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• USPS Halts All Packages From China, Sending the Ecommerce Industry Into Chaos

  As part of new tariffs on Chinese imports, President Donald Trump eliminated an exemption for small packages, vastly increasing the amount of parcels US Customs and Border Protection needs to inspect.

• State Department Puts ‘All Direct Hire’ USAID Personnel on Administrative Leave

  The US government’s primary foreign aid agency has employees stationed all over the world, many of whom are now bracing to abruptly leave their posts.

• Google Lifts a Ban on Using Its AI for Weapons and Surveillance

  Google published principles in 2018 barring its AI technology from being used for sensitive purposes. Weeks into President Donald Trump’s second term, those guidelines are being overhauled.

• The Best Early Presidents’ Day Mattress Deals (and Bedding Too!)

  It’s one of the best times of year to invest in a mattress, pillows, and sheets. Here’s everything we recommend buying and who has the best sales ahead of Presidents’ Day weekend.

• The 44 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (February 2025)

  Paradise, Scamanda, and What We Do in the Shadows are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month.