Feb 7, 2025

What’s your vice?

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Alcohol? Drugs? Gambling? Turns out, age plays a big role in which habit you turn to as a guilty pleasure.

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More time for federal worker "buyout" decision

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Federal government workers now have a little more time to decide if they want to leave their jobs. A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s buyout program; a court hearing is scheduled on Monday to consider the issue.

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What's your vice? That might depend on your generation

by Caleigh Wells

Feb 7, 2025

84% of adults spend money on alcohol, tobacco, drugs or gambling, according to a new Bankrate study.

Alcohol is more popular among older generations and those with higher incomes, said a new Bankrate report.

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Trump's Second Term

President Trump has fired multiple government officials. Can he?

by Nova Safo and Alex Schroeder

Feb 7, 2025

Trump has fired EEOC and NLRB officials. Some believe it's firmly within the president's power. Others say that's not the case.

Trump's firings could pave the way for a court battle that has the potential to expand presidential authority.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

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