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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 - Feb. 25 -
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 - Feb. 25 -
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 - Feb. 25 -
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 - Feb. 26 -
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 - Feb. 26 -
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 - Feb. 27 -
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 - Feb. 27 -
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 - Feb. 27 -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Worker protections to be toughened in UK employment bill
Despite government vow to listen to business, changes to be published on Tuesday will favour employeesFinancial Times - 2d -
Defense Department begins cutting workers this week
Nearly 100 probationary employees were fired from the Defense Logistics Agency, and more defense cuts are expected.CBS News - 1d -
CDC rehiring some laid-off workers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday notified approximately 180 employees who were laid off two weeks ago that they can return to work, according to The Associated Press. ...The Hill - 15h -
Social Security Workers Aren’t Allowed to Read This Story
New internet restrictions at the embattled SSA have cut off access to WIRED, along with other “general news” websites like The Washington Post and The New York Times.Wired - 13h -
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 -
Ecuador will seek foreign military aid to combat drug cartels as violence surges
The government of Ecuador has taken another step in its effort to gain help from foreign military forces to combat drug cartels and various organized crime groupsABC News - Feb. 19 -
Fresh executive order targets sanctuary cities, federal aid for undocumented migrants
The action marks Trump’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal immigration.Politico - Feb. 20 -
International aid groups axe thousands of jobs in wake of Trump funding freeze
Fears that cuts will ‘decimate’ ability to react to crises as sector loses expertise and skills at every level, report finds. Some of the world’s largest aid organisations are axing thousands of ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
USAID aid freeze triggers health care crisis in Africa
USAID's 90-day freeze on all services has resulted in a significant loss of trust, critical health care, food aid, and medical supplies, causing life-threatening consequences for Malawian patients, ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
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Trump administration resumes legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children
Groups like Acacia and Kids in Need of Defense called the stop-worker "devastating."ABC News - Feb. 21 -
California wildfire aid will come with 'strings,' says Trump envoy Grenell
The Trump administration will place “strings” on the recovery assistance it gives to California after the state faced deadly wildfires, Trump envoy Richard Grenell said Friday. “The federal ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Trump administration restores legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children
A stop-work order had been issued to government-funded attorneys to cease counsel for about 26,000 minors. The Trump administration has rescinded its decision to cut off legal aid for ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Trump’s assault on aid sparks chaos in east Africa’s relief hub
Kenya’s economy and healthcare system are reeling from president’s bid to shut down USAIDFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
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William at his lowest after Kate's diagnosis, says ex-aide
Jason Knauf says the Prince of Wales was deeply affected by the Princess of Wales's cancer diagnosis.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
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Trump Appointees Fire Hundreds at U.S.A.I.D. Working on Urgent Aid
The firings added to doubts about whether Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the agency’s acting head, supports lifesaving humanitarian assistance, as he has said he does.The New York Times - Feb. 24
