‘Distress flag’ flies over Yosemite to protest cuts as crowds view firefall
The flag was displayed over El Capitan in Yosemite National Park over the weekend.
The flag was displayed over El Capitan in Yosemite National Park over the weekend.
Apple announces tech investment in Arizona as it commits to American made products
Arizona was front and center during a half-trillion dollar announcement from Apple on Monday. The tech giant is spending big on advanced manufacturing in the U.S., and we're learning more about the role Arizona will play in this historic announcement.
Arizona was front and center during a half-trillion dollar announcement from Apple on Monday. The tech giant is spending big on advanced manufacturing in the U.S., and we're learning more about the role Arizona will play in this historic announcement.
Fired federal employees search for work but struggle to replace their old jobs
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have presided over thousands of federal job cuts impacting most of the nation. Now, former government workers are looking for new jobs.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have presided over thousands of federal job cuts impacting most of the nation. Now, former government workers are looking for new jobs.
Trump administration cuts at least 1,600 USAID jobs, places global staff on leave
The Trump administration moved its fast-paced dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development toward what appeared to be its final phases, telling all but a fraction of staffers worldwide that they were on leave as of Monday and notifying at least 1,600 of the U.S.-based staffers they were being fired.
The Trump administration moved its fast-paced dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development toward what appeared to be its final phases, telling all but a fraction of staffers worldwide that they were on leave as of Monday and notifying at least 1,600 of the U.S.-based staffers they were being fired.
Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
AG Kris Mayes works to stop actions of Trump, Musk and DOGE amid federal layoffs
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced a new deadline for federal employees as the Trump administration and Elon Musk say they're taking swift action against federal waste.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced a new deadline for federal employees as the Trump administration and Elon Musk say they're taking swift action against federal waste.
Chipotle looks to hire 20,000 workers – and it will use AI to help
'Burrito Season' tends to be Chipotle's busiest period.
'Burrito Season' tends to be Chipotle's busiest period.
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
CDC to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees under Trump's job cuts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.
75,000 federal workers take buyout after judge approves Trump’s downsizing plan
A federal judge has cleared the way for President Donald Trump's deferred resignation program aimed at downsizing the federal workforce.
A federal judge has cleared the way for President Donald Trump's deferred resignation program aimed at downsizing the federal workforce.
California fines Tesla for heat safety violations at Fremont plant
California is fining Tesla $13,000 for violating labor laws at the Fremont plant.
California is fining Tesla $13,000 for violating labor laws at the Fremont plant.
Meta slashes 3,600 jobs worldwide, including in the Bay Area
Tech and social media giant Meta is laying off thousands of workers in an effort to push productivity upward.
Tech and social media giant Meta is laying off thousands of workers in an effort to push productivity upward.
US economy added 143,000 jobs in January, below expectations
The U.S. economy added jobs at a slower pace than expected in January, as the Federal Reserve remains in a holding pattern for interest rate cuts as it evaluates the labor market and inflation data.
The U.S. economy added jobs at a slower pace than expected in January, as the Federal Reserve remains in a holding pattern for interest rate cuts as it evaluates the labor market and inflation data.
Federal worker buyout deadline: What we know about the deferred resignation program
A judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign, extending the deadline to Monday.
A judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign, extending the deadline to Monday.
Fewer Americans quitting their jobs—here’s why
U.S. workers are quitting their jobs at the lowest rate in years as job openings decline and hiring slows, signaling the end of the Great Resignation.
U.S. workers are quitting their jobs at the lowest rate in years as job openings decline and hiring slows, signaling the end of the Great Resignation.
AZ Industries for the Blind helping visually impaired employees succeed
There's a warehouse in Phoenix with a nearly 100% customer satisfaction rate. Each order is meticulously pulled, packed and shipped by employees who are either blind or impaired.
There's a warehouse in Phoenix with a nearly 100% customer satisfaction rate. Each order is meticulously pulled, packed and shipped by employees who are either blind or impaired.
Estee Lauder to cut up to 7,000 jobs
Estee Lauder announced on Tuesday that it plans to slash up to 7,000 positions from its workforce.
Estee Lauder announced on Tuesday that it plans to slash up to 7,000 positions from its workforce.
Pleasanton-based Workday announces it will cut 1,750 jobs
Workday, the payroll and HR company based in Pleasanton, announced on Wednesday that it is cutting 8.5 percent of its workforce as it invests more in AI.
Workday, the payroll and HR company based in Pleasanton, announced on Wednesday that it is cutting 8.5 percent of its workforce as it invests more in AI.
Walmart to cut jobs, relocate some employees to main hubs
Walmart is trying to move most of its employees from smaller offices to its main hubs in Bentonville, Arkansas, as well as its office in Sunnyvale, California.
Walmart is trying to move most of its employees from smaller offices to its main hubs in Bentonville, Arkansas, as well as its office in Sunnyvale, California.