Biden admin moves to shield thousands of Lebanese nationals in US from deportation
The Biden administration announced Thursday that it will move to protect Lebanese living in the United States from deportation and allow them to obtain work permits, citing a conflict with Israel that prevents them from being sent home. The Department of Homeland Security announced it would designate Lebanon with Temporary Protected Status. This would allow […]
Insurers cut Medicare Advantage plans in Oregon, leaving thousands to find new coverage – OregonLive
Thousands of Oregon seniors will lose health insurance after some Medicare Advantage insurers cut services in response to rising costs. Moda Health and Summit Health end Medicare Advantage Oregon's Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna and Pacific Sauce also plan to remove some Advantage plans from their menus next year. In total, more than 12,000 […]
Boeing to send layoff notices to thousands of workers: report
Boeing plans to send layoff notices to thousands of employees in the coming weeks, and senior U.S. officials have reportedly flown to Seattle to facilitate negotiations between the plane maker and unions. Boeing plans to send 60 days' notice next month to thousands of employees, including those in its civil aviation sector. A source familiar […]
Meta’s Facebook, Instagram down for thousands of users in US
Facebook and Instagram both experienced outages on Monday, according to the website Downdetector. As of 1:44 p.m. ET, more than 8,000 people had reported issues on Facebook and 4,000 on Instagram, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating situation reports from numerous sources. More than one case has been reported. Facebook and Instagram both […]
Social Security makes it official – The 3 major changes to SSI that will affect hundreds of thousands of Americans – La Grada EN
According to Social Security Administrationthree major changes were announced in recent months that will impact hundreds of low-income Americans, people with disabilities, and children who qualify for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. How these changes will impact beneficiaries' monthly benefits, as millions of vulnerable people rely on these benefits to cover expenses and keep […]
CBS News CEO once donated thousands to Democrats; network grappling with multiple controversies
The CEO of CBS News donated more than $6,000 to Democrats during the 2020 election, a new report reveals. The report comes as CBS News faces multiple controversies. The broadcast network's chief executive, Wendy McMahon, donated $6,100 to President Joe Biden's campaign and Democratic Party fundraising platforms in 2020, according to Federal Election Commission filings. […]
NYC pursuing thousands of hotel rooms to house migrants amid multibillion-dollar costs: report
New York City reportedly wants to secure 14,000 hotel rooms to house migrants until next year as it continues to spend billions of dollars in the aftermath of the border crisis as a sanctuary city. new york post Despite a significant drop in migrant encounters at the southern border, the city continues to use hotels […]
Loophole allowed top NYPD official to reap tens of thousands in OT despite department rules barring it
NYPD executives secretly embezzled tens of thousands of dollars in overtime pay last year, despite department rules prohibiting managers from collecting such compensation, the Post reported. I found out. Deputy Chief of Operations Kaz Daughtry, the NYPD's liaison to City Hall, will earn $60,000 more than the department's top cop in 2023, thanks in part […]
Thousands of Anti-Israel Protesters March in NYC on Oct. 7 Anniversary
Thousands of anti-Israel demonstrators gathered in New York City on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks, pledging support for a Palestinian state and calling for an end to U.S. aid to Israel. “Palestinians have been fighting for justice for their homeland for decades,” one demonstrator shouted to the cheering crowd. One pro-Palestinian billboard compared […]
Channel 4 bosses took hundreds of thousands in bonuses as revenues dived | Channel 4
Last year, Channel 4 executives accepted bonus payments of hundreds of thousands of dollars, even as the channel suffered the steepest revenue decline in its 41-year history. The commercially-funded national broadcaster reported a 10% drop in total revenue last year to £1.02bn on the previous year, and £120m less than in 2022, the lowest in […]