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Sacchi: Milan ’embarrassingly poor’ in defence but Napoli must fix ‘mistake’

Arrigo Sacchi saw an ’embarrassingly poor Milan defence’ against Napoli and feels Antonio Conte will fight for the title until the very end even if the Partenopei have a ‘mistake’ to be fixed....

Yahoo Sports - 1d

OpenAI closes $40B funding round

OpenAI raised $40 billion from investors in its latest funding round, the ChatGPT maker announced Monday. The deal, which values the artificial intelligence (AI) company at $300 billion, was led ...

The Hill - 14h

Protests postponed after pharmacy funding boost

Community pharmacies have delayed protest action after the government agreed a new funding package.

BBC News - 2d

Trump Administration Will Review Billions in Funding for Harvard

The move follows the cancellation of roughly $400 million in funding for Columbia and the suspension of $175 million for the University of Pennsylvania.

The New York Times - 22h

Portugal cautious on joining Europe’s defence spending splurge

Finance minister says Lisbon will not let rearmament costs threaten budget surplus secured after years of austerity

Financial Times - 2d

Trump targets Smithsonian funding for programs with "improper ideology"

President Trump signed an executive order targeting funding for Smithsonian Institution programs that he says contain "divisive, race-centered ideology."

CBS News - 4d

Trump administration cutting some funds to Planned Parenthood

The Trump administration will withhold some federal funding from Planned Parenthood beginning Tuesday, potentially making it harder for Americans to access birth control, cancer screenings, and ...

The Hill - 1d

Israeli forces to seize ‘large areas’ of Gaza

Defence minister expands renewed offensive in Palestinian enclave

Financial Times - 4h

Vanguard’s expired patent may emerge as ‘game changer’ for fund industry

The exchange-traded fund industry is betting on a structure that could help investors reduce tax burdens.

CNBC - 3d

Pension Funds Push Forward on Climate Goals Despite Backlash

At a time of resistance to environmental, social and governance goals, pension funds have become a bulwark against efforts to sideline climate risks.

The New York Times - 2d

Real Estate Fund Exceeds $2.5 Billion for Affordable Housing

The size of the fund, which is run by the Vistria Group, highlights how investors see an opportunity to address the nation’s housing crisis.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with 'improper ideology'

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on the Smithsonian Institution that targets funding to programs that contain what he calls “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.”

ABC News - 5d

Trump Science Funding Cuts May Hurt Economy, Experts Say

Since World War II, U.S. research funding has led to discoveries that fueled economic gains. Now cutbacks are seen as putting that legacy in jeopardy.

The New York Times - 1d

Officials hopeful Brussels summit will pave way to UK-EU defence pact

Row over fish quotas to arise at post-Brexit reset talks on May 19

Financial Times - 3d

Dutch pensions to invest €100bn in risky assets boosting Europe’s defence efforts

APG boss says largest part of investment to be within bloc owning to ‘attractive valuations’

Financial Times - 3d

Damning charts that show Premiership rugby has abandoned defence

Do you like tries? Good, because the Gallagher Premiership has been serving them up by the bucketload this season. In fact, we are on track for more tries on average per game in a Premiership ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Why Europe’s smaller defence players fear missing out on spending spree

Also in this newsletter: Netanyahu’s Budapest visit defies International Criminal Court

Financial Times - 6h

Radio Free Europe sues over U.S. funding cuts | 60 Minutes

Radio Free Europe, which has been a vital tool in the fight against disinformation and authoritarianism, filed a lawsuit after President Trump moved to cut funding to U.S. government-run broadcasters.

CBS News - 1d

Dozens of free measles vaccine clinics close in Texas as federal funding is cut

As Texas measles outbreak continues, federal funding cuts have forced public health officials in Dallas to cancel dozens of vaccination clinics and lay off 21 workers.

NBC News - 13h

OpenAI funding round could be cut by $10B if for-profit conversion doesn't occur by year-end

OpenAI’s massive private funding round could be slashed by as much as $10 billion if the company doesn’t restructure into a for-profit entity by Dec.

NBC News - 1d

Federal funding cuts are raising questions about university endowments. Here's what some are worth and how they work

Columbia is one of the richest universities with a $14.8 billion endowment. Still, covering federal funding cuts isn't as simple as smashing a piggy bank.

CNBC - 1d

Supreme Court weighs whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a South Carolina case over whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood

ABC News - 22h

Norway urged to scrap ban on $1.8 trillion wealth fund investing in weapons makers

The debate over how Norway's wealth fund should respond to the security landscape comes at a time of higher defense spending and soaring industry profits.

CNBC - 2h

Canadiens: The Gallaghers Are Doing A Fund Raiser

We reported last month that Montreal Canadiens alternate captain Brendan Gallagher had lost his mother, Della Gallagher, to brain cancer. Yesterday, the right winger took to social media to ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Ruben Amorim swings into passionate defence of Alejandro Garnacho after horror show vs. Nottingham Forest

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has suggested that Alejandro Garnacho may have been “trying too much” in an effort to make an impact against Nottingham Forest, which ultimately led to his stru...

Yahoo Sports - 12h

Public media CEOs defend their coverage — and fight for funding

Politico - 6d

U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries

A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs.

The New York Times - 6d

Hegseth says US is setting up a ‘war-fighting’ base in Japan

Trump’s defence secretary uses Tokyo trip to call for a strengthening of the deterrence against China

Financial Times - 3d

Germany’s spending push drives up borrowing costs across Eurozone

Investors warn that higher bond yields could make it harder for members of the bloc to increase defence spending

Financial Times - 2d

Germany decides to leave history in the past and prepare for war

Russian aggression and US isolationism push a once hesitant Germany to invest heavily in defence.

BBC News - 2d

Israel to expand military operation and seize 'large areas' of Gaza

Defence Minister Israel Katz said this would require a large-scale evacuation of Palestinians.

BBC News - 2h

Cutting Off NPR and PBS

Republicans say there is no reason for the government to fund the public broadcasters.

The New York Times - 20h

Liverpool Facing £100m Price Tag for Brazilian Striker in Upcoming Transfer

Liverpool’s Summer Transfer Strategy: Targeting Attack and Defence ReinforcementsAs Liverpool heads towards the 2025 summer transfer window, there are clear indications that the club is gearing up ...

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Musk-funded group spends big in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Elon Musk and his political operatives have tried to shape the closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race in ways that are not immediately obvious but could be critical to Tuesday’s outcome

ABC News - 1d

SEG releases new details on plans to fund construction of hockey rinks in Utah

Ryan Smith announced on Monday that SEG plans to help entrepreneurs and cities in the construction of new hockey rinks.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

OpenAI secures $300bn valuation after $40bn SoftBank-led funding round

Newest financing comes as ChatGPT maker seeks to become conventional for-profit company

Financial Times - 1d

Trump officials to review $9bn in Harvard funds over antisemitism claims

Administration accuses university of failing to protect students and plans to look into federal grants and contracts. The Trump administration announced a review on Monday of $9bn in federal ...

The Guardian - 1d