The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly planning significant layoffs, with sources suggesting that the agency could cut its workforce by up to half. The potential mass layoffs are part of a broader effort to reduce costs and improve efficiency within the IRS.
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/nation-world/irs-layoffs-amid-trump-efforts-to-downsize-agency/507-934f7e3f-2dbd-48ab-8007-a89ccd0ed210The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is considering a significant reduction in its workforce, with potential cuts reaching up to 45,000 employees, according to AP sources. This move would significantly impact the agency's operations and personnel, particularly in Boston, where the IRS has a substantial presence. The planned layoffs are part of an effort to address budget constraints and modernize the tax collection process.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/irs-is-drafting/2E7KU7AXTRGFPPNVJDMX5J2CPM/A Sydney cosmetic clinic, Ketthip Clinic, has been accused of putting patients at risk due to alleged breaches of protocols by an unregistered practitioner. The healthcare watchdog seized medical devices, including scalpels and cannulas, which were marked as being for veterinary use only. Staff may have performed invasive surgical procedures without a doctor present, prompting clients to get tested for blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis B, C, and HIV.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-cosmetic-clinic-accused-of-using-veterinary-surgical-equipment-on-patients-20250304-p5lgsr.htmlA NSW Health investigation found breaches of poisons and skin penetration protocols at Ketthip Beauty Clinic in Sydney, where an unregistered practitioner performed treatments such as infusions, injections, microdermabrasion, and thread lifts. Dr Vicky Sheppeard, director of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District's public health unit, has warned clients to seek medical attention immediately if they received these procedures, recommending a blood test.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-ketthip-beauty-clinic-feared-to-have-spread-hepatitis-and-hiv-to-clients/66a5ac79-ce03-4da7-90f5-5d01896b0937Sir Keir Starmer's decision to cut £6 billion of foreign aid has sparked a backlash from Labour MPs, with some accusing him of prioritizing defence spending over global development. Labour MP Barry Gardiner warned that the cuts would lead to more humanitarian crises, while Anneliese Dodds resigned as aid minister in protest. The party's Nadia Whittome and Cat Smith have also expressed concerns about increasing global instability and undermining support for Ukraine.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14457209/Keir-Starmer-pressure-senior-Labour-MPs-overseas-aid-budget.htmlLawyers are preparing for the potential impact of artificial intelligence on court cases, as a lawyer, Guyer, claims that generative AI tools like Atrophic Inc.'s Claude 3 Opus have generated "fictitious" cases and misquoted statements. In a case involving client Karen Iovino, who claimed retaliation from employer Michael Stapleton Associates, Guyer denied citing the errors, stating they were created by the AI tool, which he uses for legal research and writing purposes.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/federal-judge-chooses-not-sanction-lawyer-who-admitted-using-ai-mistake-filled-briefThe US government's recent funding cut to USAID could lead to a significant increase in morbidity and mortality from malaria and other communicable diseases, according to Dr. Nuredin Luke, an Oromia-based doctor. The US previously provided around 40% of the annual global funding for malaria control and research, highlighting the potential impact of reduced support on public health efforts.
https://www.voanews.com/a/malaria-deaths-soar-in-shadow-of-ethiopia-conflict-/7996289.htmlA driver from Rhineland-Palatinate rammed a car into a crowd on Monday in Mannheim, Germany, killing two people and injuring 11 others, including five severely. The suspect, a 40-year-old German man, was detained after being injured in the incident and is currently hospitalized. State Interior Minister Thomas Strobl has stated that there is no indication of an extremist or religious motivation behind the crime at this time.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/two-dead-11-injured-after-man-drives-car-into-crown-in-mannheim-germany#The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 13 new measles cases in Texas, as the state struggles with a recent outbreak. The CDC's arrival in the state is part of efforts to contain the spread of the disease.
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/texas-reports-13-new-measles-cases-as-cdc-arrives-in-state-11741119636285.html