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Target's New CEO Gets Brutal Welcome: Protesters Storm HQ on First Day Over ICE Operations Target's Michael Fiddelke faced protesters at Minneapolis HQ on his first day as CEO while union leaders demanded he condemn ICE operations in Minnesota.

Target's new CEO got the worst welcome imaginable: protesters storming headquarters on day one, demanding he take a stand against ICE operations. A major union with $4 trillion in assets just warned his response will define his entire tenure.

#Retail #Corporate

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Big Tech Boycott February 2026: Scott Galloway's 'Resist and Unsubscribe' Campaign Targets Amazon, Apple, Google, and Meta NYU professor Scott Galloway launches 'Resist and Unsubscribe,' urging consumers to cancel subscriptions at 10 tech giants throughout February to pressure CEOs with Trump's ear.

NYU professor Scott Galloway launched a month-long boycott targeting Amazon, Apple, Google, and OpenAI. His bet? Subscription cancellations scare Wall Street more than protests. One tech giant already divested from ICE contracts.

#BigTech #ConsumerPower

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#FundHealthcareOverICE

One tweet. One hashtag. One message to Congress:

#FundHealthcareOverICE

Copy. Paste. Send. Let's flood their feeds.

Citigroup to Axe 60,000 Jobs by 2026 — What It Signals for Bank Workers Everywhere Citigroup's plan to cut 60,000 staff by 2026 signals a fundamental shift in banking, as AI and private credit pivot threaten thousands of back-office roles globally.

Citigroup is cutting 60,000 jobs in 2026, the largest banking layoff wave since the financial crisis. What it signals for bank workers everywhere: automation and AI are replacing entire departments, not just individual roles.

#Banking #Jobs

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Tech Layoffs Just Wiped Out 25,000 Jobs in a Month — Is Your Company Next? Nearly 25,000 tech jobs vanished in January 2026 as Amazon, Meta, and Citigroup slashed headcount. Experts warn mid-career workers with higher salaries face disproportionate risk in new cuts.

Tech just wiped out nearly 25,000 jobs in January alone across 27 companies, the fastest pace since 2023. The pattern reveals which companies are next: those quietly "reorganizing" teams while posting record profits are the biggest red flags.

#Tech #Layoffs

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It’s February 3, 2026. Is a pedophile still president of the United States?

Yes.

How did you think of this? LOL. Too funny.

Plants in containers surround a conservatory and a view takes one's attention down the garden where two ladies are chatting over coffee.

A garden painting with my old green bike, a couple of friends chatting and some of the usual clutter to be seen through the glass of the conservatory. Oil on board. I don't like the white aluminium conservatory so I hung lengths of ivy down it to break up the lines.

Out of context but I love literal memes. Haha.

Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights | ACLU The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exerc...

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Trump Is Said to Have Dropped Demand for Cash From Harvard

You cannot have a country run by a mentally unstable leader. #TrumpOut

"shortly before midnight, six hrs after The Times reported...Trump had backtracked, he claimed the story was wrong &...was now seeking $1 billion “in damages” from Harvard & that... investigations...should now be criminal."

Chuck Negron Dead at 83: Three Dog Night Singer Spent Millions on Heroin, Lived 35 Years Sober Before Heart Failure Claimed His Life Chuck Negron, co-founder of Three Dog Night, died at 83. Known for his powerful voice, he overcame addiction and reunited with bandmate Danny Hutton before his passing from heart failure last 2 Februa...

Chuck Negron, Three Dog Night's legendary voice behind "Joy to the World," has died at 83. He spent millions on heroin, lost everything, then lived 35 years sober before passing. His comeback story deserves to be remembered.

#Music #Recovery #ChuckNegron

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Home Depot's Brutal Message to Remote Workers: 650 of You Are Fired, the Rest Return to Office 5 Days a Week Home Depot axes 800 jobs, with 650 targeting remote workers, while mandating all corporate staff return five days a week starting April, as retail layoffs surge.

Home Depot just fired 650 remote workers with a brutal message: return to the office 5 days a week or you're out. The move signals a major shift in how corporations are handling work flexibility post-pandemic.

#WorkFromHome #CorporateNews

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Trump's India 'Deal' Cuts Tariffs to 18% — But Modi Never Confirmed He'll Stop Buying Russian Oil Trump slashes tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%, claiming Modi agreed to halt Russian oil imports. Modi's public statement makes no mention of that commitment.

Trump just announced an India deal cutting tariffs to 18%, claiming Modi will stop buying Russian oil. The problem? India never confirmed that part, and the oil purchases are still flowing.

#Trade #Geopolitics

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Dow Chemical's 'Transform to Outperform' Plan Just Eliminated 4,500 Jobs — Is Your Industry Next? Dow Chemical cuts 4,500 jobs while citing AI and automation. Critics say AI has become a 'very investor-friendly message' to mask financial struggles.

Dow Chemical just announced 4,500 job cuts under a plan called "Transform to Outperform." The strategy reveals which industries are next in line for mass layoffs as companies prioritize margins over headcount.

#CorporateNews #Jobs

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Yale Says Families Making Under $200,000 Now Qualify for Financial Aid — Here's What That Actually Means Yale's expanded financial aid covers tuition for families under $200,000 and all costs for those under $100,000, but room and board may still apply.

Yale just expanded financial aid to families making under $200K, but here's the catch most headlines won't tell you.

The real story is what this signals about college affordability and which families actually benefit.

#HigherEducation #Finance

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From Morgan Stanley to the Battle Lines of Ukraine: How A 22-Year-Old Went from NYC Banker to War Nurse A Ukrainian-born Morgan Stanley analyst left her Manhattan dream life to become an emergency combat medic, treating wounded soldiers just 800 metres from the front line for nearly three years.

A 22-year-old Morgan Stanley banker just quit Wall Street to become a war nurse in Ukraine. Her reason for walking away from six figures? "I couldn't justify sitting behind a desk anymore."

#Ukraine #WallStreet

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'ICE Has Killed Nine People So Far in 2026': Pedro Pascal's IG Post Lists Victims 'Who Deserve Justice' Actor Pedro Pascal posted the names of nine people who died in connection with US immigration enforcement in 2026, demanding justice as detention deaths reach record levels.

ICE has killed nine people in the first month of 2026, including two US citizens in Minneapolis. Pedro Pascal's viral Instagram post is forcing a conversation Washington doesn't want to have.

#Immigration #CivilRights

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Nike Axes 775 Warehouse Jobs As Robots Replace Workers — Joining GM and Tyson in Automation Wave Nike announces 775 distribution centre layoffs effective April 2026, explicitly citing automation. The move joins GM and Tyson in a wave reshaping US blue-collar employment.

Here's why the robot replacement wave is accelerating faster than expected:
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Nike just cut 775 warehouse jobs to robots—joining GM and Tyson in the biggest automation wave in decades. The kicker? Workers are being replaced mid-shift as companies race to cut costs before tariffs hit.

Full story in comments.

#Automation #Jobs

$1,000 Car Payments Are Becoming Normal — and They're Wrecking Household Budgets One in five US car buyers now face $1,000+ monthly payments as the affordability crisis deepens. Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' tax break may help very few struggling families.

Here's why car payments are becoming the next household budget crisis.
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$1,000+ monthly car payments are now "normal" in America, and they're quietly destroying household budgets. The average new car loan just hit 68 months at 7% interest. Financial experts are sounding the alarm.

Full story in comments.

#PersonalFinance #Economy

Full List of Republicans Who Voted with Democrats to Block the Senate's Funding Bill — and Why They Did It Seven Republican senators defied party leadership to block a $1.2 trillion funding package, citing deficit concerns. A deal has been struck to avert a lengthy shutdown.

Here's the full list of GOP defectors and the fiscal ideology driving their votes. www.ibtimes.co.uk/full-list-re...

Seven Republicans just voted with Democrats to kill their own party's $1.2 trillion funding bill. The real story? Senate GOP fiscal hawks are willing to risk a shutdown to expose Washington's "$1.8 trillion deficit addiction."

Full story in comments.

#Politics #Congress

Candace Owens vs. Erika Kirk: Who Has the Bigger Net Worth and What We Know About Their Ongoing Feud Candace Owens's net worth is around $5 million, compared to Erika Kirk's $2 million, but their public clash centres on grief, not money.

Candace Owens versus Erika Kirk: their feud is exploding online. Who has the bigger net worth, and what sparked this public war? The receipts are flying everywhere.

#CandaceOwens #ErikaKirk #OnlineFeud

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Way to go, Philadelphia! The city has introduced new legislation putting real limits on ICE activity. Federal agents will no longer be allowed to operate anonymously no masks, visible identification required, and arrests must be backed by warrants signed by a federal judge.

Costco's Rotisserie Chicken Slammed After It Allegedly Has a Preservative Linked to Cardiovascular Concerns Two California shoppers have filed a class-action lawsuit claiming Costco falsely marketed its $4.99 rotisserie chicken as preservative-free, despite containing sodium phosphate and carrageenan.

Costco's famous rotisserie chicken is under fire. It allegedly contains a preservative linked to cardiovascular issues. Millions buy this weekly. Should you stop eating it?

#Costco #FoodSafety #HealthAlert

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Why is Nicki Minaj giving the Trump Administration her platform?