Biden Administration Aims to Trump-Proof the Federal Work Force
When President Biden took office, he swiftly canceled an executive order his predecessor Donald J. Trump had issued that could have enabled Mr. Trump to fire tens of thousands of…
Ramaswamy Says He Would Fire 75 Percent of the Federal Work Force if Elected
Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican presidential candidate whose strident and sometimes unrealistic proposals have helped him stand out in the crowded primary field, said in a policy speech on Wednesday that…
Decongestant in Cold Medicines Doesn’t Work, Panel Says
Why It Matters: These Are Popular Staples of the Medicine Cabinet. Every cold and flu season, millions of Americans reach for these products, some over decades. The decongestant is in…
White House Urges Eligible Immigrants to Apply for Work Permits
President Biden, under pressure to address a surge of migrants who are overwhelming resources in New York and several other American cities, is ramping up efforts to ensure that some…
Opinion | The Youth in China Can’t Find Work. That’s a Problem for Xi Jinping.
In August, the Chinese government released a shocking piece of data: A record 21.3 percent of Chinese citizens between the ages of 16 and 24 in cities were unemployed. It…
Do Expired Covid Tests Work? What to Know During the Surge
Can heat damage at-home tests? Extreme heat can mess with tests. According to the F.D.A., at-home tests work best when you use them in an environment that’s between roughly 59…
For Politicians, Vacations Can Be a Lot of Work
Labor Day weekend, once the official kickoff of campaign season, now comes almost a year after most candidates have hit the trail and after the first primary debate. The occasion…
Can Plastic Recycling Ever Really Work?
Jan Dell is a collector. But instead of art or action figures, she collects what she calls “bad plastic containers.” She is a connoisseur and a completist: Her specimens include…