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Million-dollar wage earners have already stopped paying into Social Security for 2025
In 2025, Social Security payroll taxes apply to wages up to $176,100. Workers with $1 million in annual wages have already stopped paying those taxes for the year.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Firing the Watchdogs | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Hampton Dellinger, former head of a federal watchdog agency, was among the first to be fired by President Trump. So were 18 inspectors general and the chief of the board that protects federal ...CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Prison labor, an invisible workforce of the U.S. economy
Incarcerated workers produce $2 billion in goods and $9 billion in services every year. But not all of the incarcerated are paid for their labor, which can benefit people inside and outside a ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
What America is losing as Trump fires independent government watchdogs
President Trump has fired heads of offices and agencies tasked, since Watergate, with protecting federal workers and whistleblowers. Scott Pelley reports on what's happening to independent watchdogs.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Best Employers: UK
In this report, we highlight the FT’s ranking of the 500 best employers in the UK. Plus: employers rethink what makes a workplace desirable; healthcare pay lags behind worker commitment; ...Financial Times - Mar. 10 -
OPM inspector general investigating DOGE emails, access to agency data
The inspector general for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) told lawmakers he is investigating the use of a new data system at the agency that has been part of a broader effort by Elon Musk ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump makes new Mexico, Canada tariffs threat as UAW leader backs his policy
Shawn Fain, the president of the United Auto Workers union, is backing President Trump's tariffs strategy. This comes as President Trump says tariffs against Canada and Mexico could rise in the ...CBS News - 6d -
Stocks are falling as Trump comments on risks of a recession
Stocks are still tumbling as President Trump leaves the door open for a potential recession in the U.S. economy, and as other nations unleash retaliatory tariffs. This comes as the United Auto ...CBS News - 6d -
Elon Musk Has Wanted the Government Shutdown
Sources tell WIRED that Elon Musk has wanted a government shutdown in part because it would potentially make it easier to eliminate the jobs of hundreds of thousands of federal workers.Wired - 5d -
Department of Education offices closed Wednesday for 'security reasons'
The Department of Education told staff in an email Tuesday that its offices would be closed Wednesday for “security reasons.” The email, obtained by NewsNation, said workers needed to leave the ...The Hill - 5d -
CFPB employees say mass firing plans remain in place
Two employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) testified Tuesday that top officials’ plans to fire hundreds of workers remain intact, as a federal judge weighs whether to ...The Hill - 5d -
Most AAPI adults oppose eliminating federal agencies: Survey
A majority of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) and Native Hawaiians disapprove of eliminating federal agencies and mass layoffs of federal workers, according to a poll. Nearly 60 ...The Hill - 4d -
This Space Spy Agency’s AI Shift May Hint at Your Company’s Future
Facing staff losses after DOGE cuts, one federal intelligence agency is speeding up its AI tool deployment. It could be a model for how your company boosts workers’ efficiency.Inc. - 4d -
Labor union says FIFA blocked Azteca inspection
An international federation of labor unions said on Tuesday that FIFA denied it access to the Azteca Stadium to inspect conditions of construction workers doing renovations ahead of the 2026 World ...ESPN - 4d -
Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate most fired probationary staff
Ruling by California judge applies to thousands of employees dismissed from six federal agencies. A federal judge in California granted a preliminary injunction to reinstate thousands of fired ...The Guardian - 3d -
Inside Elon Musk’s ‘Digital Coup’
Musk’s loyalists at DOGE have infiltrated dozens of federal agencies, pushed out tens of thousands of workers, and siphoned millions of people’s most sensitive data. The next step: Unleash the AI.Wired - 3d -
Veterans fired by Trump administration speak out
Veterans make up about 30% of the overall federal workforce. Many veterans who were new on the job, classified as probationary workers, were fired as part of the Trump administration's efforts to ...CBS News - 3d -
60 percent of Americans feel trapped in their jobs
Burnout is at an all-time high among Americans. That's according to a study from learning platform Moodle, which found that 66 percent of workers are suffering. This is a sharp increase in reported ...The Hill - 2d -
Beyond Burnout: Adam Grant Warns of Rising ‘Boreout’ Among Employees
The Wharton organizational psychologist joins other workplace experts noting the rise of worker ‘boreout’ produced by unchallenging jobs offering few growth opportunities that now rivals burnout as ...Inc. - 2d -
‘I Love It Here, I’ve Said I Want To Stay’: John Tavares Reaffirms Commitment To Maple Leafs Amid Contract Uncertainty Following Loss To Avalanche
After rumors surfaced following the NHL’s trade deadline that the Toronto Maple Leafs had considered trading Mitch Marner to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Mikko Rantanen, John Tavares was ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
Wall Street suffers ‘ugly’ sell-off amid US recession fears, as Musk’s Tesla falls 50% from all–time high – business live
Volatility soars and shares slide after Beijing imposes tariffs on imports of agricultural goods from America. Analysts at investment bank Jefferies remain optimistic about the prospects for the ...The Guardian - 6d -
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Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown says Bears must have 'unlimited f---ing money' amid free agent frenzy
St. Brown is clearly impressed with Chicago's offseason so farCBS Sports - 4d -
Gabby Windey and Robby Hoffman are married. A firestorm and a fancy hotel room sealed the deal
Reality TV star Gabriela Windey and comic Robby Hoffman got married in Las Vegas in January, because what better way to spend a few days amid a firestorm.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 5 -
U.N. Helicopter Attacked as South Sudan Teeters on Brink
The aircraft came under fire as it tried to rescue wounded soldiers, the United Nations said. The attack came amid fears that a critical power-sharing deal was at risk of collapse, risking all-out ...The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
France begins handing over military bases to Senegal
France has handed control of two military facilities to Senegal, beginning the formal process of withdrawing its military presence from the West African country amid its waning influence in the regionABC News - Mar. 7 -
Blake Lively on being thrown an 'uncomfortable' curveball by 'Another Simple Favor'
Amid her legal battle with Justin Baldoni, Lively appeared with co-star Kendrick, director Paul Feig and others at the SXSW world premiere of the sequel to their 2018 hit.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 8 -
From Rams cornerstone to castoff: Cooper Kupp admits it's tough saying goodbye
Wide receiver Cooper Kupp talks about what it's like knowing his days with the Rams are almost certainly over amid the team's decision to trade him.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Andrew Cuomo enters race for New York mayor as frontrunner – but trailing baggage
The ex-state governor, who quit amid sexual harassment allegations, sees an opportunity as Eric Adams struggles. Abraham Rios, a 76-year-old army veteran and retiree, regularly meets friends at a ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Canada’s Liberal Party To Elect New Leader and Prime Minister to Replace Trudeau: What to Know
Front-runner Mark Carney and underdog Chrystia Freeland, both established, centrist policymakers, are vying to succeed Justin Trudeau amid grave threats to Canada from the United States.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Internet shutdowns at record high in Africa as access ‘weaponised’
More governments seeking to keep millions of people offline amid conflicts, protests and political instability. Digital blackouts reached a record high in 2024 in Africa as more governments sought ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Americans should ‘absolutely not’ brace for recession despite bank warnings: Commerce secretary
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick says Americans should “absolutely not” brace for a recession amid warning signs from major banks like JP Morgan and ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
"Canadians are frustrated with our neighbors," ambassador Kirsten Hillman says
Kirsten Hillman, the Canadian ambassador to the U.S., tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that amid the ongoing war of words over tariffs with President Trump, "Canadians are frustrated ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Stocks take another tumble after Trump's weekend comments on inflation
The stock market nosedived after the opening bell on Monday amid President Trump's remarks over the weekend that inflation could continue to rise. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...CBS News - 6d -
Dow falls 1,000 points, Nasdaq dives more than 4% as stock selloff gathers steam
Major stock indexes tanked Monday, continuing a sell-off that gathered steam last week as rattled investors began zeroing in on the prospect of a significant falloff in U.S. growth amid persistent ...NBC News - 6d -
Rodrigo Duterte, former Philippine president, is arrested on International Criminal Court warrant
Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday on an Interpol arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court amid accusations that he committed crimes against humanity during ...NBC News - 6d -
Eye Opener: Markets plummet over recession fears
Markets plummet over recession fears amid President Trump's chaotic tariff wars with our biggest trading partners. Also, a judge blocks the Trump administration's deportation of a pro-Palestinian ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump says he considering cutting back on Canada tariffs as stock markets bounce
President Trump says he is considering reducing the new tariffs he announced on Canada's steel and aluminum as a response to Ontario's tax on electricity to the U.S. This comes as the stock markets ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump's White House Tesla expo
Presented by Ericsson {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Trump buys a Tesla in defense of Elon Musk President Trump bought a Tesla Tuesday afternoon to "make a ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump hosting leader of Ireland at White House with trade and Ukraine likely on the agenda
President Trump is hosting the taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin, at the White House on Wednesday amid the European Union's pushback against U.S. tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. CBS ...CBS News - 4d
