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SEC Vs. Musk: Summons Over Twitter Stock Lawsuit Sparks Drama At SpaceX HQ

The summons was delivered at SpaceX headquarters, but security guards refused to accept it, prompting the process server to leave the documents on the ground while the guards photographed him and his car.

Ben & Jerry's Owner Unilever Silenced Support for Palestinians, Threatened

Ben & Jerry's Accuses Unilever Of Firing CEO Over His Support For Social Causes

A lawsuit, filed by Ben & Jerry's, claims Unilever violated a 2000 agreement, which requires consulting the board's advisory committee before removing a CEO.

National Park Workers Who Said They Were Illegally Fired Win

Trump Admin Reinstating 25,000 Fired Federal Workers – Which Agencies Are Bringing Them Back?

Court filings on Monday revealed that 18 federal agencies terminated probationary employees, but after a ruling by U.S. District Judge James Bredar, efforts are underway to reinstate them.

Latinos are the heaviest users of TikTok, Instagram, and Whatsapp

Can You Get Fired For Social Media Posts? Here's What The Law Says

Employees need to familiarize themselves with their company's social media policies and their rights under labor laws.

Slotkin Slams Trump's 'Reckless' Policies, Musk's Unchecked Power Over Americans' Data In Democratic Rebuttal

"There's a responsible way to make change and a reckless way. Change doesn't need to be chaotic or make us less safe," stated first-term Senator Elissa Slotkin in her rebuttal to President Donald Trump's joint congressional address.

US Government Workers With Top Security Clearances Fired By Musk's DOGE Without Exit Briefings: Report

Authorities have long warned about foreign espionage agencies, particularly from China, using social media platforms to target individuals with access to U.S. government secrets.

Trump's Student Loan Overhaul Sparks Anxiety Among Public Service Borrowers: How To Stay On Track

The PSLF program, established in 2007 under President George W. Bush, allows employees working for government or non-profit organizations to have their federal student loans forgiven after making 10 years of qualifying payments.

Zelenskyy Hopeful On US Ties After Tense Trump Talks, Gains European Support For Ukraine Peace

European leaders vowed to ramp up efforts to support Ukraine, including discussing the formation of a "coalition of the willing" to create a peace plan and present it to U.S. President Donald Trump.

California Judge Blocks Mass Firings Of Probationary Federal Workers

District Judge William Alsup declared that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) does not have the authority to mandate the firing of federal employees, including probationary staff, who have less than a year of experience.

Consumer Watchdog Drops Legal Actions Against Firms Accused Of Financial Crimes, Including Capital One

The move came as Jonathan McKernan, nominated to head the CFPB, testified before the Senate during his confirmation hearing.

Trump Administration Calls For Program Mergers, 'Significant Reduction' In Federal Workforce

In a memo to agency heads, Budget Director Russell Vought and acting director of the Office of Personnel Management Charles Ezell described the federal government as "costly, inefficient, and deeply in debt."

Trump Administration Gets A Breather As Supreme Court Temporarily Pauses Foreign Aid Deadline

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary order, known as an "administrative stay," putting the deadline on hold. This action gives the court a few days to review the case and the administration's request to block the ruling.

McDonald's Rejects Egg Surcharges, Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Egg McMuffin With Special Discounts

Customers will be able to purchase an Egg McMuffin sandwich and a Sausage McMuffin With Egg sandwich through the McDonald's app for just $1 on March 2.

The SEC announced new charges in the CryptoFX scam.

SEC To Cut Top Roles In Regional Offices As Agency Braces For Musk And DOGE Scrutiny: Report

The agency informed its regional directors Friday that their roles would be removed, following the submission of its plan next month. The decision to eliminate the regional director roles, however, requires approval from a three-person commission within the SEC.

Musk Doubles Down On Firing Threat As DOGE Turns To AI For Job Assessment

Musk had previously issued a mandate asking federal workers to summarize their accomplishments from the prior week. Meanwhile, an email sent out by the OPM explicitly asked workers not to include links or attachments, as the data will be processed by the AI system for analysis.

IRS To Begin Laying Off Thousands Amid Peak Tax Season – How It Impacts Your 2025 Tax Refund

IRS employs around 100,000 people in total, and the layoffs will hit several states, including New York, California, Georgia, and Tennessee.

Rise Of Solopreneurs: How AI Could Build A New Breed Of One-Person-Company Billionaires

The foundation of a successful solo venture is identifying a problem and then deploying the appropriate AI tools to solve it.

Kentucky Floods Kill 8, More Extreme Weather Ahead For US

President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency for Kentucky on Sunday afternoon, allowing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist with relief efforts.

New York State Bans DeepSeek On Government Devices Over Privacy, Surveillance Concerns

Governor Kathy Hochul orders ban, citing national security concerns.

Over 40,000 Federal Workers Opt For Trump-Musk Retirement Offer Amid Fears Of Mass Firings As Deadline Nears

Office of Personnel Management has warned that employees who do not take the deal may face layoffs, restructurings, or reductions in force.

Marco Rubio at his Senate confirmation hearing

Rubio Secures Unprecedented Deal With El Salvador To House Criminals Deported From US

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the deal includes an offer from Bukele to house dangerous criminals who are American citizens or legal residents, within Salvadoran prisons.

USAID Crisis: Musk Says Trump Agreed To 'Shut It Down' After Officials Blocked DOGE Access

The USAID Director of Security John Voorhees and his deputy, Brian McGill believed they were legally bound to deny access to the restricted material, as the inspection team lacked the required security clearance.

OpenAI Targets $340B Valuation In New Funding Round

Global tech investor SoftBank Group is in discussions to lead the round, with plans to contribute between $15 billion and $25 billion.

Federal Unions Urge Workers To 'Say NO' To Trump's Deferred Resignation Program, Lawsuit Filed

Trump administration's "Fork in the Road" email offers federal employees the option to stay on payroll until Sept. 30 without working in person. Workers have until Feb. 6 to decide on the offer.

Trump Administration Says No More Condoms For Gaza, Halts $50 Million Funding

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the expense a "preposterous waste of taxpayer money" and underscored that it did not align with the administration's "America First" policy.

2025 Layoffs: Meta, Microsoft, And BlackRock Join The Trend Amid AI Shift

While workforce cuts raise concerns, the tech sector is poised for significant growth, with jobs in big data, fintech, and AI expected to double by 2030.

Antioch School Shooting: Incident Partially Livestreamed, Students Climbed Over Milk Counter To Escape

A female student died and another student was injured in a shooting at Antioch High School in Nashville. The shooter was identified by police as 17-year-old student Solomon Henderson, who killed himself after shooting his schoolmates.

Florida Faces Rare Snowstorm As Record Snowfall Hits The South

Around 40 million people, mostly in the southern U.S., were under various weather warnings.

Lawmakers Who Supported TikTok Ban Flooded with Angry Comments from

TikTok Is Back, But Marvel Snap, CapCut, Lemon8 And Other ByteDance Apps Go Dark In US

Many users were caught off guard, unaware that these platforms were linked to ByteDance.

Neil Gaiman Faces New Sexual Assault Allegations — Shocking Details Emerge

Scarlett Pavlovich, a former nanny for Neil Gaiman's second wife, Amanda Palmer, and their son, has made allegations of abuse, including rape. In January 2023, she filed a police report detailing the alleged assault. However, the case has since been closed.