Hundreds of Public Health Workers Call on RFK Jr. to ‘Stop Spreading Inaccurate Health Information’ After CDC Shooting

More than 750 public health workers sent a letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday, urging him to “stop spreading inaccurate health information” and guarantee employees’ safety, in the wake of a shooting at the headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) earlier this month. The letter—signed by both … Read more

UB40 band members back striking bin workers

Gupta asked BBC News, West Midlands Getty Images Vocalist Robin Campbell spoke out over bin workers’ pay Members of reggae group UB40 – Birmingham’s working class band that went on to become global superstars – have spoken out in support of the city’s striking bin workers. Robin Campbell and Jimmy Brown told Ed James on … Read more

Bodies of Gaza humanitarian workers recovered from mass grave

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Bodies of Gaza humanitarian workers recovered from mass grave 01:28 UP NEXT Dozens killed in Israeli airstrike on school in Gaza 01:11 Israel to seize parts of Gaza as military operation expands 03:43 Supreme Court to weigh on … Read more

Israeli airstrike kills 4 in Lebanon; U.N. demands answers over Gaza aid workers found in mass grave

An Israeli airstrike killed four people in Beirut early Tuesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, rocking an already shaky ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The operation marks the latest threat to a fragile four-month truce during which both Israel and Hezbollah have accused each other of violating terms, and came the day after United Nations … Read more

Secretive Chinese network tried to lure fired federal workers, research shows

A network of companies operated by a secretive Chinese tech firm has been trying to recruit recently laid-off U.S. government workersaccording to job ads and a researcher who uncovered the campaign. Max Lesser, a senior analyst on emerging threats with the Washington-based think tank Foundation for Defense of Democracies, said some companies placing recruitment ads were “part of a … Read more

Mattel to lay off 120 workers in latest cost-cutting move

Mattel, the toymaker behind Barbie and Hot Wheels, is laying off 120 workers from its El Segundo headquarters, according to a notice provided to state and local officials. The toy and entertainment company is cutting various roles including in marketing, design and information technology. Some of the employees held positions as managers, directors or vice … Read more

Johns Hopkins University to let more than 2,000 workers go after Trump’s USAID cuts

Johns Hopkins University said it would eliminate more than 2,000 jobs after President Donald Trump’s administration rescinded federal funding for thousands of international aid projects, including a program designed to help prevent HIV transmission in India and a clinical trial for diarrheal disease in Bangladesh. The university, one of the country’s most significant and prestigious … Read more

Commentary: ‘Anora’s’ Oscars triumph is a much-needed win for workers, in Hollywood and beyond

When filmmaker Sean Baker won his first Oscar for original screenplay early Sunday night for “Anora,” a screwball dramedy about a stripper who marries the son of a Russian oligarch, he gave an acceptance speech so heartfelt and complete, heaping praise on everyone from his cast and crew to his distributors and management team, that … Read more