3 hours ago Amazon is requiring workers to come back to the office five days a week. Are Boston companies following suit?

From giant companies like Amazon to local businesses, many executives have been rethinking their return-to-office requirements after a year of relative stability. The post Amazon is requiring workers to come back to the office five days a week. Are Boston companies following suit? appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 hours ago Trump plans to use presidential power known as impoundment to control spending

President-elect Trump wants to roll back spending that Congress has already approved. But a 1974 law may stand in his way.

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4 hours ago Ohio governor signs 'bathroom bill' into law, restricting students from using opposite

Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill into law that will prevent schools from allowing students of the opposite sex into restrooms and locker rooms.

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4 hours ago United States | DHS suspends regulatory requirements for eligible Lebanese nationals with F

United States | DHS suspends regulatory requirements for eligible Lebanese nationals with F-1 status  Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP

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6 hours ago Somerville upholds sanctuary city status, reaffirms itself as a ‘welcoming community’

The resolution pledges to “protect the safety, dignity, and rights of immigrants, migrants, asylum seekers, asylees, and refugees residing in Somerville.” The post Somerville upholds sanctuary city status, reaffirms itself as a ‘welcoming community’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 hours ago Cast your vote in the 2nd annual First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Awards

Cast your vote in the 2nd annual First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Awards  NBC Los Angeles

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7 hours ago Understanding the New FLSA Overtime Rule: Texas v. United States Department of Labor

Understanding the New FLSA Overtime Rule: Texas v. United States Department of Labor  The National Law Review

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8 hours ago Multifunctional structural battery achieves both high energy density and load

Structural batteries are used in industries such as eco-friendly, energy-based automobiles, mobility, and aerospace, and they must simultaneously meet the requirements of high energy density for energy storage and high load-bearing capacity. Conventional structural battery technology has struggled to enhance both functions concurrently. However, KAIST researchers have succeeded in developing foundational technology to address this issue.

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8 hours ago Judge Finds New York in Contempt, Clearing the Way for Rikers Takeover

The finding was a landmark in a court case that has stretched out over more than a decade. Plans for a receivership of New York City’s jails will be heard on Jan. 14.

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