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Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge
A court battle is set to resume over the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research fundingABC News - Feb. 21 -
This New Drug Could Help End the HIV Epidemic—but US Funding Cuts Are Killing Its Rollout
Lenacapavir, a twice yearly injection that prevents HIV transmission, was named the breakthrough medicine of 2024. But without US foreign aid dollars, its delivery to millions worldwide is under ...Wired - Feb. 21 -
Alarm as bird flu now ‘endemic in cows’ while Trump cuts staff and funding
Experts say current US outbreak is unlikely to end without intervention with further mutation of virus likely. A newer variant of H5N1 bird flu has spilled over into dairy cows separately in ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Musk’s ‘Doge’ claim about USAid funds for India sets off political firestorm
Apparently baseless claim that $21m was given to help voter turnout seized on by Trump and Modi government . Elon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” has been accused of setting off a ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Voss Capital thinks the market is a ‘perpetual paradox machine’. Here are the stocks the fund manager owns.
Buying undervalued small-cap stocks that may attract bidders has worked this year, Voss Capital said.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
EU and UK in talks about Europe-wide defence funding amid fear of US pullback
Donald Trump’s re-engagement with Russia has given new urgency to European discussionsFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
This momentum-stock fund can lower your risk. It has outperformed the S&P 500.
It might surprise you that a strategy focused on the best recent performers can limit downside risk and ride high during bull markets.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Ex-US security officials urge funding for science research to keep up with China
Appeal from officials, including two senior figures from Trump’s first term, comes amid reports National Science Foundation’s budget will be slashed. US politics live – latest updates Chuck ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Perplexity AI launching $50 million venture fund to back early-stage startups
Perplexity AI is getting ready to launch a $50 million fund focused on pre-seed and seed artificial intelligence startups in the U.S., CNBC has learned.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
$14.3 million in fire relief grants roll out to artists thanks to Getty-led museum fund
A coalition of museums and philanthropic organizations called the L.A. Arts Community Fire Relief Fund notified more than 1,700 arts workers Tuesday that they will receive up to $10,000 each.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 26 -
Big endowments are heavily invested in hedge funds and other alts. They’ve been an expensive waste, study finds
An astonishing two-thirds of big university endowments are invested in hedge funds and other alternative investments that actually have delivered zero outperformance since the 2008 global financial ...MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
House Republicans narrowly pass measure to fund Trump agenda after last-minute drama
The House passed the GOP budget plan for Trump's agenda Tuesday night after briefly pulling it from the schedule.ABC News - Feb. 26 -
Justice Department tells judges it can't comply with court-ordered deadline to release frozen aid funding
The Trump administration said in a court filing Wednesday it cannot comply with a federal judge's order to release foreign aid funding by midnight, despite being directed to do so almost two weeks ...NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Obvious Ventures, co-founded by Twitter's Evan Williams, plans to raise $400 million fund
Obvious Ventures plans to raise $400 million for its latest fund, according to a filing with the SEC.CNBC - Feb. 26 -
Social Discovery Group launches $20M venture fund to invest in social discovery startups
Social Discovery Group said it is starting SDG Lab, a $20 million corporate venture fund that will invest in social discovery startups.VentureBeat - Feb. 27 -
Pride Toronto loses corporate funding as Trump’s DEI purge has chilling effect
Canadian event loses three sponsors who also do business in the US to avoid being seen as supporting LGBTQ+ rights. Pride Toronto , one of the largest celebrations of LGTBQ+ people in North ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Index funds saved billions in fees. Now the industry wants its money back.
Innovations may be a costly trapFinancial Times - 6d -
US shutdown of HIV/Aids funding ‘could lead to 500,000 deaths in South Africa’
USAid cuts to clinics dispensing antiretroviral drugs will be ‘death sentence for mothers and children’, expert warns. Sweeping notices of termination of funding have been received by organisations ...The Guardian - 6d -
Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to End Funds for Trans Youth Health Providers in 4 States
The states — Washington, Oregon, Minnesota and Colorado — had sued to block President Trump’s plan to withhold federal funds from hospitals that offer transgender treatment to people under 19.The New York Times - 5d -
Most Americans in new survey support funding increases as Trump admin seeks cuts
Far more Americans support increasing federal funding in key areas than those who favor decreasing funding, according to a new survey, even as the Trump administration seeks sweeping cuts to ...The Hill - 4d -
USAID official put on leave for memos saying funding cut will "result in preventable death"
"This will no doubt result in preventable death, destabilization, and threats to national security on a massive scale," Nick Enrich wrote in the memo.CBS News - 3d -
Judge blocks Trump order threatening funding for institutions that provide gender-affirming care for minors
A federal judge on Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the Trump administration’s executive order threatening federal funding for institutions that provide ...NBC News - 1d -
'Getting them out fast': Trump asks Congress to send him funds to advance deportation
During his first speech before Congress of his second term, President Donald Trump discussed border patrol protection, the recent signing of the Laken Riley Act, and his proposed request to ...NBC News - 1d -
Macron open to extending France’s nuclear umbrella to European allies as US reconsiders Ukraine funding – live
French president says he will debate offer at European summit to be attended by Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy. Russia takes a positive view of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statement ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hedge funds still have big bets on the market, even if they’re less bullish, J.P. Morgan says
Hedge funds still have big bets on the market, but they don’t appear to be as bullish as they previously were, according to an analysis from J.P. Morgan.MarketWatch - 10h -
Sudan files case to UN court alleging UAE is breaching genocide convention by funding rebels
Sudan has filed a case at the top United Nations court accusing the United Arab Emirates of breaching the genocide convention by arming and funding the rebel paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces ...ABC News - 8h -
Women's tennis players now are eligible for paid maternity leave funded by Saudi Arabia's PIF
Pregnant players on the women’s tennis tour now can receive 12 months of paid maternity leave, and those who become parents via partner pregnancy, surrogacy or adoption can get two months off with payABC News - 8h -
Judge Blocks Trump’s Funding Freeze, Saying White House Put Itself ‘Above Congress’
The judge had already ruled that the administration was not complying with his previous order requiring the government to keep disbursing money to states.The New York Times - 4h -
Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections
Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night voteABC News - Feb. 21 -
Reeling Texas Democrats Get a Rare Sight: Their National Chair
Though victory in the state feels farther away than ever, some Democrats, including their new leader, say Texas could still be a key part of their party’s future.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Democrats channel outrage over DOGE, Ukraine and more in marathon Senate session
The budget resolution from Republicans was on the agenda in the Senate, but the nearly all-night debate encompassed so much moreABC News - Feb. 21 -
Staff at multiple agencies instructed not to speak to Congress, says Democrat
Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) sent several letters Thursday to various federal agency heads seeking answers regarding directives banning employees from speaking to Congress. “The Committee on ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Sanders: Democrats' strategy to combat Trump policies 'not good enough'
Senator Bernie Sanders believes that Democrats need to face a broken political system and address the needs of the working class.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Democrat Crockett 'rooting' for Mexico, Canada against Trump: 'It's really wild'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Friday she is "rooting" for Canada and Mexico because they are standing up to President Trump. "They are really the ones that are speaking truth to power right ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
'See you in court': Trump clashes with Democratic governor at White House event
At a White House event with a bipartisan group of governors Friday, President Donald Trump briefly sparred with Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Frustrated Democrats Urge Leaders to Show More Fight Against Trump
Voters, activists and even some governors, like Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, are growing exasperated with congressional Democrats’ restrained approach.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Oversight Democrats warn Trump on plans to 'dismantle' Postal Service
Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee on Saturday urged President Trump to abandon plans to reform the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) after he said he was considering a “merger” for the ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
To make lasting changes, Trump should talk to these 6 Democrats
President Trump's willingness to work with Democrats on immigration policy could be a step towards permanent changes, but his window for cooperation may be closing as Republican leadership ices ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Senate Democrat after Brown ouster: Trump's 'quest for power' endangers military
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) offered President Trump a fiery rebuke late Friday, admonishing the president for the administration's moves to overhaul the Defense Department, which he says are rankling ...The Hill - Feb. 22