On July 14, 2015, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft flew past Pluto, revealing unprecedented close-up views of the complex icy world. The iconic mission is still returning data from the far reaches of the solar system, but a lack of funding now threatens to end the mission prematurely. As NASA celebrates the 10th anniversary of the historic Pluto flyby, the space …
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Republicans mull changes to Trump’s request for $9.4B in spending cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans were exploring changes Tuesday to President Donald Trump’s request to cancel $9.4 billion in previously approved spending targeted by his Department of Government Efficiency, signaling potential difficulties ahead of an important test vote. The president is looking to claw back $1.1 billion of funding authority from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and about $8.3 billion …
Read More »RFK Jr.: ‘No cuts on Medicaid’ in ‘big, beautiful’ law – The Hill
RFK Jr.: ‘No cuts on Medicaid’ in ‘big, beautiful’ law The Hill Why the health care lobby failed to stop cuts to Medicaid funding NPR One Rural Doctor on the Cuts to Medicaid The New York Times What Trump’s spending bill means for Wisconsin BadgerCare, health care Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The megabill’s Medicaid cuts shocked hospitals, but they may never happen Politico Source link
Read More »Supreme Court Clears the Way for Trump’s Cuts to the Education Department – The New York Times
Supreme Court Clears the Way for Trump’s Cuts to the Education Department The New York Times Live Updates: Trump Threatens Russia, States Sue Over Withheld Education Funds The New York Times Supreme Court green-lights Trump administration’s Education Department layoffs WLOS Supreme Court rules on Trump’s mass layoffs at Education Department Fox News Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with mass firings at Education Department CNN …
Read More »Cuts to Medicaid hurt hospitals. Here’s why their lobbying against them failed : Shots
U.S. President Donald Trump, joined by Republican lawmakers, signs the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. The law includes cuts to funding for Medicaid, food assistance and other social safety net programs. Samuel Corum/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Samuel Corum/Getty Images Doctors, hospitals, and health insurers for weeks issued dire warnings …
Read More »Eating just 4 ounces of common food each week cuts Alzheimer’s risk by 40%
Older adults who eat two eggs a week may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, a new study claims. Researchers from Boston, Washington DC and Chicago found that the presence of several nutrients, particularly choline in the breakfast staple can help lower the risk of the progressive disease. Choline is an essential nutrient for liver development, healthy brain development, muscle movement, …
Read More »Senate vote will test the popularity of DOGE spending cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans will test the popularity of Department of Government Efficiency spending cuts this week by aiming to pass President Donald Trump’s request to claw back $9.4 billion in public media and foreign aid spending. Senate Democrats are trying to kill the measure but need a few Republicans uncomfortable with the president’s effort to join them. Trump’s …
Read More »BBC Cuts Ties With Gregg Wallace Following Investigation
The BBC has officially severed ties with longtime “MasterChef” presenter Gregg Wallace following the publication of an independent investigation into his conduct, marking the end of his 20-year tenure on the flagship culinary competition series. In a statement released following the Lewis Silkin investigation findings, the BBC confirmed that Wallace’s “return to ‘MasterChef’ is untenable” and that the corporation has …
Read More »South African AIDS Activist Pushes for H.I.V. Treatment Access After U.S.-Aid Cuts – The New York Times
South African AIDS Activist Pushes for H.I.V. Treatment Access After U.S.-Aid Cuts The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google News Source link
Read More »Monday briefing: The ‘toxic cocktail’ of climate denial, federal cuts and the Texas floods | Texas
Good morning. The death toll from the catastrophic floods in Texas has climbed to 129, including at least 27 children and counsellors at Camp Mystic in Kerr County. With more than 160 people still missing, authorities warn that the number of casualties is likely to rise. On Sunday morning, some search operations were cancelled as heavy rain and strong winds …
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