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Measles vaccination clinics hit by funding cuts
The state has reported more than 400 cases of measles and health officials fear it will get worse.The Hill - 21h -
Dozens of free measles vaccine clinics close in Texas as federal funding is cut
As Texas measles outbreak continues, federal funding cuts have forced public health officials in Dallas to cancel dozens of vaccination clinics and lay off 21 workers.NBC News - 3d -
Vitamin A, While Helpful for Measles, Is Not a Replacement for Vaccination
This is a MedPage Today story. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend vitamin A for all patients with measles -- not just severe cases ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Trump administration ramps up threat to cut school funding over DEI
The Trump administration threatened to cut school funding if states don’t certify that they do not have unlawful diversity, equity and inclusion practices.NBC News - 1d -
Texas measles outbreak hits 481 cases, with 59 new infections confirmed in 3 days
The measles outbreak in western Texas has hit 481 cases as 59 newly identified infections were confirmed over the last three days, according to new data published Friday.ABC News - 17h -
Measles Cases in Kansas May Be Linked to Texas Outbreak
State health officials worry that declining vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable nationwide.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
How Kennedy is already weakening America's childhood vaccine system
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Department of Health and Human Services cut $2 billion from a program that supports vaccines for vulnerable children.NBC News - 1d -
Judge Blocks H.H.S. From Terminating $11 Billion in Public Health Grants
A coalition of states sued over the Trump administration’s unexpected move to cut off the funds, which they said imperiled everything from childhood vaccination programs to opioid addiction treatment.The New York Times - 1d -
Radio Free Europe sues over U.S. funding cuts | 60 Minutes
Radio Free Europe, which has been a vital tool in the fight against disinformation and authoritarianism, filed a lawsuit after President Trump moved to cut funding to U.S. government-run broadcasters.CBS News - 4d -
Trump administration cutting some funds to Planned Parenthood
The Trump administration will withhold some federal funding from Planned Parenthood beginning Tuesday, potentially making it harder for Americans to access birth control, cancer screenings, and ...The Hill - 4d -
U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries
A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs.The New York Times - Mar. 27 -
Federal funding cuts are raising questions about university endowments. Here's what some are worth and how they work
Columbia is one of the richest universities with a $14.8 billion endowment. Still, covering federal funding cuts isn't as simple as smashing a piggy bank.CNBC - 3d -
Supreme Court weighs whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a South Carolina case over whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned ParenthoodABC News - 3d -
Study finds strongest evidence yet that shingles vaccine helps cut dementia risk
Older adults in Wales who had the jab were 20% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia that those not vaccinated. Researchers who tracked cases of dementia in Welsh adults have uncovered the ...The Guardian - 2d -
DOGE teams cut critical funding from America's libraries, officials say
State officials say they will lose funds for summer reading programs, book-mobiles, rural internet and more.CBS News - 8h -
Federal Judge Orders Legal Funds for Solo Migrant Children to Be Restored
The order for the funds’ temporary restoration came after nonprofit groups challenged the government’s decision to cut funding for legal services for unaccompanied children arriving in the United ...The New York Times - 2d -
Justices divided over Medicaid 'right' to choose Planned Parenthood clinics
The battle over taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood takes center stage at the Supreme Court in a South Carolina dispute over Medicaid providers.ABC News - 2d -
Trump Science Funding Cuts May Hurt Economy, Experts Say
Since World War II, U.S. research funding has led to discoveries that fueled economic gains. Now cutbacks are seen as putting that legacy in jeopardy.The New York Times - 4d -
Cutting Off NPR and PBS
Republicans say there is no reason for the government to fund the public broadcasters.The New York Times - 3d -
Judge temporarily restores funding for legal aid for migrant children
A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting funding to the program that provides legal representation to unaccompanied migrant children.ABC News - 2d -
OpenAI funding round could be cut by $10B if for-profit conversion doesn't occur by year-end
OpenAI’s massive private funding round could be slashed by as much as $10 billion if the company doesn’t restructure into a for-profit entity by Dec.NBC News - 4d -
DOGE checks? Elon Musk claims 'progress' has been made, but says it isn't his decision
Waiting for a stimulus check funded by the cuts DOGE says it's making? It could be a while.The Hill - 3d -
US anti-abortion group expands campaign in UK
Exclusive: Alliance Defending Freedom, which is funding case of activist Livia Tossici-Bolt, is lobbying against buffer zones around clinics. A rightwing US group backing an anti-abortion ...The Guardian - 2d -
Map: Track the spread of measles in the U.S.
NBC News is tracking confirmed measles case counts and state infection tallies, this data will be updated every Tuesday and Friday.NBC News - 3d -
Hedge funds hit with steepest margin calls since 2020 Covid crisis
Banks ask clients to stump up additional money as global market sell-off knocks value of holdingsFinancial Times - 14h -
I Live Near the Texas Measles Outbreak. Here’s How We Got Here.
An important lesson amid a measles outbreak in America.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump Administration Abruptly Cuts Billions From State Health Services
States have been told that they can no longer use grants that were funding infectious disease management and addiction services.The New York Times - Mar. 27 -
Map shows measles cases across U.S.
CBS News is tracking a outbreak of measles in West Texas that has led to the death of a child, and a growing number of cases around the country.CBS News - 16h -
At This Clinic in Hawaii, Nature Is the Medicine
A neglected parcel of land was restored by volunteers and patients at a community medical center. Along the way, their health also improved.The New York Times - 5d -
OpenAI funding round could be cut by $10 billion if for-profit conversion doesn't occur by year-end
If OpenAI doesn't restructure into an independent for-profit company by Dec. 31, its mega-financing round could be slashed by $10 billion.CNBC - 4d -
US health secretary and agency sued by 23 states and DC over $11bn funding cut
Lawsuit alleges department’s ending of wide array of grants is ‘unlawful’ and poses ‘serious harm to public health’. Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia are suing the US Department of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump Administration Has Begun a War on Science, Researchers Say
Nearly 2,000 scientists urged that Congress restore funding to federal agencies decimated by recent cuts.The New York Times - 4d -
Texas measles outbreak approaches 500 cases
The deadly measles outbreak in Texas is continuing to rise, now approaching 500 confirmed cases with at least 56 people facing hospitalization since late January, according to health officials. The ...The Hill - 14h -
In Hawaii, where 90% of food is imported, farmers who offset imbalance now face cuts
Since the Trump administration paused funds, local farmers say they're in survival mode.NBC News - 4d -
More top vaccine regulators out at FDA, threatening new approvals
More top vaccine regulators at the FDA have either left or been forced out, which could hobble the agency's ability to approve new vaccines and drugs.NBC News - 1d
