FUNDING

Jun 29 2025POLITICS

New York City's Funding at Risk Under Trump's Threats

New York City is in the spotlight again, but not for its usual reasons. President Trump has made a bold statement about the city's future funding. He said that if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the mayoral election, things could get tough. Trump warned that federal money might be cut off if Mamdani doesn't "do the right thing. " This isn't the first time T...

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Jun 27 2025EDUCATION

Rural Schools Lose Vital Mental Health Support

In many rural parts of the country, schools are struggling to provide adequate mental health support for their students. In some areas, there is only one mental health professional for every 1, 100 students. This lack of resources is especially concerning given the high rates of depression, anxiety, and trauma among young people in these communities. Recently, the T...

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Jun 27 2025EDUCATION

Chicago Schools Face Big Money Problems

Chicago's schools are in a tough spot. The new leader, Macquline King, just told everyone that the money trouble is worse than they thought. They need to find $730 million, which is a lot more than they expected. This means big decisions are coming. King is new to the job, but she knows it's her job to fix this mess. She wants to make sure schools open in August wit...

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

New York's Wealthy Worry: What's Next for the City?

New York City is facing a big problem. A candidate named Zohran Mamdani is leading in the mayoral race. He's a democratic socialist with big ideas. He wants to freeze rents, create city-owned supermarkets, and make public transit free. He plans to pay for these things by taxing corporations and the wealthy. Some people are worried. Bill Ackman, a billionaire hedge-f...

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

Lawmakers Clash Over Proposed Cuts to Public Broadcasting and Foreign Aid

Senators from both parties have raised strong objections to the Trump administration's proposal to slash $9 billion in federal funding. This money supports public broadcasting and various foreign aid programs. The plan targets the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds local TV and radio stations, and global initiatives addressing health, disasters, a...

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

States Win Big: Judge Orders EV Charger Funds Unfrozen

A federal judge in Washington state made a big call. She told the Trump administration to start giving money to 14 states again. This money is for building electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The administration had frozen these funds, which were supposed to help states install high-speed chargers along highways. The judge's order is like a temporary win for the states. ...

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Jun 25 2025POLITICS

States Fight Back: The Battle Over Federal Funding Cuts

In a bold move, legal representatives from over 20 states and Washington, D. C. , have taken the Trump administration to court. Their target? Billions of dollars in funding cuts that hit everything from crime prevention to food security and scientific research. The lawsuit, filed in Boston, is a direct challenge to the administration's use of a little-known rule to ...

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Jun 24 2025EDUCATION

Chicago's Education Battle: Money, Politics, and the Fight for Schools

Chicago is in a tough spot when it comes to schools. The city's teachers' union leader, Stacy Davis Gates, recently spoke out against Trump's policies. She said they're hurting public education. The union just got a big contract worth $1. 5 billion over four years. But the school district is facing a huge budget shortfall of $529 million. Davis Gates said the proble...

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Jun 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Touching the Future: How Fabric Sensors Are Changing the Game

A new player has entered the tech scene, aiming to revolutionize how machines and devices interact with the world. Brighter Signals B. V. has stepped out of the shadows to introduce a groundbreaking tactile sensor platform. This innovation is not just about touch; it's about feeling the world in a whole new way. The startup, founded by a trio of experienced entrepre...

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Jun 22 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Aid Conundrum: Who's Really Helping?

In the middle of a complex conflict, a U. S. -led group is seeking a significant financial boost from the American government. This group, known as the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, is asking for at least $30 million to keep their aid operations running in Gaza. This request comes at a time when the region is on the edge of a humanitarian crisis due to Israel's block...

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