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Pentagon to fire 5,400 probationary workers, institute hiring freeze
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to come up with plans to cut 8% from the defense budget in each of the next five years, sources familiar with his plans told CBS News.CBS News - 2d -
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The IRS is firing thousands of workers. Will it affect your tax refund?
With the IRS laying off thousands of employees Thursday, many Americans may be wondering if their tax returns – or their refunds – will be affected.The Hill - 2d -
‘Exploited’ migrant farm workers in UK paid for picks, not hours
Call for investigation into unfair payment for labourers on seasonal visa scheme . When 26-year-old Ben* boarded a flight in Uzbekistan in June, he was looking forward to more than just a summer ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump administration fires workers at NIH Alzheimer's research center
The center's incoming director was among those terminated.ABC News - 2d -
Elon Musk demands federal workers explain their jobs or be sacked
Billionaire steps up efforts to cull government employees with emailed deadlineFinancial Times - 2d -
Elon Musk Tells Federal Workers to Detail Work in an Email or Lose Their Jobs
Elon Musk has drawn inspiration from his 2022 takeover of Twitter with the tactic. His threat on social media of termination did not appear in an email to federal workers requesting the work ...The New York Times - 1d -
Elon Musk says federal workers must justify their work — or resign
Billionaire Elon Musk issued an ultimatum to federal employees Saturday, saying in a post on his social media platform X that employees must respond to an email justifying the work they completed ...NBC News - 1d -
List weekly accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers
The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce.BBC News - 1d -
Musk says federal worker email meant to spot 'outright fraud'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said Sunday the email to federal employees asking them to report back on their weekly accomplishments is meant to spot “outright fraud” from people on the payroll who ...The Hill - 1d -
GOP senator calls for 'compassion' in Musk's approach to federal workers
Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) on Sunday called for “compassion” in tech billionaire Elon Musk’s approach to federal workers. “I just published an op-ed, Deseret News, Deseret.com, and I talk about my ...The Hill - 1d -
The Trump administration is firing 2,000 USAID workers and putting thousands of others on leave
The Trump administration said that it is eliminating 2,000 positions at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and placing all but a fraction of other staffers worldwide on leave.NBC News - 1d -
Federal workers face Monday night deadline to justify their jobs
Elon Musk sent an ultimatum to federal workers: explain what you accomplished at work last week or resign. But it appears not all agencies want their staff to respond. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor ...NBC News - 21h -
Musk: Federal workers who haven’t returned to office will be placed on leave this week
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk said early Monday that federal workers who haven’t returned to the office will be placed on administrative leave this week. Last month, ...The Hill - 10h -
Federal workers sue over Musk's threat to fire if they don't explain accomplishments
Attorneys for federal workers say in a lawsuit billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk violated the law with his weekend demand that employees explain their accomplishments or risk being firedABC News - 8h -
Fired Federal Workers Struggle to Find Jobs Similar to the Ones They Lost
Sweeping cuts by DOGE leave highly trained experts, like wildlife biologists or consumer protection specialists, with few lateral job options.Inc. - 8h -
Youngkin: I have 'extraordinary empathy' for federal workers at risk of losing jobs
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) said on Monday that he has empathy for the state’s federal workers at risk of losing their jobs as a result of the Trump administration’s efforts to cut down the ...The Hill - 5h -
Americanswers... on 5 Live! What's Elon Musk's latest threat to federal workers?
And will the president listen to European leaders this week?BBC News - 5h -
Elon Musk demand that federal workers document what they do causes chaos
Unions ask judge to block retaliation against staff over what unnamed Pentagon official calls ‘silliest thing in 40 years’. US politics live – latest updates A top labor union has condemned ...The Guardian - 4h -
Fired Workers Reject ‘Low Performance’ Judgments as They Take to Social Media
Meta’s recent cull of workers supposedly targeted weaker performers. But they and federal workers hit by DOGE-driven federal workforce cuts are fighting against that label, fearing it will affect ...Inc. - 3h -
H&R Block Coupons and Deals: $50 Off Tax Prep in 2025
When you visit your local H&R Block store, you can save up to $50 when you use one of our (unique) codes.Wired - 5d -
Murray State Racers square off against the Southern Illinois Salukis
Southern Illinois Salukis (12-15, 7-9 MVC) vs. Murray State Racers (13-14, 7-9 MVC) Carbondale, Illinois; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Racers -1.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM ...ABC News - 5d -
A Signal Update Fends Off a Phishing Technique Used in Russian Espionage
Google warns that hackers tied to Russia are tricking Ukrainian soldiers with fake QR codes for Signal group invites that let spies steal their messages. Signal has pushed out new safeguards.Wired - 5d -
Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia
The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown missionABC News - 4d -
After one year of Ineos at Man United, is the club any better off?
It's one year since Ineos' investment in Man United and took over the club's footballing operations. How has it done in meeting high expectations?ESPN - 4d -
Airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live-fire exercises off Australia
Australia expressed concern to China on Friday over the short notice given by the Chinese navy that it would hold a live-fire exercise in international waters between Australia and New Zealand, ...NBC News - 3d -
Willingness to ease off ‘debt brake’ may decide the German election
Rule dating from 2009 that limits borrowing looks vulnerable as main political parties promise to revive stalled economy. Germany is used to running its economy with the brake on. Ever since the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Mbappé visits his Ligue 2 side Caen on day off
Kylian Mbappé put on his ownership hat and made a surprise visit to his struggling Ligue 2 side Stade Malherbe Caen on Thursday.ESPN - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Video Shows a Rare ‘Doomsday’ Fish Off the Coast of Mexico
Oarfish are rarely documented by scientists, but one was seen this month by a group visiting a beach in Mexico.The New York Times - 3d -
'Something feels a bit off!' - reaction to Champions League draw
Oli: If you want to win the Champions League then you have to beat who's in front of you. Tristam: PSG have not been great this year and lack any real superstars who can drag the rest up. Paul: ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Carvalho caps off Brentford’s mauling of Van Nistelrooy’s Leicester
It never rains but it pours. After Brentford breezed into a winning position with three goals inside a 15-minute first-half spell, the Leicester City fans who braved a second-half downpour were ...The Guardian - 3d -
Ozempic and Wegovy officially moved off FDA's drug shortage list
Ozempic and Wegovy, the widely popular forms of semaglutide sold to treat diabetes and obesity, have officially been removed from the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) drug shortage list nearly ...The Hill - 3d -
Judge clears path to pull USAID personnel off the job
A Trump-appointed judge on Friday greenlighted the administration’s plans to place thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees on administrative leave and recall many ...The Hill - 3d -
Johnson's 17 help Fairfield knock off Rider 69-49
Led by Prophet Johnson's 17 points, the Fairfield Stags defeated the Rider Broncs 69-49ABC News - 2d -
Shoats scores 31, Siena knocks off Niagara 94-60
The Siena Saints defeated the Niagara Purple Eagles 94-60 led by Justice Shoats' 31 pointsABC News - 2d -
Lesburt's 20 help Brown knock off Columbia 86-61
Led by AJ Lesburt Jr.'s 20 points, the Brown Bears defeated the Columbia Lions 86-61ABC News - 2d -
A train through Germany: is Europe’s powerhouse going off the rails?
In the run-up to Sunday’s crucial election, the Guardian took a long journey through Europe’s heartland to talk to voters. Creaking, overcrowded, neglected, Germany’s railways, once a source of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Canada’s Hockey Victory Sends a Message to Trump: Hands Off
The routine friendly bet between leaders of Canada and the United States before hockey games was replaced by taunts and heightened stakes on Thursday.The New York Times - 2d -
Ireland hold off resurgent Wales to stay on course for title
Ireland clinch their 14th Triple Crown and remain on course for a third successive Six Nations title after beating a resurgent Wales in a Cardiff thriller.BBC News - 2d
