Lawmakers Introduce Bold New Policy Allowing Workers to Take Time Off for Extreme Weather Events No Worker Must Run Risks

From an Alpine meadow to a Greek island: five of the best spring breaks in Europe

Our writers make the most of warm weather, smaller crowds and off-peak prices to visit their favourite spots, from the Baltic to the Bosphorus. ‘There’s a magic to sleeping surrounded by Alpine ...

The Guardian - 3d

Overwatch 2 Collaborates With K-Pop Group LE SSERAFIM On New Skins

Blizzard has announced that it is collaborating with the K-pop group LE SSERAFIM again, giving players new skins to purchase for a select few characters. The collaboration will run between March ...

GameSpot - 2d

New Vanuatu PM says he will ‘revisit’ 2022 security agreement with Australia

Exclusive: Jotham Napat said pact must be taken ‘back to the drawing board’ and should reflect climate change as security issue. Vanuatu’s new prime minister has said his government intends to ...

The Guardian - 1d

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 - 6d

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 - 5d

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 - 4d

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 - 4d

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 - 3d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 1d

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. - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 5h

Recession Risks Rise Over Tariff Chaos, Polls Find

U.S. inflation risks have worsened, while recession risks are also mounting for Mexico, Canada and the U.S., the surveys found.

Inc. - 6d

More NOAA Employees May Be Let Go, Making 20% of Staff Cut

Together with recent firings and resignations, the new cuts could hamper the National Weather Service’s ability to produce lifesaving forecasts, scientists say.

The New York Times - 3d

Rescue operation underway after U.S. tanker hits container ship off U.K. coast

A U.S. oil tanker has collided with a cargo ship off the coast of England in the North Sea, prompting a major rescue mission, officials say. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.

CBS News - 3d

U.S. stocks plunge after Trump's comments on potential recession sparks sell-off

Fears of a recession sparked a major sell-off in stocks, following comments from President Trump. In an interview with Fox News, Mr. Trump would not rule out the possibility of a recession. Kelly ...

CBS News - 2d

2025 WWE WrestleMania 41 card, date, matches, rumors, predictions, match card, start time, location

WrestleMania takes place in Las Vegas on April 19 and 20

CBS Sports - 1d

Waymo expands its robotaxi service again, this time to parts of Silicon Valley

With the expansion, Waymo will now take passengers around Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto and parts of Sunnyvale, California.

CNBC - 2d

Iraq fears power cuts as US ends sanctions waiver for electricity purchases from Iran

The United States has declined to renew a waiver that had allowed Iraq to buy electricity from Iran without running afoul of sanctions, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad said Sunday

ABC News - 4d

Jeanne Shaheen won't run for re-election, opening another Democratic Senate seat in 2026

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., on Wednesday announced that she will not seek re-election in 2026, kicking off a competitive race to fill her seat.

NBC News - 1d

Steelers signing former Eagles running back after Najee Harris exits in 2025 NFL free agency, per report

Pittsburgh has a new-look backfield

CBS Sports - 1d

White House says pro-Hamas propaganda was handed out at rallies organized by detained Palestinian activist

The State Department and White House pointed to a provision that allows green card holders to be removed from the country if they present “potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences ...

NBC News - 1d

China could literally rewrite history using AI — and control the future

This isn’t just another policy debate — it’s a defining moment that will shape global discourse and the balance of power for decades to come. The technology we allow to thrive will either spread ...

The Hill - 1d

Dick’s Sporting Goods faces tariff ‘unknowns’ and issues conservative outlook

“The convergence of sport and culture in our country has never been stronger, and with a series of major sporting events set to take place in the U.S.,” the company said.

MarketWatch - 2d

Scotland produce performance of extremes but survive Wales fightback

Scotland 35-29 Wales Home side lead 35-8 but Wales secure late bonus points All of Scotland’s brilliance, all their familiar failings. It cannot be denied, they have once again underscored their ...

The Guardian - 5d

This Company’s Battery Is Designed to Get Extremely Hot

Fourth Power’s thermal batteries offer several advantages over lithium ones.

Inc. - 16h

Should you open a home equity loan before the March Fed meeting?

With the Fed set to meet soon to determine interest rate policy, homeowners may be thinking of taking action now.

CBS News - 3d

India edge out New Zealand to win Champions Trophy

India win the Champions Trophy for a record third time after a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Dubai.

BBC News - 4d

Texas cities run short of MMR vaccine as measles outbreak drives demand

Pharmacies are struggling with supplies as fatal outbreak expands and health secretary sows disinformation. As measles cases continue to grow in Texas and New Mexico, with a second death, an ...

The Guardian - 5d

Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets

Southwest is getting rid of its policy for free checked bags, ending a more than 50-year perk.

CNBC - 2d

Democrats look to save face in shutdown battle

Senate Democrats say privately that they will not allow the government to shut down on Saturday, despite growing pressure from activists and liberal lawmakers who want them to kill a GOP-crafted ...

The Hill - 14h

Sources: Saints' Mathieu, Jordan take pay cuts

Tyrann Mathieu and Cameron Jordan will sign new deals with expected pay decreases instead of the traditional restructures the Saints have used on several players' contracts this offseason to free ...

ESPN - 6h