leads to mixed messages: From the Politics Desk
Federal employees started another work week receiving mixed messages from the top after Elon Musk's weekend email ultimatum.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
US personnel office walks back email ultimatum from Musk to workers
OPM says failure to respond to email will not be considered resignation but Trump ally digs in and threatens job losses. The US government’s human resources office has walked back an ultimatum ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Trump Administration, Breaking With Musk’s Directive, Says Replying to His Email Is Voluntary
The response to Elon Musk’s “What did you do last week?” email to federal employees suggests that there may be limits to how far he can push the government’s work force.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
David Squires on … all-staff emails at United, woe at City and ‘Tottenham Hotspur’
Our cartoonist on Liverpool compounding a difficult week for Manchester City, plus a big week for electronic mail. Buy a copy of this cartoon by David in our Print Shop David’s new book, ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Trump and Musk addressed email termination threats, neither cleared up the confusion
Since Elon Musk threatened federal workers with firings if they didn't list five work accomplishments, Trump tells them they're "on the bubble" if they don't comply.ABC News - 5d -
Behind DOGE’s Many Conflicts of Interest and Elon Musk’s Weekend Email Chaos
On this special episode of “Uncanny Valley,” we dig into the many DOGE staffers keeping two jobs at once, plus what happened when US federal workers received an email from Elon Musk over the weekend.Wired - 4d -
More Trump administration firings, another email expected on work week details
There are concerns over Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) firings at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This comes as details emerge about another potential email asking ...CBS News - 4d -
OPM guidance strips language saying response to emails is 'explicitly voluntary'
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) quietly updated a privacy impact assessment on its efforts to email all federal workers, stripping language indicating that responses from the staffers were ...The Hill - 1d -
Luka Dončić responds to JJ Redick's 'killer' challenge in delivering first signature win as a Laker
Dončić dominated as the Lakers blew out the Nuggets on SaturdayCBS Sports - Feb. 23 -
Germany has swung to the right. What does that mean for the country – and Europe? Our panel responds
Friedrich Merz’s CDU/CSU may have won the German election, but all eyes are on the far-right AfD after its huge gains Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
‘Outrageous’: Sen. Bernie Sanders responds to Elon Musk calling Social Security a ‘Ponzi scheme’
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) fires back at Elon Musk, who called Social Security “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time.”NBC News - 2d -
Canada will respond to Trump tariffs ‘like they’ve never seen before,’ says Ontario premier
President Trump dashed hopes for a last-minute deal that would avoid 25% tariffs being imposed on Canada and Mexico. Ontario Premier Doug Ford discusses what actions Canada may be willing to take ...NBC News - 1d -
'Selectively aggressive' Cowboys eye free agency
Speaking to reporters at the NFL scouting combine Monday in Indianapolis, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the club will be "selectively aggressive" in free agency this ...ESPN - Feb. 25 -
Trump orders agencies to record and justify all payments
The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, led by Musk, is coming under increasing scrutiny, including by congressional Republicans.NBC News - 6d -
Bad Bunny agency announces deal with Tatis
Rimas Sports, the agency co-owned by Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny whose leaders have been suspended by the baseball players' union, announced a management deal with Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr.ESPN - 4h -
Under Trump, D.C. Faces More Federal Control, Fewer Federal Workers
The Washington region is bracing for a shock to the local economy from President Trump and Elon Musk’s sweeping cuts to the government work force.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Case surge from fired federal workers jams federal board
A CBS News review of records of the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board shows it has experienced a surge in new cases amid the torrent of layoffs by the Trump administration.CBS News - 6d -
Inside Trump’s federal worker firings
President Trump’s widespread firings of federal employees has reached every level of government, but critics say his selection of whom to axe is hardly arbitrary. In just a few weeks on the job, ...The Hill - 1d -
Gary Woodland receives PGA Tour Courage Award as he returns from brain surgery
Gary Woodland is the winner of the PGA Tour Courage AwardABC News - 6d -
Fantasy Football Today 2025 Draft Prep: Sophomore wide receiver fun facts, Breakouts, Sleepers, Busts and more
The FFT team breaks down the excitement surrounding the 2024 rookie WRs heading into Year 2CBS Sports - 5d -
Patriots 'stunted' growth of Ja'Lynn Polk during receiver's rookie season, per EVP Eliot Wolf
Polk was New England's second-round pick in the 2024 NFL DraftCBS Sports - 4d -
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton to start season on IL after receiving PRP injections in elbows
The Yankees announced that DH Giancarlo Stanton will start the season on the injured list after receiving PRP injections in both elbows.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Giancarlo Stanton injury: Yankees slugger will start season on IL after receiving injections in both elbows
Stanton has been in New York and away from the team over the last week to tend to a personal matterCBS Sports - 3d -
Zelenskyy receives warm welcome from British PM, a day after White House blowup
One day after the meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump devolved, the Ukrainian president was warmly welcomed by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.ABC News - 2d -
Commanders trading for Deebo Samuel: 49ers reach agreement to send receiver to Washington for NFL Draft pick
Samuel is heading out of the Bay AreaCBS Sports - 2d -
Commanders acquire wide receiver Deebo Samuel in a trade with the 49ers, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the trade tells The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have acquired wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers, pending a physical, for a ...ABC News - 2d -
Commanders acquire wide receiver Deebo Samuel in trade with 49ers, AP source says
The Washington Commanders have acquired wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers for a fifth-round pick, pending a physical, according to a person with knowledge of the trade.NBC News - 2d -
Deebo Samuel trade grades: Commanders receive high mark for landing star WR; Niners get mediocre compensation
Samuel is heading to the DMVCBS Sports - 1d -
Jets release Davante Adams: Potential landing spots for six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver
Adams' limited time in New York is done following one up-and-down season catching passes from Aaron RodgersCBS Sports - 21m -
Roll Over Shakespeare: ChatGPT Is Here
Theater productions Doomers and McNeal tackle AI’s impact on humanity and the creative process.Wired - Feb. 21 -
Rosalind Eleazar: ‘Here we are, oversharing!’
The Slow Horses actor on big foreheads, small talk, and why Gary Oldman’s up for playing her in the film of her life. Born in London, Rosalind Eleazar, 36, graduated from Lamda in 2015. In 2019, ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Too Sentimental to Declutter? Start Here.
Decluttering experts share their best tips.The New York Times - 5d -
Ohtani's free agency 2.0? Why Vlad Jr.'s free agency is a potentially disastrous situation for the Jays
The Blue Jays know what it will take to keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr. -- and they must pay it.ESPN - 6d -
Is Europe about to soar?
The future of the world might depend on its successFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Not Even DOGE Employees Know Who's Legally Running DOGE
Despite all appearances, the White House insists that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE. US DOGE Service employees can’t get a straight answer about who is.Wired - Feb. 18
