Steve Thompson PhD

Microsoft Hooked the Government on Its Products With Freebies. Could Elon Musk’s Starlink Be Doing the Same?

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The tech billionaire and Trump adviser “donated” Starlink service to the White House. The move resembles a previous maneuver by Microsoft, which used “free” trials to lock in costly upgrades across the federal government.

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arpton calls on PepsiCo to restore DEI initiatives, threatens boycott

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The Rev. Al Sharpton is giving PepsiCo three weeks to meet with him — or suffer a boycott — to discuss reversing the company’s recent move to do away with its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, according to a letter shared with The Associated Press.

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Al Sharpton calls on PepsiCo to restore DEI initiatives, threatens boycott

The Rev. Al Sharpton has written to the CEO of PepsiCo…

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More than 500,000 people expected at anti-Trump rallies nationwide

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More than 500,000 people across the United States are predicted to oppose President Donald Trump's "authoritarian overreach and billionaire-backed agenda" at more than 1,400 events nationwide, the largest protest since he became president again two months ago, organizers said.

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More than 500,000 people expected at anti-Trump rallies nationwide - UPI.com

More than 500,000 people across the United States are…

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NY public schools tell Trump administration they won’t comply with DEI order

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New York state officials have told the Trump administration that they will not comply with its demands to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools, despite the administration’s threats to terminate federal education funding.

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NY public schools tell Trump administration they won't comply with DEI order

New York state school officials have told the Trump…

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Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in "Hands Off!" rallies across the U.S.

msn.com/en-us/news/politics/ha

More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, LBGTQ+ advocates, veterans and elections activists. The protest sites included the National Mall in Washington, D.C., state capitols and other locations in all 50 states.

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Democracy. It's contagious.

Shout out to our longtime European allies. America loves you. 🇪🇺

'Hands Off' protest against Trump, Elon Musk

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Thousands of demonstrators are taking part in global "Hands Off!" protests against President Donald Trump and his top adviser, billionaire Elon Musk, with hundreds rallying in "about a dozen" cities across Europe, a spokesperson for the mobilizing coalition told Newsweek on Saturday.

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Major Anti-Trump 'Hands Off' Protests Erupt Across Europe

Organizers are expecting more than 1 million participants…

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Steve Thompson PhD

Thousands rally in 'Hands Off' protests against Trump policies and Musk-led government cuts

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“Hands Off!” rallies took place in Chicago, Boston, Washington, D.C., New York City and other cities across the country on Saturday.

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Thousands rally in 'Hands Off' protests against Trump policies and Musk-led government cuts

Thousands of protesters gathered around the U.S.

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DOGE Is Planning a Hackathon at the IRS. It Wants Easier Access to Taxpayer Data

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DOGE operatives have repeatedly referred to the software company Palantir as a possible partner in creating a “mega API” at the IRS, sources tell WIRED.

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