Federal workers across multiple departments are feeling the pressure as President Donald Trump’s agenda ramps up. The Department of Health and Human Services has offered employees buyouts, while the Department of Homeland Security has started polygraph tests to find leakers. Some workers, including veterans, are struggling with mental health issues as a result of the firings and buyout efforts.
As Elon Musk becomes more involved in politics, his company Tesla has faced vandalism and declining sales. Vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations have been targeted, while Tesla sales in Europe and China are down.
A spy ring operating out of a run-down guesthouse in Great Yarmouth orchestrated espionage plots targeting dissidents and military sites. The group, led by a beautician, a lab assistant, and a painter-decorator, was found guilty of conspiracy to spy in British courts.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick disputes the possibility of a recession and promises economic growth under President Trump’s leadership. Lutnick also predicts lower grocery prices but warns of price increases on foreign goods due to reciprocal tariffs.
In other news, a household item, baking soda, is being used by professional runners to break world records. Grant Fisher, who broke the indoor 5,000 meters world record, credited baking soda with helping him achieve his success. The bicarbonate system has become popular among athletes, with many medalists at major events using it.
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