Three hooded figures attempted to break into the Drents Museum in the Netherlands, leading to an explosion and the theft of valuable artifacts including a gold helmet from Romania. The stolen items, which also included golden bracelets, were part of a traveling exhibition and are considered culturally significant to Romania. Authorities suspect a connection between the break-in and a nearby car fire, similar to a previous art theft in the region involving a bomb.
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Resignation Push Deepens Worries About Effect on Government Services
In the first weeks of the Trump administration, over two million federal workers faced abrupt changes to job protections and telework policies, with an offer to resign by Feb. 6 in exchange for pay until late September. Concerns arose over potential brain drain and diminished government quality as experienced employees leave, despite the administration expecting 5 to 10 percent of the workforce to take the offer. Federal workers voiced skepticism over the legality and motives...
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