19 m. ago At least one local business is closing in solidarity with Friday’s ‘economic blackout’

A grassroots movement asks Americans to abstain from shopping from major retailers on Feb. 28. The post At least one local business is closing in solidarity with Friday’s ‘economic blackout’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

34 m. ago DOGE expects to send another round of emails to federal workers

President Trump warned federal workers who did not reply to recent emails asking them to describe "five things" they accomplished are "on the bubble" suggesting they are at risk of losing their jobs.

Politics

34 m. ago Jeff Bezos' revamp of 'Washington Post' opinions leads editor to quit

Billionaire Jeff Bezos, who owns the Post, says the newspaper's editorial section will publish columns only "in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets."

Politics

38 m. ago Why Dean Karlan, chief economist of USAID, resigned on Tuesday

He was hired in 2022 so the aid agency could get 'more bang for our buck' with its projects. He tried to reach out to help in the rebuilding of the agency. On Tuesday he tendered his resignation.

Politics

40 m. ago Here are all the tech companies rolling back DEI or still committed to it — so far

Companies around America have started cutting DEI programs and eliminating DEI commitments from public documents in response to legal and political threats from the Trump administration. Just a few weeks ago, Attorney General Pam Bondi instructed the Department of Justice to “investigate, eliminate, and penalize,” DEI programs deemed illegal in private sector companies that receive […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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52 m. ago Look inside Nantucket’s new Beachside Hotel, inspired by a popular ’90s movie

It opens in May. The post Look inside Nantucket’s new Beachside Hotel, inspired by a popular ’90s movie appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

52 m. ago Extreme Heat May Cause Older People to Age Faster, New Study Finds

A first-of-its-kind analysis found that people living in hotter areas experienced more molecular changes than those in cooler places.

Politics

63 m. ago 'Last Seen': After slavery, family members placed ads looking for loved ones

Formerly enslaved people would placed ads in newspapers hoping to find lost children, parents, spouses and siblings. Historian Judith Giesberg tells the stories of some of those families in a new book.

Politics

72 m. ago As Elon Musk continues sweeping cuts to the US government: 'People are really scared'

DOGE has eliminated thousands of federal jobs and canceled more than 1,000 contracts. Harvard professor Elizabeth Linos warns, "We're seeing harms that are not going to be easily undone."

Politics

75 m. ago Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, of 'Harriet the Spy' and 'Gossip Girl' dies at 39

The actress was found dead in an apartment in Manhattan on Wednesday, police said.

Events

76 m. ago Frontrunner of Romania's Annulled Election Georgescu Indicted Just Days After Vance Democracy Warning

The sovereigntist frontrunner in Romania's annulled election, Călin Georgescu, was detained by police and charged by prosecutors on Wednesday amid accusations that his campaign was aided by Russia and shortly after U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned of threats against democracy in the Eastern European nation.  The post Frontrunner of Romania’s Annulled Election Georgescu Indicted Just Days After Vance Democracy Warning appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

76 m. ago South African President Ramaphosa Attacks Trump, Vows to Arrest Netanyahu

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attacked U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday in an article in which he criticized the U.S. for its sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), and also viciously attacked Israel. The post South African President Ramaphosa Attacks Trump, Vows to Arrest Netanyahu appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

79 m. ago WATCH: Donald Trump's First Cabinet Meeting Begins with Prayer After President Touts Mineral Deal

President Donald Trump's first official White House cabinet meeting began with a prayer after he delivered brief remarks about his cabinet's performance. The post WATCH: Donald Trump’s First Cabinet Meeting Begins with Prayer After President Touts Mineral Deal appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

90 m. ago Trump’s Plan to Repeal Climate Policy Could Upend Shift to Electric Cars

The administration is setting the stage for Congress to repeal a longstanding waiver that allows California to set its own pollution standards. State officials say the effort is illegal.

Politics

94 m. ago Duolingo's owl mascot is alive after all. What did it gain from faking his death?

Duolingo's mascot faked his death to get users to do their daily lessons, and attention from pop star Dua Lipa. Here's how he masterminded it — and why one expert sees the campaign as a success.

Events

1 hour ago Utah Could Become the First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water

A bill before the governor would prohibit adding fluoride to water systems. The move could affect children’s health, experts warned.

Politics

1 hour ago DNI Gabbard: NSA Employees Tied to Explicit Chatrooms to Be Terminated, Security Clearance Revoked

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Tuesday on Fox News Channel's "Jesse Watters Primetime" that employees at the National Security Agency tied to explicit chatrooms will be terminated based on a directive she had issued. The post DNI Gabbard: NSA Employees Tied to Explicit Chatrooms to Be Terminated, Security Clearance Revoked appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

1 hour ago Supreme Court Poised to Rule for Straight Woman in Discrimination Case

Justices across the ideological spectrum and lawyers on both sides agreed that an appeals court erred in requiring members of majority groups to meet a heightened burden.

Events

1 hour ago A pattern emerges in Elon Musk's federal shakeup: 'Break first, ask questions later'

Five weeks in, there's an emerging pattern in how the Trump administration moves to target federal employees. And it begins with Elon Musk bringing in tactics he's employed at his various businesses.

Politics

2 h. ago Hacked crypto exchange Bybit offers $140M bounty to trace stolen funds

Bybit has already paid more than $4 million to bounty hunters who helped trace and freeze some of the stolen funds. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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