Federal workers received an email from Doge, a department led by Elon Musk, requesting them to list their accomplishments from the past week or face resignation, as part of the Trump administration’s cost-cutting efforts targeting the federal workforce. The email, sent after a tweet from Musk, asked employees to provide a summary of their achievements by Monday, with failure to respond leading to resignation. The American Federation of Government Employees criticized the message as disrespectful, as thousands of government employees have already been fired in recent weeks due to Musk’s influence.
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EU prepares to investigate Mars-Kellanova deal
European regulators are set to investigate Mars's $35.9 billion acquisition of Kellanova, the maker of Pringles and Pop-Tarts, due to concerns about high market shares without proposed remedies. The deal, crucial in a declining packaged food market, could face delays beyond the August 13 deadline if regulatory reviews prolong the process. Need More Context? 🔎
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