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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

A High-Stakes Showdown Over Government Data

Imagine this: A judge steps in and blocks access to crucial financial data. This isn't just a minor hiccup; it's a big deal that could shake up the entire global economy. The standoff involves President Trump's administration and a group of 19 states leaning towards the Democratic party. These state

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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 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 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sly Stone: The Unseen Struggle of a Musical Genius

Sly Stone, a name that echoes through the halls of music history, is a story of brilliance and turmoil. Born in Texas, Stone's career took off in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with hits that blended funk, rock, and psychedelic soul. His band, Sly and the Family Stone, was a melting pot of races an

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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 2025CELEBRITIES

Leslie Charleson: A Life on Screen and Off

Leslie Charleson, a familiar face to many, passed away on January 12, 2024, at the age of 79. She was known for her role as Monica Quartermaine on the popular daytime drama General Hospital. Her death was caused by complications from a previous head injury. Charleson's journey in television

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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

When Disaster Strikes: The Unyielding Health Heroes of the Eastern Mediterranean

The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) has been a hotspot for trouble for over ten years. Nearly half of its 22 countries and territories have been in chaos due to political conflicts, increasing violence, and natural disasters. These events have torn apart communities, sparked disease outbreaks, an

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

Government Shake-Up: Trump's Plan to Reduce Federal Workers

The federal government has started a wave of firings, with probationary employees at the Department of Education and the Small Business Administration being the first to go. This move is part of the Trump administration's plan to significantly reduce the number of federal workers. The firin

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