Use of AI to identify and deport pro-Palestinian students slammed online The so-called 'Catch and Revoke' programme sets a worrying precedent for freedom of speech in the US

Use of AI to identify and deport pro-Palestinian students slammed online - www.middleeasteye.net/trending/use-of-ai-ident...

Not on this list but just as worthy is Harriett’s cheesecakes in Inglewood on Centinela Ave 🤤

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DOGE recommends cuts to the FAA.

Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.

Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.

See how this works?

Massive encroachment by Bezos into The Washington Post’s opinion section - makes clear dissenting views will not be published

I still have not felt encroachment on my journalism on the news side, but if Bezos tries interfering with the news side I will be quitting immediately and letting you know

UPDATE: UC Merced becomes Central Valley’s only university with top national research label The latest education news updates from EdSource.

The Central San Joaquin Valley is often characterized by its high poverty rates, low educational attainment and graduation percentages and limited access to services such as health care and public transportation.

1/29: First plane crash in 16 years in DC
1/31: Crash in Philly
2/5: Delta flight struck in Seattle
2/6: Flight wrecks in Alaska
2/10: Crash in Scottsdale
2/12: Military jet crashes in San Diego
2/16: Crash in Covington, GA

7 crashes since the WH congratulated itself for “restoring aviation safety”

This is so good!!!

Hiring freeze cancels internships with federal agencies Thousands of students, some of whom received job offers last October, have lost federal internships, threatening their graduation plans and future careers.

Interns Impacted by Hiring Freeze Left ‘In Limbo’

Thousands of students, some of whom received job offers last October, have lost federal internships, threatening their graduation plans and future careers. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/3EsWSK2

Following the CDC's removal of critical health data and the potential approval of RFK Jr. as Health Secretary, it is crucial to access accurate health information from independent sources such as the WHO, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins University, and peer-reviewed journals.

Elon Musk wants to kill off the IRS' FREE direct file program.

90% of people who used it last year, liked it.

A major gift to companies like H&R Block and Intuit.

More here:

www.instagram.com/reel/DFqtPQe...

Israel destroys neighbourhood in Jenin refugee camp, damaging hospital Local reports said Israeli forces detonated 20 houses in the occupied West Bank camp

Israel destroys neighbourhood in Jenin refugee camp, damaging hospital - www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-destroys-nei...

Why the water Trump ordered released in California won't help Los Angeles firefighting The water released from two California reservoirs will likely go to waste, not help Los Angeles with firefighting, experts say.

The water released from two California reservoirs at Trump’s order will likely go to waste, instead of helping Los Angeles with firefighting, experts say

Many of those marching were fueled along the way by street vendors as other community members handed out free water bottles.

The full story, filled with great quotes from attendees and dozens of photos is here: lataco.com/downtown-la-...

By @janettev.bsky.social

Them: What’s your favorite part of LA?

Me:

UPDATE: The high cost of college gives many students pause, survey says The latest education news updates from EdSource.

Many universities, amid a steady decline in enrollments over the last decade, have made it a practice to raise tuition every year.

Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.

Opportunities are everywhere.

Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉

Susan Collins Is Concerned Again — This Time About Trump’s Spending Pause Memo

Sen. Susan Collins expressed concerns about the Trump administration’s memo freezing many grant and loan programs, saying it is a possible violation of federal law.

Trump freezes federal grants. What does it mean for schools? The federal grant freeze fueled widespread confusion about which programs will be affected. Experts say the freeze may be illegal.

What we know about the Trump admin's federal grant freeze so far and what it means for education www.chalkbeat.org/2025/01/28/t...

Banking regulator rescinds more than 200 job offers for examiners it needs A government-wide hiring freeze is adding to a staffing shortage at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., complicating the agency’s efforts to oversee thousands of banks across the country.

do you enjoy knowing that when you deposit money in a US bank, you won't lose that money? nice, right?

it's because bank deposits are insured by FDIC.

i don't know what FDIC ever did to these people, but apparently it too is now on their blow-it-up list:

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

“‘We expect the criminal and really bad people to be deported but the hard-working folks probably should be okay,” Coffer said.” You really believed it?!?

For consumers, maybe it's time to stop using products run by people with misplaced priorities

Did the same. I’ll lose the convenience of getting deliveries but the cause is well worth it

If ICE agents are conducting raids in your area, if you need help locating someone in ICE custody, or if you would like to report ICE activity, ICIRR has a hotline you can call at 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693).

The hotline has operators who speak English, Spanish, Korean and Polish.

THAT part!

If you are upset over the loss of DEI prove it. Start by shopping at diverse small businesses and by supporting diverse indie writers , artists etc. Support is more than words.

Truly, primary every single Democrat who supports the MAGA agenda. Incomprehensible. Also ask them why they hate dogs.

Companies Scaling Back or Denouncing DEI

Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart

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