The Evasive Funding Channels Sustaining Boko Haram/ISWAP in Nigeria
Beneath the violence that has come to define the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) lies a highly organised financial ecosystem sustaining their operations. Fuelled…
The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. Trump calls it racist and acts to end it
PORTLAND, Ore. — One program distributes laptops in rural Iowa. Another helped people get back online after Hurricane Helene washed away computers and phones in western North…
Haitians with HIV defy stigma as they denounce USAID defunding
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A video showing dozens of people marching toward the office of Haiti’s prime minister elicited gasps from some viewers as it circulated recently on…
L.A. City Council approves $14-billion budget, scaling back Bass’ public safety plans
The Los Angeles City Council signed off on a $14-billion spending plan for 2025-26 on Thursday, scaling back Mayor Karen Bass’ public safety initiatives as…
EU to sustain Radio Free Europe with emergency funding after Trump cuts | Donald Trump News
Outlet is one of several media services whose funding was cut by the Trump administration amid an aggressive downsizing effort.The European Union plans to step…
Libraries are cutting back on staff and services after Trump’s order to dismantle small agency
Libraries across the United States are cutting back on ebooks, audiobooks and loan programs after the Trump administration suspended millions of dollars in federal grants…
Welsh rugby crisis: Ospreys and Scarlets accuse WRU of funding U-turn
Ospreys and Scarlets have accused the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) of making a U-turn after the governing body announced it will move away from a…
Welsh rugby: Governing body announce new two-tier funding deal for regions
The WRU had continually insisted maintaining four professional sides on an equal footing was at the heart of its long-term strategy that was launched in…
Humanities groups sue Trump administration to reverse local funding cuts
WASHINGTON — A humanities federation and a state council have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to reverse local funding cuts made by Trump advisor Elon Musk’s Department…
The Evasive Funding Channels Sustaining Boko Haram/ISWAP in Nigeria
Beneath the violence that has come to define the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) lies a highly organised financial ecosystem sustaining their operations. Fuelled…
Lawmakers question Kennedy on staffing cuts, funding freezes and policy changes at health department
WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans alike raised concerns on Wednesday about deep staffing cuts, funding freezes and far-reaching policy changes overseen by U.S. Health and Human Services…
Newsom proposes slashes funding to California newsrooms by $20 million
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed slashing funding by 67% for a pioneering deal with Google to support struggling California newsrooms, citing financial pressures that have promoted…
California faces an additional $12-billion budget deficit, Newsom says
California is facing an additional $12-billion state budget shortfall next year, a deficit largely caused by overspending and that Gov. Gavin Newsom said was made…
California ethnic studies mandate in limbo after funding pause
California became a national pioneer four years ago by passing a law to make ethnic studies a high school graduation requirement. But only months before…
Newsom urges cities to ban homeless camps
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday again urged California cities and counties to ban homeless encampments, increasing his pressure campaign on local governments to follow the…
Energy Department secretary clashes with Democrats over funding freezes, job cuts
WASHINGTON -- Energy Secretary Chris Wright clashed with House Democrats on Wednesday over Energy Department funding freezes and steep cuts proposed by the Trump administration.…
UCLA, LACO, South Coast Repertory: Trump cuts NEA grants
South Coast Repertory was celebrating the opening night of a play it had commissioned and spent years developing when it received the notification: The $20,000…
Columbia lays off nearly 180 after Trump pulls $400 million in grants
NEW YORK — Columbia University said Tuesday that it will be laying off nearly 180 staffers in response to President Trump’s decision to cancel $400 million in…
Why does the United Nations face a funding crisis? | Politics News
Officials warn millions of people who rely on UN help are at risk.The United Nations says a funding crisis is putting millions of people in…
World Food Programme strained in Sudan as rainy season, funding cuts loom | Sudan war
NewsFeedMore than 400,000 people had to pick up and leave when the Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces attacked the Zamzam refugee camp. With the rainy…