Sabrina I. Pacifici

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“The Fortune 500, in its 71st year, ranks the biggest U.S. companies by revenue. In total, Fortune 500 companies represent two-thirds of U.S. GDP with $19.9 trillion in revenues, and they employ 31 million people worldwide. Last year, they combined to earn $1.87 trillion in profits, up 10% from last year—and a record in dollar terms. Read more about the 2025 list at the links below”

4 days ago | bespacific.com | Sabrina I. Pacifici

Higher Ground Labs: “Each year, we track developments across the political technology space, providing a window into how our ecosystem is evolving—and what it means for Democratic campaigns and progressive infrastructure. This year’s report focuses on the turbulent 2024 election cycle and the hard lessons it left in its wake. The 2024 election presented enormous challenges.

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By Sabrina I. Pacifici, 02 Jun 2025 tubefilter: “So 200 scientists are sharing their research on YouTube. YouTube has always been a place where humans teach each other, and under an administration where basic provable science is being questioned, it’s becoming a vehicle for climate and weather scientists to reach the masses.

4 days ago | bespacific.com | Sabrina I. Pacifici

Jacob Harris, DOGE Track: “We are now several months into the second Trump presidency. It’s been hard keeping track of all that is being damaged and lost within the federal government. Emboldened by Musk and the absence of oversight, the so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) has been rampaging through agencies to subvert their security, cancel contracts, fire staff and siphon up confidential data into large data warehouses.

4 days ago | bespacific.com | Sabrina I. Pacifici

Forbes: “Essay questions about government efficiency and President Donald Trump’s executive orders will soon be included in federal job applications, the Office of Personnel Management announced Thursday, adding new requirements for civil service job seekers that could gauge their political leanings. Key FactsThe questions will apply to applications for positions GS-05 and above, a federal pay grade with annual rates as low as $34,454, according to data from the Office of Personnel Management.