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US politics
fromJezebel
6 days ago

In Africa, Babies Are Being Born With HIV After Trump Gutted PEPFAR

Trump administration funding cuts to PEPFAR in early 2025 triggered antiretroviral shortages, increased mother-to-child HIV transmission, unwanted abortions, and heightened stigma for LGBTQ+ people.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

After the quake, Afghanistan's children face a crisis within a crisis

Restore aid funding immediately to resume life-saving humanitarian services for earthquake victims, amid severe food insecurity and widespread displacement that disproportionately harms children.
LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

50th anniversary of Silicon Valley Pride kicks off this weekend in San Jose

Silicon Valley Pride's 50th anniversary at Cesar Chavez Park focuses on community, diversity and inclusion while scaled-back programming reflects significant funding cuts.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Head Start Advocates Warn Program Could Be Fundamentally Altered Under Trump

Head Start's mission to serve the poorest children faces unprecedented upheaval under the Trump administration, threatening centers and breaking trust with program directors.
#public-broadcasting
US politics
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting Is Shutting Down, but Not All Hope Is Lost

Congress's rescission of $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will lead to significant job losses and funding challenges for PBS and NPR.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Tommy Tuberville Praises Funding Cuts to NPR: Farmers Are Not Gonna Miss This'

Sen. Tuberville supports federal funding cuts to NPR and PBS, claiming they are biased against conservative viewpoints.
#vaccination
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago
Public health

Santa Clara County urges vaccinations as students return to school - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County urges families to vaccinate children now as looming federal Medi-Cal funding cuts threaten clinics serving vulnerable students.
fromNatural Health News
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

UN: Over 14 million children received no vaccines in 2024

14.3 million children worldwide received no vaccines in 2024, marking an increase from 2019.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

'This is political theater': Healey responds to Trump's threats to deploy National Guard to other major U.S. cities

Governor Maura Healey says deploying National Guard troops to cities is political theater that does not improve public safety and follows federal funding cuts.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Collapsing ceilings, leaking windows and rat boxes: inside one of England's crumbling fire stations

Many fire stations are dilapidated and underfunded, posing health risks to firefighters and threatening emergency response capacity due to severe funding cuts.
#public-media
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
US politics

Radio Stations Serving Indigenous Communities Face Challenges From Federal Cuts | KQED

fromNieman Lab
1 month ago
Public health

These public radio stations have built online audiences that'll help them survive federal cuts

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
US politics

Radio Stations Serving Indigenous Communities Face Challenges From Federal Cuts | KQED

fromNieman Lab
1 month ago
Public health

These public radio stations have built online audiences that'll help them survive federal cuts

fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Trump ordered to restore millions in frozen science funding to UCLA

U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin mandated the National Science Foundation to restore millions of dollars in grants withheld from UCLA, ruling the cuts arbitrary and capricious.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Why US budget cuts could derail future mRNA vaccine progress DW 08/14/2025

mRNA vaccines are credited with helping to end the COVID-19 pandemic and save millions of lives, yet research funding for mRNA technology has been cut significantly.
Public health
#mental-health
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Mental health

He felt 'chased' by anxiety and got help online. Now that resource experts trust could be shut down | CBC News

fromKqed
2 months ago
Mental health

Orange County Mental Health Line Makes Huge Cuts After Funding Is Pulled | KQED

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Mental health

He felt 'chased' by anxiety and got help online. Now that resource experts trust could be shut down | CBC News

fromKqed
2 months ago
Mental health

Orange County Mental Health Line Makes Huge Cuts After Funding Is Pulled | KQED

US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The designer behind the iconic 'everyman' PBS logo sees the irony in its demise

The PBS logo represents its mission to provide civic service and public education for all.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The NIH Has Two Months Left to Spend Billions

Senate subcommittee's bipartisan vote to increase NIH budget highlights commitment to biomedical research amid previous political attacks.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

To speak or not to speak: Why many aid groups are silent about the Trump cuts

Anticipatory silence reflects the reluctance of aid groups to defend programs amidst funding cuts for fear of retaliation.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
1 month ago

Unhoused Senior Population Grows In Los Angeles As Services Are Cut | KQED

Older adults are increasingly falling into homelessness in Los Angeles, with significant rises in numbers over the past two years.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Strong Support for NASA and Project Artemis Will Advance the U.S.

President Trump's first term saw Space Policy Directive 1 signed to return American astronauts to the moon, evolving into Project Artemis aimed at Mars.
US politics
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Malnutrition in Nigeria killed 652 children in past six months, MSF says

Funding cuts by international donors have resulted in 652 child deaths from malnutrition in Katsina, Nigeria.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Samaritans closures show brutal reality of financial crisis for UK charities

The voluntary sector is facing a severe crisis illustrated by significant cuts, closures, and rising demand for services amidst economic hardships.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

More layoffs at GBH as 'Defunded' sign goes viral

Following congressional approval of the public broadcasting budget cuts last week, GBH put up three words on its digital billboard in Brighton - "Local. Trusted. Defunded." - and the message went viral over the weekend.
Boston
#hivaids
fromNature
1 month ago

Spain bids 400 million to host mega telescope at risk in US budget cuts

The Spanish government has pitched to bring the Thirty Meter Telescope to La Palma, pledging €400 million to support the project as the US halts funding.
Science
fromKqed
1 month ago

Their Families Keep California Farms Running. Trump Cuts Just Stripped a Lifeline From Them | KQED

The Migrant Education program, vital for children of agricultural workers, is defunded, resulting in halted and cut back services across California, affecting many students.
Education
#education
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

NPR news chief announces she's leaving days after Congress kills federal funding

Edith Chapin is stepping down from NPR, citing the need for a break after holding two significant executive roles for two years.
#nasa
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

NASA veterans say political pressure and slashed funding are destroying mankind's ability to go on future missions

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

NASA veterans say political pressure and slashed funding are destroying mankind's ability to go on future missions

US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Harvard is hoping court rules Trump administration's $2.6B research cuts were illegal

Harvard University is challenging a $2.6 billion funding cut imposed by the Trump administration in federal court.
#americorps
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

House Republicans pass Trump's proposed aid and public broadcasting cuts

House Republicans passed Donald Trump's funding cut proposal, clawing back $9bn in federal dollars with a vote split along party lines, 216-213, facing a tight Friday deadline.
US politics
London music
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

French town drops music festival funding over Kneecap booking

The Irish rap trio's presence on the festival line-up has resulted in a €40,000 funding cut by local authorities.
California
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Billions in funding for California's bullet train project have been canceled by the Trump administration

The Trump administration revoked $4 billion in federal funding for California's high-speed rail project, impacting its future.
US politics
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

The Rescissions Act of 2025 Threatens to Gut Numerous LGBTQ+-Related Programs - San Francisco Bay Times

The Trump administration pressures Congress to pass the Rescissions Act of 2025 to cut significant funding from numerous critical programs.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Trump administration pulls billions in funding for high-speed rail project

After a decade of failures, CHSRA's mismanagement and incompetence has proven it cannot build its train to nowhere on time or on budget. It's time for this boondoggle to die.
US politics
Public health
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

KQED Laying Off 15% of Its Staff, Amidst Declining Corporate Contributions and Trump Funding Cuts

KQED is laying off 45 employees amid a $12 million deficit and dwindling corporate contributions, worsened by expected funding cuts.
Mental health
fromJezebel
1 month ago

This Hotline Has Saved Countless LGBTQ+ Lives. Trump Is Shutting It Down.

The LGBTQ+ suicide and crisis line has been shut down due to funding cuts, impacting mental health support for vulnerable communities.
US politics
fromConsequence
1 month ago

GWAR's Blothar Slams Trump Bill That Cuts Funding to PBS and NPR

GWAR leader Blothar warns against Trump's bill cutting funding to NPR and PBS, encouraging fans to advocate for public broadcasting.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Senate set to debate cuts to NPR today. And, the effects of tariffs on inflation

Consumer prices rose 2.7% year-over-year in June, complicating the Federal Reserve's efforts to control inflation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Exclusive: Trump team withholds $140 million budgeted for fentanyl fight

Fentanyl overdose response funding may be cut, risking lives and efforts to decrease overdose deaths.
#senate
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Senate set to debate cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid

Senate advances Trump-requested funding cuts targeting public broadcasting and international aid, with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US politics

Will Congress cut funds to NPR/PBS and foreign aid this week?

Senate is set to vote on funding cuts to public media, with GOP senators seeking amendments to maintain support for local stations.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

After huge US cuts, who pays for aid in the Middle East now? DW 07/15/2025

"Nobody really knows what's happening," one project manager running a Syria-based project told DW about the US cuts in aid funding. "They haven't put a complete stop to it yet so we're just spending the money on a monthly basis and hoping for the best."
US politics
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

The nation's first rape crisis center is closing

"The recent significant shifts in federal government priorities and funding approaches in 2025 represent the final hardship, not the first," they wrote, noting that 92% of BRAVE's operating budget relies on federal funding.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on private prosecutions: access to justice should not depend on people's ability to pay | Editorial

Private criminal prosecutions allow individuals, companies, or charities to seek justice, but can also lead to abuse, as shown by the Post Office's 918 successful prosecutions.
UK news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Science fair held on Capitol Hill to decry funding cuts

"Science is what made this nation great," said Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) on X. "Every breakthrough, and our economic growth has come from science and technology breakthroughs. Those aren't going to happen much in this Trump administration. It's a tragedy."
Science
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Pushes for Ending Foreign Military Aid: No More Money for Nuclear-Armed Israel'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene seeks to stop additional U.S. military aid to Israel.
Education
fromNature
2 months ago

Deaf scientists hit by drastic NIH cuts - the research community must support them

Funding cuts threaten the viability of the deaf-scientist pipeline, undermining support for deaf scientists in STEM.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

America's historic preservation funding takes a major hit under Trump

Trump's fiscal year 2026 budget proposes slashing the Historic Preservation Fund to $11 million, significantly impacting historic preservation efforts.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Early-Career Researchers Reflect on the Emotional and Societal Fallout of Trump's Funding Cuts

Termination of vital NIH grant halted Camilo's research in HIV prevention.
Federal funding cuts are targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion research.
Science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

American science to soon face its largest brain drain in history

The US has faced unprecedented setbacks in scientific organizations, threatening the future of science.
#usaid
Higher education
fromNature
2 months ago

Postdocs file for union recognition at University of Michigan

Postdoctoral researchers at the University of Michigan are seeking union recognition amid concerns about job security and funding cuts.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose nonprofits threatened by federal funding cuts - San Jose Spotlight

In terms of the funding that we get directly from the city of San Jose for housing work and legal services for low-income tenants - this (funding) is it.
Public health
Public health
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

"When is cancer political?" Medical researchers, patients decry Trump admin's layoffs, budget cuts

The future of cancer research funding is critically threatened by significant budget cuts, risking essential medical advancements.
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Job openings among the largest U.S. federal contractors have plummeted at 25x the rate of all other jobs amid DOGE cuts, report finds

Job openings for major government contractors have dropped 15%, contrasting with the overall job listings stability.
fromMission Local
2 months ago

'We are nowhere near a decision:' A long day for S.F. budget talks

Hundreds rallied at City Hall on Monday, unfurling banners and leading chants of 'Whose budget? Our budget!' before a nine-hour-long meeting of the committee.
NYC politics
Marketing tech
fromAxios
2 months ago

Axios Media Trends

Voice of America significantly scaled back its broadcasts to Iran, raising concerns about its effectiveness as a tool of U.S. global influence.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

BART and Muni Secure $750M Loan From State Along With Other Local Transit Agencies

Bay Area transit agencies secured a $750 million loan, avoiding $1.1 billion in proposed cuts.
Parenting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Family hubs offering support to those in crisis reduced by more than a third

The decline of family support services significantly impacts children's welfare and mental health.
Funding cuts are exacerbating children's poverty and limiting access to essential services.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Defunding Prevention: A Setback for Science and Public Health

Substance use prevention focuses on promoting wellness rather than merely preventing illness or addiction.
Recent DOJ funding cuts threaten long-term community health efforts in substance use treatment.
A shift back to punitive approaches could undo years of progress in substance use prevention.
#national-park-service
NYC politics
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Day laborer support program slashed under new Oakland budget deal

The Oakland City Council cut funding for immigrant support programs, jeopardizing vital resources for day laborers during a time of heightened federal scrutiny on immigrants.
Fundraising
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UN cuts global aid plan as funding plummets

UN dramatically reduces humanitarian appeal to $29 billion due to severe funding cuts, focusing on critical emergencies. Global solidarity is crucial.
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