Npr Funding Threatened

Cutting Off NPR and PBS

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

The New York Times - 19h

Trump executive order targets the Smithsonian over 'divisive, race-centered ideology'

President Trump threatened to block funding for Smithsonian exhibitions that discuss racism and ordered the restoration of monuments taken down because of their celebration of racist figures.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Commentary: PBS and NPR cater to all Americans, despite what Marjorie Taylor Greene might believe

After last week's congressional hearing with the heads of PBS and NPR, it's important to remember how public broadcasting works, what it does and whom it serves, our television critic says.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Doctor cites pope's 'surprising improvement' after surviving life-threatening crises

The pope's doctor says Francis has shown ‘’a truly surprising improvement’’ since returning to the Vatican to convalesce after surviving a life-threatening bout with double-pneumonia

ABC News - 3d

Trump federal worker firings threatens to destabilize DC economy

President Trump’s widespread firing of federal workers threatens to destabilize a Washington economy closely intertwined with the fate of government employees. More than 80 percent of the nation’s ...

The Hill - 1d

Midwest and South brace for life-threatening flash flooding, hail and tornadoes

A day after parts of the Midwest and the South were bombarded with severe thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes, another round of storms — and life-threatening flash flooding — has been forecast for ...

NBC News - 19h

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 - 13h

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

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

Republicans grill PBS, NPR chiefs as Democrats mock proceedings

The two public media entities have become frequent targets in the GOP's efforts to reduce government spending.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

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

Manchester United’s data revolution threatened by Ineos turmoil

Within a few minutes of the final whistle of every Manchester United game, Ruben Amorim and his coaches receive a detailed but digestible report of all the key data points from the match direct to ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

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 - 12h

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 - 23h

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 - 21h

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 - 23h

Florida has a knack for rallying from deficits and coming through in crunch time

Beware...these Gators bite, especially when they feel threatened.

Yahoo Sports - 13h

Trump Says He’s ‘Very Angry’ at Putin and Threatens Secondary Tariffs on Russia

President Trump said he could impose tariffs on nations that buy oil from Russia if it thwarts negotiations for a peace deal in Ukraine. He suggested the same step was possible for Iran.

The New York Times - 2d

1 Dead as Severe Storms Threaten Texas to the East Coast With Tornadoes and Hail

Forecasters warned of widespread damaging winds, very large hail and tornadoes, from Texas to the East Coast starting on Sunday.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump threatens secondary tariffs on Russian oil if no deal on Ukraine

US president says he is ‘pissed off’ with Vladimir Putin for dragging feet in ceasefire talks

Financial Times - 2d

Marine Le Pen’s presidential bid threatened by court ruling

French far-right leader could be banned from running by judges issuing verdict in EU fraud case

Financial Times - 2d

Senate Republicans urge Trump, allies to stop threatening courts

Republican senators are warning that any efforts to impeach James Boasberg, the judge who ruled against President Trump's deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members and is now handling a ...

The Hill - 2d

Water shortage threatens the world's most abundant lithium reserves

Freshwater essential to lithium mining is running low in the world’s “Lithium Triangle,” a mineral-rich region in the Andean Plateau that stretches across parts of Argentina, Bolivia and Chile and ...

NBC News - 1d

FCC chair threatens ABC's broadcast license over Disney DEI practices

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr suggested in an interview Monday that ABC’s broadcast license could be at risk as the federal regulatory agency probes Disney, ABC’s ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump’s Tariff Plans Spook Investors and EU Threatens Retaliation

Business leaders and investors remain on edge ahead of President Trump’s expected announcement of a sweeping new round of tariffs.

The New York Times - 22h

California wildfire threatening forest home of world’s oldest tree

Silver fire leading to fears about Methuselah, a nearly 5,000-year-old bristlecone pine in eastern part of state. Firefighters have managed to make “strong progress” containing a fire burning ...

The Guardian - 15h