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Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth calls crucial Reality Labs all-hands meeting
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth calls key all-hands meeting at Reality Labs as the division faces budget cuts, strategic shifts to AI, and layoffs last year.
The Politics Hour: Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk
Maryland's new Speaker of the House Joseline Peña-Melnyk talks federal job losses and the budget crisis. Plus, Virginia's longest-serving House Delegate Vivian Watts on redistricting.
Few pairs of budget earbuds deliver like Nothing’s Ear (a), which are down to $59
Even the snazzy yellow pair is on sale.
EXCLUSIVE: Germany To Halve Funding For Pandemic Surveillance Hub Amid Global Health Pull-back
The German government is set to halve its funding for the Berlin-based WHO pandemic surveillance hub amidst a broader budgetary retreat from global health.
Performance of premium and budget TV brands is closer than ever
Are TCL and Hisense now with the big boys?
Congress limits cuts to NASA's science budget to 1%
In a significant reversal for the nation’s space agency, NASA’s science programs have been spared from a catastrophic “train wreck” budget. According to an article on the ARS Technica website, while the White House initially proposed slashing science funding by nearly 50 percent last summer—even ordering “closeout” plans for dozens of active missions—Congress has stepped in to restore the agency’s ... Read More
Trump calls for $1.5T defense budget to build 'dream military'
"Our Military Budget for the year 2027 should not be $1 Trillion Dollars, but rather $1.5 Trillion Dollars," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Jan. 7.
NC Secretary of State calls for new budget to keep up with business registrations
New business formations reached record pace in North Carolina in the second half of 2025. Elaine Marshall says her team needs more staff to handle all the paperwork.
Apple’s next iPhone is about to enter mass production, per leaker
iPhone 17e is coming as a more budget-friendly iPhone 17 model, and per a new leak, launch timing could mimic last year’s iPhone 16e.
Science Escapes Largest Cuts in Latest Budget Bills
Today, top appropriators in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives released a three-bill appropriations package for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) that largely rejects drastic cuts to federal science budgets that President Trump proposed last year.
NASA’s science budget won’t be a train wreck after all
There's very little to not like in this."
Georgia state budget, personal income tax, among top issues for 2026 Georgia General Assembly
The new year is just getting underway, and it’s already a busy time for politics in Georgia ahead of the annual legislative session. WABE’s politics reporter Rahul Bali returned to “Closer Look” to talk more about Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens' swearing-in ceremony and preview the upcoming legislative session.
WA crisis centers are in jeopardy without more funding, officials warn
As Washington faces a budget shortfall, behavioral health administrators and providers worry that getting new funding approved will be an uphill battle.
Top science stories of 2025
Knowable Magazine reports 2025 faced turmoil in U.S. science amid job cuts and budget slashes, yet saw advances in gene therapy, quantum computing, and renewable energy.
Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans
Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more organized and manage their finances. Experts say there is one area that touches on each of those resolutions — home…
Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans
Experts say home care can affect your health and finances.
Georgia getting funds for health care from budget reconciliation bill
Funds for rural health care comes as thousands of Georgians expected to see spike in health insurance premiums.
How LaToya Cantrell went from grassroots star to political outcast as New Orleans mayor
A once-promising disruptor, Cantrell will leave office under the cloud of an indictment, low approval ratings and a budget scandal. Here’s an inside look at her legacy.
Pols & Politics: Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn says Mayor Wu’s pride hurt the city’s finances
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn was caught off-guard by Mayor Michelle Wu’s plan to convene a committee to address the budgetary impacts of falling commercial values.
Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans
Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plansBy CHEYANNE MUMPHREYAssociated PressThe Associated Press Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more organized and manage their finances. Experts say there is one area that touches on each of those […]
New mental health crisis center to open in Montgomery County
Around-the-clock mental health care Is coming to Montgomery County, thanks in part to a bipartisan budget recently approved by county commissioners.
What's on the agenda for Congress as it returns in 2026
Lawmakers are facing a new government funding deadline, a decision on whether to move on health care proposals and more.
A guide to choosing the right Apple Watch
The gap between Apple's standard and budget smart watches has never felt smaller.
Hochul proposes eliminating state taxes on tips of up to $25,000 a year
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would include the measure, which affects tips earned in the 2026 tax year, in her fiscal year 2027 budget proposal.
Top Science Stories Of 2025
Written by: Nicola Jones for Knowable Magazine 2025 was a year of turmoil for many scientists — particularly in the United States, where job cuts and budget slashing have left […]
From budget bickering to Dolly Parton politics: How California’s Google news deal went sideways
There’s still no word on when journalists will receive money, more than a year after the deal.
Newsom's 2025: Wildfire crisis, budget cuts and bombastic opposition to Trump
Gavin Newsom's year included the aftermath of the LA fires, budget cuts, Trump battles and a Prop 50 win. What's next for California's governor in his final year?
A Look Back At 2025 In Science, From Federal Cuts To Space Junk | Science Friday
This has been a busy year in science, from government budget cuts and policy changes affecting research, to the record rise of renewables, to the surge in AI, and everything in betwee...
Save science funding so critical to Ohio’s future: John M. Herbert and Bern Kohler
For decades, federal science funding has enjoyed bipartisan support. We urge readers to contact their elected representatives and encourage them to pay it forward and resist the devastating proposed federal budget cuts, write guest columnists John M. Herbert, a Professor of Chemistry, and Bern Kohler, Ohio Eminent Scholar, both at Ohio State University.
Sports Betting Alliance sues Chicago over tax in new budget
The Sports Betting Alliance is suing the city of Chicago over the new budget.
FanDuel, DraftKings, other big sportsbooks sue to block new Chicago sports betting tax
The city is counting on about $26 million in next year's budget from a new tax that betting companies argue would violate the state constitution.
Samsung's $250 Galaxy Tab A11+ is a big upgrade by budget Android tablet standards
The Galaxy Tab A11+ just went official and it actually seems like a pretty decent Android tablet for its $250...
A look at Zohran Mamdani’s policy ideas as he becomes New York City’s mayor
The 34-year-old democratic socialist has just a few weeks before the start of state and city budget season begins at the end of January. His top policy ideas include freezing increases on rent-stabilized apartments, making public buses free to ride, and opening city-controlled supermarkets.
Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached
Experts say the funding won't nearly offset the losses that struggling rural hospitals will face from the administration's massive budget cuts.
WA health care groups raise alarm over Ferguson budget
The proposed budget would tweak the state's Medicaid funding policies in ways that health care providers say would cause significant hardship.
As Missouri stares down Medicaid cuts, it seeks federal rural health funding
The Trump administration’s budget bill included about $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid. As part of an effort to offset those costs, Congress created the Rural Health Transformation Fund, a $50 billion bucket of money that goes to states.
Lawmakers to consider funding options for mental health help line
With funding for the Oklahoma mental health crisis hot line set to run out at the end of the budget year, lawmakers will have to determine how to fund 988 this session.
UW-La Crosse political scientist Anthony Chergosky’s Top 5 Wisconsin politics topics of 2025
UW-L political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky in the WIZM studio for La Crosse Talk with his Top 5 Wisconsin politics topics of 2025. From the governor’s race to controversy around judges to the state budget and the government shutdown, Chergosky dissects what he saw as the biggest stories in Wisconsin politics. La Crosse Talk […]
A guide to choosing the right Apple Watch
The gap between Apple's standard and budget smart watches has never felt smaller.
McKenna Ross’ top Nevada politics stories of 2025
A failed studio tax break push, party politics and budget challenges led Nevada political stories this year.
2025: A Brutal Year For Global Health
This has been a brutal year for global health, with shock cuts in development aid to countries most in need; a knock-on budget crisis for United Nations (UN)
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | When the Movie Comes Before the Budget
Blood On The Turntables is a grassroots MN film created without a budget or studio. Built on community trust, it was promoted before completion and funded by resolve.
Science Still Made Incredible Breakthroughs While Under Attack
It was a tough year for science in the US. Thousands of research grants, including more than 3,800 from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation alone, were frozen or canceled. NASA was threatened with sweeping budget cuts. Top scientists are leaving the US in search of better opportunities. And misinformation about vaccines and other important scientific matters continues to spread.
2025 Unfiltered: Remembering those we lost in Colorado
Rod Bockenfeld Former Rep. Rod Bockenfeld, R-Watkins, died on Feb. 13, 2025, at his home in Watkins. He was 69. Bockenfeld served in the Colorado House from 2019 to 2025, including on the Joint Budget Committee. He battled cancer during his final year and declined to run for a fourth term. Bockenfeld “led with integrity, […]
Health care advocates ready to leave 2025 behind, but many issues will reemerge in 2026
Health care advocates and state officials called the past year “stressful,” “frustrating” and “crazy” -- from jarring shifts in federal policies to ongoing budget problems. They're ready to leave 2025 behind, but fear 2026 may be more of the same.
Bang for your buck: the best affordable watches of 2025
Affordable is subjective, of course, but here's a list of watches from 2025 that are both budget-friendly and extremely impressive.
Gavin Newsom’s big dilemma: Tax the rich or defy the left
Gavin Newsom has spent his tenure resisting tax increases — but in his final year in office, that could get harder.
I tried setting up my first-ever NAS, and this budget UGREEN model did everything I needed with my old HDDs — now I'm falling down a home media server rabbit hole
The UGREEN NASync DH2300 is a best-selling NAS with a low price tag, but can its Arm-based Rockchip processor be strong enough for a self-made Netflix replacement?
DHDC offers Free First Monday, Girls Who Science programs
Enjoying science just got easier as DHDC strives to meet people's budgets to start the new year.
2025 Year in Review: The best of It's Just Politics
Co-hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta have covered Lansing all year. From fake electors to the state budget saga, they've talked about it all. Let's look at some of the highlights.
Top stories in Wisconsin politics in 2025, Wisconsin's 1970s bra flag
From a Supreme Court race to deep cuts to federal government, it's been a big year for Wisconsin politics. Today, our politics team looks back at the stories of the year. we'll hear that discussion of the year in politics. And, from Wisconsin Life, a story about a groundbreaking feminist artist in Wisconsin in the 1970s.
Advocates want bill to protect children during custody battles in state budget
Kyra's Law would be named for 2-year-old Kyra Franchetti.
I am planning a low-budget, potluck-style Christmas party to spend time with friends without overspending
Here is how I hosted a potluck-style Christmas party for 10 people with an optional gift exchange on a $100 budget.
Georgia health officials map out $1.4 billion plan for new federal rural health funds
State officials have introduced a $1.4 billion plan to improve rural health outcomes over the next five years under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program created as part of this summer’s budget reconciliation bill. In a 96-page application, officials from the state’s Department of Community Health requested funds to improve access to primary and specialty […]
Science funding was hit in 2025. What does that mean for the future? : Consider This from NPR
2025 was a hard year for science. The Trump administration upended federal funding for all kinds of scientific pursuits, slashing budgets across agencies like NASA, NIH and NOAA. NPR's Rob Stein and Katia Riddle spoke to scientists and officials who worry that those cuts could cause the United States to lose its competitive edge as a global hub for research and innovation, and steer future generations away from careers in science. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Michael Levitt, with audio engineering by Zo vanGinhoven. It was edited by Sarah Handel, Scott Hensley and Amina Khan. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
The best DirecTV deals: Save on entertainment, sports, news, and more
The best DirecTV deals offer discounts on everything from budget genre packs to pricier signature plans.
Alliance 4 American Leadership PAC endorses Elijah Manley for CD 20
He’s called for renewed global aid spending by the U.S. equal to 2% of the federal budget.
It's the 'gold standard' in autism care. Why are states reining it in?
Budget shortfalls and nearly $1 trillion in looming federal Medicaid cuts have prompted states to rein in spending on a widely embraced autism therapy, pinching families who depend on the services.
2025 was a tumultuous year in New Orleans politics
2025 was full of historic events, including a deadly terrorist attack, a snowstorm and hosting Super Bowl LIX. But ironically enough, it was the inability of city government to perform seemingly simple duties, like following through on deals and staying on budget, that revealed the true dysfunction at City Hall.
My family's holiday budget is smaller than I'd like. Here's how I'm making sure the season is still magical for us.
My family's holiday budget is smaller this year. I'm making sure the season still feels magical through decorations, free events, and homemade gifts.
Iryna’s Law aims to improve public safety — but it may deepen jail and health care strains
North Carolina sheriffs say stricter pretrial release rules could test capacity, staffing and county budgets.
Capital and culture: How changing business models may alter nonprofits’ mission
Nonprofits have faced unprecedented budget cuts this year. To cover their budgets, they may be looking to adopt new revenue streams. But when you bring a new business model in, are you risking your identity? …
'You can't just flee': Spike on proposed millionaire tax
Washington's 9.9% millionaire tax may threaten small businesses while addressing essential budgetary requirements.
On Politics: Bloom is off Hawaii’s rosy financial picture
Watch your budget this Christmas season — as officials from Washington to Honolulu have their eyes on taking, not giving this year.
Board approves budget modification to backfill $2.4 million in CareOregon behavioral health cuts
On Thursday, Dec. 11, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $2.4 million budget adjustment to fill part of a $4.6 million gap in behavioral health services.
Concern grows over health care costs in Chicago area as ACA premiums could double in January
Health insurance premiums are slated to go up on January first after the House passed a GOP health care bill that doesn't extend ACA subsidies. People in the Chicago area are bracing for what that could mean for their budgets.
Steam Deck LCD production is ending — the budget handheld gaming PC will no longer be available once stock is gone
Valve appears to be winding down the Steam Deck LCD in the U.S., leaving the pricier OLED model as the main option for new buyers going forward.
A Somber Mood at Science Meeting as Trump Budget Cuts Continue
News of the breakup of a leading science institution rippled through an annual gathering of Earth, ocean and space scientists. Many say American science is suffering under the Trump administration.
Full Episode: Recapping the 2025 Year in NYS Politics
On This Week's Edition -- It's been quite the eventful year in New York politics - from a competitive mayoral race in New York City to controversial policy items and a late state budget debated at the state Capitol. We'll dive into the headlines that drove the year with POLITICO'S Katelyn Cordero, Bloomberg's Raga Justin and Jimmy Vielkind, of WNYC, Gothamist and the New York Public News Network.
The Politics Hour: The year in local politics and what's ahead in 2026
New Prince George's County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha talks budget priorities, public safety, and data centers. Plus, WAMU's politics reporters breaks down the year's top stories and what to watch for in 2026.
The Politics Hour: The year in local politics and what's ahead in 2026
New Prince George's County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha talks budget priorities, public safety, and data centers. Plus, WAMU's politics reporters breaks down the year's top stories and what to watch for in 2026.
Mamdani appoints veteran city official as budget director
Sherif Soliman will be director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Opinion: Under the mayor's budget, local biz owners like us would pay the price
When the city talks about “taxing big business,” most people don’t picture us: the McDonald’s local business owners. Here's our perspective.
Smucker Supports Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
WASHINGTON—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted in favor of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (H.R. 6703) and released the following statement:
Trump administration plans to break up largest federal climate research center
Russ Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, said the National Science Foundation "will be breaking up" the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado.
RELEASE: DELAWARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM HIRES ADMINISTRATOR - State of Delaware News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Media Contact: Alexis Wrease Email: alexis.wrease@delaware.gov Phone: (302) 622-2677 Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium Hires Administrator Wilmington — The Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC) is excited to welcome Katie Leibel-Marin as its Administrator. With extensive experience in strategic development, budget management, community engagement, and board management, Leibel-Marin […]
Vought says National Science Foundation to break up federal climate, weather research center
The National Science Foundation will “break up” a climate and weather research lab in Colorado, according to White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. The Foundation, an …
Michigan Senate votes to restore more than $600M in GOP funding cuts
Groups said they were blindsided by the cuts and their state-authorized spending plans did not constitute waste, fraud or abuse.
Faith-based entertainment sees a revival in Hollywood. Defining what it is can be a challenge
LOS ANGELES — At the movies this fall, Josh O’Connor plays a hot priest with a complicated past, Keanu Reeves is an angel who lost his wings, and Elizabeth Olsen has a romantic dilemma in the afterlife. Hollywood, it seems, has found God. But it’s not just starry big-budget Netflix
House GOP health package lowers spending but boosts uninsured
The Congressional Budget Office estimates Republican leaders’ plan would save billions but lead to tens of thousands more without health insurance.
Avatar 3: The Mind-Blowing Budget of the Science-Fiction Sequel Finally Revealed
How big is too big for a sequel that has already rewritten box office history, twice? The price tag behind Avatar: Fire and Ash is daring Hollywood to decide whether scale still sells.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Complicates State Health Care Affordability Efforts
The federal budget bill President Donald Trump signed into law in July is creating uncertainty for states trying to rein in health care spending. In California, a lawsuit by the hospital industry challenging state spending caps cites the law, which will slash Medicaid spending, as one of many financial pressures.
Will Congressional Inaction Force Farmers to Choose Between Health Insurance and Their Farm Budget?
Farmers likely need to prepare for substantially higher premiums and healthcare costs for 2026, unless Congress acts now to address the problem.
How smart small business owners are planning for a successful 2026 — even on a tight budget
Affordable small business internet, strategic spending, and investing in people help owners like Amanda Hofman and Sara McCarthy prepare for success.
Xiaomi Smart Band 10 fitness tracker review: Sleek and budget-friendly
A fantastic budget fitness tracker with a lot to offer — slender design, outstanding battery life and an interface you can navigate within minutes.
Staff complaints, financial pressures roil Planned Parenthood in Minnesota
Planned Parenthood faces external pressures from federal budget cuts and hostile state governments. But current and former employees at the organization’s Minnesota-based Midwest affiliate complain that management is making matters worse.
To control costs, State Health Plan leaders look to invest in members’ health
As NC Treasurer Brad Briner trims a massive budget deficit, he says part of the puzzle will be addressing the health of the workforce.
Dell and Lenovo may limit mid-range laptops to 8GB DDR5 RAM in response to rising memory prices
With DDR5 RAM prices skyrocketing, some mid-range laptops could soon ship with budget-level specs. TrendForce expects companies like Dell and Lenovo to stock more notebooks with 8GB of memory. These reasonably priced options may no longer handle intense office and gaming tasks.
UNC Brewing Science Program Goes Down the Drain
The University of Northern Colorado has canceled its Brewing Laboratory Science program as part of 50 total staff layoffs implemented due to a projected $14 million budget shortfall, causing dismay among enrolled students. Sean Johnson, the program manager for eight years, who helped forge local commercial partnerships, has been laid off with his remaining classes moving online. Students praised the program's practical science and networking opportunities. Affected students expressed frustration over the lack of transparency, the university's prioritization of larger programs, and the sudden loss of learning opportunities and mentorship. UNC's Chemistry department stated the decision was part of university-wide budget cuts and is focused on supporting affected students.
Scientists warn federal funding cuts could undermine walleye recovery in Minnesota
The Trump administration froze grant money awarded to the Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center in August and wants to cut its budget next year.
Why job searching during the holidays can pay off
Hiring doesn't stop in December, and some managers need to fill roles before budgets reset in January.
Franklin County commissioners weigh health insurance stipend
A resolution would take health stipends away from all commissioners, conforming to budget cuts made by a county’s Budget Advisory Committee.
Fintech, AI Very Strong in UK: British Business Bank CEO
The UK economy is at risk of its first quarterly contraction since Labour returned to power, after growth disappointed again by shrinking ahead of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves' tax-raising budget. Can the UK's tech sector come to the rescue? British Business Bank CEO Louis Taylor weighs in with Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde to discuss on "Bloomberg Tech." (Source: Bloomberg)
Rachel Reeves to blame for economy shrinking before budget, Tories claim
Shadow chancellor says unexpected contraction is ‘direct result of Labour’s economic mismanagement’
UK GDP report to show if economy struggled in October before the budget
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
‘You won’t understand unless you chew on it’: Hideo Kojima wants you to remember his games for decades
With narrative storytelling, multimillion-dollar budgets and A-list casts, Hideo Kojima’s arthouse games — including the critically acclaimed “Metal Gear Solid” and “Death Stranding” franchises — are as cinematic as, well, cinema.
Science Can’t Wait: Why Stable Funding Matters for Discovery
The end of the shutdown did not resolve the uncertainty facing US researchers, who continue to navigate delays and budget constraints that slow scientific progress.
AI Business Deals Are Getting a Bit 2008-ish
The complex financial ties binding the sector together could become everyone’s collective downfall.
NY Warns 950,000 People to Lose Health Coverage Under Trump Cuts
Nearly 1 million New Yorkers are expected to lose health coverage as a result of President Donald Trump’s federal budget, a shift that will strain the city’s struggling public hospital system.
Pre-budget leaks ‘unacceptable’, Rachel Reeves tells MPs
Chancellor says income tax U-turn was agreed in partnership with Keir Starmer