Latest in US announces $700 million in aid for Ukraine's energy grid, health and education programs and more
Sort by
4,478 items
-
No, Ukraine and Israel didn’t steal aid from Florida and North Carolina
In other words, guns and ammunition cannot be used to address the damage caused by the hurricanes.Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
South Korea says North is sending troops to aid Russia's war in Ukraine
South Korea’s spy agency says North Korea has dispatched troops to support Russia’s war against UkraineWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
Takeaways from Biden's trip to Germany over Ukraine aid
President Biden closed out the week by meeting with European allies in Berlin. The president used the overseas trip to urge continued Western support for Ukraine. CBS News national security ...Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
Iran aided Russia against Ukraine. Now it needs to call in the favor
Iran could do with assistance from its powerful ally, Russia. The extent to which Moscow can — and will — help is uncertain, however.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
Putin disrupting food aid for Gaza by attacking Ukraine ports, says Starmer
Russian president ‘willing to gamble on food security’ by stepping up strikes on grain ships, says UK prime minister. Keir Starmer has accused Vladimir Putin of disrupting food supplies to Gaza ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia to Aid Fight Against Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III called the situation “very, very serious,” though he said that what the soldiers were doing in Russia was “left to be seen.”Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
-
Europe Urges Trump to Support Ukraine but Braces for Possible Cut in U.S. Aid
European leaders have discussed how to help Ukraine fend off Russia without Washington’s support, even as they try to convince the president-elect not to cut aid to Kyiv.World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
U.S. aid to Ukraine in doubt after Trump election victory
Since President-elect Donald Trump's victory, Russia has ramped up attacks against Ukraine. The win has also raised concerns about a pullback in U.S. support. CBS News Imtiaz Tyab has more.Top stories - CBS News - 19 hours ago -
Oracle announces new AI-powered electronic health record
Oracle on Tuesday announced a brand-new electronic health record that features fresh cloud and artificial intelligence capabilities.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
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 -
SSAB Gets $139 Million in Swedish State Aid to Help Decarbonize
The EU approved Swedish state aid worth $139.1 million to help steelmaker SSAB decarbonize its production.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21 -
-
-
U.N. Agency Aiding Millions of Palestinians Is in Jeopardy---and There's No Plan B
On a typical day in Gaza, Unrwa provides food to around 2,000 families and healthcare to thousands more. Israel last week passed laws aimed at halting those operations.World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
US finalises $20bn loan to Ukraine
Treasury officials say at least half of the funds could be delivered to Kyiv before end of yearBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Canadians with nonterminal conditions sought assisted dying for social reasons
Some people have asked to be killed due to non-medical reasons – including isolation and homelessness. An expert committee reviewing euthanasia deaths in Canada ’s most populous province has ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Austin, in Ukraine, Announces New Arms Shipment as U.S. Election Looms
The trip by the U.S. defense secretary comes as Russian forces steadily gain territory in eastern Ukraine.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
Trump has big plans for 'day one' on immigration, energy and more
President-elect Trump is expected to get to work immediately upon taking office enacting major changes on immigration, energy and foreign policy. Trump late last year suggested he would not rule as ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
How Democrats are making health care more affordable
As physicians, we are witnessing firsthand how growing health care costs affect average Americans.Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
US announces $135M in humanitarian assistance to Palestinians
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday announced $135 million in new humanitarian assistance for Palestinians and said American negotiators will meet with Israeli and Qatari counterparts to ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Biggest US public pension fund Calpers invests in UK’s Octopus Energy
California retirement fund among investors drawn to power company for its software and green focusBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Sullivan: US is working with allies on mineral marketplace amid energy transition
The U.S. is working with allies to build a standardized international marketplace for metals and minerals central to the ongoing energy transition, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
US clean energy industry’s future hangs in balance on election day
Few industries stand to gain — or lose — more on US election day than renewable sources of powerBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Bucks tweak starting 5, use 'energy' to end skid
Thanks to a change to their starting lineup and another pair of outstanding performances from Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks ended a six-game losing streak with a 123-100 ...Sports - ESPN - Yesterday -
Biden administration to restrict drilling, renewables in the US West to help struggling bird
U.S. officials are proposing tighter restrictions on oil, solar and wind energy development across more than 6,500 square miles of federal land in the U.S. WestTech - ABC News - 20 hours ago -
Telecom exec pleads guilty to stealing $100 million from fraud-plagued government program
Issa Asad admitted to submitting phony customer data for years to Lifeline, an FCC program providing discounted telephone and internet service to low-income Americans,Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
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 -
New Mexico's free child care program is bringing relief to millions of U.S. families in need
A ballot measure enacted with bipartisan support two years ago tapped a unique funding source — but shows how states can transform households’ finances when they get creative.Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
Deaths of 10 newborns shake millions' trust in Turkey's health care system
Turkish prosecutors accuse 47 doctors, nurses and other medical workers of killing 10 newborns since last year through neglect or malpractice that aimed to defraud the country’s medical systemWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Deaths of 10 newborns shake millions' trust in Turkey's health care system
Turkish prosecutors accuse 47 doctors, nurses and other medical workers of killing 10 newborns since last year through neglect or malpractice that aimed to defraud the country’s medical systemHealth - ABC News - November 1 -
Millions at risk of losing health insurance following Trump's victory
Millions of Americans risk losing subsidies next year that help them pay for health insurance following President-elect Donald Trump’s election win and Republicans’ victory in the Senate.Politics - NBC News - Yesterday -
-
US power grid added battery equivalent of 20 nuclear reactors in past four years
Pace of growth helps maintain renewable energy when weather conditions interfere with wind and solar. Faced with worsening climate -driven disasters and an electricity grid increasingly supplied ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Trump’s return turns the tables for US health insurers
President-elect’s victory opens up a new schism between the sector’s haves and have-notsWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago
