2 h. ago Fired federal workers see their dreams shattered and an uncertain future

As the Trump administration hacks away at government agencies, many employees who were cut are left fearing for their future and in the dark about their next steps.

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2 h. ago As the U.S. steps back from global health, what role will China play?

With the U.S. withdrawing from the World Health Organization and rethinking foreign aid, China has an opportunity to play a bigger role — with different goals.

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2 h. ago DOGE Puts $1 Spending Limit on Government Employee Credit Cards

The restrictions are already in place at the General Services Administration along with several other agencies. Soon they’ll roll out to most of the federal government, sources say.

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2 h. ago Figure’s humanoid robot takes voice orders to help around the house

Figure founder and CEO Brett Adcock Thursday revealed a new machine learning model for humanoid robots. The news, which arrives two weeks after Adcock announced the Bay Area robotics firm’s decision to step away from an OpenAI collaboration, is centered around Helix, a “generalist” Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model. VLAs are a new phenomenon for robotics, leveraging […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 h. ago Report: L.A. County Steps in to Test Soil in Palisades, Eaton Fires

Los Angeles County will test the soil for contaminants after the debris of burned homes and structures is removed, stepping in where federal and state authorities have not, according to a report Wednesday by the Pasadena Star-News. The post Report: L.A. County Steps in to Test Soil in Palisades, Eaton Fires appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 h. ago Honoring Service and New Beginnings: KATUSA Soldiers Bid Farewell at 35th ADA ETS Ceremony

Honoring Service and New Beginnings: KATUSA Soldiers Bid Farewell at 35th ADA ETS Ceremony  United States Army

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11 h. ago Australia seeks to turn failing steel plant into 'green' hub

A failing Australian metals plant will be transformed into a hub for making "green iron and steel", Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday as the government stepped in with a billion-dollar rescue package.

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13 h. ago Rutgers wins OT thriller in Washington, takes big step toward earning Big Ten Tournament spot

Rutgers wins OT thriller in Washington, takes big step toward earning Big Ten Tournament spot  NJ.com

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13 h. ago Hegseth directs Pentagon to find $50 billion in cuts this year

The cuts would be as drastic as sequestration in 2013, the law passed by Congress that forced the armed services to cut $56 billion in a matter of months.

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17 h. ago Down a member, Alaska House takes unusual step to move education funding bill forward

Down a member, Alaska House takes unusual step to move education funding bill forward  Alaska Public Media News

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17 h. ago Former Marine Daniel Penny honored for actions on New York subway: 'Service and sacrifice'

Daniel Penny and two of his attorneys received awards from the Marine Corps League following his manslaughter trial acquittal last year.

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18 h. ago Since Oct. 7, Washington University in St. Louis has quietly opened its doors to Jewish students

Since Oct. 7, Washington University in St. Louis has quietly opened its doors to Jewish students  The Jerusalem Post

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19 h. ago Kyle Richards and Morgan Wade Step Out for Breakfast in L.A. After Supporting Teddi Mellencamp amid Brain Tumor Surgery

Kyle Richards and Morgan Wade Step Out for Breakfast in L.A. After Supporting Teddi Mellencamp amid Brain Tumor Surgery  PEOPLE

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19 h. ago Roger Wicker 'Remains Aligned' with Pete Hegseth on Rebuilding Military, 'Looks Forward to Continued Partnership'

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker raised eyebrows after he harshly criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks on Ukraine last week, but a spokesman for the senator said they have spoken since and remain aligned. The post Roger Wicker ‘Remains Aligned’ with Pete Hegseth on Rebuilding Military, ‘Looks Forward to Continued Partnership’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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20 h. ago Catholic Bishops Sue Trump for Cutting Migrant Welfare Funding

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops sued the Trump administration Wednesday over the loss of federal funding for services for illegal migrants. The post Catholic Bishops Sue Trump for Cutting Migrant Welfare Funding appeared first on Breitbart.

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21 h. ago Forest Service layoffs will leave the U.S. more prone to wildfires, employees say

Firings at the U.S. Forest Service will interrupt land management work that will leave the U.S. more exposed to damaging wildfires, among other impacts, according to employees at the agency.

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21 h. ago Personal Finance columnist says CFPB is important 'one stop shop' to protect consumers

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with personal finance columnist Susan Tompor about the real-world implications of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau being dismantled.

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21 h. ago Since Oct. 7, Washington University in St. Louis has quietly opened its doors to Jewish students leaving uncomfortable campus environments

Since Oct. 7, Washington University in St. Louis has quietly opened its doors to Jewish students leaving uncomfortable campus environments  JTA News - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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21 h. ago Trump equal opportunity commission puts employers ‘on notice’ to stop ‘anti

The acting head of the Trump EEOC is warning U.S. employers that there will be legal and financial consequences for "anti-American bias" against American workers during hiring.

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22 h. ago Hurricane, the hero Belgian Malinois who protected the Obama White House from intruder, has died

Hurricane, who was a Special Operations Canine for the Secret Service, became the most decorated dog in U.S. history. He died this week at the age of 16.

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