
IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025

TikTok bidders talk directly with White House, not ByteDance, Axios reports
Trump has expressed interest in the US government owning a stake in the app that is used by nearly half of all Americans.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Thousands fired in US government as Trump, Musk purge federal workers
Termination emails have been sent in the past 48 hours to workers across the government, mostly recently hired employees still on probation.
Fri Feb 14 2025

Trump signs executive order on plastic drinking straws
Donald Trump encourages the US government and consumers to buy plastic drinking straws.
Tue Feb 11 2025

Who owns US debt?
The US government has nearly $36 trillion of debt on issue and its bonds are the bedrock of the global financial system.
Tue Feb 11 2025

Panama president to US: Stop 'lies and falsehoods' about canal
The State Department claims that US government vessels can pass through the Panama Canal without paying.
Fri Feb 07 2025

US government workers face buyout deadline as Trump presses ahead with overhaul
Millions of US govt workers face a deadline to tell Trump administration whether they will accept a buyout offer or remain in their jobs.
Fri Feb 07 2025

Can Trump pay US government employees to quit their jobs?
The financial incentives is likely to run into a number of complications, including funding issues, and it could also face legal challenges.
Sun Feb 02 2025

Perplexity AI proposes to merge with Tiktok, with US government getting half, source says
Under the proposal, ByteDance would sell TikTok US to the investors, which would give TikTok's existing investors equity in the company.
Mon Jan 27 2025

Trump's Greenland bid stirs debate in China about what to do with Taiwan
For years, the US government has urged China to show "restraint" in pushing its claim on Taiwan and to drop military threats.
Thu Jan 16 2025

US government shutdown: What closes, what stays open?
All federal employees' pay could be disrupted during a shutdown.
Thu Dec 19 2024

Trump taps loyalists with few qualifications for top jobs
Donald Trump's picks suggest a major shift in US government operations and America's global role over the next four years.
Thu Nov 14 2024

US orders evacuation of diplomats' families from Lebanon
Due to the escalation of the conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah, the US government has ordered the evacuation of the family members of its diplomats in Lebanon
Sat Sep 28 2024

Why is the US government trying to ban TikTok?
Here is a look at the effort to ban the app, its chances in the US Senate and what that would actually mean.
Tue Apr 23 2024

US government shutdown could add misery to air travel
A partial govt shutdown could disrupt air travel and the govt would need to furlough 1,000 air traffic controllers in training.
Thu Sep 28 2023

Wedding content creation the big thing now for newlyleds
A wedding content creator's success does not rely solely in tech but in capturing emotions and bringing a couples love story to life.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Will Western companies return to Russia?
Easing restrictions could let some companies return to what was once a high-growth market under Trump's administration.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chatbots pose challenge to guarding child mental health
Developers say AI companions can combat loneliness and improve users' social experiences in a safe space.
Sat Feb 22 2025

With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals
Trump denies ties to Project 2025 but continues reshaping policies through executive power.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study
The study raises concerns about the future of chronic kidney patients, especially those who rely on long-term dialysis treatment.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Beware of scam tactics using AI
The drastic development of AI technology is being taken advantage of by scammers to reap huge profits by using various latest tactics.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul
They have adopted a blunt force approach toward the wholesale firing of workers, often focusing on workers who are easier to fire.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan
Arab states trying to devise an alternative plan have yet to tackle critical issues like who will foot the bill for Gaza's reconstruction.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom
Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025