Hollywood power players pull funding from Biden campaign
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, July 7. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Budget ax falls on California Climate Information System
Never before have Californians had more climate information at their fingertips: Planes soar above the Sierra measuring snowpack with lasers; cameras enhanced with artificial intelligence…
Betsy DeVos defends proposal to cut education spending and Special Olympics funding
Reporting from WASHINGTON — Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Tuesday defended her request to cut billions of dollars from the agency’s budget, and Democrats attacked her…
A24 valuation jumps to $3.5 billion with new funding round
Known for arthouse films, Oscar contenders and prestige horror flicks, indie studio A24 has landed a new round of funding led by venture capital firm…
Oklahoma Supreme Court says public funding for religious school unconstitutional
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against public funding for a proposed virtual Catholic school serving the state's rural communities. Photo courtesy of the…
Victorian hospital meeting leak confirms plans to slash funding for small regional hospitals
In short: More than 20 Victorian hospitals have been told their budgets will be slashed, according to a member of a regional Victorian hospital board. The…
Plaid Cymru pledges more funding and economic fairness for Wales
Wales needs more funding and "economic fairness" from Westminster, Plaid Cymru has said ahead of its general election manifesto launch later.Party leader Rhun ap Iorwerth…
California gets federal funding for climate-ready workforce
California is among nine U.S. states and territories selected to receive $60 million in federal funding as part of a significant effort to build a…
Biden offers apology, more funding to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy | Russia-Ukraine war
NewsFeedUS President Joe Biden offered an apology and a promise of an additional $225 million in aid to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting…
With deadline nearing, Newsom and lawmakers disagree over solutions to California budget crisis
SACRAMENTO — With a deadline looming, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats in the state Legislature are working to settle their differences over access to public…
Funding announced for Southern California wastewater recycling
The Biden administration has announced that Southern California’s plan to build the largest wastewater recycling plant in the nation will be supported by $99.2 million…
Italy to resume UNRWA funding as Gaza faces humanitarian crisis | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Italy has announced it will restore funding for the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) months after it suspended aid to the agency over…
L.A. City Council cuts 1,700 vacant positions from the budget
The Los Angeles City Council signed off on Mayor Karen Bass’ $12.8-billion budget on Thursday, cutting 1,700 vacant positions and engaging in a back-and-forth over…
Irish Premiership: ‘A long time coming’ – Clubs react to local football funding
Portadown general manager Mark Beattie said that this is just the beginning of the process for clubs eager to carry out much needed upgrades to…
NI football grounds expected to get £36m funding
Cash for grassroots football and a national training centre is also expected in Wednesday's announcement. Source link
Pentagon to keep weapons moving to Ukraine amid Russian assault
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III committed Monday to keeping U.S. weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces one of its toughest moments against…
California public health spending, boosted during COVID, on chopping block
When a doctor in Pasadena reported in October that a hospital patient was exhibiting classic symptoms of dengue fever, such as vomiting, a rash, and…
India top court bails NewsClick editor arrested in Chinese funding case | Freedom of the Press News
Prabir Purkayastha was arrested last year after a New York Times report alleged his outlet was financially backed by a network pushing Chinese propaganda. India’s…
California makes $3.3 billion available for mental health beds
Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to announce Tuesday that the state will make $3.3 billion in funding available by July to begin building inpatient and…
Why Nevada voters can’t overturn public funding for A’s ballpark this year
The Oakland Athletics can proceed with plans for their proposed Las Vegas ballpark without worrying that Nevada voters might repeal $380 million in public funding…