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Investors flock to gold funds as fears over Trump tariffs mount
Biggest inflow since onset of pandemic pushes bullion to fresh highs as traders hunt for haven assetsFinancial Times - 1d -
UK floats plan for joint European fund to ‘stockpile’ weapons
‘Supranational’ vehicle would purchase for participating states at more favourable borrowing ratesFinancial Times - 19h -
Bid to strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funds faces Supreme Court
South Carolina in 2018 moved to terminate a Planned Parenthood affiliate's participation in its state Medicaid program.CBS News - 15h -
Bid to strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funds faces Supreme Court
South Carolina in 2018 moved to terminate a Planned Parenthood affiliate's participation in its state Medicaid program.CBS News - 15h -
Cybersecurity Professor Faced China-Funding Inquiry Before Disappearing, Sources Say
A lawyer for Xiaofeng Wang and his wife says they are “safe” after FBI searches of their homes and Wang’s sudden dismissal from Indiana University, where he taught for over 20 years.Wired - 15h -
As Trump rewrites even America’s history, institutions have two choices – submit or find ways to resist | Charlotte Higgins
The Smithsonian’s museums have been ordered to root out ‘divisive narratives’. It’s part of a pattern: the battle lines are now clear. It has come to this: we are now in Ministry of Truth ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump will not stop until every American relic reflects his imaginary world view | Kellie Carter Jackson
The US president’s attack on the Smithsonian isn’t about truth. It’s about erasure, and ‘erasure is violence’. Last week, Donald Trump issued another executive order, this one aimed directly at ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump administration to review $9bn in federal grants to Harvard
Latest escalation against elite universities follows recent withdrawal of funding to ColumbiaFinancial Times - 2d -
Under Trump, the SEC should open up private markets to retail investors
Regulated funds are the natural bridge to allow individuals greater accessFinancial Times - 2d -
DOGE checks? Elon Musk claims 'progress' has been made, but says it isn't his decision
Waiting for a stimulus check funded by the cuts DOGE says it's making? It could be a while.The Hill - 1d -
How can I ensure our business continues after I die?
I’m worried my siblings will have to sell up to fund the inheritance taxFinancial Times - 1d -
UK cladding fund fix would enable 90,000 affordable homes, councils say
Letter to ministers points out that schemes to reimburse dangerous material removal exclude social housingFinancial Times - 3d -
OpenAI funding round could be cut by $10 billion if for-profit conversion doesn't occur by year-end
If OpenAI doesn't restructure into an independent for-profit company by Dec. 31, its mega-financing round could be slashed by $10 billion.CNBC - 2d -
This bond fund manager dropped out of a Ph.D program to find her passion in finance
Federated Hermes' Kathryn Glass wasn't always set on a career in finance.CNBC - 2d -
Harvard says it will work with federal antisemitism task force amid threat of funding loss
Harvard President Alan Garber says his university will work with the federal antisemitism task force after it launched a review of the school. On Monday, the task force announced it will be ...The Hill - 1d -
OpenAI closes $40 billion funding round, largest private tech deal on record
OpenAI on Monday announced the close of its $40 billion financing, the most money raised in a single round by a private tech company.CNBC - 1d -
How to Make Smart Financial Decisions When Expensive Funding Is Your Only Option
Understanding the implications of expensive capital and developing a strategy to manage it can mean the difference between survival and financial distress.Inc. - 1d -
Cliff Asness's AQR multi-strategy hedge fund returns 9% in the first quarter during tough conditions
The Apex strategy from Cliff Asness' firm, which combines stocks, macro and arbitrage trades with $3 billion in assets under management, gained 9% in Q1.CNBC - 1d -
An AI 'gold rush.' What to know about OpenAI's record $40-billion funding round
The latest $40-billion investment round will bring the ChatGPT's valuation to $300 billion.Los Angeles Times - 23h -
US health secretary and agency sued by 23 states and DC over $11bn funding cut
Lawsuit alleges department’s ending of wide array of grants is ‘unlawful’ and poses ‘serious harm to public health’. Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia are suing the US Department of ...The Guardian - 11h -
Trump Administration Abruptly Cuts Billions From State Health Services
States have been told that they can no longer use grants that were funding infectious disease management and addiction services.The New York Times - Mar. 27 -
To Secure $40 Billion, OpenAI Must Complete For-Profit Transition by End-Year
SoftBank can reduce funding to $20 billion if OpenAI fails to fully transition by the deadline.Inc. - 4d -
In Hawaii, where 90% of food is imported, farmers who offset imbalance now face cuts
Since the Trump administration paused funds, local farmers say they're in survival mode.NBC News - 2d -
A16z speedrun opens applications for fifth event, offers $1M investment
A16z Speedrun is taking applications for its fifth event, where startups in the interactive and tech spaces receive advice and funding.VentureBeat - 2d -
Google DeepMind’s drug discovery spin-off Isomorphic Labs raises $600mn
AI unit is boosted by first external funding round led by OpenAI-backer Thrive CapitalFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump Administration Has Begun a War on Science, Researchers Say
Nearly 2,000 scientists urged that Congress restore funding to federal agencies decimated by recent cuts.The New York Times - 2d -
Chef Robotics raises $20.6 million to continue building AI robot arms
Chef Robotics has raised $20.6 million in a Series A funding round led by Avataar Ventures, the company told CNBC.CNBC - 2d -
Trump's tariffs could mean big business for supply chain software startup LightSource
LightSource, a supply chain software startup, has raised $33 million in a funding round led by Bain Capital and Lightspeed.CNBC - 2d -
The rise of the trophy SWF
Everybody wants sovereignty. Everybody wants wealth. Yet a fund is not, sadly, a reliable route to their creationFinancial Times - 10h -
HTC’s Viverse Creator Program opens globally for 3D artists
HTC announced it's opening the Viverse Creator Program to all 3D creators around the globe seeking funding for their projects.VentureBeat - 10h -
Navigating Trump-Era Market Volatility: How to Invest Amid Uncertain Times
People with bond and international stock funds have held their own, despite a shaky U.S. stock market and the uncertainty and turmoil flowing from the White House.The New York Times - 5d -
Decision day in court for Marine Le Pen's French presidential hopes
Accused of misusing EU funds, Monday's verdict could determine whether the far-right National Rally leader can run again.BBC News - 3d -
The history of Voice of America
The Congressionally funded broadcaster is both a global information source and an American foreign policy tool. Now, with an executive order, the Trump administration silenced VOA for the first ...CBS News - 3d -
‘Game over’ for ESG investing due to Trump backlash? Analysts say no
President Donald Trump and the GOP have expressed disdain for so-called ESG investments. Despite political headwinds, analysts say such funds are here to stay.CNBC - 2d -
France's Marine Le Pen barred from running for public office for 5 years after embezzlement conviction: Media
Marine Le Pen on Monday was found guilty of misappropriating EU funds in an historic trial that could halt her future presidential election hopes.CNBC - 2d -
Professors Pushed Harvard to Resist Trump. Now Billions Are on the Line.
Harvard, the wealthiest school in the world, sought compromise amid pressure to do more to combat antisemitism. The Trump administration is examining its funding anyway.The New York Times - 1d -
Justices divided over Medicaid 'right' to choose Planned Parenthood clinics
The battle over taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood takes center stage at the Supreme Court in a South Carolina dispute over Medicaid providers.ABC News - 12h -
Premier League quintet establish interest in ‘technically brilliant’ Utd star who openly requested more game time
Manchester United are expected to oversee a complete overhaul in the summer transfer window. Raising funds will be crucial for INEOS if they are to sufficiently bolster Ruben Amorim’s options ahead...Yahoo Sports - 4h
