June 8, 2025

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DOGE cuts millions in funds for HIV research at Florida universities

Those working to end the HIV epidemic say this cut in funding will have a ‘devastating impact.’ Protesters against planned National Institutes of Health funding cuts The Trump administration’s push to slash funding at the National Institutes of Health has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge. About $42 million of the terminated grants were

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Bay Area governments join lawsuit against Trump’s homeless fund conditions

Santa Clara County and San Francisco, along with seven other local governments, are asking a federal judge to block the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from placing “unlawful” conditions on federal funds — stipulations that could put millions of dollars to address homelessness at risk. The lawsuit, which is being led by King

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Sonoma County Barrel Auction raises vital funds for wine industry

The 11th annual auction took place at Landmark Vineyards Hop Kiln Estate in Healdsburg. More than 300 members of the wine trade and others came together Friday to support Sonoma County Vintners at the 11th annual Sonoma County Barrel Auction, an event presented in partnership with American AgCredit. Held at Landmark Vineyards Hop Kiln Estate

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State of Hawaii may hike its tax on tourists and vacationers for climate change fund

A new bill in Hawaii has passed the Senate in The Aloha State to raise the tourist tax in an effort to “reduce climate change.” Senate Bill 1396 aims to raise the tourist tax on hotels to 11% starting Jan. 1 — and it would then increase to 12% the following year, according to the text

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Trump proposes cutting funds for national parks, turning some over to states. See Florida sites

President Trump’s budget blueprint calls for $163 billion in spending cuts to non-military programs, including $1.2 billion for national parks, monuments, historic sites, seashores and trails. That’s about 25% of the park service’s budget of $4.8 billion. The 2026 budget plan also proposes turning some national park sites over to states, removing them from the

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Charleston County’s new program helps towns hit by storms

CHARLESTON — Charleston County is starting a new program to help homeowners whose homes were damaged by recent natural disasters. In February, the county received $928,000 in grant money from the S.C. Housing Trust Fund’s Disaster Assistance Program, which is designed to address housing recovery needs after extreme weather-related disasters. Anyone in living in the

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How is Karen Read paying her defense lawyers?

Before her second trial even began, accused murderer Karen Read told Vanity Fair she owed her attorneys more than $5 million in deferred fees. “If I can get the entire truth of this case out in the public forum, that, to me, is priceless,” the accused murderer told Vanity Fair. Read told Vanity Fair she’s living

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Active vs Passive Mutual Funds: Navigating the investment landscape in 2025

As Indian investors seek optimal strategies for wealth creation in 2025, the debate between active and passive mutual funds remains pivotal. Both approaches offer distinct advantages and challenges, influenced by market dynamics, regulatory shifts, and individual financial goals. In this article, we try to understand the strategies and how they can be beneficial for you.

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Minneapolis will end free pop-up vaccine clinics after rollback in federal funds

Translation services and the decision by health officials to avoid asking for any documentation made the clinics especially accessible to those without permanent legal status, amid heightened fears of immigration enforcement in recent months, said Rodolfo Gutierrez, HACER’s executive director. The more people that are immunized, the less vaccine-preventable diseases will spread. The loss of

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Slashed federal funds shake up New York state museums’ plans the future

Historical institutions in New York state are feeling the effects of the Trump administration’s efforts to cut federal spending. The Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave was founded in 1981. It mixes contemporary Iroquois art with archeological artifacts to create its exhibits. The Native American alliance has a long history in this part of New York.

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