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Biden administration to award nearly $250 million to develop 30,000 affordable housing units
The effort comes as the federal government seeks to rein in high housing prices ahead of the presidential election in November.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Cancer Research chief urges ministers to speed up UK tobacco bill
Further delay would cast doubt on commitment to shift NHS to a more preventive health system, says Michelle MitchellWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail
The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...World - ABC News - October 14 -
Cleveland wins $60 million federal grant to help connect Downtown to the lakefront
Cleveland took a significant leap Wednesday on the road to remaking its lakefront. The city won almost $60 million in federal grants to help convert the Shoreway into a slimmed-down boulevard.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
New York Site for Semiconductor Research to Get $825 Million
Another CHIPS ACT project, this one outside Albany, will be one of three national technology centers developed with federal funding.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Jalen Johnson, Atlanta Hawks reportedly agree to 5-year, $150 million extension
Jalen Johnson's new deal with the Hawks is fully guaranteed.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21 -
The Nobel economics prize is awarded to 3 experts for research into differences in prosperity between nations
The Nobel economics prize is awarded to 3 experts for research into differences in prosperity between nationsWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
Biden announces $600 million for Florida hurricane relief
President Biden traveled to Florida on Sunday, where he announced more than $600 million in aid to help recovery efforts from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Mr. Biden has asked Congress to return ...Top stories - CBS News - October 13 -
Biden Announces $425 Million in Aid to Ukraine
President Biden spoke by telephone to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine about the security package, which includes munitions, armored vehicles and other weapons.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
Biden administration awards $3bn to US ports for climate-friendly upgrades
Grants to be used to improve port infrastructure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at 55 sites across the country. Joe Biden’s administration is awarding nearly $3bn to boost climate-friendly ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Wolfspeed, a Maker of EV Chips, Gets $750 Million in Grants for North Carolina Plant
The government money, and matching funds from a group of financial firms, will be used for its new silicon carbide wafer plant in the Research Triangle area.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
UFC antitrust lawsuit: Judge grants preliminary approval on $375 million settlement for plaintiffs in Le case
It appears UFC fighters from 2010 to 2017 are set to receive some compensation following a judge's ruling in NevadaSports - CBS Sports - October 22 -
Strella raises $4 million to automate market research with AI-powered customer interviews
Strella, an AI-powered market research startup, raises $4 million in seed funding to automate and accelerate customer insights, delivering results 10x faster and at half the cost of traditional ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 15 -
Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power
Researchers said in a recent article that Arkansas may have 19 million tons of lithium, which is used in rechargeable batteries for important products like phones and electric cars. The researchers ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Biden announces more than $600 million for Milton recovery
President Biden gave remarks in a St. Pete Beach neighborhood damaged by the storm.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
President Biden tours Florida, promises $600 million in recovery aid
As Florida evacuees make their return home, President Biden visited the region hit by Hurricane Milton, announcing more than $600 million in federal funds for the recovery effort, with a special ...Politics - NBC News - October 14 -
Biden admin to invest $750 million in N. Carolina chipmaker Wolfspeed
Money will go to the chipmaker's new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina and factory in Marcy, New York.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Biden announces $425 million security aid package for Ukraine
President Biden on Wednesday discussed U.S. support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression during a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and announced a new $425 million ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Biden Administration to Invest $900 Million in Small Nuclear Reactors
The decision to invest in small nuclear reactors will help the U.S. meet its emissions goals.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Biden administration to provide $325 million for new Michigan semiconductor factory
The federal government plans to provide up to $325 million to Hemlock Semiconductor to produce a key material for computer chips, an announcement Monday with possible political significance as the ...Tech - ABC News - October 21 -
$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan
Notre Dame is gearing up to reopen its doors in December as Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revivalWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan
Notre Dame is gearing up to reopen its doors in December as Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revivalEntertainment - ABC News - October 15 -
Some Juul users are receiving thousands of dollars as part of a $300M class action settlement
Four-figure checks tend not to fall out of the sky.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos
In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
A High-Profile Geneticist Is Launching a Fusion-Power Moonshot
Silicon Valley A-listers are funding Pacific Fusion, a startup that founding CEO Eric Lander says will have a full-scale demonstration system within a decade.Tech - Wired - October 25 -
Trump Is Betting Big on Musk’s Swing-State Moonshot
The candidate is leaning on an unusual canvassing effort funded by Elon Musk. If successful, it could usher in a new era when billionaires dominate ground campaigns.Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
‘I know it’s awkward to give advice to wealthy people’: My wife, 50, has terminal cancer. Our estate is worth $18 million. How do we prepare?
“We have two children ages 19 and 21, with one starting law school and the younger planning on medical school.”Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Musk says he'll award $1 million every day to Pennsylvania voters who sign his petition
Elon Musk announced he will pay up to $1 million per day to Pennsylvania voters who sign his America PAC petition leading up to Election Day. The petition asks signers to support free speech and ...Politics - The Hill - October 20 -
Shapiro says Musk's plan to award $1M to Pennsylvania voters who sign his petition is 'deeply concerning'
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said tech billionaire Elon Musk’s plan to give $1 million to voters who sign his America PAC petition ahead of Election Day is “deeply concerning.” “I think there ...Politics - The Hill - October 20 -
Michigan jury awards millions to a woman fired after refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine
A jury has awarded more than $12 million to a woman who lost her job at a Michigan insurance company after declining to get a COVID-19 vaccinationHealth - ABC News - Yesterday -
Shohei Ohtani’s Playoff Moonshot Sent Mets Fans Rushing for the Exit
A home run that landed in the upper deck at Citi Field silenced the ballpark on Wednesday.Sports - The New York Times - October 17 -
Biden admin to provide $750 million to North Carolina-based Wolfspeed for advanced computer chips
The Biden-Harris administration announced plans to provide up to $750 million in direct funding to Wolfspeed, with the money supporting its new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina that makes ...Tech - ABC News - October 15 -
Biden administration has now canceled loans for more than 1 million public workers
A student loan cancellation program for public service workers has granted relief to more than 1 million Americans — up from just 7,000 who were approved before it was updated by the Biden ...Top stories - ABC News - October 17 -
4.8M borrowers, including 1M in public service, have had student debt forgiven, Biden admin says
The Biden administration announced it has provided student debt relief to more than 1 million borrowers who work in public service and 4.8 million borrowers in total.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program Has Canceled Debt for Over One Million People
An effort to revive and maximize use of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has resulted in student loan forgiveness for over one million people.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
Biden extends student loan payment pause by 6 months for 8 million SAVE plan borrowers
Student loan payments for some 8 million borrowers will remain on pause for six months or longer, a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Education said.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
8 million student loan borrowers would qualify for relief under Biden 'hardship' rules
The Biden administration announced on Friday proposed rules to give student debt relief to borrowers experiencing “hardship” in the president’s latest attempt to forgive student loans. The ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
US election briefing: Trump on track to win popular vote as millions of Biden voters desert Harris
Donald Trump is set to equal his vote total from the 2020 US presidential election, but Kamala Harris will fall far short of the 81 million who voted for Biden. US election results 2024: live map ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago
