US layoff announcements ease in February after elevated cuts in prior month

Layoffs eased in February as new data showed that U.S. employers announced fewer job cuts last month after they were elevated to start the year, new data shows.U.S. employers announced 48,307 job cuts in February, according to a report by global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. That figure is down 55% from the 108,435 job cuts announced in January, while it's also down 72% from the 172,017 […]

March 5, 2026 5

Tech/Gear

You could be sharing your Social Security number when you don’t need to

Some Social Security number requests are not optional. Federal reporting systems rely on the SSN as a primary identifier.Employment offers the clearest example. Employers collect your SSN to report wages and file taxes, including Form W-2 submissions. The Social Security Administration credits your earnings record with it. The IRS uses it to match payroll taxes with reported income. Federal agencies also require your SSN when you apply for certain benefits […]

March 5, 2026 3

Business

Amazon cuts jobs in robotics unit as layoffs continue: report

Amazon is continuing its workforce reductions, cutting at least 100 white-collar jobs in its robotics unit this week, according to a new report.The affected division designs robots and other automation systems used primarily in Amazon warehouses, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters."We regularly review our organizations to make sure teams are best set up to innovate and deliver for our customers," Amazon said in a statement, without specifying […]

March 5, 2026 5

Politics

Spanberger once blasted gerrymandering and now backs amendment critics say could erase Virginia GOP

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger officially endorsed a Democratic-led redistricting amendment set to go before the commonwealth’s voters on April 21.The effort, spearheaded by Senate President L. Louise Lucas and House Speaker Don Scott Jr., is written to "restore fairness" in Virginia’s congressional representation. Critics have called that phrasing misleading, arguing the map designed by Lucas would likely would likely redraw districts in a way that removes every Republican lawmaker except […]

March 5, 2026 5

Entertainment

Beach Boys icon Bruce Johnston steps away from band after 60 years

After six decades with the Beach Boys, Bruce Johnston is taking a step back from the band.However, Johnston said he’s far from done with music."It’s time for Part Three of my lengthy musical career!" Johnston told Rolling Stone. "I can write songs forever and wait until you hear what’s coming!!! As my major talent beyond singing is songwriting, now is the time to get serious again."The 82-year-old musician said the […]

March 5, 2026 4

Business

Virginia AG to intervene after federal judge blocks law limiting minors’ social media access

Virginia has filed a notice announcing plans to appeal a judge's preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of the state's law restricting the amount of time that minors under 16 can be on social media to one hour today.While U.S. District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles admitted that the prevalence of social media and overexposure to it "can [undoubtedly] impact minors," she ultimately granted the preliminary injunction, citing First Amendment concerns."The issues […]

March 5, 2026 5

Politics

Mike Lee unveils national constitutional carry bill to override ‘hostile’ state gun laws

FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, is pushing nationwide constitutional carry for firearms, a move that would eliminate concealed carry permits, fees and criminal penalties for people who want to carry a firearm in public.Lee’s National Constitutional Carry Act, first obtained by Fox News Digital, would eliminate several hurdles Americans face with concealed carry across the country."The Founders established a national right to keep and bear arms, not to […]

March 5, 2026 3

Politics

Mike Johnson asks embattled House Republican Tony Gonzales to drop re-election bid

House GOP leaders have asked embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, to drop his bid for re-election."The Ethics Committee has announced an investigation into Congressman Tony Gonzales’s conduct, and we urge them to act expeditiously. Congressman Gonzales has said he will fully cooperate with the investigation," the statement by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and other top Republicans reads."We have encouraged him to address these very serious allegations directly with his constituents […]

March 5, 2026

Politics

‘God is non-binary’: Texas Dem nominee Talarico’s past remarks on abortion, race and gender draw scrutiny

While running as a moderate with bipartisan appeal, Texas state Rep. James Talarico, who defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, for the Democratic Senate nomination, has a history of making controversial statements on matters of religion, race, gender, border security and beyond.With Talarico in the national spotlight for the first time, many commentators and strategists are resurfacing some of his past remarks. Among them is a 2021 video of Talarico on […]

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