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US Department of Education to cut half its staff as part of Trump downsizing
ABC News
The United States Department of Education has revealed its plans to lay off nearly half of its staff, as President Donald Trump continues his mission to slash federal spending. The department said t ...[Continue Reading]
ABC News (AU)
4 months ago
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Report uncovers Syrian govt role in Alawite slaughter
Israel National News
An extensive Reuters investigation reveals new details about the killing of nearly 1,500 members of Syria's Alawite minority in a wave of targeted violence from March 7 to 9, 2025, along the countrys ...[Continue Reading]
Israelnationalnews.com
1 day ago
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The ugly truth behind ultra-fast fashion and how Europe is paying the price [Promoted content]
Julia Ettinger
What happens when Chinese ultra-fast fashion giants flood Europe with very cheap, low-quality clothing? At first glance, the offer looks irresistible: endless choices, rock-bottom prices, and almost ...[Continue Reading]
EURACTIV
1 day ago
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Crypto Culture Surges: Survey Finds Majority Of South Koreans Have Traded Digital Currency
Christian Encila
According to a survey by Hana Banks Hana Financial Research Institute, half of adults in their 20s through 50s have tried crypto, and more than a quarter still hold them. The study finds that 51% of ...[Continue Reading]
Bitcoinist
1 day ago
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Police ombudsman investigating circumstances of Evan Fitzgeralds death
Conor Gallagher, Marie OHalloran
Officials from Fiosr, the Police Ombudsman, are investigating the circumstances around the death of Evan Fitzgerald, who took his life in a Carlow shopping centre last month. Investigators from the ...[Continue Reading]
The Irish Times
1 day ago
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Over 100 US companies hiring remote workers ended up funding Kim Jong Un's weapons programs, DOJ says
mloh@businessinsider.com (Matthew Loh)
The Justice Department said on Monday that it had seized hundreds of computers and accused 13 people of tricking US companies into paying salaries to North Korea. In a new indictment filed in Massac ...[Continue Reading]
Business Insider
1 day ago