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Starbucks to Lay Off 1,100 Corporate Workers
The jobs cuts, which will affect about 7 percent of the chain’s non-retail staff, are part of its new chief executive’s plan to win back customers.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Deadline looms for federal workers over Musk’s demand
President Trump praised Elon Musk’s demand for federal workers to outline in an email what they accomplished last week – or face dismissal. But there is also confusion after the Trump ...NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Hopes Fade for Workers Trapped for Days in Tunnel in India
Local officials have been unable to make contact with eight people after wall of silt and water caused the ceiling to collapse.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million to Workers for Pocketing Their Tips
The payments, part of a settlement with the New York attorney general’s office over a practice that ended in 2019, will return as much as $14,000 to some workers.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Struggling Maryland city offers $20,000 for workers to relocate there
Cumberland, Maryland, is one of dozens of places offering financial incentives to people willing to relocate. Nancy Chen reports on how the rise of remote work is making it easier for struggling ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
DOGE Is Working on Software That Automates the Firing of Government Workers
Operatives working for Elon Musk’s DOGE appear to be editing the code of AutoRIF—software designed by the Defense Department that could assist in mass firings of federal workers, sources tell WIRED.Wired - 6d -
Thune urges Musk to treat federal workers 'respectfully'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Tuesday urged Elon Musk and his team at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to treat federal workers respectfully as they look to cut ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump administration cuts some election security workers
There have been sweeping changes at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which is tasked with protecting the U.S. from foreign meddling in elections. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.CBS News - 6d -
Federal workers in limbo over DOGE cuts
Federal workers are criticizing layoffs by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. 80 percent of the federal workforce is outside of Washington. Meanwhile, Musk is defending his directive ...NBC News - 6d -
Local leaders working to help fired federal workers
Widespread layoffs across federal agencies left thousands without jobs. Now, some local leaders are stepping in to try to help. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.CBS News - 5d -
Trump and DOGE Escalate Layoffs of Federal Workers
Federal officials circulated a memo asking agency leaders to plan even more job reductions after thousands of federal workers were fired in recent weeks.The New York Times - 5d -
Governors to fired federal workers: We're hiring
A growing number of governors, mostly Democrats, have begun to recruit federal workers impacted by DOGE's efforts for public and private sector jobs in their statesNBC News - 4d -
Thousands of USAID workers terminated by Trump administration
United States Agency for International Development workers received 15-minute windows to vacate their offices after most staff members were terminated by the Trump administration. CBS News' Aaron ...CBS News - 4d -
National Weather Service workers impacted by Trump cuts
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story How the NOAA firings could affect Americans' lives The Trump administration fired hundreds of employees at the National Oceanic ...The Hill - 3d -
Social Security Administration to Cut Roughly 7,000 Workers
The agency is also restructuring and closing six of 10 regional offices that coordinate and provide support to employees who serve beneficiaries.The New York Times - 3d -
India avalanche kills at least 4 construction workers
The incident occurred near the Mana Pass in northern Uttarakhand state on Friday, initially trapping 55 construction workers.CBS News - 3d -
Democrats bringing fired federal workers to Trump speech
Congressional Democrats are lining up to bring fired federal workers to President Trump’s high-profile speech before Congress on Tuesday night. The Democrats have hammered Trump for the blitz of ...The Hill - 21h -
NOAA workers protest as job cuts continue
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration workers are protesting in Silver Spring, Maryland, as the Trump administration moves to cut hundreds of jobs. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports.CBS News - 19h -
Understanding DOGE's mass firings of federal workers
Several former federal workers fired as a result of the Trump administration's widespread DOGE cuts are expected to attend the president's congressional address Tuesday night at the invitation of ...CBS News - 14h -
Worker protections to be toughened in UK employment bill amendments
Despite government vow to listen to business, changes to be published on Tuesday will favour employeesFinancial Times - 3h -
Ron Perlman on Hellboy, the LA fires and Trump: ‘A snake-oil con-artist who’d sell you bad vodka and swampland in New Jersey’
Back with his new film Day of the Fight, the reluctant star recalls anxiety about his looks, a strange dinner with Guillermo del Toro, spats with Trump and Weinstein … and hints at his plan to save ...The Guardian - 4d -
CEOs want workers back in offices—this company is giving workers a $10,000 raise to do it
Cameo wants workers back in the office more often, and it’s paying them each $10,000 to show up.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
CEOs want workers back in offices—this company is giving workers a $10,000 raise to do it
Cameo wants workers back in the office more often, and it's paying them each $10,000 to show up.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
UCF faces Oklahoma State on 4-game road skid
UCF Knights (13-12, 4-10 Big 12) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (12-13, 4-10 Big 12) Stillwater, Oklahoma; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cowboys -2.5; over/under is 160.5 BOTTOM LINE: ...ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Trump Labor Nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer Faces Pressure at Senate Hearing
Asked for her views on pro-labor legislation she backed as a House Republican, Lori Chavez-DeRemer said she would simply serve the president’s agenda.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Kerr's new-look small-ball lineup faces stiff challenges
Steve Kerr's new small-ball lineup presents Golden State with serious challenges as the Warriors make a playoff push down the stretch.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remain
Emma Raducanu's ordeal with a male fan in Dubai provided a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Facing Trump’s Threats, New York’s Governor Adopts a ‘Rambo’ Attitude
Gov. Kathy Hochul has embraced a more aggressive stance as she takes on President Trump, deals with Mayor Eric Adams and nears a competitive election next year.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remain
Emma Raducanu's ordeal with a male fan in Dubai provided a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Macron's message to Trump: 'You can’t be weak in the face of Putin'
French President Emmanuel Macron says he intends to tell Donald Trump that it’s in the joint interest of Americans and Europeans not to “be weak” in the face of Russia’s Vladimir Putin, amid ...ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Canada’s hockey team beats US in 2025 4 Nations Face-Off
Canada beat the United States in overtime during the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off in Boston. The final score was 3-2. Members of Team USA say they were disappointed but motivated for next year’s Winter ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
New York doctor faces criminal charges in Louisiana for prescribing abortion pills
Dr. Margaret Carpenter, who legally practices in New York, is fighting extradition after Louisiana officials charged her for mailing abortion pills. As restrictive state laws clash with legal ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Minister sacked over WhatsApp messages faces standards probe
Andrew Gwynne is investigated over "actions causing significant damage to the reputation of the House".BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Apple removes advanced data protection tool in face of UK government request
Apple says removal of tool after government asked for right to see data will make iCloud users more vulnerable. Business live – latest updates Apple has taken the unprecedented step of ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
After fizzled tailgates, Falcons superfan 'Birdlady' faces criminal charges
Clients say they paid for parties, but when the goods didn't arrive, some called law enforcers for help.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
The housing market's long winter faces a slow thaw and many unknowns
There are some signs of improvement heading into the spring buying season, but President Donald Trump’s economic plans complicate the outlook.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Iowa pollster facing Trump lawsuit files motion to dismiss
Veteran Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer is seeking to dismiss President's Trump's lawsuit against her, the Des Moines Register and its parent company Gannett after a November survey incorrectly ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Singapore fund managers face lengthy licence wait amid surge in applications
Demand partly driven by Chinese quants expanding abroad after crackdown at homeFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Trade-promoting UK departments face ‘up to 40%’ staff cuts
Restructuring plans come as Britain seeks to boost inward investmentFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
