90 m. ago Over a Dozen Conservative Party Donors Fund Britain’s Populist Reform U.K.

A New York Times analysis of campaign finance data also revealed an influx of funding to Nigel Farage’s right-wing party from fossil fuel investors, climate skeptics, millionaires and billionaires.

Politics

97 m. ago Steve Carell announces that a charity will fund proms for students affected by LA fires

The children's organization, Alice's Kids, will cover the costs for approximately 800 students to enjoy prom night.

Events

3 h. ago How long can RI wait for frozen US grants before Washington Bridge is delayed?

How long can RI wait for frozen US grants before Washington Bridge is delayed?  The Providence Journal

Politics

3 h. ago As Trump Goes After Universities, Students Are Now on the Chopping Block

Uncertainty about how much money colleges and universities stand to lose has led some schools to reduce the number of doctoral students, in some cases reneging on offers.

Politics

3 h. ago Christie's first AI art auction sees hits... and plenty of misses

Christie's first auction of art made by artificial intelligence (AI) ended Wednesday with mixed results, providing scant clues as to the future of the new and controversial medium.

Events

4 h. ago Rural Alaskan schools are crumbling as the state fails to provide funding to fix them

Rural schools in Alaska are plagued with health and safety issues. The state has failed for nearly two decades to provide the funding needed to fix them, despite repeated requests.

Politics

4 h. ago Pause in US foreign aid has UN in panic over funding cuts, Trump says world body 'not being well run'

During the 90-day pause in foreign funding some critics suggest reforming the United Nations’ 686-employee Department of Global Communications, responsible for pushing the UN agenda worldwide.

Politics

7 h. ago Alpine Eagle secures funding from European backers for counter

The war in Ukraine has brought drones to the forefront of modern warfare, creating a surge in demand for counter-drone systems. However, legacy solutions to counter drones, such as ground-based defense systems and cyber warfare, often come with a hefty price tag. For German startup Alpine Eagle, these solutions fall short: When now-ubiquitous $500 first-person […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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8 h. ago D.C. U.S. attorney tells Georgetown he won’t hire from any school with ‘DEI’

D.C. U.S. attorney tells Georgetown he won’t hire from any school with ‘DEI’  The Washington Post

Society

8 h. ago Washington high school (WIAA) 4A/3A state boys basketball tournament: Live game recaps, highlights, top performers

Washington high school (WIAA) 4A/3A state boys basketball tournament: Live game recaps, highlights, top performers  Sports Illustrated

Sport

9 h. ago Boosted funding for Alaska seafood marketing pitched as needed to expand domestic sales

Boosted funding for Alaska seafood marketing pitched as needed to expand domestic sales  Alaska Beacon

Economics

9 h. ago Steve Carell Surprises Southern California High School Students, Affected by Wildfires, With Free Prom Tickets

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Steve Carell is sending Southern California high school students affected by the devasting wildfires in Los Angeles to the prom for free. The post Steve Carell Surprises Southern California High School Students, Affected by Wildfires, With Free Prom Tickets appeared first on Breitbart.

Society

10 h. ago Alaska House panel shrinks school funding boost and adds policy changes in bill before floor debates

Alaska House panel shrinks school funding boost and adds policy changes in bill before floor debates  Anchorage Daily News

Society

10 h. ago Federal judge in Boston blocks drastic funding cuts to medical research

A federal judge is preventing the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding The post Federal judge in Boston blocks drastic funding cuts to medical research appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

11 h. ago Washington considers 'Alyssa’s Law' for heightened school security

Washington considers 'Alyssa’s Law' for heightened school security  KGW.com

Society

11 h. ago Alaskan avalanche buries, likely kills 3 skiers in Chugach Mountains near Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska State Troopers say

Alaskan avalanche buries, likely kills 3 skiers in Chugach Mountains near Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska State Troopers say  ABC7 Chicago

Events

11 h. ago Steve Carell surprises high school students with free prom tickets

Actor Steve Carell is sending Southern California high school students affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles to the prom for free

Society

13 h. ago Uxbridge school district parts ways with superintendent charged with OUI

Former Superintendent Michael Baldassarre agreed to a separation agreement, effective Tuesday. He had been on administrative leave since Jan. 21. The post Uxbridge school district parts ways with superintendent charged with OUI appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

14 h. ago Former grade school teammates hope to lead Washington girls to state title

Former grade school teammates hope to lead Washington girls to state title  CIProud.com

Politics

14 h. ago Los Angeles City Council seeks $3.3 million to maintain school crossing guards

Los Angeles City Council seeks $3.3 million to maintain school crossing guards  Los Angeles Daily News

Economics