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When ‘Cancer’ Gets in the Way of Treatment
Some oncologists suggest that, for certain early cancers not at risk of spreading, the term “cancer” should be avoided.The New York Times - 14h -
Republican suggests students get jobs to pay for lunches
Republican Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) suggested students should get jobs to pay for their lunches as the federal funding freeze proposed by President Trump threatens nutrition support for children ...The Hill - 13h -
Trump offers incentives to US federal workers to quit jobs
The offer is part of the president's plan to shrink and reform the US government.BBC News - 13h -
Trump offers to buy out federal workers who do not return to office
Move marks latest effort by new president to downsize US governmentFinancial Times - 1d -
Bolton: Patel like 'climbing weed' who doesn't know limits of job
Former national security adviser John Bolton said he believes Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee for FBI director, resembles a “climbing weed” in his ascension to the role. “You have to know ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump ends DEI in US military and reinstates troops who refused Covid vaccines
President also signs order to eliminate ‘gender radicalism in the military’ and seeks to develop missile defense system . Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on Monday that remove ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump signs orders to eliminate DEI from US military and reinstate troops who refused Covid vaccines – live
President signs series of orders on Monday evening including measure for Iron Dome-style missile defense system. The Senate is expected on Monday to vote on the confirmation of the billionaire ...The Guardian - 2d -
Elon Musk’s Doge accused of ‘illegal’ job posting by federal workers’ union
Union leader claims Trump-created organization is ‘corrupt’ as X owner posts vague request for applications. Elon Musk ’s “department of government efficiency” (Doge) has been accused by a leading ...The Guardian - 2d -
Older workers are struggling to find jobs — these tools may help
Ageism, “ghost jobs” and networking — advice for older job hunters.MarketWatch - 2d -
Profar agrees to $42M, 3-year contract with Braves, a year after getting $1M deal with Padres
Jurickson Profar agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, less than a year after the outfielder got a $1 million deal from the San Diego Padres with spring training ...ABC News - 6d -
The US Has Bird Flu Vaccines. Here’s Why You Can’t Get One
H5N1 vaccines have been previously licensed, and millions are in the national stockpile. But even with the news of the country’s first human death due to bird flu, vaccination isn’t yet recommended.Wired - Jan. 22 -
The significance of presidential pardons, and who is getting one
Trump has pardoned almost 1,600 people charged in connection with the 2021 US Capitol riots.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Trump promises to reinstate service members who objected to Covid-19 vaccine
During his second inaugural address, President Donald Trump said he would reinstate military service members who objected to Covid-19 vaccine and spoke about plans to change military training goals ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Moderna Gets $590 Million to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine
The government is working to head off human bird flu infections.Inc. - Jan. 19 -
‘What is the long-term plan?’: LA housekeepers, construction workers and gardeners see jobs go up in flames
Domestic workers and day laborers – many of whom are undocumented immigrants and ineligible for US aid – face unique burdens amid raging wildfires. Mayra Chacon’s home cleaning service, Ocean ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Health Secretary Defends Biden’s Covid Vaccine Mandates and Social Media Efforts
In a wide-ranging interview, Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s health secretary, defended his tenure and hinted that he might run for governor of California.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
RFK Jr reportedly sought to block Covid-19 vaccinations at height of pandemic
Trump’s pick to lead US health policy lobbied to rescind 2021 authorization and to deny any future vaccine. Robert F Kennedy Jr reportedly sought to block the historic and pioneering new Covid-19 ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Domestic workers in LA face financial crisis after homes they worked in lost to fires
Many domestic workers now face a dire financial hardship because of their employment in areas where structures burned down.ABC News - Jan. 18 -
Al Roker will sometimes ditch a car and take public transit just to get more steps in: Walking 'probably helped save my life'
Al Roker isn't the biggest fan of typical workouts, but gets his 10,000 steps in daily and even takes public transit sometimes to walk more.CNBC - Jan. 18 -
Venezuelan chief gets 5 year ban, near-$1M fine
FIFA has banned a Venezuelan soccer official from the sport for five years for financial wrongdoing and fined him nearly $1 million.ESPN - Jan. 18 -
RFK Jr. petitioned FDA in 2021 to revoke authorization of all COVID vaccines
RFK Jr. petitioned the FDA in 2021 to revoke authorization of all COVID vaccines.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Moderna Gets $590 Million of Federal Funding For Influenza Vaccines
The package will provide additional support for late-stage development and licensure of pre-pandemic mRNA-based vaccines, the company saidThe Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17 -
RFK Jr. Sought to Stop Covid Vaccinations 6 Months After Rollout
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. petitioned the F.D.A. to revoke authorization of the shots at a time when they were in high demand and considered life-saving.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Man who lost home in LA fire reacts to outpouring of support, nearly $1M in donations
Walt Butler lived in his home in Altadena, California, for 60 years.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Family who lost 9 homes in Eaton Fire vows to rebuild
The Jenkins family received a surprise donation on "GMA" after losing nine homes in the Los Angeles area wildfires.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Will a day care worker who says she was wrongfully convicted be freed?
Melissa Calusinski has been behind bars in Illinois for 16 years in a case plagued by allegations of evidence manipulation, coerced confession and flawed medical opinions.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
How to use AI to get a job this year
Gen AI promised to take tedious tasks off our hands with virtual assistants and chatbots designed to automate items on our to-do lists However, many of these helpful tools have required taking time ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Year-end bonuses rise — but fewer workers are getting them, report finds
The average end-of-year bonus rose about 2% in 2024, according to an exclusive look at data from Gusto.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
'The job will only be done when all 98 of the hostages are home': Father of hostage taken by Hamas
Following 15 months of fighting in the Gaza Strip, a ceasefire and hostage release agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas. The father of American hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen, Jonathan ...NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Celebrities who lost their homes in the L.A. fires
Multiple stars have lost their homes to the flames, which began in Pacific Palisades Jan. 7 and quickly spread to Malibu and Santa Monica.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
Tech Employers: Please Get Smarter With Your Job Titles
Vague job descriptions and titles are making hiring even harder.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Mandy Moore, Billy Crystal among celebrities who lost homes in Los Angeles wildfires
Wildfires raging across parts of Los Angeles have destroyed several celebrities’ homes, including actors Mandy Moore and Billy Crystal. More than 1,000 structures have burned from the Palisades ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore among those who lost homes in Los Angeles fires
Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton and led to sweeping disruptions of entertainment eventsABC News - Jan. 9 -
An Israeli TV reporter lost his ability to speak clearly. AI is helping him get back on air
A renowned Israeli TV journalist who lost his ability to speak clearly because of ALS is returning to the air using artificial-intelligence software that recreates his widely recognized gravelly voiceABC News - Jan. 8 -
Biden: Don’t forget Jan. 6 attack — but let’s get back to a peaceful transition
Politico - Jan. 6 -
Royal family pays tribute to Prince William, Harry's nanny who lost stepson in New Orleans attack
Prince William shared his condolences to the family of his former nanny after her stepson was killed in the New Year’s terror attack in New Orleans. “Catherine and I have been shocked and saddened ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Don’t take away jobs from intellectually disabled workers
For years, disagreements have raged within the disability community regarding the federal Special Minimum Wage.The Hill - Jan. 4 -
One third of workers say they are considering a job change in 2025
Twenty-twenty-five is set to see seismic change in the workforce, if the findings of a new report are anything to go by. According to the Global Talent Barometer from Manpower Group, 35 percent of ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Orca who carried dead newborn for weeks has lost another calf and is carrying it again
An orca that carried her dead calf for 17 days in 2018 seems to be repeating the behavior with a newly deceased baby whale. Researchers say it's a show of grief.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Cheney gets standing ovation as Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medal
President Biden honored former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and several other Americans Thursday with the Presidential Citizens Medal to recognize their service to the country. Cheney was recognized ...The Hill - Jan. 2
