Funding Cuts Medical

VA begins reversing contract cancellations that support medical care, facilities

A day after the VA celebrated about $2B in savings on canceled contracts, it began reversing some that may have affected medical care, according to agency records.

ABC News - Feb. 26

How RFK Jr. could restrict abortion medication access

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suggested that he is open to restricting access to abortion medication, the primary method used for abortions across the U.S. ...

The Hill - Feb. 27

We need a new playbook to oppose Trump’s war on medical science

Despite the existential threat to American health, resistance from our leaders has been remarkably light.

The Hill - Feb. 27

O'Sullivan withdraws from World Grand Prix for medical reasons

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from the next week's World Grand Prix in Hong Kong for medical reasons.

BBC News - 5d

Rocky the bear rescued from abuse and relocated for medical treatment

An animal welfare organization says it has rescued a black bear from abuse in Pakistan's east and relocated him to the capital for treatment

ABC News - 4d

'A hot mess': Federal office that resolves surprise medical bills slashed by Trump

Ending surprise medical bills used to be a Trump priority, but he just slashed the federal office working on that.

ABC News - 1d

Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner dies at age 70 after medical emergency

Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, has died at the age of 70 after suffering a medical emergency. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona reports on the latest about the former Houston mayor and freshman ...

NBC News - 1d

Norway’s oil fund to allocate billions to long-short equity hedge funds

Norges Bank Investment Management to give $250mn mandates to external managers

Financial Times - 1d

Capitol agenda: Government funding frenzy

Politico - 6h

£67bn of UK investors’ money is in underperforming funds

Wealth floundering in so-called ‘dog’ funds rises 26 per cent in six months, as investor Nick Train’s UK Equity product named among them

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Why Republicans are at odds about how to fund the government

The Republican-controlled Senate adopted a $340 billion budget blueprint. Next week, the GOP-led House will advance its own proposal. There are some differences in strategy, and President Trump ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Meta launches $50M Meta Horizon Creator Fund

This week, Meta launched a $50 million Meta Horizon Creator Fund. Under the theme of “Shape what’s next,” Meta plans to reward creators who can innovate and earn with Meta Horizon Worlds. The fund ...

VentureBeat - Feb. 22

PM announces £200m support fund for industrial site

Sir Keir Starmer's announcement comes ahead of the refinery's planned closure this summer with the loss of more than 400 jobs.

BBC News - Feb. 23

Benjamin Black Weighs Shift in U.S.A.I.D. Funding

Benjamin Black, a son of the private equity mogul Leon Black and likely head of the International Development Finance Corporation, wants a piece of U.S.A.I.D.’s funding to invest in “pro-market” ...

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Nations salvage funding deal to reverse wildlife decline

Funding agreed at UN conference in Rome that would attempt to tackle the rapid loss of biodiversity

BBC News - 6d

SoftBank Considers Borrowing $16 Billion to Fund AI

This would be on top of the $15 billion SoftBank has already committed to Stargate.

Inc. - 3d

More funding for judges to tackle record court delays

The announcement of new support for courts comes as two reports warn the justice system is struggling.

BBC News - 1d

Ovechkin uses Gretzky chase for cancer funding

Every goal scored by Alex Ovechkin for the rest of his career will raise funds toward pediatric cancer research.

ESPN - 1d

GOP holdout comes around on funding patch

Politico - 22h

US aid freeze puts HIV-positive orphans in Kenya at risk as medical supplies dwindle

A U.S. aid freeze is threatening the lives of HIV-positive orphans at Nyumbani Children’s Home in Nairobi

ABC News - Feb. 21

More than 160 Gazan medics held in Israeli prisons amid reports of torture

Senior doctors claim they were subjected to months of physical abuse, as UN calls for release of those still detained. ‘No rules’: Gaza’s doctors say they were tortured, beaten and humiliated in ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

6 babies have frozen to death in Gaza as displaced people shelter in tents: Medics

Palestinian medics say at least six infants have died from hypothermia in the last two weeks in the Gaza Strip

ABC News - Feb. 25

Texas probes medical school's use of bodies without consent following NBC News investigation

The University of North Texas Health Science Center's failure to obtain permission before using corpses for research may have violated state law, authorities said.

NBC News - Feb. 26

Africa’s medical system risks ‘collapse in next few years’, warns health leader

Focusing foreign aid on infectious diseases has allowed a rise in cancer and diabetes that African governments don’t have resources to fight, says Dr Githinji Gitahi. Health services in Africa are ...

The Guardian - Feb. 27

Major medical groups push back against Trump admin's 'sex-based definitions'

Follow President Donald Trump's executive order, the Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance that recognizes only two sexes.

ABC News - 6d

Don’t be afraid to cry – or to interrupt: doctors’ tips for making the most of your medical appointment

Be honest about your symptoms, voice your concerns, take notes, ask follow-up questions if you need to … GPs and surgeons explain how to make every minute count. When you go to see a doctor, it can ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trump’s FDA pick made his name by bashing the medical establishment. Soon he may be leading it

Food and Drug Administration nominee Dr. Marty Makary is known for his contrarian views and fiery criticism of traditional medical institutions

ABC News - 2d

Amazon's One Medical CEO stepping down after less than two years at helm

Green was tapped to lead One Medical shortly after Amazon completed its $3.9 billion acquisition of the company.

CNBC - 1d

Carbon monoxide poisoning caused death of children sleeping in van, medical examiner says

The cause of death of two young children who were sleeping in their family's van was revealed to be carbon monoxide poisoning and not exposure to the cold as Detroit authorities first thought.

NBC News - 2h

Trump's AI safety cuts

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI safety institute faces cuts under Trump Potential cuts to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) are ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Medical training’s AI leap: How agentic RAG, open-weight LLMs and real-time case insights are shaping a new generation of doctors at NYU Langone

NYU Langone has built an LLM research companion and medical advisor, and is pioneering what it calls AI-driven “precision medical education."

VentureBeat - Feb. 20

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