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Democrats fret it could be curtains for local theaters without federal funds
Professional nonprofit theaters haven’t recovered from the Covid pandemic, with dozens of stages set to shutter. Democrats are introducing legislation that could keep the curtains from closing.NBC News - Top stories -
Democrats fret it could be curtains for local theaters without federal funds
Professional nonprofit theaters haven’t recovered from the Covid pandemic, with dozens of stages set to shutter. Democrats are introducing legislation that could keep the curtains from closing.NBC News - Politics -
NY lawmakers propose conditioning federal funding on monitoring of antisemitism
Two New York lawmakers are proposing legislation that could condition federal funding for universities to stricter monitoring of on-campus antisemitism. Reps. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) plan to introduce the College Oversight ...The Hill - Politics -
Leader of Federal Student Aid Office Steps Down After FAFSA Crisis
During Richard Cordray’s tenure at the agency, the botched rollout of the new FAFSA upended the college admissions process.The New York Times - Top stories -
Speaker Johnson calls on Columbia University president to resign and threatens federal funding for colleges
After a meeting with Columbia University President Minouche Shafik, House Speaker Mike Johnson called on her to resign Wednesday if she can’t tamp down Gaza war protests at the school and threatened federal funding for colleges that don't create ...NBC News - Politics -
Speaker Johnson calls on Columbia University president to resign and threatens federal funding for colleges
After a meeting with Columbia University President Minouche Shafik, House Speaker Mike Johnson called on her to resign Wednesday if she can’t tamp down Gaza war protests at the school and threatened federal funding for colleges that don't create ...NBC News - Top stories -
Wanted: A CEO to Fix Boeing
The plane maker, which is searching for a new chief executive, is likely to consider a small number of people, including several former Boeing executives.The New York Times - Top stories -
A Real Market Fix for Climate Change
If advocates actually want to use the economy, leave carbon credits in the bin. There’s a better way.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
Hero teacher restrained school stabber, says brother
A teenage girl remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.BBC News - Top stories -
Does a fixed-rate HELOC make sense in today's elevated rate environment?
There are benefits to considering a fixed-rate HELOC in today's economic climate, but there are downsides, too.CBS News - Top stories -
How the overseas owners of the UK’s water companies clean up by polluting our rivers | George Monbiot
Soiled seas and huge shareholder dividends: where has the £64bn borrowed by firms since privatisation gone?. So that’s how they do it. I’d been wondering how, when more sewage has been entering our rivers than ever before, some of the water ...The Guardian - World -
Inside the Crisis at NPR
Listeners are tuning out. Sponsorship revenue has dipped. A diversity push has generated internal turmoil. Can America’s public radio network turn things around?The New York Times - Business -
Colorado Bill Aims to Protect Consumer Brain Data
In a first, a Colorado law extends privacy rights to the neural data increasingly coveted by technology companies.The New York Times - Science -
Officially a Bear: Caleb Williams aims to save Chicago
It has been a long, long time since the Bears had a star at quarterback.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Alphabet’s stock surges on Triple Crown of first-ever cash dividend, $70 billion stock buyback, strong results
Google parent Alphabet Inc.’s stock soared 12% in after-hours trading Thursday following huge spikes in revenue and net income that trounced analysts’ predictions — as well as its first-ever cash dividend of 20 cents per share.MarketWatch - Business -
TikTok on the Clock, Tesla’s Flop Era and How NASA Fixed a ’70s-Era Space Computer
“A clock is ticking on one of America’s most famous apps.”The New York Times - Tech - Tiktok -
Jackson Holliday demoted: Orioles top prospect sent to Triple-A Norfolk after struggling in first 10 MLB games
Holliday, 20, went 2 for 34 with two walks and 18 strikeouts with BaltimoreCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Jackson Holliday sent back to Triple-A after struggling in first 10 games with Orioles
Holliday batted .059 in 34 at-bats after being called up April 10.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Hipgnosis Accepts Improved Concord Offer
Hipgnosis, home to the catalog of artists such as Neil Young, Shakira and Red Hot Chili Peppers, has agreed to an improved $1.5 billion takeover by Concord Chorus, trumping an approach from Blackstone.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Quant hedge funds enjoy bumper start to 2024
Trend-followers profit from bets on rocketing cocoa price and against sinking yenFinancial Times - Business -
Clean-Tech Fund Bets on Growing Demand for Batteries
Volta Energy Technologies raises $131 million in latest funding round, seeking to invest in ways to make energy storage cheaper as well as greener for consumers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Follow live: Knicks seeking 3-0 series lead vs. Sixers
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Energy Dept. Aims to Speed Up Permits for Power Lines
The Biden administration has expressed growing alarm that efforts to fight climate change could falter unless the electric grids are quickly expanded.The New York Times - World -
Energy Dept. Aims to Speed Up Permits for Power Lines
The Biden administration has expressed growing alarm that efforts to fight climate change could falter unless the electric grids are quickly expanded.The New York Times - Top stories -
Hamas's Hostage-Video Release Aims to Head Off Rafah Assault
Hamas is racing to prevent an imminent Israeli military operation in Rafah, ramping up an insurgency in Gaza and deploying its most decisive advantage—sympathy for dozens of hostages.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Energy Dept. Aims to Speed Up Permits for Power Lines
The Biden administration has expressed growing alarm that efforts to fight climate change could falter unless the electric grids are quickly expanded.The New York Times - Science -
UN-led panel aims to tackle abuses linked to mining for ‘critical minerals’
Panel of nearly 100 countries to draw up guidelines for industries that mine raw materials used in low-carbon technology. A UN-led panel of nearly 100 countries is to draw up new guidelines to prevent some of the environmental damage and human ...The Guardian - World -
New Alien Game Announced For VR, Aims To Make Your Skin Crawl
A new Alien video game is coming this year. Game developer Survios and 20th Century Games have announced Alien: Rogue Incursion, an action-horror VR game due out this holiday.. The game is coming to PlayStation VR 2, Meta Quest 3, and PC VR on ...GameSpot - Tech -
Crisis at Pearl Harbor I Sunday on 60 Minutes
Jet fuel from a Navy facility leaked into the water system, contaminating the drinking water for thousands of military families. Families say they are dealing with ongoing health issues and are suing the government. Sunday.CBS News - Top stories -
The misguided laws contributing to America’s rural health crisis
CON laws deter new hospitals from forming and, by doing so, exacerbate the rural health care crisis.The Hill - Politics -
The Papers: 'Return of the King' and 'teacher shortage crisis'
The King's return to public duties, a report on the lack of teachers in schools, and chicken 'megafarms' lead the papers.BBC News - Top stories -
The Guardian view on globalisation’s discontent: it’s not right for poor countries to fund the rich | Editorial
Wealthy nations exploit their position as the world’s bankers to siphon off hundreds of billions from the needy. Developing nations have long complained that globalisation has enthroned western currencies in such a way as to subsidise living ...The Guardian - World -
New Federal Rules Set Overtime Pay Guidelines for Salaried Workers
The Biden administration finalizes overtime regulations for millions more salaried workers who earn less than $43,888 a year.Inc. - Business -
Nursing homes: Will new federal rules curb abuse and lead to better care?
The challenge of finding and hiring staff at nursing homes is enormous.MarketWatch - Business -
Bears unveil $5 billion plan for lakefront stadium and seek public funding to make it happen
The Chicago Bears unveiled a nearly $5 billion proposal for an enclosed stadium next door to their current home at Soldier Field as part of a major project that would transform the city’s lakefront, and they are asking for public funding to help ...ABC News - Sports -
5 things to know about the new federal ban on noncompete agreements
Proponents say a sweeping ban on noncompete clauses should boost workers, but the new rules face serious legal challenges.CBS News - Top stories -
Mercer Raises $3.9 Billion for Multi-Asset Private Capital Fund
Private Investment Partners VII is designed to provide broad private markets exposure to investors that lack the internal resources to identify the best managers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chicago Bears to seek public funding in $5bn plan for new lakefront stadium
Bears unveil $5bn proposal for new domed lakefront stadiumPlan calls for $900m from Illinois Sports Facilities AuthorityThe Chicago Bears unveiled a nearly $5bn proposal Wednesday for an enclosed stadium next door to their current home at Soldier ...The Guardian - World -
House GOP targets nonprofit funding in changes to earmarks process
House Republicans on Thursday announced changes to the annual process in which members apply for funding for community projects back home, after conservatives strongly opposed Democrat-backed earmarks over issues related to abortion and LGBTQ ...The Hill - Politics -
BlackRock-Backed $1.4 Billion Fund Proves There's Cash to Make in Climate Tech
BlackRock's Decarbonization Partners raised its first fund amid growing investor interest in climate tech.Inc. - Business - Climate