National Science Foundation Fires 168 Workers as Federal Purge ContinuesThe NSF terminated nearly 170 employees in a Zoom call as part of a federal workforce reduction initiative.
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant who shared a video of herself twerking on a plane says it got her firedA flight attendant was terminated after posting a twerking video in uniform to celebrate the end of her probation.
2 more MBTA workers fired amid Cabot Yard investigationMBTA investigating employees for misconduct related to private vehicle work on the clock, leading to multiple firings and administrative leaves.
Anti-Zionist Workers Are Being Purged From Jewish Institutions Across the USCommunity tensions rise in Jewish circles over discussions of Palestine.Advocacy for Palestinian rights within Jewish communities can lead to severe consequences.Contradictions exist in valuing tradition and supporting social justice.
University of Wisconsin fires former porn-making professor who invoked free speech rightsJoe Gow was fired from UW-La Crosse for making pornographic films that violated his employment terms and affected the university's reputation.
Swimming Australia sack Olympic coach after Go Korea' comment at Paris 2024Michael Palfrey was terminated for supporting a South Korean swimmer, showcasing the extreme nationalism in competitive sports.
Employee at the center of the Move v. CoStar suit allegedly accessed 40 stolen documentsMove is pursuing a legal injunction against CoStar after an employee accessed confidential documents after being laid off.
East San Jose school superintendent abruptly fired - San Jose SpotlightThe Alum Rock Union School District voted to fire Superintendent Hilaria Bauer in a 3-2 decision after closed session.Bauer's termination follows a three-year contract extension in 2019, despite being credited with bringing stability and valuable programs to the district.