Can he do that? How Trump could try to break the federal government
President Donald Trump's picks to lead the next administration are talking about abolishing entire agencies and firing tens of thousands of federal workers at a time. The idea seems far-fetched at first because federal agencies are established by federal law. Trump can make federal workers' lives so miserable that they quitAmong the ideas Trump is expected to try again this term is to make the lives of some federal workers uncomfortable or to relocate their jobs to remote locations. While lawsuits and complaints by federal workers could take years to resolve, the federal government could owe back pay to workers who can prove they were wrongfully terminated. How Trump could try to break the federal government originally appeared on abcnews.go.com
Source:ABC News
November 19, 2024 21:00 UTC
Here's what you need to know about mpox after CDC sent alert to doctors
"So, I think general public awareness is always a good thing, but I don't think they really need to be concerned." PHOTO: A vial of the mpox vaccine is seen during the launch of the vaccination campaign at the General Hospital of Goma, Dr Congo, Oct. 5, 2024. Mpox cases have been rising dramatically in the Democratic Republic of Congo this year. Advertisement AdvertisementSchaffner said the CDC issuing a warning is a sign the public health agency is being proactive as opposed to reactive. Here's what you need to know about mpox after CDC sent alert to doctors originally appeared on abcnews.go.com
Source:ABC News
November 19, 2024 21:00 UTC
Nestle to Step Up Spending in Push to Boost Sales -2-
Trump's protectionist policies, particularly potential tariffs on Chinese goods, have prompted concerns about hitting demand, market watchers say. The bullish rebound in energy prices and overall tightness in the palm oil supply also boosted prices, he added. The Malaysia Palm Oil Council forecasts steady demand for palm oil in November, supported by upcoming holidays. Oil prices mounted a rally on Monday as concerns over the Russia-Ukraine intensified, but ran into stiff resistance from bearish investors. The precious metal has regained some ground after Donald Trump's U.S. presidential election victory prompted a surge in the greenback, suppressing gold demand.
Source:Wall Street Journal
November 19, 2024 20:59 UTC
Senators disagree on releasing Gaetz House ethics report
PoliticsSenators disagree on releasing Gaetz House ethics reportWhen it comes to the future of Matt Gaetz’s confirmation, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee reacted to allegations surrounding Trump’s pick for attorney general and what should come of the House Ethics report on the former congressman.
Source:Washington Post
November 19, 2024 20:59 UTC
Just 102 votes separate candidates in nation's closest House race, with more ballots to count
Something has to be done to resolve the border crisis. It might be advisable to deport criminals who are here illegally, but not all immigrants. The logistics are too complicated, and the cost would damage the nation’s economy. It’s a sweeping proposal, but it’s hard to say exactly how it would play out. VoteView Results
Source:Los Angeles Times
November 19, 2024 20:49 UTC
WaPo warns it will accept resignations of staff against in-person schedule, report says
The Washington Post told its staff on Monday it will accept the resignation of any employee who won't work in the office five days a week, according to a report by a Semafor editor. Max Tani, who works as a media editor for Semafor, on social media what he called an “internal Q&A” sheet shared with employees of The Washington Post. We are really good when we are working together in person,” Lewis reportedly said. For others, we know it will be an adjustment – you may need to adapt routines and rediscover old ways of managing work-life balance,” Lewis reportedly noted. If you are a reporter out on a story, a salesperson out selling, or a colleague going to a medical appointment – carry on as normal,” Lewis reportedly added.
Source:Washington Post
November 19, 2024 20:42 UTC
A Look at One of the Maryland Restaurants Included in Washington Post’s List of “5 Great Affordable Restaurants in the D.C. Area”
A Look at One of the Maryland Restaurants Included in Washington Post’s List of “5 Great Affordable Restaurants in the D.C. Area”The Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema has been the newspaper’s food critic for nearly 25 years. In a recent dining guide he highlighted “5 great affordable restaurants in the D.C. area”, which included Montgomery County’s El Chante Comedor y Fritanga Nica (photos below). Nicaraguan restaurant El Chante Comedor y Fritanga Nica occupies the full space it used to split with Frank’s Burger Place at 11265 Triangle Ln in Wheaton. The restaurant offers “pequeños” (small dishes) that range in price from $7-$12, sides that go for $3-$5, larger Nicaraguan dishes that range in price from $14-$19, carne asada variations for $18-$22, and more. The rice is unusually delicious, too; the red beans in the mix are cooked a day ahead, then refried before serving, intensifying their flavor.
Source:Washington Post
November 19, 2024 20:37 UTC
Musk's Free Tax Filing App Proposal Shakes H&R Block And Intuit Stocks
Musk's Free Tax Filing App Proposal Shakes H&R Block And Intuit Stocks Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency explores app to streamline tax filing for Americans and disrupt established tax servicesShares of H&R Block and Intuit took notable hits this week amid reports of Elon Musk's ambitious plans for the establishment of a mobile tax-filing app. While the conversations around the mobile tax filing app are still at nascent stages, analysts are mixed about the prospects of government-sponsored filing options. Some predict potential threats to the traditional revenue streams of H&R Block, Intuit, and similar firms, as competition from the IRS could redefine market dynamics. H&R Block faced scrutiny when the Federal Trade Commission charged the firm for misleading marketing practices around their free offerings. The emergence of this proposal for free filing options could ignite shifts more substantial than market reactions.
Source:Washington Post
November 19, 2024 20:36 UTC
The Role of the Middle East in the US-China Race to AI Supremacy
The AI Race Through Export ControlsThe race for AI supremacy has led to the use of export controls and other regulatory measures by the US on an unprecedented scale. The political dimension flared in Congressional concern over advanced technology loss, leading the Microsoft-G42 partnership to experience a pressure-induced scaleback. US-allied cooperation on post-October 2022 export controls is not, of course, a mirror image of the Microsoft-G42 deal. A strength of this recommendation is that it echoes the stances taken by others along the spectrum of opinion on US-led export controls. The Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Barah Harithas, for example, puts forward a more pronounced stance on American export control strategy.
Source:New York Times
November 19, 2024 20:22 UTC
Key takeaways from the USMNT's 5-2 aggregate win over Jamaica
"It's beautiful to see it come together," winger Tim Weah said of the USMNT's performance in this international window, via Jeff Carlisle of ESPN. "I'm really excited to see where we can take it." Here are the issues that should be top of mind as they enter the holiday break. “It's a dominant eye that brings you in a position to feel comfortable with the ball,” Pochettino explained, via Charles Boehm of mlssoccer.com. The impact was positive and immediate: Weah had one of the best games of his USMNT career from a position he'd never tried before.
Source:New York Times
November 19, 2024 20:17 UTC
Video Prosecutors in Trump hush money case oppose dismissal, OK pausing case
Prosecutors in Trump hush money case oppose dismissal, OK pausing case The DA's office suggested deferring all remaining proceedings in the case, including sentencing, until after Donald Trump leaves the White House in 2029.
Source:ABC News
November 19, 2024 20:03 UTC
Trump Could Attend SpaceX Launch With Elon Musk Today—What To Know About The Starship Test Flight
AFP via Getty ImagesSpaceX, which is owned by Musk, will launch its Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster from south Texas at around 5 p.m. EST Tuesday, the sixth test flight for the Starship system. 'No," Trump said while telling a story about watching Starship's fifth test flight. That's how much the federal government has committed to SpaceX to pay for Starship missions to the moon, according to The New York Times. Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. watch a fight during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden ... [+] on Nov. 16, 2024. Forbes Elon Musk’s SpaceX Launches Starship Again Next Week—Here’s What To Know About Rocket’s 6th Test FlightForbes Trump Names Musk To New ‘Department Of Government Efficiency’: Here’s Everything They’ve Said About Working TogetherForbes Elon Musk Now $50 Billion Richer Post-Election As Tesla Stock Up Another 9%
Source:Forbes
November 19, 2024 19:52 UTC
Here's The $12.5 Million Tiffany Glass Window That Just Shattered Auction Records
The Danner Memorial Window. Sotheby's New YorkThe Danner Memorial Window, a 16-foot-high leaded window previously owned by billionaire Alan Gerry, sold in a Sotheby's auction Monday night to an anonymous buyer. It shattered the previous auction record for a Tiffany Studios piece of $3.37 million (a Pond Lily Lamp sold for that price at Christie's in 2018). Original Tiffany Studios pieces are highly collectable today. The Danner Memorial Window depicts fruit-laden trees on the banks of a river with vibrant red, orange, blue, green and purple hues.
Source:Forbes
November 19, 2024 19:52 UTC
ASU graduate student researching interplay between family dynamics, ADHD
ADHD has a strong genetic component and is highly heritable, and many children with ADHD have a parent who also has the disorder. Photo courtesy of James MontanezFabrikant-Abzug is working to understand how parenting strategies can impact a child’s ADHD symptoms, especially when that parent has ADHD themselves. Medication and therapy are not the only ways to mitigate a child’s ADHD symptoms; interventions that improve parenting strategies also work — but less so when the parents themselves have ADHD. Fabrikant-Abzug is working with her mentor Lauren Friedman, an assistant professor of psychology at ASU, to untangle the interactions between parenting style and a child’s ADHD symptoms. When both a parent and their child have ADHD, Fabrikant-Abzug explained that it can create a feedback loop.
Source:Washington Post
November 19, 2024 19:52 UTC