May 6, 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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Loans

Student loan collections resume as record number of borrowers fall behind on payments

Millions of student loan borrowers could face a wake-up call Monday as the Department of Education resumes collecting on school loans. The restart of collections comes as data from a recent analysis shows delinquency rates are at an all-time high.  After nearly five-years since the U.S. government first paused federal student loan payments and interest

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Former Howell man 16 years in prison for stealing COVID funds

Here’s some common court terms that’s good to know Here’s a list of some of the most used legal jargon and their definitions. A former Howell man who admitted to bilking the government out of $3.75 million in funds set up to aid small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic has been sentenced to 16

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Wisconsin DHS to release COVID-era funds targeted for cancelation

In a reversal from statements a day prior, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services now says it will release COVID relief funds that President Donald Trump’s administration sought to cancel, in the wake of a federal judge’s order temporarily restoring the funds. Late last month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services canceled around

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Wisconsin to hold off on reinstating COVID-era grants tied up in suit

Donald Trump to withdraw US from World Health Organization President Donald Trump has announced that the US is withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing its handling of COVID-19, alleged political bias, and failure to reform. unbranded – Newsworthy The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is holding off on reinstating more than $200 million

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Mississippi Department of Education fights $137M federal funds cut

“These are not just numbers on a spreadsheet; they represent critical services and supports that directly benefit our most vulnerable students.” Subscribe to Clarion Ledger: Local journalists covering local stories Clarion Ledger journalists cover the important moments in Mississippi. Support local journalism by subscribing. Staff The U.S. Department of Education announced an immediate end to

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PA’s Shapiro sues Trump administration over public health cuts

RFK Jr. to cut 10,000 jobs at US health department The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that it will cut about 10,000 full-time jobs and close half of its regional offices. Reuters Pennsylvania joined a multistate lawsuit against the Trump administration for cutting billions in state health funding. Pennsylvania state officials say

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27 Michigan schools could lose up to $42M in federal funds

Want to comment on this story? Become a subscriber today. Click here. More than two dozen Michigan school districts face the loss of nearly $42 million in reimbursement for federal pandemic relief funds after the U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon rescinded a previously set deadline. Michigan education officials said agencies across the country, including the

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Crypto

Cryptocurrency kiosks are a favorite of scammers, and may be regulated in RI

Here’s how to ensure your crypto stays safe and secure From NFT rug pulls to terrorist financing, here’s the scams you should watch out for — and what to do if you’re a victim of a crypto crime. Andrea Kramar and Hye-Su Jun, USA TODAY Rhode Island lawmakers are considering legislation to regulate cryptocurrency kiosks

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