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Trump defends Musk’s ‘genius’ email to federal workers
President Trump on Monday defended tech billionaire Elon Musk after pushback over his email demanding federal workers list five accomplishments from the past week and in doing so, raising the of ...The Hill - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 14h -
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 - 28m -
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 -
Google Ad-Tech Users Can Target National Security ‘Decision Makers’ and People With Chronic Diseases
Google enables marketers to target people with serious illnesses and crushing debt—against its policies—as well as the makers of classified defense technology, a WIRED investigation has found.Wired - Feb. 20 -
AI vs. endpoint attacks: What security leaders must know to stay ahead
Why enterprises must embrace an AI-first strategy that unifies endpoint, identity and network security within a zero-trust framework.VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
Trump’s Plan to Kill Social Security Benefit Tax Could Accelerate Its Insolvency
Social security is already in danger. President Trump’s plan to get rid of income taxes on the benefit won’t save it. In fact, it’ll probably do the opposite.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
National Gallery of Australia says it covered Palestinian flags on tapestry after security assessment
Critics say NGA decision ‘is nothing less than a disgraceful act of censorship’ that is ‘rooted in political cowardice’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Europe must secure Ukraine's future if US won't, ex-Army head says
Sir Nick Carter says "others are going to have to step up to the plate" if the US does not want to.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Europe Vows to Step Up Baltic Sea Security After a New Cable Break
The bloc announced new steps to prevent threats to undersea lines after Sweden discovered damage to one east of Gotland island.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
How a national-security review made AppLovin America’s hottest stock — and its founders billionaires
Who says government can’t create wealth? CFIUS, an obscure panel playing an increasing market role, blocked the sale of AppLovin years before a stock-market bonanza.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
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 -
Fighter jets escort flight from New York to Rome following security concern
Situation on American Airlines flight originally bound for New Delhi reportedly involved bomb threat sent by email. An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi landed safely in Rome on ...The Guardian - 5d -
UN Security Council passes US resolution calling for ‘swift end’ to war in Ukraine
Move that was backed by Russia and China deals further blow to western unityFinancial Times - 4d -
Idaho woman forcibly dragged from local Republican town hall by private security
Idaho woman Teresa Borrenpohl was forcibly removed by three unidentified men at a Kootenai County Republican town hall.NBC News - 4d -
Ex-US security officials urge funding for science research to keep up with China
Appeal from officials, including two senior figures from Trump’s first term, comes amid reports National Science Foundation’s budget will be slashed. US politics live – latest updates Chuck ...The Guardian - 3d -
A Team of Female Founders Is Launching Cloud Security Tech That Could Overhaul AI Protection
Cloud “container” defenses have inconsistencies that can give attackers too much access. A new company, Edera, is taking on that challenge and the problem of the male-dominated startup world.Wired - 3d -
Girl listed in state records as 'Unakite Thirteen Hotel' finally gets a Social Security number
A Nebraska father struggling to get a Social Security number and valid birth certificate for his toddler with the computer-generated name Unakite Thirteen Hotel gets a reprieve.NBC News - 2d -
3.2 million people get boosted Social Security: Who qualifies for retroactive payments?
A law signed by former President Joe Biden in January is starting to show its impact, as millions of people begin to receive bigger Social Security payments plus back pay.The Hill - 2d -
Agency speeds up Social Security Fairness Act timeline, with lump sums, benefit increases for millions of people
The agency had previously said it could take "more than one year" to process benefit changes following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act.CNBC - 2d -
The Social Security Fairness Act could boost payments for more than 3.2 million Americans—see who qualifies
President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law before he left office in January. Here's who may see a boost to their benefits and when.CNBC - 1d -
Social Security Administration could lay off up to 50% of its workforce, source says – live
Social Security Administration expected to lay off at least 7,000 people, but a source tells Associated Press reduction could be as high as 50%. As Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk ...The Guardian - 1d -
More on Ukraine's security concerns after Trump accuses Zelenskyy of "gambling with World War III"
President Trump accused Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy of "gambling with World War III" during a heated exchange in the Oval Office. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd has more.CBS News - 18h -
Worried about Social Security staff cuts? Put money aside now, the agency’s former director says.
Martin O’Malley said DOGE’s involvement in Social Security will hurt beneficiaries. Brace for delays in service — and even benefits.MarketWatch - 15h -
Why Walmart’s warning may have more to do with weight-loss drugs than tariffs
Walmart’s stock fell Thursday as quarterly earnings were expected to decline for the first time in three years, with strength in groceries and GLP-1 drug sales continuing to pressure margins.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
US politics briefing: Trump administration warns Kyiv and picks up court win in mass firings case
From the Trump administration’s latest moves abroad and in the US – here are the key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance. Thursday saw a judge rule that the Trump administration can ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Starmer warns cabinet about Blairism — while bringing in New Labour era staff
Prime minister’s note to ministers repudiates older views on globalisation and immigrationFinancial Times - Feb. 21