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I would venture to say that most people, especially those in positions of great responsibility, have regular (often annual) performance reviews. The outcome usually provides feedback from those who have entrusted the employee to carry out their job with established performance goals. It is not clear whether persons in upper echelons of government (like cabinet…

By STEPHEN GROVES, LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support as a robust coalition of lawmakers helped it clear a procedural hurdle to reach final votes this weekend.…

https://www.baltimoresun.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LIZ-TRUSS-Video-with-BS-Logo.mp4 “She was such an admirable person.” Former Prime Minister to the United Kingdom, Liz Truss, reflected solemnly as she recounted her firsthand observations during the final days of Queen Elizabeth II’s life, giving a detailed account of the circumstances that hinted at the late Queen’s deteriorating health. For instance, Truss shared a particularly telling…

The N.F.L. great was supposed to be the Jets’ savior. But since arriving in New York, he has spent more time voicing conspiracy theories than playing quarterback. Press Release Distribution Service

At a farm tied to Blue Hill at Stone Barns, where a meal costs around $400, two dogs killed a poodle and seriously injured its owner. Now the dogs face a possible death sentence. Press Release Distribution Service

At least 108 protesters were in custody, the police said, after officers clad in riot gear cleared tents from a pro-Palestinian demonstration on campus. More students have arrived to show support and put up new ones. Press Release Distribution Service

Starbucks workers at the Old Keene Mill location in Springfield, Virginia, and the Shipley’s Grant location in Ellicott City, Maryland, have voted to join Starbucks Workers United, among almost a dozen other Starbucks locations in the D.C. metro that have now unionized or filed to. Workers at another Starbucks location in Springfield, at Huntsman Square,…

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday agreed to partially fund the steep subsidy sought by OmniRide, filling much of the multimillion dollar budget shortfall faced by the bus system. But the board is only willing to fund $29.4 million of the $33.3 million requested by the agency that oversees OmniRide, leaving a…

Early-season allergies are often caused by tree pollen. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) After several days of watching tree pollen pile up on cars and reaching for eye drops and tissues, a lot of us are wondering how seasonal allergies will affect our outdoor plans this weekend. “Unfortunately, you need a good soaking rain to really clear things…

Scott Pitta alleges Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District staff violated his “First Amendment right to record government officials in the performance of their duties.”  The post Do parents have a right to record private meetings with school officials? A Mass. dad is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in. appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags:…