Elon Musk is leading a controversial effort at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce federal spending and downsize government bureaucracy, drawing fierce opposition from Democratic leaders. … [Read more...] about Elon Musk’s government efficiency effort sparks Democratic outrage
Slow-moving landslide in Southern California town moved as fast as 4 inches a week last fall
The ongoing landslides in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, which accelerated in 2023, have sped up and slowed multiple times, including a particularly fast period last fall. … [Read more...] about Slow-moving landslide in Southern California town moved as fast as 4 inches a week last fall
Czech central bank cuts key interest rate to 3.75% as inflation stays higher than expected
The Czech Republic's central bank cut its key interest rate again Thursday with inflation higher than expected after keeping the rate unchanged at its previous policy meeting in December. … [Read more...] about Czech central bank cuts key interest rate to 3.75% as inflation stays higher than expected
Which U.S. companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?
A number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed following the protests that accompanied the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, a Black man, in 2020. … [Read more...] about Which U.S. companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?
Second type of bird flu detected in U.S. dairy cows
Dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that's different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year, Agriculture Department officials said Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Second type of bird flu detected in U.S. dairy cows