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EPA closing research office and reducing thousands of jobs after Trump secures authority to downsize workforce

EPA closing research office and reducing thousands of jobs after Trump secures authority to downsize workforce

EPA Overhauls Staff and Research Division On Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a significant restructuring plan, which includes the termination of its research and development division along with substantial staff reductions. This decision is poised to affect thousands of employees. The Research and Development Bureau has historically served as the scientific backbone of […]

Travelers in the U.S. are choosing to downsize to enjoy simplicity and comfort in peaceful places.

Travelers in the U.S. are choosing to downsize to enjoy simplicity and comfort in peaceful places.

Summer Travel Trends Highlight Quaint Destinations As the summer vacation season kicks off, many Americans are leaning toward “quaint” locations. A recent report from Priceline outlines the travel trends for 2025, showcasing a movement dubbed “Townsizing,” which emphasizes the charm of smaller towns. The report suggests that people are starting to prioritize simplicity in their […]

Changes in Federal Funding Forces Sesame Workshop to ‘Downsize Significantly’ amid Layoffs

The Sesame Workshop will be “slightly reduced” due to ongoing layoffs, said President and CEO Shelley Rollins Westin on Wednesday. The Westin announced the layoffs in a shared letter to staff on Wednesday, expressing his gratitude for all his past contributions. “Unfortunately, the Sesame Workshop is unsuppressed by the current economic challenges that are inherent […]

JEREMY PORTNOY: It’s Time To Downsize The DEI Headcount At HHS

Under President Joe Biden, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has built a dizzyingly complex diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) infrastructure. The agency's 2025 budget request includes the word “capital” 829 times, adding to a total that is already impossible to fully tally. HHS hired at least 294 DEI staff last year at […]