60 m. ago IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as the government shutdown enters a second week

Now, 39,870 employees, or 53.6%, will remain working as the shutdown continues. It is unclear which workers will remain on the job. The post IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as the government shutdown enters a second week appeared first on Boston.com.

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89 m. ago On One of New York’s Slowest Buses, Mamdani Pushes Plan to Speed Them Up

Zohran Mamdani, the leading candidate in the race to be New York City’s next mayor, held a campaign event on a bus that crawled across Midtown Manhattan to highlight a signature proposal.

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97 m. ago Former FBI director Comey pleads not guilty to lying to Congress

Jim Comey has pleaded not guilty on two felony charges and plans to argue he was improperly targeted by President Trump.

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2 h. ago Light at the end of the tunnel in the Gaza war? Three questions about Trump’s 20

Light at the end of the tunnel in the Gaza war? Three questions about Trump’s 20-point plan  Middle East Institute

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3 h. ago Country star Alan Jackson plans one final bow in Nashville after health issues force retirement

Alan Jackson announces his final concert "Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale" for June 27, 2026, in Nashville before retiring due to health issues.

Science

3 h. ago Pelosi dodges when asked if Virginia AG candidate who fantasized about shooting Republican should drop out

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., avoided calling for Jay Jones to withdraw from the Virginia's attorney general race despite his violent texts leaking.

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3 h. ago What are your holiday shopping plans? NPR wants to hear from you

Is this the season of cutbacks or splurges? As we prepare to cover holiday shopping and deals, NPR wants to hear from you, whatever your plans may be.

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3 h. ago Top GOP group drops big money into Virginia showdown after Dem AG nominee's violent texts go viral

Republican Governors Association boosts Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears with $1.5 million as race against former Rep. Abigail Spanberger intensifies before November following down ballot controversy

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4 h. ago Seattle mayor announces National Guard defense plan, issues executive orders

Seattle mayor announces National Guard defense plan, issues executive orders  FOX 13 Seattle

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4 h. ago How to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ammonia production

Proposed system would combine two kinds of plants, creating greater efficiency and lowering costs while curbing climate-changing emissions.

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4 h. ago Cuomo Calls for Rebuilding Rikers Island and Keeping the Complex Open

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo wants to ditch New York City’s plan to replace the Rikers Island jail complex and use the sites for the proposed borough-based jails for affordable housing.

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4 h. ago Timeline: Two fateful hours that planted the seeds of destruction in Pacific Palisades

Timeline: Two fateful hours that planted the seeds of destruction in Pacific Palisades  Los Angeles Times

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5 h. ago White House escalates shutdown consequences as Democrats show no signs of budging: ‘Kamikaze attack’

The Trump administration threatens to deny backpay to furloughed federal workers as the government shutdown enters its eighth day with no resolution in sight.

Events

5 h. ago Green electricity deals are too complex. Even as a researcher in sustainability I've been confused

After comparing electricity tariffs on a spreadsheet, I can confirm that deciphering the plans feels a bit like learning ancient Greek.

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6 h. ago Geothermal energy has huge potential to generate clean power, including from used oil and gas wells

As energy use rises and the planet warms, you might have dreamed of an energy source that works 24/7, rain or shine, quietly powering homes, industries and even entire cities without the ups and downs of solar or wind—and with little contribution to climate change.

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6 h. ago Travel: Missed the boat to Alaska? Time to plan a cruise for 2026

Travel: Missed the boat to Alaska? Time to plan a cruise for 2026  Orange County Register

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7 h. ago Nolte: Taylor Swift’s 'Life of a Showgirl' Album Angers the Woke Swifties

The woke demons are online, tearing apart Taylor Swift’s new album over lyrics they find both racist and homophobic. The post Nolte: Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’ Album Angers the Woke Swifties appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago Energy flexibility is reshaping Finland's electricity market

The future of the electricity market may depend less on big power plants and more on everyday choices made at home. Nayeem Rahman's dissertation at the University of Vaasa shows how consumers are gaining influence through energy flexibility, with direct implications for sustainability and costs.

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8 h. ago Dolly Parton's sister offers health update on country icon after fans worry over her call for prayers

One day after asking the world to pray for her sister as she continues to fight various health-related issues, Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, is clearing the air.

Sport

8 h. ago Watch: Two people rescued after plane goes down in Everglades

Watch: Two people rescued after plane goes down in Everglades  BBC

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