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15,000 Immigrant Educators Fear Deportation as Trump Axes Work Protections
Thousands of immigrant teachers and school staff face potential deportation after the Trump administration ended temporary work permit programs...
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Musk-Led Federal Layoffs Hit Women in Government Jobs Hardest
A sweeping federal layoff initiative—allegedly influenced by Elon Musk—has disproportionately impacted women in government roles. Internal sources...
US Climate Staff Face Layoffs, Uncertain Job Market
Hundreds of U.S. government climate specialists have been laid off amid Trump administration budget cuts, leaving a specialized workforce...
Africa’s Youthful Workforce Poised to Go Global
A new World Economic Forum report indicates sub-Saharan Africa’s booming youth population could soon become a prime global talent source. Unlike...
Columbia University Cuts 180 Research Jobs After Trump Slashes Federal Grants
Columbia University abruptly laid off nearly 180 researchers following a $400 million loss in federal funding. The cuts stem from a Trump...
Newark Air Traffic Controllers Go on Stress Leave After Near-Disaster
A frightening communications outage at Newark Liberty International Airport left air traffic controllers briefly unable to guide flights,...
Trump’s Budget Slashes Labor Dept Funds by 35%
In his latest budget, President Trump proposes massive cuts to the Department of Labor, especially targeting job training and the Job Corps...
Wave of States Loosens Child Labor Protections, Raising Concerns
A growing list of states has recently relaxed child labor laws, expanding hours teens can work and allowing younger individuals into previously...
US Gains 177,000 Jobs in April, Unemployment Holds at 4.2%
The latest Labor Department report shows the US economy added 177,000 new positions in April, a figure that aligns with forecaster expectations...
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