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fromFortune
1 week ago

House speaker Mike Johnson sees no endgame in sight to government shutdown | Fortune

Standing alone at the Capitol on the 13th day of the shutdown, the speaker said he was unaware of the details of the thousands of federal workers being fired by the Trump administration. It's a highly unusual mass layoff widely seen as way to seize on the shutdown to reduce the scope of government. Vice President JD Vance has warned of "painful" cuts ahead, even as employee unions sue.
US politics
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

The terrifying spectre of an internet shutdown in Afghanistan

A nationwide fibre-optic internet shutdown in Afghanistan would isolate citizens, disrupt businesses, education, NGOs, and livelihoods, and sever global communication.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Anthropic cofounders say the likelihood of AI replacing human jobs is so high that they needed to warn the world about it

AI could eliminate large numbers of human jobs, potentially half of entry-level white-collar roles within five years, requiring policy responses for major economic disruption.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

The Irish Independent's View: This Fourth of July, let's celebrate our rich historical links with America instead of our differences

Political realignment in the U.S. under Trump prioritizes 'America First' over traditional alliances, causing significant economic disruptions.
Artificial intelligence
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

Hear Alan Watts's 1960s Prediction That Automation Will Necessitate a Universal Basic Income

Emerging technology and automation are rapidly transforming employment, necessitating responses like Universal Basic Income to address job losses.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

L.A. street life 'paralyzed' as ICE raids keep shoppers away, close businesses

Federal immigration sweeps are creating a climate of fear in Southern California, impacting business and community life.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
4 months ago

'I don't think this is on people's radar': AI could wipe out half of entry-level jobs in the next five years - and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei thinks we're all burying our heads in the sand

Generative AI is contributing to reduced hiring for recent graduates, as companies prioritize experienced hires amid budget constraints.
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