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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

Federal Government Layoffs: A New Wave of Job Cuts

The federal workforce, the country’s largest employer, is facing significant changes. The administration has ordered agencies to terminate nearly all probationary employees who haven’t yet gained civil service protection. This move could affect hundreds of thousands of workers. The Departme

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

Federal Agencies Get Tough on Probationary Employees

The Office of Personnel Management has taken a firm stance on probationary employees. They've told federal agencies to let go of these employees after they stopped taking new offers for their "deferred resignation" program. This move comes after a meeting where agencies were given guidance on how to

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Feb 14 2025BUSINESS

U. S. and India eye $500 billion trade goal

The U. S. and India are setting ambitious trade goals. They aim to boost their trade to $500 billion by 2030. This is more than double their current trade volume. The leaders of both countries, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met in Washington. They discussed ways to make t

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Feb 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

What's New in Android 16 Beta 2: A Fresh Look

Google's latest Android 16 Beta 2 is out, and it's packed with new features and fixes. Let's dive right in and explore what's new. First up, if you're eager to try out Android 16 Beta 2, you'll need a compatible Pixel device. The list includes the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7,

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Feb 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Whale's Mistaken Snack: Kayaker's Close Call

In the icy waters of Chile, a kayaker found himself in a situation he never expected. Adrián Simancas was paddling with his dad, Dell, near the San Isidro Lighthouse when a humpback whale decided to investigate. The whale, mistaking the kayak for a tasty snack, engulfed Adrián and his yellow kayak.

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

Trans Youths' Health Funds: A Legal Roadblock

In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge recently stepped in to halt a controversial plan. The judge ordered the government to keep funding for hospitals that provide gender-transition treatments for young people under 19. This decision came after a lawsuit filed by six transgender individual

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Feb 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Next in Line: RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti Graphics Cards

The tech world is buzzing with the upcoming release of Nvidia's new graphics cards, the RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti. These cards are set to hit the market soon, with the RTX 5070 Ti coming out on Feb. 20 and the RTX 5070 following on March 5. The RTX 5070 Ti, priced at $749, is the more powerful of the two

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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Coolers Causing Injuries: What You Need to Know

Igloo Products Corp. has a big problem on their hands. They're recalling over a million rolling coolers. The issue? The tow handle can pinch fingertips, leading to serious injuries. We're talking amputations, lacerations, and bone fractures. The company is working with the U. S. Consumer Product Saf

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

New Hires Out the Door at OPM

A surprising move shook up the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on a Thursday afternoon. Recent hires, those who had been working for less than a year or two, found themselves out of a job. This wasn't an isolated incident; it's part of a bigger trend across various government agencies.

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Feb 14 2025SPORTS

Red Cards and Red Faces: Liverpool's Derby Drama

The Merseyside derby at Goodison Park ended in chaos. Four red cards were shown after the final whistle. Liverpool and Everton were locked in a 2-2 draw. Liverpool had a chance to secure a vital win. Goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mo Salah cancelled out Beto’s early goal. Everton equalised in th

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