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  • The Latest: Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign

    A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal employees by offering them financial incentives. White House press secretary Karoline Levitt says 40,000-plus federal workers have agreed to resign in exchange for continuing to be paid through Sept. 30.

  • Next Man Up: Charge guard Darius Brown II is a kid at heart

    Brown has been on a recent tear, scoring a career-high 33-point with eight three-pointers made, helping the Charge defeat the Delaware Blue Coats with a 20-point comeback.

  • Israeli military to create plan for Palestinians to leave Gaza Strip

    Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said countries that criticized Israel's conduct in the war are 'legally obligated" to take Palestinian refugees.

  • Flu numbers continue to surge as Oklahoma sees another rise in positivity rate

    Flu numbers continue to surge as Oklahoma sees another rise in positivity rate

  • Alpas Wellness can help on your recovery journey

    Alpas Wellness can help on your recovery journey

  • Trade Unions Rally Against Musk Outside Department of Labor

    Several trade unions gathered outside the Department of Labor on Wednesday, February 5, joining nationwide protests against the Trump administration’s actions in the early weeks of his presidency.Footage from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) shows protesters chanting, “Stand up, fight back!” and “Elon Musk has got to go.”Demonstrators held signs reading, “Democracy Dies in Complacency,” “Nobody Elected Musk,” and “Hands Off Workers’ Data.”Representatives from other trade organizations, including the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), SMART Union, and Machinists Union, were also present.In an online post, organizers said they believed the Department of Labor was “next on Musk’s takeover list,” after a meeting was scheduled for Musk at the Department of Labor.The Trump administration has offered federal employees a deferred resignation buyout program, deemed the “Fork in the Road Directive,” which employees must accept or reject by midnight on Thursday.Last week, Musk’s team gained access to the US Treasury payment system, which is responsible for 1 billion payments per year totaling $5 trillion and includes sensitive information involving bank accounts and Social Security payments, the Associated Press reported. Credit: SEIU via Storyful

  • Car slams into school bus on Milwaukee's north side

    No Milwaukee Public Schools students were on the bus.

  • Crash on snowy I-95 turns part of Maine Turnpike into a parking lot

    Tracker 8 made its way to the crash scene in Cumberland and wound up stuck in gridlock traffic on the snow-covered highway.

  • Brooks Running is a 'global brand', trade is 'important': CEO

    President Trump's proposed tariff strategy has left business executives across industries navigating complex economic challenges. Brooks Running CEO Dan Sheridan joins Catalysts to discuss how his company is adapting to the evolving global trade landscape. Sheridan describes tariffs as "a complicated puzzle," highlighting that their China segment continues to grow as more individuals prioritize health and wellness. While acknowledging the inherent risks of entering new markets, he emphasizes that "the fundamentals of participation in running is what drives our business," and the company remains committed to investing in the region. Despite potential pricing pressures, Sheridan notes Brooks has developed robust pricing power. "For Brooks, we're a global brand, and global trade is super important to us," he explains, pointing out that their manufacturing and supply chain strategies minimize the impact of proposed tariffs. In 2024, the company achieved growth across all United States regions and recorded significant global sales expansion. While most of its business remains in the US, Sheridan sees tremendous potential, stating, "Our opportunity is expansion throughout the world." To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here. This post was written by Angel Smith

  • Plan your epic Orlando vacation

    Plan your epic Orlando vacation

  • Blowing and drifting snow reduced visibility on roads in the Prairies

    The Weather Network's meteorologist Nicole Karkic has the details on how the forecast looks through Friday.

  • Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign

    A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal employees by offering them financial incentives. The ruling came hours before the midnight deadline for workers to apply for the deferred resignation program, which has been commonly described as a buyout. Several labor unions have sued over Trump's plans, which were orchestrated by Elon Musk, a top adviser.

  • Maine Capitol Police introduce first bomb detection dog

    Maine Capitol Police introduced Teddy Thursday, the department's first bomb detection dog. Teddy will help do daily sweeps of the Statehouse and improve security protocols at the Capitol.

  • Grenfell Tower demolition would risk fire being forgotten, some survivors say

    Grenfell United says voices of bereaved have been ignored and they fear disaster could be ‘put out of mind’

  • Netanyahu visits US Capitol, says US troops are not needed in Gaza

    STORY: ::Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says U.S. troops are not needed in Gaza::February 6, 2025::Washington, D.C.::Reporter question: "Mr. Netanyahu do you think U.S. troops are needed in Gaza to make President Trump's plan feasible?"Netanyahu: "No."Netanyahu said on Wednesday there was nothing wrong in Donald Trump's idea of displacing Palestinians from Gaza after the U.S. president's proposal drew international criticism.Rights groups have condemned as ethnic cleansing Trump's suggestion the previous day that Palestinians in the enclave should be permanently displaced, while also proposing a U.S. takeover of Gaza.Netanyahu said he did not believe Trump suggested sending U.S. troops to fight Hamas in Gaza or that Washington would finance rebuilding efforts.

  • Iowa weather: Sunshine today with more chances for snow, ice this weekend

    Iowa weather: Sunshine today with more chances for snow, ice this weekend

  • Editorial on BHM 2025

    Editorial on BHM 2025

  • UFC 312 preview, Khamzat Chimaev looming, Canelo vs Crawford off? Aussie Fight Feasts | The Boys in the Back | Feb 6, 2025

    The Boys in the Back preview UFC 312, headlined by Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland, and discuss Khamzat Chimaev's looming presence during fight week.Following a brand new Fight Feasts, focused on Australian cuisine, The Boys are joined by Denis Shkuratov of Submission Radio to provide insights from Sydney.Next, they react to news that Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford is already off after being recently reported for September.Mysterious Frank joins to make picks, give their P4P mustache rankings, and answer your questions.

  • Utility says its equipment may have started a small blaze that erupted during January's LA firestorm

    A California utility said Thursday that its equipment may have sparked a small wildfire in Los Angeles that broke out the same day as two massive blazes in the area that killed at least 29 people and destroyed thousands of homes. In a required filing with state utility regulators, SCE said “absent additional evidence, SCE believes its equipment may be associated with ignition of the Hurst Fire.”

  • Q4 2024 Impinj Inc Earnings Call

    Q4 2024 Impinj Inc Earnings Call