Canada's Job Market Surges Despite U.S. Trade Tensions

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Canada added 76,000 jobs in January with manufacturing leading gains, while facing potential U.S. tariff threats. The unemployment rate dropped to 6.6% as Ontario and British Columbia showed strong growth, though trade uncertainties loom.

Workers Would Accept Pay Cuts to Keep Remote Work Benefits, Research Shows

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Recent studies reveal that 40% of employees would take a 5% salary reduction to maintain remote work arrangements, with tech workers willing to accept even steeper cuts up to 25%. The trend highlights how workplace flexibility and work-life balance continue reshaping traditional employment dynamics.

Federal Workers Get Extended Deadline on Controversial Mass Resignation Offer

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A federal judge has temporarily suspended the deadline for 2.3 million federal employees to decide on a 'deferred resignation' offer that promises continued pay without work through September. The controversial proposal, which mirrors Twitter's 2022 ultimatum, has raised concerns about funding guarantees and potential impacts on government services.

Bipartisan Bill Proposes Historic 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates

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Senators Josh Hawley and Bernie Sanders introduce groundbreaking legislation to limit credit card interest rates to 10% for five years, aiming to provide relief for Americans struggling with over $1.1 trillion in credit card debt. Banking industry groups strongly oppose the measure, warning of reduced access to credit and potential shifts toward riskier lending options.

AI Efficiency Paradox: How Better Performance Could Drive Higher Resource Demand

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DeepSeek's breakthrough in efficient AI has triggered market turbulence, erasing $1 trillion in U.S. stock value. This development mirrors the historic Jevons Paradox, suggesting that improved AI efficiency may counterintuitively lead to increased overall computing resource consumption.

Spain Proposes Historic 37.5-Hour Work Week While Maintaining Full Salaries

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Spanish government ministers have agreed to reduce the standard work week from 40 to 37.5 hours without cutting wages, marking a revolutionary shift in labor policy. The groundbreaking proposal, which still requires parliamentary approval, aims to enhance work-life balance and economic productivity across the nation.

Trump Administration Plans to Dismantle Department of Education

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The Trump administration is finalizing an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, setting up a complex process to redistribute its functions. The controversial move faces significant congressional hurdles and has sparked debate about federal oversight of education.

DOT's Controversial Move: Infrastructure Funding Now Tied to Marriage and Birth Rates

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The U.S. Department of Transportation unveils groundbreaking policy linking infrastructure grants to community marriage and birth rates. The unprecedented move could significantly benefit rural areas while potentially limiting funding for urban centers, sparking debate about federal funding criteria.

Trump's Firing of Labor Officials Sparks Constitutional Showdown

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Former President Trump's dismissal of key officials at the NLRB and EEOC has triggered a major legal battle over executive authority. The controversial removals have effectively paralyzed worker protection agencies and drawn criticism from labor leaders, with fired officials preparing constitutional challenges.

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