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US aid cuts could create untreatable TB bug ‘resistant to everything we have’
Projects to detect, treat and research new ways to fight TB among those disrupted by sudden funding freeze . Dangerous new forms of tuberculosis (TB) for which there is no treatment could emerge as ...The Guardian - 1h -
Texas army base poised to become mass deportation hub under Trump plan
Reports of Fort Bliss being used for detention as well as expulsion purposes spark outrage from critics. The huge US army base of Fort Bliss at the Texas-Mexico border is poised to become a ...The Guardian - 2d -
As Utility Bills Soar, New Yorkers Face the Cost of a Greener Future
The utility that serves New York City and Westchester County has filed a request to raise its rates to help pay for the shift to cleaner energy, sparking dismay among residents.The New York Times - 1d -
Inflation Data Test May Rock Unsteady Stock Market
The U.S. consumer price index report could generate concerns if inflation is still simmering.Inc. - 13h -
State Republicans Eager to Climb on Cost-Cutting Bandwagon
G.O.P. governors and legislators are parroting the federal Department of Government Efficiency by creating panels at the state level. But the similarities only go so far.The New York Times - 1d -
How to cut Britain’s rising welfare bill
Reforms rather than quick fixes will save more money in the long termFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump’s cuts to higher education are sacrificing America’s future
American colleges and universities will lose their global preeminence, innovation will suffer, future scientists, doctors, artists and philosophers will not get trained and potentially ...The Hill - 1d -
Israeli Energy Minister Cuts Off Electricity to Gaza
The move, which will mainly affect a single wastewater treatment plant, appeared intended to put pressure on Hamas.The New York Times - 16h -
Israeli Energy Minister Cuts Off Electricity to Gaza
The move, which will mainly affect a single wastewater treatment plant, appeared intended to put pressure on Hamas.The New York Times - 16h -
RFK Jr. could further deter childhood vaccinations as rates fall in the U.S.
Some health policy experts say Kennedy's early moves as HHS Secretary are concerning and suggest that he could undermine immunizations in less direct ways.CNBC - 1d -
Who Likes Tariffs? Some U.S. Industries Are Eager for Them.
Concern about the cost of materials has tempered business enthusiasm about taxing imports. But steel and aluminum makers say they welcome the help.The New York Times - 4h -
Who Likes Tariffs? Some U.S. Industries Are Eager for Them.
Concern about the cost of materials has tempered business enthusiasm about taxing imports. But steel and aluminum makers say they welcome the help.The New York Times - 4h -
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Ruben Amorim parks the bus, Son Heung-min shows he still has some spark and Marc Cucurella fires up Chelsea. Premier League top scorers: the latest standings Some observers look at Ruben ...The Guardian - 5h -
Senate Republicans tell Musk to send his cuts to Congress
The DOGE chief was told that legislative action could enshrine his slashing.Politico - 4d -
Jobs lost and lifesaving cures not discovered: Possible impacts of research cuts
Ripple effects of the Trump administration's crackdown on U.S. medical research promise to reach every corner of AmericaABC News - 4d -
E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates Again, With an Uncertain Path Ahead
Vows by European leaders to increase borrowing to ramp up military spending have reshaped the fiscal picture that the central bank must confront.The New York Times - 3d -
DOGE Cuts Upend Trump-Voting West Virginia Town
‘Nobody that I’ve talked to understood the devastation that having this administration in office would do to our lives,’ said one fired Treasury Department worker in Parkersburg.Inc. - 2d -
Out of the lab and into the streets, researchers and doctors rally for science against Trump cuts
Researchers, doctors, their patients and supporters are venturing out of labs, hospitals and offices across the country to stand up to what they call an attack on life-saving science by the Trump ...ABC News - 2d -
Heathrow looks at building shorter third runway in bid to cut costs
London’s hub airport is preparing a detailed expansion plan after winning government backingFinancial Times - 2d -
Russian Strikes Kill 20 in Ukraine After U.S. Cuts Support for Kyiv
The bombardment came after Washington’s decision to suspend intelligence sharing and hit a region critical for Ukrainian logistics and support.The New York Times - 2d -
Want to cut Medicaid costs without hurting patients? Here’s an easy solution.
The establishment of a National No-Fault Medical Malpractice program for physicians and hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid is an easy, commonsense proposal that would preserve access ...The Hill - 1d -
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 20 as U.S. cuts intelligence sharing with Kyiv
Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least 20 people, officials said Saturday, as heavy aerial attacks continued into the second night following a U.S. decision to stop sharing satellite ...NBC News - 1d -
GOP funding patch boosts defense and deportations, cuts other programs
Ahead of a Friday shutdown deadline, House GOP leaders are serving up a plan Democrats will despise.Politico - 1d -
Munetsi rescues draw against Everton but Wolves miss Cunha’s cutting edge
It would be harsh to describe Wolves as a one-man team but Matheus Cunha is the key reason they have kept their heads above water in the Premier League. In his absence, they lacked imagination and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Federal funding cuts lead FEMA to cancel National Fire Academy courses
The cancellation of courses at National Fire Academy comes as the federally funded institution was set to welcome a new set of fire safety officers for training next week.CBS News - 1d -
How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks
Organizations funded by the United States helped keep dangerous pathogens in check around the world. Now many safeguards are gone, and Americans may pay the price.The New York Times - 1d -
World Health Organization warns of possible tuberculosis surge because of USAID cuts
Health authorities say that the Trump administration’s gutting of USAID raises the risk of a global surge in tuberculosis cases and deaths.NBC News - 1d -
NOAA to potentially cut more than 1,000 additional employees
NOAA previously fired 880 employees on Feb. 27, the majority of which were probationary staff with fewer than two years in their positions.CBS News - 19h -
Bills cut eight-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Miller
The Bills released eight-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Von Miller on Sunday.ESPN - 17h -
Ukraine loses ground in Kursk as US cuts off support
Moscow’s troops gain territory around the Russian town of Sudzha ahead of crucial talks between Kyiv and Washington this weekFinancial Times - 18h -
"Super pigs" cause chaos along U.S.-Canada border
The U.S. border with Canada is under new scrutiny, with both countries focusing on increased migration and drug and weapons smuggling. But farmers and ranchers have another concern: So-called ...CBS News - 1d -
Unprecedented number of sick, stranded sea lions being found on L.A.-area beaches
An unusually high number of disoriented marine mammals, sickened by a toxic algae bloom, is being found along Southern California’s coast, prompting concerns 2025 could be the deadliest year yet.NBC News - 1d -
This Spring, Layer Up in Style
Shape-defining cuts, saturated hues and a few wild stripes give the season’s fashion a youthful edge.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints
Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall StreetFinancial Times - 2d -
Is Trump reining in Musk after showdown with cabinet?
The president intervenes in a cost-cutting row after a reported clash at the White House.BBC News - 2d -
How to stop the fruitless search for welfare savings
Governments chase illusory short-term cuts when what’s needed are routes back into lasting employmentFinancial Times - 2d -
NBA MVP odds: Nikola Jokić's historic night gives Nuggets star big boost in race against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Jokić's 30-20-20 game cut Gilgeous-Alexander's lead in the MVP odds.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Businesses bemoan Indian ‘tax terrorism’ and red tape
Officials vow to cut bureaucracy and fiscal burden amid fears they could hurt investmentFinancial Times - 1d -
Why Social Security’s Future Could Be in DOGE’s Hands
Trump promised that Elon Musk’s DOGE wouldn’t touch Social Security. But DOGE is already making cuts to the agency.Inc. - 1d -
Stand Up for Science Rally Sees Mix of Science, Politics and Anxiety
Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington for Stand Up for Science, a rally in response to President Trump’s federal-funding and job cuts.The New York Times - 19h