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BREAKING: The Trump administration says it will transfer many of the Department of Education’s programs to other agencies, effectively attempting to dismantle much of the department.
This is an attempt to get around the law, which states that only Congress can unilaterally eliminate the DOE.
This is an attempt to get around the law, which states that only Congress can unilaterally eliminate the DOE.
November 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
BREAKING: The Trump administration says it will transfer many of the Department of Education’s programs to other agencies, effectively attempting to dismantle much of the department.
This is an attempt to get around the law, which states that only Congress can unilaterally eliminate the DOE.
This is an attempt to get around the law, which states that only Congress can unilaterally eliminate the DOE.
Approximately 30% of all job postings are fake, with millions of ghost jobs making a tough hiring process even worse.
November 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Approximately 30% of all job postings are fake, with millions of ghost jobs making a tough hiring process even worse.
The Sackler family, owners OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, will officially pay up to $7 billion for their role in the opioid crisis.
This new agreement replaces one the Supreme Court rejected that would have protected members of the family against future lawsuits.
This new agreement replaces one the Supreme Court rejected that would have protected members of the family against future lawsuits.
November 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The Sackler family, owners OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, will officially pay up to $7 billion for their role in the opioid crisis.
This new agreement replaces one the Supreme Court rejected that would have protected members of the family against future lawsuits.
This new agreement replaces one the Supreme Court rejected that would have protected members of the family against future lawsuits.
Elon Musk is set to make more than every U.S. elementary school teacher combined.
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Elon Musk is set to make more than every U.S. elementary teacher combined
See how Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s new payment package compares with other occupations in the United States.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Elon Musk is set to make more than every U.S. elementary school teacher combined.
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The price of a home in America has nearly doubled in the last 10 years.
November 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The price of a home in America has nearly doubled in the last 10 years.
TurboTax is about to be integrated into ChatGPT, where customers will be guided through tasks tied to their tax filings or financial profile by the AI chatbot.
TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
November 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
TurboTax is about to be integrated into ChatGPT, where customers will be guided through tasks tied to their tax filings or financial profile by the AI chatbot.
TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
House Republican leaders are trying to ban all regulation of AI at the state level.
November 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
House Republican leaders are trying to ban all regulation of AI at the state level.
As of 2024, 2.5 million packages are delivered across New York City every single day.
In 2017, that number was 1.1 million.
In 2017, that number was 1.1 million.
November 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM
As of 2024, 2.5 million packages are delivered across New York City every single day.
In 2017, that number was 1.1 million.
In 2017, that number was 1.1 million.
A new AI industry super PAC has picked its first target: a New York Assemblymember who co-sponsored a bill that requires AI companies to publish safety protocols for serious misuse use of their tech, like creating biological weapons or carrying out other criminal activity.
AI industry-backed super PAC targets New York Democrat in opening shot of midterms
The AI-friendly Trump administration was reportedly frustrated with the super PAC, Leading the Future, over its affiliation with Democratic operatives.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A new AI industry super PAC has picked its first target: a New York Assemblymember who co-sponsored a bill that requires AI companies to publish safety protocols for serious misuse use of their tech, like creating biological weapons or carrying out other criminal activity.
The Trump administration will require millions of low-income people to "reapply" for food stamps.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins made the announcement on Newsmax, but didn't provide more information on when or how people would need to reapply.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins made the announcement on Newsmax, but didn't provide more information on when or how people would need to reapply.
November 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Trump administration will require millions of low-income people to "reapply" for food stamps.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins made the announcement on Newsmax, but didn't provide more information on when or how people would need to reapply.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins made the announcement on Newsmax, but didn't provide more information on when or how people would need to reapply.
The New York Federal Reserve says that delinquency rates of 90 days or more for mortgages, auto loans, and student debt have all increased over the past 12 months.
November 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The New York Federal Reserve says that delinquency rates of 90 days or more for mortgages, auto loans, and student debt have all increased over the past 12 months.
Researchers are now saying that AI can find correlations between facial characteristics and success on the job.
The Economist says that corporations would have a “strong incentive” to deploy this technology when looking at applicants.
The Economist says that corporations would have a “strong incentive” to deploy this technology when looking at applicants.
November 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Researchers are now saying that AI can find correlations between facial characteristics and success on the job.
The Economist says that corporations would have a “strong incentive” to deploy this technology when looking at applicants.
The Economist says that corporations would have a “strong incentive” to deploy this technology when looking at applicants.
Nearly 6 million US households have utility debt “so severe” that it will soon be reported to collection agencies.
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New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills
A new analysis of consumer data shows that more people in the United States are falling behind on their utility bills.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Nearly 6 million US households have utility debt “so severe” that it will soon be reported to collection agencies.
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New Mexico is the first state in the country to implement universal free childcare, and the program will save families an estimated $12,800 a year.
November 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
New Mexico is the first state in the country to implement universal free childcare, and the program will save families an estimated $12,800 a year.
BREAKING: The Trump administration is officially withdrawing a Biden-era plan to require airlines to pay passengers cash compensation when flight disruptions are caused by the airlines.
November 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
BREAKING: The Trump administration is officially withdrawing a Biden-era plan to require airlines to pay passengers cash compensation when flight disruptions are caused by the airlines.
When they’re treating multi-billion dollar sports teams like collectibles, it’s time to tax the rich.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
When they’re treating multi-billion dollar sports teams like collectibles, it’s time to tax the rich.
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Private equity firm Sycamore Partners bought Walgreens.
Now Walgreens has stopped giving most workers paid vacation on Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays.
Private equity takeovers are a disaster for workers, and customers.
Now Walgreens has stopped giving most workers paid vacation on Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays.
Private equity takeovers are a disaster for workers, and customers.
November 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Private equity firm Sycamore Partners bought Walgreens.
Now Walgreens has stopped giving most workers paid vacation on Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays.
Private equity takeovers are a disaster for workers, and customers.
Now Walgreens has stopped giving most workers paid vacation on Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays.
Private equity takeovers are a disaster for workers, and customers.
Bob Iger says Disney+ will soon have AI-generated short form content from users.
This is the platform that wants you to pay $189.99 per year.
This is the platform that wants you to pay $189.99 per year.
November 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Bob Iger says Disney+ will soon have AI-generated short form content from users.
This is the platform that wants you to pay $189.99 per year.
This is the platform that wants you to pay $189.99 per year.
The median age of all U.S. homebuyers is now 59 years old.
Just 15 years ago, it was 39 years old.
Just 15 years ago, it was 39 years old.
November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The median age of all U.S. homebuyers is now 59 years old.
Just 15 years ago, it was 39 years old.
Just 15 years ago, it was 39 years old.
The Trump admin is about to cut housing grants for the formerly homeless.
HUD plans to cut aid for permanent housing by 66%, slashing over $2 billion and leaving 170,000 people at risk of homelessness again.
Everyone who would be affected is disabled, and many are 50 or older.
HUD plans to cut aid for permanent housing by 66%, slashing over $2 billion and leaving 170,000 people at risk of homelessness again.
Everyone who would be affected is disabled, and many are 50 or older.
Trump Administration Expected to Drastically Cut Housing Grants
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November 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Trump admin is about to cut housing grants for the formerly homeless.
HUD plans to cut aid for permanent housing by 66%, slashing over $2 billion and leaving 170,000 people at risk of homelessness again.
Everyone who would be affected is disabled, and many are 50 or older.
HUD plans to cut aid for permanent housing by 66%, slashing over $2 billion and leaving 170,000 people at risk of homelessness again.
Everyone who would be affected is disabled, and many are 50 or older.
Trump's approval rating on the economy is now -34, with only 33% of Americans approving of his handling of the economy and 67% disapproving.
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Trump’s approval rating remains low during government shutdown - AP-NORC
Approval of how Trump is handling the federal government has dropped sharply since March.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Trump's approval rating on the economy is now -34, with only 33% of Americans approving of his handling of the economy and 67% disapproving.
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Trump’s top economic advisor now says the October jobs report will be released, it just won't have the unemployment rate.
November 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Trump’s top economic advisor now says the October jobs report will be released, it just won't have the unemployment rate.
BREAKING: Starbucks workers have launched a massive, nationwide strike.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
November 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
BREAKING: Starbucks workers have launched a massive, nationwide strike.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
CNBC says that rich New Yorkers started "looking for therapy" when they heard that Lina Khan will be co-chairing Zohran's transition team.
November 13, 2025 at 12:10 AM
CNBC says that rich New Yorkers started "looking for therapy" when they heard that Lina Khan will be co-chairing Zohran's transition team.