President Trump’s escalating initiative to drastically cut the federal work force has reached the Social Security Administration, a crucial program that keeps millions of older […]
Month: February 2025
JD Vance, Positioning Himself as Trump’s Attack Dog, Berates Zelensky at Oval Office
For 39 days, Vice President JD Vance performed his duties in the shadows of two bigger-than-life figures: President Trump and Elon Musk. That changed on […]
Intel again pushes back expected opening for semiconductor plant in central Ohio
Intel Corp. has once again pushed back the expected opening for its semiconductor project in central Ohio. The struggling chipmaker announced Friday that construction on […]
France Bans PFAS in Many Products, but Not Cookware
A year ago, France embarked on an ambitious goal: To craft the world’s widest ranging ban on the use of harmful “forever chemicals” in everyday […]
Education Dept. Workers Offered Buyouts Ahead of ‘Very Significant’ Layoffs
Education Department employees received an email on Friday offering buyouts ahead of what were described as “very significant” layoffs. The email, sent to all of […]
Student Loan Borrowers Blocked from Affordable Repayment Plans
Federal student loan borrowers are temporarily unable to apply to income-driven repayment plans, a decades-old safety net that ties their monthly loan payment size to […]
Trump to Sign Order Designating English as Official Language of the U.S.
When he was first seeking the presidency in 2015, Donald J. Trump mocked his rival Jeb Bush, who at times answered questions in Spanish. “This […]
Microsoft is shutting down Skype: What other technologies have become obsolete? | Science, Climate & Tech News
Microsoft has announced it will shut down Skype, once the dominant video call service, in May this year. At its peak, the service boasted more […]
Excerpts From the Fiery Exchange Between Trump and Zelensky at the White House
A meeting between President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Friday turned into an angry shouting match at the Oval Office. At times […]
Guggenheim Lays Off 20 Employees as Financial Challenges Persist
Senior leadership at the Guggenheim will not be taking pay cuts, according to a museum spokeswoman, Tina Vaz. The cuts are spread over six departments, […]