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Five takeaways on a dismal jobs report for Trump

The U.S. economy added a paltry 22,000 jobs in August, adding to concerns about the health of the economy while increasing the chances of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3 percent, rising for the second month in a row, while the

American leadership is feeding Gaza

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, supported by President Trump, has distributed over 142 million free meals to Palestinian civilians since May, providing much-needed aid in the face of suffering, while the UN and other aid groups have been uncooperative and the media has been

Judge dismisses Newsmax lawsuit against Fox News

A judge in Florida has dismissed a lawsuit brought by conservative cable channel Newsmax against Fox News, for now. Judge Aileen Cannon wrote in an opinion filed on Friday that Newsmax's suit, made earlier this week, was not filed properly, calling it a "shotgun pleading,"

Trump Wants to Take Over the 9/11 Memorial Next

President Donald Trump has reportedly set his sights on yet another museum: the 9/11 Memorial. According to two White House officials, the president is exploring ways that the federal government could take control of the museum, though it’s unclear exactly how they would gain

EFF Awards Spotlight ✨ Software Freedom Law Center, India

In 1992 EFF presented our very first awards recognizing key leaders and organizations advancing innovation and championing civil liberties and human rights online. Now in 2025 we're continuing to celebrate the accomplishments of people working toward a better future for

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New York governor allows pharmacies to give COVID shots

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed an executive order Friday authorizing pharmacists to prescribe and administer COVID-19 vaccines. The order will be in place for the next 30 days while the governor comes up with a “long-term legislative solution” on vaccine access,

The Orchestra (For Now) – “Hattrick”

The Orchestra (For Now) are a London seven-piece that make big, cataclysmic, head-scratching euphoria. They released their debut EP Plan 75 earlier this year and are wasting no time with the follow-up. Their second EP Plan 76 is due Oct. 31. Earlier this week they shared the