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Markets Reel as Iran War’s Fourth Day Unfolds in Smoke and Blood

                             Graves are being prepared for the victims following an Israeli strike on a school in Minab, Iran. Explosions continued to tear through Tehran and Beirut on the fourth day of the escalating U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran, leaving cities shrouded in smoke and civilians scrambling for safety. Strikes hit key sites including a police station in Tehran and areas linked to Hezbollah in Beirut, deepening the humanitarian toll as Iran reported hundreds of casualties.  Global financial markets slid sharply as investors reacted to the growing likelihood of prolonged disruption to energy supplies , with oil price spikes fueling fears of broader inflation. The deepening conflict has already rattled global air transport and intensified volatility across major stock indices.  On the ground, residents jammed highways in attempts to flee targeted areas, while images of debris...

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Elon Musk's Ultimatum to Federal Workers: A New Era of Accountability

 

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the federal workforce, Elon Musk has issued an ultimatum to all federal employees, demanding that they provide a detailed account of their accomplishments over the past week within 48 hours. This directive, announced via Musk's social media platform, X, has sparked confusion and concern across various government agencies.

Musk, who serves as President Donald Trump's cost-cutting chief, emphasized that failure to comply with this request would be interpreted as a resignation. The email sent to federal employees instructed them to list approximately five bullet points of their weekly achievements and to cc their managers.

The directive has been met with mixed reactions. Some agencies have advised their employees not to respond, while labor union leaders have condemned the move as an example of the administration's disregard for federal workers and the essential services they provide. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) has threatened legal action, arguing that the order is both cruel and disrespectful.

As the deadline approaches, the federal workforce remains in a state of uncertainty, with many employees questioning the authenticity and implications of Musk's directive.


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