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Federal workers will receive emails from agencies’ human resources divisions asking them to report their achievements, following a meeting between O.P.M. leaders and agency representatives. Employees must reply within 48 hours, with consequences for noncompliance, after last week's chaos over Elon Musk's directive. A federal judge recently ruled that O.P.M. had overstepped its authority in issuing memos to fire probationary federal workers. Full Article

House Republicans who support Ukraine were alarmed after an explosive Oval Office meeting where Kyiv's leader was booted, with Rep. Don Bacon criticizing President Trump and Vice President JD Vance for being on the wrong side of the war. The meeting, which was expected to result in a deal for U.S. access to Ukraine's critical minerals, went awry as Trump accused Zelenskyy of being ungrateful and disrespectful, leading to concerns about emboldening Putin and ceding...

Janet Gretzky defended her husband Wayne Gretzky's patriotism amid criticism over his support for President Donald Trump, emphasizing his pride in being Canadian. Gretzky's public silence on the matter has sparked controversy, with NHL legend Bobby Orr urging respect for Gretzky's personal beliefs. Despite backlash, Gretzky's contributions to Canadian hockey and his country have been praised, calling for understanding and grace towards the iconic figure. Full Article

Cities worldwide, including those in the Great Lakes region, are facing the impacts of climate change, prompting the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative to collaborate with local leaders to promote green businesses and protect the ecosystem. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton has joined the organization's Mayors Commission on Economic Transformation to foster a clean economic corridor in the region, focusing on ecotourism and green development. Environmental activists in Northwest Indiana are advocating for green...

Former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan criticized The New York Times for not adequately representing the ideological left of the country, accusing the paper of focusing more on conservative viewpoints. Hasan emphasized the importance of diversity of viewpoints at his start-up news brand Zeteo, which he launched after leaving MSNBC, highlighting the inclusion of voices from the left, center left, and liberal left. Hasan left MSNBC in January 2024 following the cancelation of his show, where...

Drew VonScio, a Newsweek contributor based in Pittsburgh, reports that New York Mets player Nick Madrigal will miss the entire 2025 season due to a shoulder injury requiring surgery. This opens the door for Luisangel Acuña to step into Madrigal's role and showcase his skills as a top prospect. Acuña, who made his MLB debut in 2024, has shown readiness to be in the Major Leagues and will rotate between second and shortstop for the...