Washington Post begins sweeping layoffs as it sharply scales back news coverage
February 4, 2026
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Washington Post begins sweeping layoffs as it sharply scales back news coverage

The Washington Post is laying off a third of its workers across all departments, scaling back foreign news coverage and shutting down some sections of the paper. Executive…

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Pinterest fired 2 engineers who built an internal layoff tracker
February 4, 2026
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Pinterest fired 2 engineers who built an internal layoff tracker

Pinterest said it fired two engineers who built an internal tool to track which employees had been laid off following a recent round of job cuts at the social media…

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Want to watch Super Bowl 2026 commercials early? These ads are already live.
February 4, 2026
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Want to watch Super Bowl 2026 commercials early? These ads are already live.

Super Bowl LX is not only the NFL’s biggest stage in 2026 — it’s also a make-or-break broadcast for commercials, with the nation’s top brands spending millions on…

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More companies are pointing to AI as they lay off employees
February 4, 2026
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More companies are pointing to AI as they lay off employees

When Pinterest and Dow announced layoffs last month, they attributed the job cuts in part to a shift to artificial intelligence — a sign that some employers are…

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Small Business Administration shuts out non-U.S. citizens from its main lending program
February 3, 2026
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Small Business Administration shuts out non-U.S. citizens from its main lending program

The Small Business Administration is barring green card holders and other non-U.S. citizens from applying for loans from the agency’s main lending program.  Starting March 1, only U.S.…

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Consumer Reports unveils top 10 vehicles for 2026. See which cars made the list.
February 3, 2026
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Consumer Reports unveils top 10 vehicles for 2026. See which cars made the list.

Consumer Reports’ verdict on the top new cars for 2026 is in, and it brings some welcome news for car shoppers looking to cut down on their fuel…

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Jobs report this week will be delayed by government shutdown, Labor Department says
February 3, 2026
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Jobs report this week will be delayed by government shutdown, Labor Department says

The Department of Labor won’t issue its report on U.S. hiring in January on Friday as planned because of the partial government shutdown. “The Employment Situation release for January…

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United Airlines is set to upgrade its reservation system. Here’s what that means for travelers.
February 3, 2026
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United Airlines is set to upgrade its reservation system. Here’s what that means for travelers.

United Airlines is planning a major technology update that will take down its online reservation system early Wednesday. The carrier is urging passengers with flights scheduled to depart…

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Target and its new CEO face pressure to take a stand against ICE’s actions in Minnesota
February 2, 2026
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Target and its new CEO face pressure to take a stand against ICE’s actions in Minnesota

New Target CEO Michael Fiddelke faces mounting pressure to take a stand against actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis, where the retailer is headquartered. In a…

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When health insurance costs more than the mortgage
February 2, 2026
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When health insurance costs more than the mortgage

When Noah Hulsman, who owns a skate shop in Louisville, Kentucky, learned he no longer qualified for federal subsidies to help him pay for his “gold” Affordable Care…

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