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Bank accounts for $20B climate program frozen amid Trump administration scrutiny
The bank accounts of nonprofits administering a $20 billion climate program have been frozen as the program faces significant scrutiny from the Trump administration. One grant recipient has ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Apple shareholders reject outside proposal to end DEI programs
The rejection signals that investors still see value in Apple's diversity programs.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Apple shareholders vote against ending DEI program amid Trump crackdown
Vote vindicates tech company’s decision to uphold diversity initiatives as other firms give into pressure from president. Apple shareholders voted down an attempt to pressure the technology ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Under pressure, White House reinstates HBCU scholars program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened applications for the federal scholarship that aids studying agriculture at historically Black universities after it was suspended last week for ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
US judge blocks Trump’s suspension of refugee resettlement program
US district judge in Seattle says Trump’s executive order exceeded his powers by shutting down program. A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump’s attempt to suspend the US’s refugee admission ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Trump believes 'gold cards' for immigration could be a 'very successful program'
President Trump was asked about the "gold card" path to immigration he proposed and told reporters he believed it could be used to pay off debts and allow companies to pay for workers from other ...NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Homeowner affected by landslide says buyout program is "not a good deal"
A FEMA-funded buyout program only provides 75% of the funding for the city to buy affected properties at fair market value, while the remaining share is absorbed by sellers.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
California legislators propose bills to expand film and TV tax credit program
To address the flight of productions to other states and countries, legislators are proposing bills that they say will make it more attractive to film in California.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 27 -
Trump administration ends funding for UN program fighting HIV/Aids
Peter Marocco sends letter to UNAids terminating US involvement in serious blow to live-saving health service. US politics live – latest updates The Trump administration has terminated its ...The Guardian - 6d -
Travel Rewards Programs Now: Too Many Points, Not Enough Seats
As rewards programs proliferate and shift to spending rather than miles flown, it has become harder to earn awards. We explain why, and help you plan a strategy to maximize your rewards.The New York Times - 6d -
U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World
Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week in a wave of terse emails.The New York Times - 6d -
Accelerating USAID cuts devastated lifesaving programs, aid groups warn
The Trump administration’s cancellation of $60 billion in U.S.NBC News - 5d -
How Linda McMahon can root out and destroy camouflaged DEI programs
The Trump administration is attempting to rid public colleges and universities of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programming, but to effectively root out this toxic ideology, the ...The Hill - 22h -
California pauses home energy rebate program amid Trump funding freeze
California paused a Biden-era home rebate program tied to energy efficiency because it can't access federal funding to administer the program.CNBC - 20h -
Fears DOGE cuts could impact housing assistance programs
With expected staffing and budget cuts looming at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, there are fears some housing assistance programs could lose funding. In Kansas City, officials ...NBC News - 16h -
Federal Grant Program Opens Door to Elon Musk’s Starlink
Under new rules from President Trump’s Commerce Department, a $42 billion high-speed internet effort will no longer favor fiber-optic cable.The New York Times - 15h -
Why President Trump is pursuing a 'sledgehammer' approach with tariffs and global trade deals
President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff plans covering many key economic allies and trading partners of the U.S. has support by the numbers.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
What to Know About the Saudi Crown Prince’s Role in Global Diplomacy
The kingdom’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was once shunned in diplomatic circles. Now he is playing an important role in negotiations over Gaza and Ukraine.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
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Global Right-Wing Leaders Revel in a Renewed Fight, Supercharged by Trump
Emissaries of far-right parties overseas, gathering this week at the Conservative Political Action Conference near Washington, described a resurgence spanning continents, buoyed by the U.S. president.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
UK pop stars drop out of global bestseller charts
British acts miss out on the worldwide annual music charts for the first time in two decades.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Redrawing of global energy markets map set to heap benefits on US
The prospects of peace and the return of Russian gas looks likely to serve the interests of Donald Trump. The Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine three years ago has reverberated through the global ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Martin Wolf talks to Richard Baldwin: What’s the future of global trade?
Is technology making tariffs redundant?Financial Times - Feb. 24 -
Can Mecca, Australasia’s top beauty store, go global?
The retailer is opening a mega flagship in Melbourne. It’s all part of a plan to make-up the worldFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Alibaba makes AI video generation model free to use globally
Open-source AI tech has been thrown into the spotlight since Chinese firm DeepSeek rattled global markets in January.CNBC - Feb. 26 -
Trump adds ‘gold card’ to global cash-for-visas competition
Rivals to $5mn scheme have drawn Chinese, Russian and other wealthy investors, but raised concerns about money launderingFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
UK competition regulator will review fewer global deals, says boss
CMA head also warns it will not be ‘open season’ for takeovers harmful to consumersFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Boehly believes Netflix could ‘maintain’ Premier League’s global success
Chelsea co-owner also says league could learn from NFL Crystal Palace chair laments independent regulator Todd Boehly has said the Premier League should consider selling its global TV rights to ...The Guardian - 6d -
The Bangladeshi politician who built a shadowy global property empire
Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and his family bought 482 properties overseas costing $295mn. The new government wants some of that money backFinancial Times - 6d -
25 arrested in global operation targeting AI child sexual abuse content
Law enforcement agencies from Australia to Canada helped detain dozens of suspects linked to a Denmark-based AI child sex abuse platform, Europol says.CBS News - 6d -
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Amazon eyes global expansion for its Temu, Shein competitor
Amazon debuted Haul last year, offering makeup, apparel, accessories and other items that are often priced at or below $20.CNBC - 5d -
Global implications of White House argument between Trump and Zelenskyy
The ripple effects of an explosive argument between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Trump and Vice President JD Vance are being felt around the world. Margaret Brennan has more.CBS News - 5d -
Carbon markets can still preserve USAID’s global conservation efforts
Carbon financing can play a larger role here if the private sector can help fill the financing gap left by USAID’s withdrawal.The Hill - 4d -
Football’s relentless hunt for profits still not matching global popularity
For all the brand awareness, the human element in decision making in the most emotional of sports is undervalued. When William Goldman wrote in his memoir Adventures in the Screen Trade that in ...The Guardian - 4d -
UK AI start-up Wayve accelerates global expansion plans
London-based group is testing its self-driving cars in Germany and the US and hopes to ‘soon’ agree deals with automakersFinancial Times - 3d
