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The National Institute of Standards and Technology Braces for Mass Firings
Approximately 500 NIST staffers, including at least three lab directors, are expected to lose their jobs at the standards agency as part of the ongoing DOGE purge, sources tell WIRED.Wired - Feb. 20 -
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Technology is speeding up tax season, but not the audit process
Politicians on both sides of the political aisles should relish giving their constituents a much-deserved psychological rest after completing their tax-return filing duties.The Hill - Feb. 25 -
General Services Administration shutters its technology unit
The GSA's tech unit, known as the 18F office, employed a team of researchers, website designers and product managers.CBS News - 2d -
Are 150-year-olds collecting social security? What to know about Musk's claims
Elon Musk says the Department of Government Efficiency has found rampant fraud at the Social Security Administration. But that may not be the case, and an aging computer system could instead be to ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
What Elon Musk Got Wrong About Why Federal Retirement Is Still Managed out of a Limestone Mine
The massive underground facility, which has been used to store archives since the 1960s, remains a crucial but convoluted hub for US government records.Wired - Feb. 22 -
Can you trust Elon Musk and his ‘DOGE’ claims about government fraud?
American people deserve answers about what these Washington outsiders-turned-insiders are up toMarketWatch - Feb. 23 -
Musk’s ‘Doge’ claim about USAid funds for India sets off political firestorm
Apparently baseless claim that $21m was given to help voter turnout seized on by Trump and Modi government . Elon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” has been accused of setting off a ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
White House identifies DOGE administrator amid questions about Elon Musk's role
The administrator of President Donald Trump's so-called Department of Government Efficiency has been identified as Amy Gleason, a White House official said.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Tesla Stock Falls 8% as Concerns About Elon Musk’s Political Role Grow
The electric-car maker’s stock has had a bumpy ride since the victory of President Trump, who has given Tesla’s chief, Elon Musk, a role in Washington.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Musk makes baseless claim about large number of dead people on federal payroll
Elon Musk's speculation about dead or fictitious employees comes after numerous federal workers were told to ignore an email asking them to justify their jobs. Previous government reviews found no ...CBS News - 5d -
These Are the SpaceX Engineers Already Working Inside the FAA
SpaceX engineers were said to be simply touring the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday. In fact, some were already being onboarded at the agency under a policy designed to increase ...Wired - Feb. 19 -
California judge testifies that he accidentally shot and killed his wife
A man accused in a shooting that killed two homeless people and wounded three others has pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Ex-wife, sister testify in trial of surgeon accused of mass sex abuse
The women took the stand in the trial of Joel Le Scouarnec, a former surgeon accused of raping or sexually assaulting hundreds of children who were his patients.CBS News - 5d -
Judge orders DOGE employee to testify in lawsuit against the Trump administration
U.S. District Judge John Bates called the Department of Government Efficiency's work "opaque" as he ordered an official to shed more light on its structure and activity.NBC News - 5d -
Judge orders Trump officials must testify in union lawsuit against admin
A federal judge issued a Thursday order requiring four Trump administration officials to testify in a lawsuit seeking to expose the inner workings of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ...The Hill - 5d -
Technology Giants: Stop Bullying Companies Into Buying Agentic AI
Instead, develop an innovative product that relieves customer pain.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
New technology changes game experience for visually impaired fans
Groundbreaking technology developed by Jerred Mace is changing the game for visually impaired fans. The OneCourt haptic tablet translates live games by touch so people can follow in real-time. The ...NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Our Hiring System Is So Broken That Technology Alone Can’t Fix It
A magically disruptive new tech solution isn’t going to get people jobs fasterInc. - 5d -
Apple unveils 'age assurance' technology amid child safety push
Apple will introduce "age assurance" technology to boost children's privacy and safety on the company's devices, the company announced Thursday as part of its broader push to protect kids online. ...The Hill - 4d -
VAR retained in Norway after grassroots clubs swing vote on technology
Decision a victory for Norwegian Football Federation 321 votes in favour of VAR with 129 against Norway will continue to use VAR in its top flight after a vote among clubs across the country’s ...The Guardian - 3d -
Insomniac’s VR titles delisted, casting a shadow over the technology
Insomniac's VR games are no longer for sale, suggesting that the VR market in particular may not be a welcome technology for older titles to thrive.VentureBeat - 1d -
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U.S. Embassies Halt Air Quality Monitoring Abroad
Since 2008, embassies and other diplomatic posts had been publishing data about local air quality. In many countries, it was the only reliable source of such information.The New York Times - 5h -
Experts Call Foul on FAA Firings Following Aviation Accidents
The Federal Aviation Administration is the latest victim of Elon Musk’s DOGE firings, despite a recent spate of plane crashes.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Duffy on cuts at FAA: 'We kept all the critical safety positions'
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Monday defended workforce cuts at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), saying that people in “critical safety positions” were kept and that the only ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
FAA investigates after third skydiver dies in 2 months at Arizona facility
The most recent deadly skydiving incident occurred near Skydive Arizona when a "very experienced skydiver" died this month.CBS News - 6d -
FAA clears SpaceX for another Starship test flight after explosion in January
SpaceX has attained authorization from regulators to fly its massive Starship rocket once again, the FAA announced Friday.CNBC - 4d -
FAA investigating multiple false collision warnings on flights approaching DC airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Monday it is investigating multiple false collision warnings on flights approaching Reagan Washington National Airport. In an emailed statement sent ...The Hill - 1d -
FAA investigating false collision alerts at Reagan National Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why flight crews received a false collision alert while attempting to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport over the weekend. The ...CBS News - 1d -
FAA investigates false collision reports while landing at Reagan National Airport
The FAA is looking into the possibility of an external interference triggering collision avoidance alarms on at least a dozen airliners as they lined up to land Saturday at Reagan National Airport. ...CBS News - 12h -
FAA union president says DOGE fired essential employees without assessment
Dave Spero, the president of a union representing employees of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), said at a Tuesday hearing that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) fired ...The Hill - 8h -
Two Virginia Beach officers killed in shooting during traffic stop
Two police officers were shot and killed during a traffic stop in Virginia Beach, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department. The suspect was found dead with a “gunshot wound to the head."NBC News - Feb. 22 -
2 Virginia Beach police officers shot and killed during traffic stop
The police department asked the public for patience as it works on the investigation and "grieve the loss of their own."CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Congestion Pricing Reduced Traffic. Now It’s Hitting Revenue Goals.
Revenue figures from the Manhattan tolling plan showed that the program is on track to raise billions for mass transit repairs.The New York Times - Feb. 24
