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The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it is taking steps to optimize its workforce and reduce its spending — but is now trying to rescind the firing of some employees.

The USDA fired staffers working on bird flu. Now it's trying to reverse course

The USDA says "several" staffers working on the bird flu response were terminated over the weekend, and "we are working to swiftly rectify the situation and rescind those letters."

The updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone for San Diego County released by Cal Fire on March

Updated fire maps show growing risk for San Diego’s urban areas

The state fire marshall says the maps are meant to help cities and counties plan new communities and should not affect the insurance rates of existing homes.

San Diego County Supervisors and staff sit at the dais on Feb. 11, 2025. The Board of Supervisors failed to advance a motion supporting a federal ban on transgender women competing in female sports.

Board of Supervisors fails to advance proposal supporting federal transgender athlete ban

In a board letter, Supervisor Jim Desmond proposed directing the chief administrative officer to express support for U.S. House Resolution 28, a bill that bans transgender women from competing in female sports.

People take pictures with the Las Vegas sign in that city on July 29, 2023. Tourism industry leaders warn that recent actions by the Trump administration may be causing a drop in Canadians traveling to the U.S.

As Canadians cancel trips due to Trump, the U.S. tourism industry could lose billions

The Trump administration's attacks on its northern neighbor have been met with confusion and anger by some Canadians who are now cancelling their trips to the U.S. in protest.

Freed hostage Ilana Gritzewsky holds a smoke torch as protesters set a fire during a demonstration calling for the release of all hostages held by Hamas in Gaza on Saturday in Tel Aviv. Israel's domestic security agency says it now had Hamas' battle plans and other warnings for the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks but failed to take them seriously.

What went wrong? Israel's spy agency lists failures in preventing Oct. 7 attack

Israel's domestic security agency had Hamas' battle plans for the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks but didn't take them seriously. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deflected responsibility for the failure.

Christie's AI art auction inspires protests – and more art

The upcoming Augmented Intelligence sale represents the first time a major auction house is focusing entirely on works created using machine learning. Artists have mixed feelings about it.

James Acaster's comedy special is Hecklers Welcome.

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: James Acaster's comedy special, the '90s show Legends of the Hidden Temple, and SZA's album Lana.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture building in a 2019 file photo. Workers around the sprawling federal agency were told Friday that their jobs had been eliminated as part of sweeping layoffs from the new Trump Administration.

Layoffs accelerate at federal agencies with more cuts to come

Federal agencies continued to lay off workers Friday. The cuts come after President Trump signed an executive order this week directing agencies to prepare for "large-scale" reductions in force.

A child has died in the Texas measles outbreak

It's the first measles death in the U.S. since 2015. More than 130 people in west Texas and New Mexico have been sickened in the outbreak so far.

With Cowboy Carter, which also won best country album, Beyoncé finally took home the Grammy she'd most coveted.

Grammys 2025: 10 takeaways from Beyoncé's biggest night

A rundown of all the surprises and snubs of the 67th Grammy awards, from a historic win for Beyoncé to show-stopping moments from Chappell Roan and Doechii.

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