NASA Eliminates Chief Scientist and Other Jobs at Its Headquarters

About 19 positions will be cut, including those in offices focused on technology policy and diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Nasa announces shuttering of two departments and office of chief scientist

Office of technology, policy and strategy and one covering DEI initiatives were eliminated in line with ‘efficiency’ cuts. Nasa announced on Monday it had eliminated the office of its chief ...
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Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints

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The New York Times - 3d
France’s Ex-Intelligence Chief Convicted in Influence Peddling Trial Involving LVMH

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