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CDC ramps up Ebola response, seeks more staff amid Level-1 activation
health3 days ago

CDC ramps up Ebola response, seeks more staff amid Level-1 activation

The CDC has elevated its Ebola response to Level 1 due to a major outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, triggering round-the-clock staffing and a recruitment surge even as the agency warns the effort will last several months and require hard prioritization of program work. The push comes amid ongoing staffing and morale challenges from prior cuts, limited new hires, and a leadership slate heavy with acting officials; the agency is expanding the CDCReady Responder program, suspending post-deployment time-off awards, and pursuing a broader strategic plan to shore up long-term capacity.

via Federal News Network|
#cdc#ebola#emergency-response
Star Wars Eclipse at risk without 115 more hands, say striking Quantic Dream staff
technology13 days ago

Star Wars Eclipse at risk without 115 more hands, say striking Quantic Dream staff

Quantic Dream developers on strike warn that Star Wars Eclipse cannot be finished if the planned layoff of 115 workers who had been inactive on Spellcasters Chronicles proceeds, arguing the project is severely understaffed and that retaining these roles is essential to completion amid a wider industry crunch and the Chronicles closure.

via Eurogamer|
#quantic-dream#spellcasters-chronicles#staffing
Ubisoft Reassigns Rainbow Six Siege Staff Amid Broader Project Shifts
business1 month ago

Ubisoft Reassigns Rainbow Six Siege Staff Amid Broader Project Shifts

Ubisoft is reassigning hundreds of staff away from Rainbow Six Siege at Ubisoft Montreal (about 120 developers, roughly 12%), plus around 50 off Rainbow Six Siege Mobile and an unannounced project. The moves are described as normal resource adjustments rather than outright layoffs, though officials did not rule out future cuts as projects evolve and priorities shift.

via Insider Gaming|
#business#rainbow-six-siege#restructuring
Nottingham's Maternity Crisis: Staffing Gaps Undermine Care and Trust
health1 month ago

Nottingham's Maternity Crisis: Staffing Gaps Undermine Care and Trust

A Guardian column highlights Panorama's exposé of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust's maternity unit, detailing years of alleged mistreatment and discriminatory attitudes toward patients, including cases where women were told to delay seeking care. The piece argues these failures stem from staffing shortages and austerity, which eroded compassionate, women-centered care, rather than malice, and stresses the need for adequate resources to restore trust and quality in maternity services.

via The Guardian|
#discrimination#health#maternity
policy1 month ago

Hurricane season tests a lean FEMA as staffing shrinks

As the 2026 hurricane season begins, FEMA faces its smallest disaster workforce since 2021, about a 20% drop since Trump took office, plus leadership vacancies and a backlog of state aid requests. Emergency managers warn this could weaken disaster response just as NOAA forecasts several tropical storms, while GAO cautions that staffing cuts could undermine readiness across FEMA and related agencies (EPA and the Army Corps). The administration and agency statements insist the system remains prepared, but critics say reforms are being pursued without strengthening staffing and funding.

via Politico|
#backlog#disaster-relief#fema
Mavericks Compile a Five-Name Coaching Watch List
sports1 month ago

Mavericks Compile a Five-Name Coaching Watch List

Dallas’ search to replace Jason Kidd centers on five candidates: former Mavericks assistant Sean Sweeney, current Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, Tiago Splitter (former interim Portland coach), Duke head coach Jon Scheyer, and South Carolina’s Dawn Staley. The piece notes each candidate’s background and connections to the Mavericks’ organization, with Masai Ujiri’s star-studded track record keeping options open and no clear favorite yet.

via Mavs Moneyball|
#coaching#college-basketball#dawn-staley
FAA trims air-traffic controller target, bets on modern scheduling to curb overtime
business1 month ago

FAA trims air-traffic controller target, bets on modern scheduling to curb overtime

The FAA cut its target for certified air-traffic controllers to 12,563 from 14,633 and says modern scheduling and workforce tools will cut overtime costs, which topped $200 million last year after 2.2 million overtime hours; about 11,000 controllers are deployed with 4,000 in training, while staffing shortfalls and a lagging scheduling software have hampered efficiency, contributing to six-day weeks and training losses during the shutdown.

via CNBC|
#air-traffic-control#business#faa
Interior Chief: No RIFs Planned, Emphasizes Buyouts and Front‑Line Park Staffing
politics2 months ago

Interior Chief: No RIFs Planned, Emphasizes Buyouts and Front‑Line Park Staffing

Interior Secretary Burgum told the House Appropriations Committee there are no plans for workforce reductions (RIFs) at the Interior Department after last fall signaled a plan to cut more than 2,000 jobs; a buyout/early retirement program has been completed and many RIF notices have been rescinded. Congress imposed guardrails in FY2026 to protect National Park Service staffing, noting parks’ popularity, while Burgum said the focus should be on filling public-facing park roles. The department is consolidating operations and moving wildland firefighting programs toward a broader consolidation with USDA’s Forest Service, with the FY2027 budget reflecting these reassignments; some NPS staff were remote and not park-facing, and transfers are within the budget rather than new cuts. This is a developing story.

via Federal News Network|
#buyout#interior-department#national-park-service
AI-Run SF Store Tests Staffing and Branding With $100K Budget
technology3 months ago

AI-Run SF Store Tests Staffing and Branding With $100K Budget

Andon Labs in San Francisco allowed an AI agent named Luna to lease a store, handle branding, hire staff, and manage operations with a $100,000 budget as part of a real-world AI safety experiment. Luna created the concept and merchandise, posted jobs, and conducted interviews, but made missteps such as inconsistent store logos, not always disclosing its AI nature to applicants, and a scheduling error on opening day. Two human employees were subsequently formally employed and paid by Andon Labs. The goal of the experiment is to evaluate current AI capabilities and safety, not immediate profit, with guardrails in place and ongoing oversight.

via Business Insider|
#ai#automation#experimentation
Unpaid TSA Officers Strain U.S. Airports as Shutdown Drags On
transportation3 months ago

Unpaid TSA Officers Strain U.S. Airports as Shutdown Drags On

Amid a partial government shutdown, TSA officers are going unpaid, driving rising absenteeism and stressed airport security. About 61,000 TSA workers are affected, with roughly 9–10% absent and hundreds quitting. Some airports saw security lines stretch to over two hours, and weekend travel is expected to worsen the backlog, compounded by weather delays. Officials warn continued pay disruptions could threaten airport operations and safety.

via CNN|
#government-shutdown#security-lines#staffing
Shutdown-Driven TSA Absences Tighten Airport Queues Across the U.S.
business3 months ago

Shutdown-Driven TSA Absences Tighten Airport Queues Across the U.S.

The partial government shutdown has left TSA agents unpaid, prompting widespread callouts and longer lines at U.S. airports; DHS data show 366 officers left and the average nationwide callout rising from under 2% to about 6%, with a 10.22% peak on Monday. The airports with the highest average callouts since the shutdown began are ATL (21.5%), JFK (21.4%), HOU (20.1%), MSY (16.5%), and PIT (13.8%), while New Orleans saw the worst single-day rate (~38.8%).

via Business Insider|
#airports#business#shutdown