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VA Extends Research Grants by 90 Days Over Trump Administration Cuts

VA Extends Research Grants by 90 Days Over Trump Administration Cuts

The Department of Veterans Affairs extended research assistance for 90 days to temporary researchers whose medical studies suffered from government cuts. The department offers emergency funding help to protect medical research work at the end

Trump’s Administration Continues Deportations of Venezuelan Migrants Against Court Order 

Trump’s Administration Continues Deportations of Venezuelan Migrants Against Court Order 

This is an action by the administration of the new President Donald Trump whereby it deported over 250 Venezuelan migrants while completely defying a federal judge’s directive issued at 2 AM to stop the removals.

Court Rules Against Trump-Era Firings: Tens of Thousands of Workers to Be Reinstated

Court Rules Against Trump-Era Firings: Tens of Thousands of Workers to Be Reinstated

In a significant legal blow against the Trump administration, federal court judges in California and Maryland have commended the reinstatement of tens of thousands of probationary federal employees into the Federal Service who had been

Tesla Faces Labor Allegations from German Union Over Sick Pay

Tesla Faces Labor Allegations from German Union Over Sick Pay

The IG Metall union claims Tesla operates its Berlin factory illegally by punishing employees who rest due to health conditions. In its Friday announcement, the union reported Tesla stopped paying salaries to sick workers and

UK Defence Boost to Create Scottish Jobs, Says Reeves

UK Defence Boost to Create Scottish Jobs, Says Reeves

During the Babcock Fife visit, Chancellor Rachel Reeves raised UK export finance program funds by £2 billion. The new funding exists to help UK-based companies sell armored vehicles abroad plus create work opportunities near the

Tamil Nadu Govt Announces ₹20,000 for Every Gig Workers to Purchase E-Scooters

Tamil Nadu Govt Announces ₹20,000 for Every Gig Workers to Purchase E-Scooters

In a major decision, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu presented a new scheme in the state’s 2025-26 budget through which a ₹20,000 subsidy would be provided to gig workers. The grant will enable the

Tesla Expands Autonomous Testing Fleet in California

Tesla Expands Autonomous Testing Fleet in California

Tesla started operating 224 driver trainers with 104 vehicles under its autonomous driving test permit in December in California. In 2023 Tesla applied for their permit with 224 drivers and 104 vehicles compared to their

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Agency Staff Purge, Orders Reinstatements

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Agency Staff Purge, Orders Reinstatements

Judge William Alsup finds federal government should restore positions to all probationary workers whose employment ended unlawfully. On Thursday a federal judge in San Francisco made a key decision that forced Trump administration cuts in

Trump Administration Slashes Education Department Workforce by Half

Trump Administration Slashes Education Department Workforce by Half

In January, when Trump became president, the U.S. Education Department workforce reached half its size due to laying off 1,300 employees. Secretary Linda McMahon explained the workforce reductions as steps to work more effectively. The

FIFA Caught in Ruckus Over Workers’ Safety at Azteca Stadium Renovation

FIFA Caught in Ruckus Over Workers’ Safety at Azteca Stadium Renovation

FIFA is being accused of diluting its responsibility concerning worker safety in projects concerning World Cup events. The The global football organization allegedly crippled the independent inspectors from investigating the labour conditions at the renowned