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Scott Bessent, the Treasury secretary shaping Trump’s trade war
The former hedge fund manager is being asked to lead negotiations with foreign governments amid America’s self-inflicted hitFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump changes tune as his billionaire supporters push back against tariffs
Hedge fund honcho Bill Ackman has joined a growing list of President Donald Trump's billionaire backers calling for the White House to slam the brakes on tariffs.ABC News - 2d -
Trump changes tune as his billionaire supporters push back against tariffs
Hedge fund honcho Bill Ackman has joined a growing list of President Donald Trump's billionaire backers calling for the White House to slam the brakes on tariffs.ABC News - 2d -
In 'Your Friends & Neighbors,' Jon Hamm is back in Don Draper territory
Jon Hamm stars in this Apple TV+ drama as a fired hedge fund manager in crisis who resorts to stealing from his circle of friends to keep up his family's lifestyle.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
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 - Mar. 28 -
Musk: Trump's proposed NASA funding cuts 'troubling'
Elon Musk, White House adviser and CEO of SpaceX, expressed his opposition to the Trump administration's proposed 20% cut to NASA funding, while also stating that he cannot participate in NASA ...The Hill - 23h -
Challenge to Trump’s Tariffs Funded by Groups Linked to Charles Koch and Leonard Leo
The legal organization behind a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s tariffs is funded by groups linked to Charles Koch and Leonard A. Leo.The New York Times - 1d -
CMS tells states Medicaid funds cannot be used for gender-affirming care
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is urging states to not use Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for minors, specifically gender reassignment surgeries or hormone ...The Hill - 21h -
Why Senior VC Partners Are Leaving Big Firms for Smaller Funds
With large venture capital firms operating more like asset managers, increasing numbers of senior partners are leaving to join smaller, more nimble funds—or start their own.Inc. - 3d -
Documents reveal Trump’s plan to gut funding for Nasa and climate science
Critics say Nasa faces ‘extinction-level event’ with budget plan, with climate research funding also to be slashed. Donald Trump shows no signs of easing his assault on climate science as plans ...The Guardian - 20h -
Tuberculosis could end if there’s more US public health funding, experts say
Resurgence could be on horizon as outbreaks pick up speed in US and abroad amid public health program cuts. As tuberculosis outbreaks pick up speed in the US and abroad amid deep cuts in funding ...The Guardian - 9h -
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 ParenthoodABC News - Apr. 1 -
White House ends funding for key US climate body: ‘No coming back from this’
Nasa cuts contract that convened USGCRP, which released assessments impacting environmental decision-making. The White House is ending funding for the body that produces the federal government’s ...The Guardian - 2d -
Battered big technology stocks like Nvidia can be havens in disguise, says this fund manager
Investors may be overlooking the potential for big technology stocks to provide a haven for investors, says this Columbia Integrated Large Cap Growth fund co-manager.MarketWatch - 1d -
Experts now recommend a 12-month emergency fund. Here’s how to quickly save thousands in cash.
Economists worry a recession will start in the next few months. There’s still time to beef up your emergency fund by thousands of dollars with these aggressive — but temporary — changes.MarketWatch - 5h -
Funding for National Climate Assessment Is Cut
The move raises concerns among scientists that the assessment, which is required by Congress, is now in jeopardy.The New York Times - 2d -
Sudan tells top UN court that UAE is breaching genocide convention by funding rebels
Sudan has told the United Nations’ top court that the United Arab Emirates is breaching the genocide convention by arming and funding the rebel paramilitary group Rapid Support ForcesABC News - 2d -
Legal Defense Fund exits Meta civil rights advisory group over DEI changes
Meta ending DEI programs, getting rid of factcheckers and changing content moderation policies led to LDF’s decision. On Friday, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) announced its decision to exit Meta’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Real Madrid ready to sell big name to fund bid for Liverpool & Arsenal transfer target
Real Madrid could reportedly be ready to sell a big name from their squad in order to fund a potential transfer move for Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen.The Spanish giants are the latest top club ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Darts record attempt to raise funds for hospice
Darts player Tom Barkham is aiming to set a world record for the most points scored in 12 hours.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Brown University to see federal funding halted by Trump administration
A White House official says the Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown UniversityABC News - Apr. 3 -
As VC Funding Tightens, Founders Cut Their Own Salaries by 43 Percent
The annual Founder Salary Report by accounting firm Pilot has found that entrepreneurs are tightening their belts and embracing bootstrapping.Inc. - 2d -
Reform-linked think-tank secures funding pledges worth £1mn
Resolute 1850 begins hiring staff as Nigel Farage’s party seeks to professionalise and strengthen its platformFinancial Times - 1d -
Democratic-led states sue Education Department for ceasing access to COVID funds
A group of Democratic-led states sued the Education Department Thursday in an effort to regain access to hundreds of millions of dollars in pandemic relief aid that the department abruptly cut off ...The Hill - 1d -
US dollar’s haven status under threat, fund managers warn
Erratic policymaking and rising trade barriers are jeopardising confidence in the currencyFinancial Times - 14h -
US dollar’s haven status under threat, fund managers warn
Erratic policymaking and rising trade barriers are jeopardising confidence in the currencyFinancial Times - 14h -
The Trump Administration Is Turning Science Against Itself
In addition to firing researchers and pulling funds, the Trump administration is also inverting science.Wired - 2d -
The UK must protect its drama sector
Major streamers such as Netflix should pay a levy to fund uniquely British televisionFinancial Times - 1d -
FCA probes banks on bereavement and power of attorney policies
Watchdog review highlights inability to access funds to pay essential billsFinancial Times - 21h -
Argentina secures $20bn IMF deal by relaxing currency controls
Fund to give unusually large upfront transfer to libertarian President Javier MileiFinancial Times - 17h -
US risky debt funds hit by historic outflows as Trump’s tariffs shake markets
Investors rush away from junk bonds and leveraged loans on rising recession fearsFinancial Times - 1d -
NASCAR making return to Rockingham Speedway after state funds paved way for renovations
Racing is back in Richmond County for the first time since 2013 as the Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series make their way back to Rockingham Speedway on Easter weekend.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump admin moves to withhold federal funds from Maine over trans athlete dispute
The matter will also be referred to the Department of Justice "for further enforcement action," the Department of Education said.ABC News - 13h -
Barcelona hope to generate €80m from defensive duo’s sale to fund move for a forward
Barcelona’s upcoming summer transfer window is shaping up to be one of sheer significance, particularly in defence. According to a report from CuleMania, the club is planning a potential revolution...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
RFK Jr. Offers Qualified Support for Measles Vaccination
In an interview with CBS, the health secretary also suggested he wasn’t familiar with massive cuts to state funding for public health.The New York Times - 2d -
Creditors struggle to recover unpaid debts in England and Wales
Funding pressures have led to ‘slow and ineffective’ enforcement of court orders, Civil Justice Council saysFinancial Times - 1d -
States sue over Trump administration's sudden halt of pandemic relief aid for schools
Public officials in 16 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration to restore access to federal pandemic relief funding for schoolsABC News - 1d -
UK announces further £450m military support to Ukraine
The package includes funding for radar systems, anti-tank mines and hundreds of thousands of drones.BBC News - 1d -
Spaced Out: Spending Cuts Could Hurt Startups
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and the head of DOGE, could be cutting off funds for new companies in his own industry.Inc. - 1d
