Worker Changes Caused

Trump's proposed federal worker changes have caused "chaos on steroids," Sen. Mark Warner says

Amid the Trump administration's move to offer "deferred resignation" to 2 million federal workers, Sen. Mark Warner says the situation has caused "chaos on steroids" for government employees.

CBS News - 10h

Boomers Could Cause a ‘Silver Tsunami.’ Is It a Crisis or an Opportunity?

The impending wave of an aging U.S. population is either a crisis or an opportunity … depending on whom you ask.

The New York Times - 2d

What Caused a Crash Into the Potomac? For Trump, It Was Diversity.

In a briefing that recalled his most extreme first term remarks, President Trump said without any evidence that diversity initiatives caused the midair collision.

The New York Times - 3d

Starbucks and Workers United Union Agree to Contract Mediation

A labor agreement, covering more than 500 U.S. stores, would be the company’s first. Talks stalled last year over wages.

The New York Times - 3d

The Age-Old Problem Causing New Tensions in Golf

PGA Tour players are hitting shots for their livelihoods. Fans want the sport to move at a faster pace.

The New York Times - 3d

Disabled workers are getting screened out of digital hiring

Big questions are emerging about the equity of digitized hiring assessments and the impact they have on disabled people.

CNBC - 3d

Examining the legality of Trump's buyout offer to federal workers

President Trump is offering around two million federal workers to resign and be paid through September. Some Democratic lawmakers are pushing back against the buyouts, claiming they aren't legal. ...

CBS News - 4d

Why does Trump want government workers to quit?

The president has offered eight months pay for their resignation

BBC News - 4d

Trump to federal workers: Return to office 'or be terminated'

President Trump on Wednesday warned that federal workers will have to show up to the office “or be terminated,” framing his administration’s so-called buyout offers to 2 million employees as an ...

The Hill - 4d

Australian sect members guilty of causing girl's death

The defendants had denied the diabetic girl her insulin, believing God would save her, a court heard.

BBC News - 4d

Watch: Why the Chinese model has caused shockwaves

The Chinese-based large language model is disrupting the AI industry and the stock market.

BBC News - 5d

What is DeepSeek, and why is it causing investors to freak out?

Chinese startup DeepSeek has debuted an AI app that challenges OpenAI's ChatGPT and other U.S. rivals, sending a shock through Wall Street.

CBS News - 6d

Farm worker contracts human case of bird flu

The UK Health Security Agency says cases of bird-to-human transmission were rare.

BBC News - 6d

Changing Tunes

The artists we love are always changing. But there’s part of all of us that’s impervious to external forces.

The New York Times - Jan. 25

Government workers dismayed by Trump's return-to-office mandate

When the Trump administration announced a return-to-office mandate this week, it stated Americans “deserve the highest-quality service from people who love our country.”

NBC News - Jan. 25

British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker

The museum says capacity is limited, with members and those who already hold tickets given priority.

BBC News - Jan. 25

Trump’s Rapid Changes in U.S. Government Stuns, Stirs Anxiety Among Federal Workers

The flurry of executive actions has upended nearly every aspect of working for the federal government, and the security of public sector work has nearly vanished.

Inc. - Jan. 24

Demise of Australia’s large kangaroos likely not caused climate change, study suggests

Yahoo News - Jan. 23

Winter storm causes more chaos in the South

Parts of Atlanta and elsewhere in the South faced chaotic conditions after a historic winter storm that crippled travel by road and air. Atlanta was dealing with abandoned cars, and DeKalb County ...

NBC News - Jan. 22

Trump sued over federal worker play

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump sued over order targeting federal workers An executive order from President ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Love honey: the ‘erectile nectar’ causing a storm in France

Young men are flocking to buy this ‘natural supplement’ – but it contains pure Viagra, is being seized by customs officials and has prompted widespread health warnings. Name: Love honey.. Age: ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

C.E.O.s, and President Trump, Want Workers Back in the Office

Amazon, JPMorgan and others have been telling their employees that remote work is over. Now federal employees have been ordered to come to work in person, too.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Is Postecoglou's style causing Tottenham's injury crisis?

Sports scientist Anton McElhone has worked closely with Ange Postecoglou at Celtic and speaks to BBC Sport about his methods.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Trump’s inaugural regime change

Vibes speak volumes as new president lays out a radical agenda

Financial Times - Jan. 20

A Major Change in College Football

General managers — once purely the domain of professional sports — are taking over.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Why the gold boom is causing a surge in illegal mining

Gold exports from Africa more than doubled between 2012 and 2022 from 243 metric tons to 609 metric tons.

CNBC - Jan. 18

The Next Threat to L.A.? Rainfall That Could Cause Landslides

While firefighters begin containing the Los Angeles wildfires, the land left behind is at a higher risk of floods and debris flows.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Giuliani reaches tentative settlement with Georgia election workers

Attorneys for Rudy Giuliani and two former Georgia election workers said Thursday they have reached a tentative settlement, a remarkable twist that would end the workers’ extensive litigation to ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Road workers find body in motorway undergrowth

Police say the body was found by National Highways road workers.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Officials trying to determine cause of Southern California fires

As dangerous conditions persist, investigators are focused on finding out what caused the Palisades Fire to erupt in Southern California. Officials are probing whether embers from another fire that ...

CBS News - Jan. 13

What caused the fires, and how big are they?

Everything you need to know about the blazes that have forced thousands to leave their homes.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Thousands of Providence Health Workers Strike in Oregon

This is a MedPage Today story. Nearly 5,000 healthcare workers from Providence Health began a strike Friday morning, picketing all eight Providence hospitals in Oregon, after months of contract ...

ABC News - Jan. 11

Will the new presidency affect WFH for federal workers?

Winds of change are blowing, and for federal workers these could bring an end to the widespread remote work policies adopted and enhanced during the pandemic. Recommendations from the new ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Italy’s luxury wineries rely on illegal migrant workers

Barolo, Barbaresco and other high-end wines made in Langhe region grapple with dependence on undocumented labourers

Financial Times - Jan. 10

WATCH: Wildfire scientist on cause of Southern California wildfires

Wildfire scientist and fire ecologist Chad Hanson discusses the factors that led to the historic and devastating Southern California wildfires and how climate change played a role.

ABC News - Jan. 8

These 4 Factors Are Driving Up Worker Productivity

U.S. businesses are benefitting from hybrid work, fewer meetings, better AI use, and more startups, increasing total output and offsetting post-pandemic wage increases.

Inc. - Jan. 8