1 hour ago Trump signs executive orders stripping federal funding from schools that teach CRT, supporting school choice

One executive order removes federal funding from K-12 schools that teach critical race theory, and another supports educational choice initiatives.

Politics

7 hours ago Hull school employee accused of inappropriate relationships with students

A paraprofessional has been placed on leave from the South Shore Educational Collaborative due to allegations of inappropriate relationships with Hull High School students. The post Hull school employee accused of inappropriate relationships with students appeared first on Boston.com.

Society

6 hours ago European embedded banking startup Swan adds another $44 million to its Series B

French startup Swan has raised another €42 million (around $44 million at current exchange rates). The company considers this round as the second part of the Series B round that was originally announced in September 2024. Swan helps other companies offer financial products at scale. The company can generate both virtual and physical cards that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

12 hours ago More officers hired, fewer shots fired: Seattle interim Police Chief Rahr optimistic as she exits

More officers hired, fewer shots fired: Seattle interim Police Chief Rahr optimistic as she exits  KUOW News and Information

Events

2 hours ago Tesla Q4 results fall short of forecasts. Musk sees unsupervised full self

Tesla's fourth-quarter adjusted profits rose slightly amid a big push to sell its electric vehicles with offers of zero financing and other incentives, but the results still fell short of Wall Street forecasts.

Technology

2 hours ago MSNBC’s primetime lineup has worst January ever among demographic coveted by advertisers

MSNBC averaged only 63,000 demo viewers between the primetime hours of 8-11 p.m. ET to finish No. 31 among cable offerings during January despite a busy news cycle.

Politics

7 hours ago Legislative seafood industry task force finalizes report to forward to fellow lawmakers

Legislative seafood industry task force finalizes report to forward to fellow lawmakers  Alaska's News Source

Society

14 hours ago Trump's Department of Education opens investigation into school's alleged discrimination of White students

The Office of Civil Rights is investigating a civil rights complaint alleging that the Ithaca City School District discriminated on the basis of race and color.

Events

31 hours ago Trump admin offers payouts for resignations in move mirroring Musk's memo at Twitter

The Trump administration offered an ultimatum to some federal employees asking them to choose if they want to resign in a pitch that echoes Elon Musk's moves at Twitter.

Technology

4 hours ago A Fish Farm Offered 40,000 Pounds of Salmon for Free. There Was a Catch.

When an upstate New York salmon farm went out of business, nonprofits had days to find a way to catch, refrigerate and clean more than 13,000 fish.

Politics

18 hours ago Washington state bill would require high school students to receive financial education before graduating

Washington state bill would require high school students to receive financial education before graduating  Centralia Chronicle

Society

20 hours ago Former Tufts Medical doctor gets a decade in prison for trying to sex traffic 14

He was caught as part of an undercover operation that posted advertisements offering commercial sex with young girls. The post Former Tufts Medical doctor gets a decade in prison for trying to sex traffic 14-year-old girl appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

12 hours ago Trump orders Education, Labor and other departments to enhance school choice

The president directed several departments to submit plans for using federal funds to expand school choice.

Politics

28 hours ago Shared scooter startup Voi reports its first profitable year as it explores an IPO

Swedish shared micromobility giant Voi had its first profitable year in 2024, according to preliminary unaudited results the company shared exclusively with TechCrunch.  Voi, which offers shared e-scooters and e-bikes across more than 100 markets in Europe, recorded €132.8 million ($138 million) in net revenue in 2024. On an adjusted basis, Voi earned €17.2 million […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

12 hours ago Trump's executive order aims to restrict education related to race, gender, politics

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order that aims to cut federal funding to schools that teach certain lessons about race, sex, gender or politics.

Politics

13 hours ago Executive Order—Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families

Executive Order—Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families  The American Presidency Project

Politics

14 hours ago Behar: No One In Congress Has 'Testicularity Required' to Rebuke Trump

Joy Behar told her co-hosts Wednesday on ABC's "The View" that no one in Congress has the "testicularity required" to oppose President Donald Trump while discussing the Senate hearing for his cabinet nominees. The post Behar: No One In Congress Has ‘Testicularity Required’ to Rebuke Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

15 hours ago Trump's ultimatum to federal workers: Return to office 'or be terminated'

Employees have until Feb. 6 to decide whether to take the buyouts offered by OPM or return to the office— in most cases, five days a week.

Politics

15 hours ago RFK Jr’s view on vaccines comes under fire at contentious US Senate hearing

RFK Jr’s view on vaccines comes under fire at contentious US Senate hearing  Al Jazeera English

Politics

16 hours ago Trump Administration Offers 2 Million Federal Workers Payouts to Resign

Trump Administration Offers 2 Million Federal Workers Payouts to Resign  The New York Times

Politics

16 hours ago Trump signs Laken Riley Act into law as first legislative victory in new administration

The law directs Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain illegal immigrants arrested or charged with theft-related crimes, or those accused of assaulting a police officer.

Politics

16 hours ago Whoopi Goldberg: Trump's Press Secretary Got Her Job Because of 'Wokeness'

Whoopi Goldberg told her co-hosts Wednesday on ABC's "The View" that President Donald Trump's press Secretary got her job because of "wokeness." The post Whoopi Goldberg: Trump’s Press Secretary Got Her Job Because of ‘Wokeness’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

16 hours ago 'Not a buyout': Attorneys and unions urge federal workers not to resign

Unions and attorneys who represent federal employees are telling workers not to take the offer from the Trump administration to resign from their jobs by Feb. 6 and still be paid through September.

Politics

17 hours ago Trump to Sign Executive Order to Defund Schools that Teach Gender Ideology, Critical Race Theory

Trump is expected to sign an executive order on prohibiting federal funding from going to K-12 schools that teach gender ideology and CRT. The post Trump to Sign Executive Order to Defund Schools that Teach Gender Ideology, Critical Race Theory appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

17 hours ago Sen. Kaine claims Trump will 'stiff' federal employees who take buyout offer: 'Do not be fooled'

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., says federal workers should 'not be fooled' by the Trump administration's buyout offers as they are being asked to return to the office.

Politics

18 hours ago Behind the scenes of ‘FOX & Friends’: Hosts give rare insider access on FOX Nation

FOX Nation gives an inside look at the making of “FOX & Friends," offering viewers a rare sneak peek at the top-rated morning show.

Politics

18 hours ago Fearing encounters with ICE, tribal leaders offer guidance to their members

Tribal leaders are advising members on what to do if they're approached by federal law enforcement. The guidance follows what tribal leaders call concerning encounters with immigration officials.

Politics

18 hours ago Whoopi Goldberg lashes out at Karoline Leavitt, says 'wokeness' got her the press secretary job

"The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg lashed out at White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday and insisted "wokeness" got her the job.

Politics

18 hours ago Legislators introduce bill to start community solar program in Washington State

Legislators introduce bill to start community solar program in Washington State  Solar Power World

Politics

19 hours ago BoE's Bailey 'optimistic' about new capital rules, despite US concerns

BoE's Bailey 'optimistic' about new capital rules, despite US concerns  Reuters.com

Politics