2 h. ago Democrat Walkinshaw wins special congressional election where Trump loomed large

Democrat James Walkinshaw wins Virginia special election in a district heavily impacted by Trump's federal job cuts recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency.

Politics

3 h. ago Revised job numbers raise new concerns about economic slowdown

Revised job numbers raise new concerns about economic slowdown  PBS

Politics

3 h. ago 49ers cut embattled kicker Jake Moody, reportedly sign veteran replacement

49ers cut embattled kicker Jake Moody, reportedly sign veteran replacement  SFGATE

Politics

4 h. ago New Girl Scout cookie is rocky road ice cream flavor. Will it make up for faves that were cut?

New Girl Scout cookie is rocky road ice cream flavor. Will it make up for faves that were cut?  Los Angeles Times

Politics

5 h. ago A musical about Luigi Mangione sells out theaters — and raises eyebrows

The UnitedHealthcare CEO's alleged killer was in the same Brooklyn jail as Diddy and Sam Bankman-Fried. A satirical comedy about their jailhouse vibe is selling out theaters — and raising eyebrows.

Politics

8 h. ago Ethiopia inaugurates Africa's biggest dam amid regional tensions

Ethiopia opens Africa's largest hydropower project, the Blue Nile's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam — a milestone that's sparking alarm in neighboring Sudan and Egypt.

Politics

9 h. ago The Tariff Squeeze That Never Happened: Small Businesses Aren’t Raising Prices Because of Tariffs But Profits Are Improving

Small business optimism ticked higher in August, as owners reported better sales expectations and improving profits but showed little evidence of passing on higher costs from tariffs. The post The Tariff Squeeze That Never Happened: Small Businesses Aren’t Raising Prices Because of Tariffs But Profits Are Improving appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

10 h. ago U of Oregon cuts spare Judaic studies faculty who had raised alarm

U of Oregon cuts spare Judaic studies faculty who had raised alarm  Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Events

12 h. ago Geothermal is too expensive, but Dig Energy’s impossibly small drill rig might fix that

Dig Energy's water-jet drilling right promises to cut drilling costs by up to 80%, helping geothermal heating hit price parity with fossil fuel furnaces.

Science

12 h. ago How international aid cuts are eroding refugee protections in the Global South

How international aid cuts are eroding refugee protections in the Global South  The Conversation

Politics

14 h. ago Bay Area transit needs a cash infusion — and an overhaul. Cut the politicking and get it done

Bay Area transit needs a cash infusion — and an overhaul. Cut the politicking and get it done  San Francisco Chronicle

Politics

15 h. ago Fifth consecutive month of Microsoft layoffs: Seattle tech giant cuts more Redmond positions

Fifth consecutive month of Microsoft layoffs: Seattle tech giant cuts more Redmond positions  KIRO 7 News Seattle

Politics

16 h. ago Trump's agenda, DOGE cuts loom large in Virginia special election to fill vacant House seat

Virginia special election features debate over Trump's DOGE job cuts, transgender policies, and calls to release Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein.

Politics

17 h. ago Experts concerned over Trump admin cuts to mental health programs

Experts concerned over Trump admin cuts to mental health programs  ABC News

Politics

17 h. ago Family breakups over politics may hurt more than you think, expert says

Clinical psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael warns that cutting off family members over political differences may worsen mental health and increase loneliness.

Politics

17 h. ago A new Nation's Report Card shows drops in science, math and reading scores

It's the first Nation's Report Card since the Trump administration began making cuts to the U.S. Education Department. The scores reflect the state of student achievement in early 2024.

Politics

21 h. ago DHS Seeks to End ‘Duration of Status,’ Raising Uncertainty for International Students

DHS Seeks to End ‘Duration of Status,’ Raising Uncertainty for International Students  The Cornell Daily Sun

Politics

22 h. ago ReOrbit lands record funding to take on Musk’s Starlink from Europe

Finnish startup ReOrbit, has raised a record €45 million Series A for the country to offer "sovereign" satellites.

Politics

25 h. ago Permanent plaque to honor Barry Washington Jr. in downtown Bend

Permanent plaque to honor Barry Washington Jr. in downtown Bend  Central Oregon Daily

Politics

25 h. ago 2 SW Washington districts close schools due to labor strikes — with a 3rd possibly on the way

2 SW Washington districts close schools due to labor strikes — with a 3rd possibly on the way  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

Society