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Social Security whistleblower submits ‘involuntary resignation,’ citing ‘intolerable’ work conditions

Social Security whistleblower submits ‘involuntary resignation,’ citing ‘intolerable’ work conditions

The Social Security Administration official who alleged in a whistleblower complaint that the Department of Government Efficiency had put the personal data of millions of Americans on a vulnerable server said in an email Friday that he’s submitting his “involuntary resignation” because of actions the agency has taken against him. Charles Borges, who’d been the SSA’s chief data officer, said …

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Texas comedian exits 'SNL,' citing 'toxic as hell' workplace – Chron

Texas comedian exits ‘SNL,’ citing ‘toxic as hell’ workplace  Chron Devon Walker exits ‘SNL’ with a message about the ‘toxic as hell’ workplace  CNN Another ‘SNL’ cast member announces exit after Lorne Michaels hints at changes  NBC New York ‘SNL’ cast departures: Emil Wakim exits, calls news a ‘gut punch’  USA Today Emil Wakim Is Latest ‘SNL’ Cast Member To Exit  Deadline Source link

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Trump says he’s removing Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook, citing his administration’s allegations of mortgage fraud

Trump says he’s removing Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook, citing his administration’s allegations of mortgage fraud

President Donald Trump is removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook effective immediately, according to a letter he posted to Truth Social on Monday night. In the letter, Trump writes: “Pursuant to my authority under Article II of the Constitution of the United States and the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, as amended, you are hereby removed from your position on …

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Trump halts work on an offshore wind project that’s 80% complete, citing unspecified ‘national security interests’

Trump halts work on an offshore wind project that’s 80% complete, citing unspecified ‘national security interests’

The Trump administration halted construction on a nearly complete offshore wind project near Rhode Island as the White House continues to attack the battered U.S. offshore wind industry that scientists say is crucial to the urgent fight against climate change. Danish wind farm developer Orsted says the Revolution Wind project is about 80% complete, with 45 out of its 65 …

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Fed’s Powell opens door to rate cut, citing job market risks – Politico

Fed’s Powell opens door to rate cut, citing job market risks  Politico Powell indicates conditions ‘may warrant’ interest rate cuts as Fed proceeds ‘carefully’  CNBC Jerome Powell Suggests Fed Will Soon Cut Interest Rates in Jackson Hole Speech  The New York Times Stocks surge after Powell signals rate cuts ahead  Axios Watch Live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks about economy in Jackson Hole speech  CBS …

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DFL vacates Fateh’s endorsement for Minneapolis mayor, citing ‘substantial failures’ in process

DFL vacates Fateh’s endorsement for Minneapolis mayor, citing ‘substantial failures’ in process

The Minnesota DFL vacated its endorsement of State Sen. Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor after a review panel found glaring flaws in the voting process. A flurry of challenges were submitted to the state DFL in the wake of last month’s Minneapolis DFL Convention, pointing out issues with the electronic voting system and questioning whether a quorum was present for …

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Bed Bath & Beyond won’t open California stores citing state’s regulations

Bed Bath & Beyond won’t open California stores citing state’s regulations

Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis tells ‘The Big Money Show’ that Bed Bath & Beyond will relaunch 300 stores nationwide — excluding California — while blasting high costs, strict regulations, and weak crime enforcement. Bed Bath & Beyond’s Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis announced on Wednesday that the company won’t open or operate retail stores in California, saying the decision “isn’t about …

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Walmart recalls its frozen shrimp in 13 states, citing potential radioactive contamination

Walmart recalls its frozen shrimp in 13 states, citing potential radioactive contamination

Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states because federal health officials say it could have potential radioactive contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked Walmart to pull three lots of Great Value brand frozen shrimp from stores after federal officials detected Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, in shipping containers and a sample of breaded shrimp imported from …

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State Department revokes over 6,000 student visas, citing law breaking and overstays

State Department revokes over 6,000 student visas, citing law breaking and overstays

Washington — The State Department says it has revoked more than 6,000 student visas for overstays and violations of the law.  The vast majority of those violations or alleged violations entailed assault, driving under the influence, burglary, and “support for terrorism,” according to a State Department official, although the State Department didn’t say whether those were accusations, arrests, charges or …

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Spike Lee’s Colin Kaepernick docuseries no longer coming to ESPN, citing ‘creative differences’

Spike Lee’s Colin Kaepernick docuseries no longer coming to ESPN, citing ‘creative differences’

A much-publicized, multi-part documentary series for ESPN Films about former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is no longer proceeding with the company. “ESPN, Colin Kaepernick and Spike Lee have collectively decided to no longer proceed with this project as a result of certain creative differences,” an ESPN spokesperson told The Athletic. “Despite not reaching finality, we appreciate all the hard work …

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