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It was the decision day for millions of federal employees who found themselves on “the fork on the road.” That's the phrase the Trump administration uses in an email telling federal workers they can stay or go. If they quit today, they can keep their salaries and benefits until the end of September.

• 🎧 As of last night, about 40,000 employees of the federal workforce said they would quitNPR's Andrea Hsu told first. The federal employee union filed a lawsuit saying the offer was illegal. They have asked the federal court in Boston to suspend it until the government proposes a legal policy. The union notes that a law prohibits federal agencies from spending funds that Congress has not yet approved. As federal agencies only fund it in mid-March, employees who accept this offer may not be able to receive payment.

President Trump's plan to get the United States to take over Gaza Strip Nearly 2 million people relocated there have been criticism from allies and enemies. The President also promised to issue a notice on another Palestinian region: the West Bank.

• 🎧 Kat Lonsdorf of NPR talks to some people in Ramallah They want people there to have food and what they need and don’t care where Trump is. Others pointed out that Gaza is Palestinian land and talking about getting rid of it is very exciting. Furthermore, Palestine has been so concerned about Lonsdorf for months that Israel’s military may soon shift its focus from Gaza to the West Bank in an attempt to occupy more land.

Trump administration decides to put the workforce of most of the U.S. international development agencies on executive leave Freezing most of its budget could have devastating consequences worldwide. Trump's adviser Elon Musk claimed the agency was corrupt or "criminal" without providing evidence. Until recently, the United States has been the world's largest foreign aid donor.

• 🎧 The United States provides $66 billion in foreign aid in 2023NPR's Gabrielle Emanuel said that it's less than 1% of the U.S. budget. This type of aid creates goodwill and gives the United States greater global influence through stabilizing the country, so they do not seek help from their opponents. Andrew Natsios, former director of former USAID President George W. Bush, told Emanuel when the United States competes with Russia, China and Iran The impact is taking place when foreign aid is halting.

Diving deep

Imagine: you're on a date and everything seems perfect until you're on a date to do something that makes you "iCk". This feeling of disgust occurs when the person you are dating does something you can’t ignore. In psychology, there is an idea that all emotions from fear to disgust have developed into favorable characteristics throughout human history. Here is the science behind “iCk”:

• 💔 If disgust is to keep people healthy, it will be seen in young children, says Josh Rottman, a psychology professor at Franklin and Marshall College. Instead, they began to think about "Cooties" around the same time.
• 💔Disgust has been used throughout history to create a feeling that some people are “impurity” or less than some people.
• 💔 The reaction to this feeling is almost instantaneous, and it is more intuitive than the conscious thought.
• 💔 It may be hard to shake the feeling of uneasiness, but next time you get iCk, consider if it's more than others.

Life advice

Balancing the growing administrative tasks in life, such as paying bills, signing forms and scheduling appointments - can be overwhelming. Most importantly, it is tax season. To help you manage these responsibilities, try these strategies to meet the challenges of adulthood to focus on enjoying your life.

• 📝 Make tasks that are important to you visible. It is important to see them and know that they exist.
• 📝Understanding your strengths. According to Elizabeth Elizabeth Emens, a professor at Columbia Law School, management temperaments are divided into four types: oversized, reluctant, administrators and administrators.
• 📝 Find someone to complete the task. Work remotely or get together to get the job done.

Three things to know before moving forward

1. The National Women’s Football League has reached a $5 million settlement, which will build funds for current and former players who have experienced misconduct and implemented other reforms. The decision comes after 2021 revelations about sexual behavior and racism within the alliance.
2. A variant of H5N1 bird flu was found in cows for the first time. This strain circulates extensively in wild birds, causing serious illness in several people.
3. Kendrick Lamar will be headlined with guests like SZA as Super Bowl 59 halftime show. He is not the only performance in a big game. Here is your music recording guide.

The newsletter is Suzanne Nuyen.