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Pause on U.S. Funding Spreads Fear of H.I.V. Spike Across Africa
Patients and health care advocates said the abrupt decision to halt U.S. funding for a lifesaving H.I.V. program led to widespread confusion. The backtracking didn’t help.The New York Times - 4h -
Upstart Chinese AI company DeepSeek's founder started out as a low-key hedge fund entrepreneur
The 40-year-old founder of China's DeepSeek, an AI startup that has startled markets with its capacity to compete with industry leaders like OpenAI, kept a low profile as he built up a hedge fund ...ABC News - 1d -
A Nutrition Program for Low-Income Americans Seeks Clarity on Funding Pause
It was not immediately known how the federal funding freeze would affect W.I.C., which provides vouchers for healthy foods to low-income pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children.The New York Times - 1d -
Schumer hits Trump over funding freeze memo reversal: 'Americans made their voices heard'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) sharply attacked President Trump over the federal funding freeze memo and credited the American people with precipitating its reversal. “Today, we saw ...The Hill - 16h -
American Children’s Reading Skills Reach New Lows
With little post-pandemic recovery, experts wonder if screen time and school absence are among the causes.The New York Times - 1d -
From DEI to abortion, these 7 questions from Trump administration hint at what federal funds it seeks to freeze
A memo suggests federally funded programs related to supporting “illegal aliens,” foreign assistance, the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan, placing a “burden” on the use of domestic energy ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Eye Opener: Judge pauses President Trump's federal funding freeze
A judge pauses President Trump's funding freeze as the White House offers payouts to millions of federal workers. Also, Caroline Kennedy releases a rebuke of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is nominated ...CBS News - 1d -
Judge pauses Trump funding freeze order until Feb. 3
The Trump administration order would have frozen the issuance of existing federal grants and loans until agencies vetted them.CNBC - 1d -
What's next after judge pauses Trump's temporary funding freeze?
A federal judge has put a temporary stay on the Trump administration directive that would pause potentially trillions of dollars in federal aid for organizations and local governments across the ...CBS News - 1d -
22 Democrats flip to no on Trump Transportation pick after OMB pauses funding
Twenty-two members of the Senate Democratic caucus flipped their votes on former Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.), President Trump’s pick to head the Transportation Department, after the White House budget ...The Hill - 1d -
Collins, Senate Appropriations chair, calls OMB funding pause 'far too sweeping'
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), the chair of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, called a new memo from the White House budget office freezing the disbursement of federal loans and grants ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump administration targets thousands of programs in funding freeze
A new memo from the Office of Management and Budget reveals the potential scope of the Trump administration's plans to freeze federal funding.Politico - 2d -
IRS starts new tax rule for digital income
A new rule being implemented for the 2024 tax year means revenue over $5,000 collected through platforms like PayPal or Venmo has to be reported. That includes payments for concert tickets, clothes ...CBS News - 2d -
Higher-income American consumers are showing signs of stress
Borrowers earning more than $150,000 a year are showing increasing signs of stress, according to a new report from the credit scoring company, VantageScore.CNBC - 2d -
Higher-income American consumers are showing signs of stress
Inflation, job concerns, and already high interest rates are putting the squeeze on many American consumers.NBC News - 2d -
FTfm: Fixed Income
Will Donald Trump’s presidency be good or bad for fixed income investors and how should they position themselves? Plus: the future of traditional bonds and are investors too complacent about the ...Financial Times - 3d -
Fixed income investors seek ways to navigate a Trump presidency
US Treasuries, traditionally a haven asset, have become a riskier, more volatile betFinancial Times - 3d -
Funding for AIDS relief program to stop after foreign aid pause
The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, provides billions in funding to organizations to combat HIV.CBS News - 3d -
Trump Officials Pause Programs to Let In Immigrants, Including Ukrainians
The pause on several initiatives that allowed immigrants to enter the country temporarily will block the entrance of people fleeing some of the most unstable and desperate places in the world.The New York Times - 5d -
Rubio orders freeze of new funding for nearly all U.S. foreign aid programs
The secretary of state's order made exceptions for military aid to Israel and Egypt.CBS News - 5d -
Trump Paused Distribution of Funds Related to Biden-Era ‘Green New Deal’
Experts are mixed on the effects of the pause—and whether or not it is expected to last.Inc. - 5d -
Afghan refugees urge Pakistan to ease visa regime after Trump pauses US resettlement programs
Afghan refugees are appealing to Pakistan’s premier to ease a visa regime on humanitarian grounds after President Donald Trump paused the U.S. refugee programs, panicking thousands of Afghans who ...ABC News - 6d -
Trump seeks TikTok deal
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story TikTok buyers line up with Trump, China open to deal Potential TikTok buyers are lining up as President ...The Hill - 6d -
McVay wants Stafford clarity 'sooner than later'
While head coach Sean McVay did not have an update on quarterback Matthew Stafford's future with the Rams at his end-of-season news conference, he said he hoped there would be clarity "sooner than ...ESPN - 6d -
Percentage of Americans 'very satisfied' with personal life hits new low: Gallup
The share of Americans who say they are “very satisfied” with their personal lives reached a new low in 2025, according to Gallup’s annual Mood of the Nation poll published Thursday. In the survey, ...The Hill - 6d -
NASA Shuts Down DEI Programs, Though Diversity Is Low at Agency
NASA’s acting administrator issued an email announcing the end of DEI at the storied space agency, in response to Trump’s anti-diversity agenda.Inc. - 6d -
Most Americans optimistic about incoming Trump presidency, CBS News poll shows
A new CBS News poll shows 60% of Americans feel optimistic about the next four years with Donald Trump as president. CBS News elections and surveys executive director Anthony Salvanto has more.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
How the hot EV market left middle-income Americans out in the cold
Electric vehicles made up about 9% of cars sold in the U.S. last year. Even with tax credits, they were too expensive for many middle-income households.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Anti-AIDS program in GOP crosshairs over abortion funding
Republicans are fuming at the State Department after learning that recipients of funding from the legacy program to curb HIV/AIDS across Africa, PEPFAR, performed abortions in violation of U.S. ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Proposed Alcohol Label Rules Would Require Nutrition Info, Allergen Warnings
The Treasury Department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is seeking public input on an initiative to add a fact box to beer, wine and spirits, similar to the USDA nutrients box on ...Inc. - Jan. 17 -
D.C. Restaurants Look Ahead to Incoming Trump Administration
With Trump back in town, owners are wondering how the dining scene will shape up.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Kick it Out demands clarity from Fifa over action on Enzo Fernández video
Video from July 2024 shows Argentina players chanting Kick it Out chief writes to Gianni Infantino and Conmebol Kick It Out has demanded clarity from the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, over ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Jamie Dimon on the economy, billionaires, and income inequality
The chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase explains why he's referred to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a Ponzi scheme; his bank's efforts to improve the lives of lower-income Americans; and his ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
High cost of weight loss drugs drives employers to require nutrition counseling, in boost for startups
Startup Virta Health saw 60% revenue growth last year, topping $100 million, driven by demand for its employer weight loss management program.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Report is expected to add clarity after some erratic months.
Without the gyrations caused by strikes and storms, the overall picture for the close of 2024 is expected to reflect steady growth.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
FirstFT: Private equity to lobby Trump as industry seeks to tap retirement funds
Also in today’s newsletter, China’s equity markets extend poor start to the year and accountancy’s Gen Z problemFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Nutritional supplements and vitamins are more popular than ever. Do they work?
Dietary supplements — vitamins, minerals, botanicals and probiotics — are more popular than ever. Do they make a difference? Research is mixed.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Despite Blocked US Steel Bid, Japan Won’t Stop Seeking American Deals
Japanese companies needing to grow have sought out American deals. Experts say that will not change even after Biden’s rejection of Nippon Steel’s takeover attempt.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
On possible GOP votes against Trump nominees, Thune says no "clarity" yet
One of the first priorities for Senate Majority Leader John Thune is the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump's expected nominees.CBS News - Jan. 3