HUD Pauses Program for Energy-Efficient Upgrades in Affordable Housing
The Department of Housing and Urban Development said it was reviewing all aspects of the Biden-era program to ensure it was carried out consistent with the agency’s core mission.
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Trump administration halting $1B affordable housing preservation program: Report
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has terminated its $1 billion Green and Resilient Retrofit Program, which funds renovation projects at affordable housing units across the ...The Hill - 4d -
HUD rejects Asheville's Helene recovery plan because of its DEI targets
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rejected Hurricane Helene repair efforts in Asheville, N.C., because the city’s proposed recovery plan features a diversity, equity and ...The Hill - 5d -
Judge denies Pulitzer board’s request to pause Trump lawsuit during presidency
A Florida judge Monday denied the Pulitzer Prize Board’s request to pause President Trump’s defamation lawsuit while he is in the White House, an argument Trump’s lawyers themselves have made in ...The Hill - 5d -
Gun-violence prevention programs may be caught in federal funding crossfire
Hospital-based violence intervention programs have operated in the U.S. since the mid-1990s, but recent moves by the Trump White House are raising anxiety about the programs' future.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
How federal lands can be used to ease the housing crisis
President Trump's pledge to open up federal land for housing construction could alleviate the housing market's top financial worry, which is inflation, by making homeownership more affordable.The Hill - 6d -
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Google's Latest Pixel Update Lets You Generate Images of People
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Can Donald Trump afford a trade war with Canada?
And can Elon Musk afford a tumble in Tesla's share price?BBC News - 4d -
GOP funding patch boosts defense and deportations, cuts other programs
Ahead of a Friday shutdown deadline, House GOP leaders are serving up a plan Democrats will despise.Politico - Mar. 8 -
Iran’s Supreme Leader Rebuffs Trump’s Outreach Over Its Nuclear Program
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei decried “bullying governments” in an apparent response to a letter the White House sent to Iran earlier in the week.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
House GOP seeks spending cuts, defense increases in plan to avert shutdown
House Republicans on Saturday unveiled a six-month stopgap government funding plan, that seeks cuts to nondefense programs while boosting funding for defense. The bill's rollout kicks off a crucial ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
IRS to pause modernization efforts under Trump
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is pausing the operational overhaul it started during the Biden administration and is set to make changes to its workforce, senior Treasury Department officials ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump eyes slashing ACA enrollment period
The Trump administration is proposing shortening the period in which people can enroll in Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans and disallowing “Dreamers” from getting coverage through the program. ...The Hill - 6d -
Sunday shows preview: House GOP unveils bill to avert shutdown; Trump's tariffs teeter
House Republicans have unveiled a 99-page, six-month stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown and increase defense funding while seeking cuts for nondefense programs, which is likely to ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Greek government debt upgraded to investment grade, closing the door on a painful era
Greece’s center-right government has welcomed a credit rating upgrade by Moody’s, the last major ratings agency to lift junk status on government bonds that began 15 years ago during a severe debt ...ABC News - 2d -
Mercedes’s Most Affordable Sedan Will Be Electric
The German luxury carmaker said its latest compact sedan solved problems that had kept people from buying electric vehicles.The New York Times - 2d -
USDA pauses funding to University of Maine after Trump clash with governor
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday it is temporarily pausing funding to the University of Maine System, a move that comes after President Trump and the state’s governor got ...The Hill - 5d -
Vikings signing former Pro Bowl Colts C Ryan Kelly to reported 2-year deal
The Vikings are looking for an upgrade at center.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
US pauses water-sharing negotiations with Canada over Columbia River
Break in talks comes as Trump escalates trade war with Canada and threatens its sovereignty. The United States has paused negotiations with Canada on a key water-sharing treaty as Donald Trump ...The Guardian - 4d -
Marco Rubio announces 83% of USAID programs terminated
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday announced the cancellation of 83% of USAID programs. Rubio said the remaining programs will be run under the State Department and thanked Elon Musk's ...CBS News - 6d -
Air India upgrades its service to this Asian country
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PS5 Pro's PSSR Will Get An Upgrade In 2026
Last week AMD launched FSR 4 alongside its first RDNA 4-equipped desktop GPUs. It's a drastic improvement over previous versions of the tech suite, introducing AI-powered upscaling that is only ...GameSpot - 6d -
Ipswich Town training ground upgrade approved
There club says it will build better facilities for the Academy youngsters and ITFC Women's team.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How to qualify for a credit card hardship program this spring
If you need extra help with your credit card debt, there are a few ways to qualify for a hardship program now.CBS News - 4d -
Rubio: 83 percent of USAID programs to be canceled
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that 83 percent of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) programs would be canceled, essentially capping a dramatic fall for the ...The Hill - 6d -
Roblox fashion sphere grows as Bunka launches Digital Fashion Program
Bunka Fashion College debuted its Digital Fashion Program, with its students making avatar looks alongside physical clothing.VentureBeat - 5d -
Appeals court allows Trump administration to enforce ban on DEI programs, for now
The court temporarily allowed a ban on DEI programs at federal agencies and businesses with government contracts, which had been blocked by a judge.NBC News - 2d -
Appeals Court Allows Trump to Enforce DEI Program Ban
An appeals court ruled that Trump could temporarily implement his DEI program ban.Inc. - 2d -
USDA cuts funding for school, food bank programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is cutting two pandemic-era programs that provide more than $1 billion combined in federal funding for schools and food banks to buy food directly from local ...CBS News - 3d -
Our global anti-AIDS program has saved millions of lives — improve it, don't kill it
PEPFAR, a global program to combat AIDS, faces an existential threat due to partisan politics, but Congress has an opportunity to reform the program and ensure its continued success.The Hill - 4d -
Why an M.L.B. Star Probably Can’t Afford His Own Baseball Card
The Paul Skenes M.L.B. debut patch card will likely sell for more money than the pitcher will earn in 2025 with the Pittsburgh Pirates.The New York Times - 4d -
Dollar General says some customers can no longer afford staples
Dollar General's core customer base of low-income Americans are still getting hit by inflation, with retailer seeing little improvement ahead.CBS News - 3d -
Trump to sign executive order limiting Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order excluding certain student loan borrowers from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Young people who aspired to government service dismayed by end of fellows program
Young people who aspired to federal government service are dismayed by President Donald Trump ending a program created to entice highly qualified workers to join the governmentABC News - 6d -
In rural Louisiana, Speaker Mike Johnson’s constituents fear potential Medicaid cuts
In House Speaker Mike Johnson’s backyard, many residents rely on anti-poverty programs to help make ends meet — and are pleading with the Louisiana Republican to protect those benefits as Congress ...NBC News - 4d -
Emirates’ upgraded Boeing 777s will begin flying to more destinations
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An analyst upgraded Eaton to buy. Jim Cramer says the call is exactly right
Shares of Eaton rose more than 3% on Wednesday.CNBC - 4d -
Trump’s Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance Program
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, has long held anti-surveillance views. Now she oversees a key surveillance program she once tried to dismantle.Wired - Mar. 6 -
Rubio says 83% of USAid programs terminated after six-week purge
Surviving aid to be administered by state department in radical narrowing of definition of US national interest. US politics live – latest updates The Trump administration has taken an axe to ...The Guardian - 6d -
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Trump’s Moves Are Boosting Stocks … Overseas
For years, the S&P 500 soared above the stock indexes of other countries. But since Trump’s inauguration, it has fallen 6 percent and is now trailing major markets in Europe and China.The New York Times - 18h -
How Some Investors Are Protecting Their Money Amid Stock Market Woes
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As Trump Dismantles Voice of America, Some Broadcasts Are Replaced With Music
President Trump’s executive order on Friday calling for the dismantling of the federal agency that oversees the broadcaster is part of a wider campaign to weaken the news media.The New York Times - 10h -
Can Trump and Musk Convince More Conservatives to Buy Teslas?
President Trump rallied support for Elon Musk’s car company, but there may not be enough conservatives willing to buy electric cars to make up for the Democrats who now shun Teslas.The New York Times - 1d -
China Outlines Plan to Bolster Consumption in Face of Trump Tariffs
Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.The New York Times - 7h
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