Anxiety mounts over worker buyout plan as judge hits pause

The future of millions of federal workers was plunged into another day of chaos Thursday as they faced fresh uncertainty over an unprecedented program pushing financial incentives in exchange for quitting their jobs.

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Mount St. Mary's wins 79-64 over Saint Peter's

Led by Dallas Hobbs' 22 points, the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers defeated the Saint Peter's Peacocks 79-64
ABC News - 4d
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 - Jan. 29
Shadows of Musk in the Government’s Buyouts Plan

President Trump’s chief cost-cutter cheered an effort to persuade federal workers to quit — in a fashion that closely resembles a purge at Twitter.
The New York Times - Jan. 29
The Fed Is About to Hit Pause on Rate Cuts. Here’s Why.

Faced with a solid economy and mounting inflation concerns, the U.S. central bank has said it will “move cautiously” on cutting interest rates.
The New York Times - Jan. 29
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to pause federal aid spending

A federal district judge on Tuesday issued a one-week administrative stay in a case challenging the Trump administration’s plan to freeze federal aid. The Trump administration says its plan to ...
NBC News - Jan. 28
Serco workers plan to strike over UK navy contract negotiations

Prospect union says proposed reductions to existing £1.2bn deal threaten Britain’s nuclear deterrent
Financial Times - Jan. 27
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 plans to rename Gulf of Mexico, Mount Denali — but can he?

Trump reportedly has plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali in his first day in office — but can he?
The Hill - Jan. 20
Anxiety in Gaza, Israel over ceasefire

As a ceasefire deal is expected to go into effect between Israel and Hamas, Israel's government still hasn't officially signed off on the agreement, creating anxiety over whether it will hold. ...
CBS News - Jan. 16
Questions mount over budget cuts made ahead of L.A.-area wildfires

Los Angeles city leaders are facing mounting questions over whether the city was prepared as the wildfires, including the Palisades Fire, broke out. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is also facing criticism ...
CBS News - Jan. 10

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