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How much has the minimum wage gone up?
Three and a half million low-paid workers saw their wages increase on 1 April.BBC News - 2d -
HHS fires entire staff of program that helps low-income people afford heat and air conditioning
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has fired all of the workers in its program that seeks to help low-income Americans pay their energy bills. Everyone who had been working on the ...The Hill - 17h -
ZeniMax workers vote to strike over Microsoft negotiations
ZeniMax Workers United voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike over contract negotiations with parent company Microsoft.VentureBeat - 1d -
Democrats' approval remains at low point: Poll
The Democratic Party’s approval rating remains at a low point, according to a new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released to The Hill on Monday. Thirty-seven percent of voters said they approved of the ...The Hill - 2d -
Federal Workers Walk Into Chaos Amid Return to Office
President Trump has described his new in-office requirement as a way to ensure workers are doing their jobs. He sees potentially leading more employees to quit as an added benefit.The New York Times - 2d -
Ravens' John Harbaugh: Lamar Jackson 'will be the highest-paid player in football'
Ravens coach John Harbaugh told reporters at the NFL league meeting that the team and Lamar Jackson have had contract extension talks.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Weather tracker: Arctic winter sea ice at record low in 2025, scientists say
Annual peak is lowest on record, covering 5.53m sq miles – about 30,000 sq miles below the previous low in 2017. Winter sea ice in the Arctic has reached a record low in 2025, according to Nasa and ...The Guardian - 3d -
Social media reacts to Zach Lowe joining The Ringer: 'We're so back!'
Big news in the NBA media family, as announced by Bill Simmons on his own podcast: The Ringer is hiring Zach Lowe after he was laid off by ESPN last September. See the reactions from social media ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump federal worker firings threatens to destabilize DC economy
President Trump’s widespread firing of federal workers threatens to destabilize a Washington economy closely intertwined with the fate of government employees. More than 80 percent of the nation’s ...The Hill - 2d -
Israel killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers one by one, says UN
Workers on a mission to help colleagues were buried in mass grave in southern Gaza, says humanitarian office. Fifteen Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers, including at least one United ...The Guardian - 2d -
Federal Health Workers Make Up Less Than 1% of Agency Spending
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests that laying off thousands of federal workers would tame a massive budget. But nearly all of the agency’s money goes to hospitals, doctors and nursing ...The New York Times - 1d -
Italy’s biggest union joins prosecution of farm owner over death of Indian migrant worker
Italy’s main trade union confederation said it was joining the prosecution of a farm owner charged with the murder of an Indian migrant worker.NBC News - 1d -
Josh Bell and Nathaniel Lowe homer as Nationals beat Phillies 5-1 to avoid a sweep
Josh Bell and Nathaniel Lowe homered, and the Washington Nationals avoided a season-opening series sweep with a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia PhilliesABC News - 3d -
Several federal agencies launch a new 'deferred resignation' effort to encourage workers to leave their jobs
WASHINGTON — At least five federal agencies are offering workers a new "deferred resignation" opportunity in the latest attempt by the Trump administration to slash the size of the U.S. government.NBC News - 1d -
Senate Democrats open investigation into reports AI could replace contract workers at Education Department
Senate Democrats are opening an investigation into reports that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is attempting to replace some contract workers at the Education Department ...The Hill - 20h -
Jed York: It shouldn't be that hard to finish Brock Purdy's contract
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is going to be paid this offseason.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
31 Best Mac Apps You Should Download Now (2025): Free and Paid
Savor the sweet taste of these native and third-party Mac apps for better editing, organization, journaling, and more.Wired - 2d -
American Wealth Is at a Record High. Sentiment Is Low, and Falling.
A surge in U.S. wealth has been driven by stock and home values. But the gains are concentrated at the top, leaving others in a sour economic mood.The New York Times - 2d -
Public satisfaction with NHS hits record low
A fifth happy with NHS in Britain, finds long-running poll, with waits and staffing of major concern.BBC News - 1d -
10,000 Federal Health Workers to Be Laid Off
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a major restructuring of the Health and Human Services Department, which now employs about 82,000 people.The New York Times - 6d -
Federal judge blocks mass firings of CFPB workers
A federal judge has blocked the mass firings of employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.CBS News - 5d -
49ers GM John Lynch optimistic that Brock Purdy's big extension will be done soon
Purdy is about to become one of the highest-paid players in NFL history.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Italy’s births hit record low as Meloni struggles to halt population decline
Number of babies born drops by 2.6% while country grapples with sudden rise in emigrationFinancial Times - 2d -
Woody Johnson calls low scores on NFLPA survey "totally bogus"
Woody Johnson and the Jets did poorly in the annual NFL Players Association survey in 2024, but the Jets owner doesn't put much stock in the results.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Nashville Predators season hits new low with worst defensive performance of season
The Nashville Predators allowed a season high eight goals to the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Chinese megabanks’ interest margins fall to record low as economy slows
Increase in savers and government push to boost credit put pressure on lendersFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump’s Trade War Pushes Canadian Tech Workers to Rethink Silicon Valley
Canada’s top tech talent has long moved to the US for better opportunities, but Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats are raising questions about how to build a stronger ecosystem at home.Wired - 3d -
Fired Federal Workers Get Love—and Jobs—From State Governments
As DOGE layoffs near 100,000, state and local governments are actively recruiting former federal employees for openings that need their skills.Inc. - 2d -
AI and satellites help aid workers respond to Myanmar earthquake damage
Just after sunrise on Saturday, a satellite set its long-range camera on the city of Mandalay in Myanmar, not far from the epicenter of Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake that devastated the ...ABC News - 2d -
Federal agency workers supporting museums, libraries put on leave
Nearly all employees at the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which supports U.S. museums and libraries, were put on administrative leave Monday, an administration official said.CBS News - 1d -
U.N. Accuses Israel of Killing 15 Rescue Workers in Gaza
The United Nations said Israeli forces killed the people as they were trying to aid injured civilians, then buried them in a mass grave. Israel said nine of the 15 dead were Palestinian militants.The New York Times - 1d -
Cutting Medicaid would force even more hospitals to close
Medicaid isn’t only beneficial for the low-income Americans who rely on it.The Hill - 2d -
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Nickeil Alexander-Walker saves the day
Alexander-Walker and Mitchell Robinson were among Tuesday's low-rostered standouts.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Women’s basketball gets long-desired tournament win units at pivotal time for NCAA
After years of efforts, women's basketball teams will finally be paid for success in the NCAA tournament.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
FSU's legal fight with the ACC hit $4.95 million
The 15-month legal battle between Florida State and the ACC paid off for the school in the long haul but was costly.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
You’re Not Paranoid: Workplaces Are Getting More Toxic
Workplace hostility is on the rise, according to a new survey, and it’s pushing workers to change jobs.Inc. - 5d
