Anatomy of an AI Coup - Tech Policy Press

DOGE is gutting federal agencies to install AI across the government. Democracy is on the line, writes Tech Policy Press fellow Eryk Salvaggio.

Elon Musk’s Federal Job Cuts Threaten Older And Black Workforce Most - Forbes

Elon Musk’s federal job cuts may disproportionately threaten the older and Black workforce. Systemic ageism, racial disparities and poverty risks deepen the crisis. 📉

Will President Donald Trump's New Sweeping Tariffs Cause a Stock Market Crash? History Couldn't Be any Clearer. - The Motley Fool

Trump's "America First" ethos may come at a big cost to the stock market.

Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is on Pace to Make History... and Still Disappoint - AOL

Retired-worker benefits can hit a psychologically important level next year, but seniors are still likely to get the short end of the stick.

How to keep your private conversations private - CNN

As we all live more of our lives online, it’s important to understand who might have access to our conversations and internet searches – and to understand how to maintain privacy in an increasingly connected world.

China’s inflation accelerates after rise in lunar new year demand - Financial Times

Producer prices contract for 28th month as threat of US trade war clouds economic outlook

Bob’s Red Mill to close its Whole Grain Store, cafe this month - OregonLive

The company’s CEO said that the store and cafe had been operating at a “substantial” loss.

Asian airline named world’s best for 2025 by AirlineRatings - CNN

How important is extra legroom on a plane? Extremely important, if the results of the AirlineRatings.com annual round-up of the best airlines across the globe is anything to go by.

Latino workers working to overcome a technological divide brought on by automation and AI - The Associated Press

As jobs become more reliant on technology some Latino workers can be left behind due to a lack of digital skills exacerbated by a lack of accessibility. Latinos remain an integral part of jobs in agriculture, construction, retail and food services but these j…

Reimagine Tomorrow DEI Initiative Removed from Walt Disney Company Corporate Filing & More: Daily Recap (2/8/25) - WDW News Today

A daily-updated resource for news and information on the Disney resort around the world.

Bob’s Red Mill fans wait hours in line for one last shopping trip - OregonLive

Signs declared that the entire store was half-price and shoppers loaded their carts with 25-pound bags of flour, cornmeal and rolled oats.

Some King Soopers employees cross picket lines as strike continues - 9News.com KUSA

Cracker Barrel cracks jokes over Waffle House's egg surcharge : 'There’s nothing hospitable about that' - New York Post

“At Cracker Barrel, country hospitality is as important to us as a hearty breakfast – and that means not charging extra for eggs.”

Some DOGE agents removed from sensitive personnel systems after security fears - The Washington Post

The changes come after a Post article detailing the sweeping controls granted to deputies of billionaire Elon Musk.

Retiring in 2025? 3 Important Moves to Make Now - AOL

Retirement is the largest financial goal most people will ever have. If this isn't feasible, you may want to remain in the workforce a while longer or revis...

If I Could Only Buy One AI Stock, This Would Be It - Yahoo Finance

Despite DeepSeek's success, Nvidia remains a force to reckon with in the global AI market.