Spaced Out: Spending Cuts Could Hurt Startups

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and the head of DOGE, could be cutting off funds for new companies in his own industry.

Inc. - 1d

Proposed NASA Budget Cuts ‘Would Decimate American Leadership in Space’

The approximate 20 percent budget cut could force the closure of the Goddard Space Flight Center and would see projects such as the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope scrapped.

Wired - 21h

How the IRS layoffs could affect audits and refunds during tax filing season

Thousands of IRS employees have lost their jobs as part of DOGE's spending cuts, and the layoffs could affect essential agency functions during tax season.

CNBC - 1d

How Health and Human Safety Department cuts could affect your health

In his first network TV interview since becoming Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down with Dr. Jon LaPook. Kennedy said he was not familiar with cuts to programs that ...

CBS News - 4h

Medicare Bleeds Billions on Pricey Bandages, and Doctors Get a Cut

Medicare spending on “skin substitutes” made of dried placenta has soared as doctors pocket lucrative discounts from sellers.

The New York Times - 1d

Harvard faculty sue Trump administration over funding cuts threat

Harvard University faculty sued the Trump administration on Friday over a federal assessment of the school's spending amid allegations of their “failure” to protect students from antisemitism. The ...

The Hill - 2h

Ex-OpenAI staffers support Musk's case against startup's effort to transform into for-profit company

A group of former OpenAI employees is backing Elon Musk's argument that the artificial intelligence startup should not become a for-profit company.

CNBC - 8h

Abandoned lynx, roaming wild boar, ‘beaver bombing’ – has rewilding got out of hand?

From unauthorised species releases to small groups buying up land, ‘guerrilla rewilding’ is going mainstream. But experts worry that these rogue efforts could do more harm than good. Visions of ...

The Guardian - 16h

How the Crypto Industry’s Political Spending Is Paying Off

Federal lawmakers who benefited from crypto largess in the 2024 election are speedily advancing the industry’s agenda.

The New York Times - 20h

As Tariffs Hit, Americans Are Racing to Buy Car Seats, iPhones and Christmas Gifts

Many Americans have purchased foreign-made products out of fears that companies could start to raise prices soon.

The New York Times - 12h

Rory McIlroy faces biggest round of his life: Will he win the Masters or be Greg Norman?

Rory McIlroy could cement his place in golf's pantheon by closing out the Masters to complete the career grand slam. He's under a ton of pressure.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Trump’s Trade War With China Is Now Hurting Hollywood—and US Soft Power

On Thursday, Chinese officials retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs by imposing new restrictions on US movies. That’s a big blow to America’s cultural cachet in the nation.

Wired - 2d

How the Trade War Is Testing Gen Z Startups

They’re facing a TikTok ban and a trade war. Is Gen Z now Gen T?

Inc. - 1d

US Tariffs Could Make Smartphones Dumber

Donald Trump’s tariffs are likely to make tech manufacturers more risk averse—which could stymie innovation in favor of keeping costs down.

Wired - 1d

Meghan Daum prided herself on candor. Then the invites stopped coming

Meghan Daum writes about being "the toast of the town," only to see invites evaporate as her views fell out of step with social arbiters. But our critic suggests other issues could be at play.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Martinelli: Nørgaard 'could have broken my leg'

Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli has said Christian Nørgaard "could have broken my leg" and should have been sent off for a late tackle in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Brentford.

ESPN - 3h

Trade war could put the frown back on Botox users’ faces

Fears that pharmaceuticals could yet be hit by tariffs have sent shares sharply lower

Financial Times - 1h

OpenAI Wants to Partner With Startups on AI—Here’s How to Apply

The company announced a new initiative called the OpenAI Pioneers Program. These are its goals.

Inc. - 2d

This Startup Wants to Make Buying a McDonald’s as Easy as Buying a House

Franzy, a platform that bills itself as ‘Zillow for franchise-buying,’ launched earlier this year with $1 million in preseed funding.

Inc. - 1d

AI’s ‘Theranos Moment’? What the 11x Scandal Reveals About Credibility

Allegations of inflated revenue claims, a toxic workplace, and more point to startup culture’s fragile foundation.

Inc. - 1d

Arizona Cardinals work out free agent backup quarterback with postseason experience

The Arizona Cardinals worked out free agent quarterback Tyler Huntley on April 11, according to the NFL's transactions report.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

GM cutting jobs, idling Canadian electric van plant due to 'market demand'

General Motors is cutting production of its all-electric delivery vans at a plant in Canada ahead of idling the facility through much of this year.

CNBC - 1d

How Tariffs Could Cause Car Insurance Costs to Rise

New tariffs are expected to push up prices of vehicles and car parts, and that could raise premiums as much as 16 percent. Here are some tips on how to try to keep costs down.

The New York Times - 1d

Blood test could detect Parkinson’s disease before symptoms emerge

Researchers behind test using biomarkers say it could ‘revolutionise’ early diagnosis of disease. Researchers have developed a simple and “cost-effective” blood test capable of detecting ...

The Guardian - 12h

Who could OKC Thunder face in Round 1 of 2025 NBA playoffs? There are 7 possibilities

Who could Oklahoma City Thunder face in Round 1 of 2025 NBA playoffs? There are 7 possibilities.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Pakistan copper mine could offer leverage in US tariff talks, says operator

Barrick says strategic metal resource could help Islamabad as it faces 29% levy

Financial Times - 1h

Elly De La Cruz breaks out of slump with slam on bobblehead night

Elly De La Cruz has struggled at the plate in April, but on his bobblehead giveaway night on Saturday, the Cincinnati Reds' shortstop broke out in a big way. On a 3-2 pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates ...

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Shane Lowry doesn't want to talk about Rory, then talks about Rory before cutting interview short

Boiling after back-to-back bogeys to end his third round of the Masters, Lowry cut his interview short on Saturday while saying he wished he'd had 30 minutes to cool off.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

57-year-old bridal store owner cuts own salary to handle Trump's China tariffs: 'I see a retail meteor heading towards' the U.S.

Penny Bowers-Schebal, owner of wedding dress shop Formality Bridal, says she cut her salary and must likely raise prices due to the President's tariffs on China.

CNBC - 16h

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