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Sabatia students receive bursaries amid call for timely disbursement of funds: Over 5000 needy students from Sabatia Constituency have benefited from Sh25 ...
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Sabatia students receive bursaries amid call for timely disbursement of ...
How under pressure Treasury official slashed Education budget by Sh62bn: Kuppet warns that these deep cuts threaten the quality of education and undermine key ...
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How under pressure Treasury official slashed Education budget by Sh62bn
In Allan’s Victoria, pouring concrete is more important than our kids: Premier Jacinta Allan has put infrastructure projects above the needs of the state’s ...
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In Allan’s Victoria, pouring concrete is more important than our kids
Image from the original article. Source: Bill Gates vows to give away 99 per cent of his fortune by 2045: “I will give away virtually all my wealth”: The Microsoft billionaire has pledged his foundation ...
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Bill Gates vows to give away 99 per cent of his fortune by 2045
Key FactsBill Gates Announces $200 Billion Charity Plan by 2045
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
  • Bill Gates plans to donate over $200 billion through his foundation by 2045, criticizing Elon Musk for cuts to US foreign aid.

  • Gates is accelerating his wealth divestment to combat diseases and reduce poverty.
  • The picture of the world's richest man killing the world's poorest children is not a pretty one.— Gates expressed this in an interview with the Financial Times regarding the impact of cuts to the US foreign aid budget.
  • He warns that funding cuts could lead to increased mortality rates in the coming years, emphasizing that philanthropy cannot fill the gaps left by governments.

  • The Gates Foundation's budget will reach $9 billion annually by 2026, with plans to spend around 99 percent of Gates' fortune by 2045.
Ministers set to take big pay rises, right after wiping 33 pay equity claims: In July, taxpayer funds will top up MPs' pay by $669,100, despite the tight ...
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Ministers set to take big pay rises, right after wiping 33 pay equity ...
Twenty states sue over Trump's push to link grants to immigration enforcement: A coalition of 20 Democratic-led states filed two lawsuits on Tuesday seeking to ...
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Twenty states sue over Trump's push to link grants to immigration ...
Broward schools to end universal free lunches, raise lunch prices: Broward County Public Schools will no longer offer free lunch to all students this upcoming ...
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Broward schools to end universal free lunches, raise lunch prices
Image from the original article. Source: Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't: In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting ...
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Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't
Key FactsTrump's Attack on NPR and PBS Threatens Truth
May 03 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: azcentral.com
  • Donald Trump's executive order to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS is viewed as alarming.

  • The justification for this move is based on alleged bias, interpreted as a politically motivated act of retribution.
  • "We will vigorously defend our right to provide essential news, information and life-saving services to the American public. We will challenge this Executive Order using all means available."— NPR in a statement regarding their defense against Trump's executive order.
  • Leaders of NPR and PBS have vowed to fight this order, highlighting the importance of their services.

  • This represents another attempt to control the media, potentially endangering truthful reporting.
Trump administration halts funding for research on infants with heart defects: The Trump administration withdrew a grant to fund research on a device that ...
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Trump administration halts funding for research on infants with heart ...
60,000 people set to prematurely lose federal housing assistance: The Emergency Housing Vouchers program was supposed to last through 2030, but funding will ...
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60,000 people set to prematurely lose federal housing assistance
US Navy's new fighter jet threatened by funding dispute, sources say: The U.S. Navy and Congress are battling with the Trump administration to keep moving ...
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US Navy's new fighter jet threatened by funding dispute, sources say
Trump has caused wild swings in your super, so how are things right now?: Super funds faced a volatile environment when the US president unleashed tariff-induced ...
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Trump has caused wild swings in your super, so how are things right now?
Oghenochuko Ojiri: Bargain Hunt expert admits failing to report sales to 'Hezbollah financier'
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Oghenochuko Ojiri: Bargain Hunt expert admits failing to report sales to ...
US House targets big climate, clean energy rollbacks in budget proposal: U.S. House lawmakers laid out plans on Monday to phase out clean energy tax credits ...
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US House targets big climate, clean energy rollbacks in budget proposal
Image from the original article. Source: Netanyahu says hostage release will not lead to ceasefire: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the release of a US-Israeli hostage announced ...
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Netanyahu says hostage release will not lead to ceasefire
Key FactsHamas Releases US-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander
May 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
  • Hamas released US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held in Gaza since October 2023, on Monday.

  • The handover occurred in Khan Younis amid talks between Hamas and the US aimed at achieving a ceasefire.
  • We received the greatest gift imaginable – news that our beautiful son Edan is returning home after 583 days in captivity in Gaza.— Edan Alexander's family speaks about his return home.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked President Donald Trump for his assistance in securing Alexander's release.

  • Alexander was abducted during a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and spent 583 days in captivity.
Congress votes to pull funding for free Wi-Fi hotspots at schools and libraries: A Biden-era policy letting schools provide hotspots for remote learning to ...
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Congress votes to pull funding for free Wi-Fi hotspots at schools and ...
Budget 2025: $140m to go to boosting school attendance : Associate Education Minister David Seymour announced the package this morning and said it aimed to ...
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Budget 2025: $140m to go to boosting school attendance
Study: public transport delivers much more economically than it costs: Every euro invested in buses, regional trains or streetcars generates a benefit of three ...
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Study: public transport delivers much more economically than it costs
Who is Lee Jae-myung?: Controversial, stubborn, tenacious are some adjectives that can be associated with Lee Jae-myung, 61, who will be competing for the third ...
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Who is Lee Jae-myung?
‘We do not identify as Hindu… no stake in Waqf issue but fighting in SC for Muslims’: Founder of Kerala trust
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‘We do not identify as Hindu… no stake in Waqf issue but fighting in SC ...
Missing for 15 years: A renewed push to solve Kyron Horman’s disappearance : Multnomah County's new DA says he'll bring “fresh eyes” to the ...
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Missing for 15 years: A renewed push to solve Kyron Horman’s disappearance ...
20 states sue Trump administration over conditions on federal transportation, disaster-relief funds
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20 states sue Trump administration over conditions on federal ...
Schools enter third week on an empty purse as funds delay: Schools begin the third week of the second term with empty pockets after the government failed to ...
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Schools enter third week on an empty purse as funds delay
Trump signs executive order cutting federal funding to broadcasters
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Trump signs executive order cutting federal funding to broadcasters
Harvard ploughs $250 mln into research after Trump cuts funding : Harvard University says it will plough $250 million into funding “critical research” after the ...
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Harvard ploughs $250 mln into research after Trump cuts funding 
R.I., Mass., sue over threatened funding cuts for states that don’t help ICE: “More cars, planes, and trains will crash” if transportation funds are withheld ...
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R.I., Mass., sue over threatened funding cuts for states that don’t help ...
Colombia to sign onto China's Belt and Road initiative, Petro says: Colombia will join China's Belt and Road initiative, a massive development project from the ...
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Colombia to sign onto China's Belt and Road initiative, Petro says
UPDATED: IMF speaks on Nigeria’s COVID loan repayment, outstanding charges: An IMF spokesperson told PREMIUM TIMES Thursday afternoon that Nigeria is expected to ...
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UPDATED: IMF speaks on Nigeria’s COVID loan repayment, outstanding charges
"On average, everyone has around 70,000 euros in their savings account": In an interview with NÖN, Hypo NOE board member Wolfgang Viehauser looks back on a ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Malema calls for free sanitary pads and school uniforms for poor children: EFF leader Julius Malema wants children from poor families to receive free sanitary ...
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Malema calls for free sanitary pads and school uniforms for poor children
Key FactsMalema Advocates Free Sanitary Products and School Uniforms
May 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
  • Julius Malema is advocating for free sanitary products and school uniforms for underprivileged children.

  • He stated that it is unacceptable for poor families to pay for essential items like menstrual products.
  • We want our children to regain their dignity so whenever they are on their period they aren’t forced not to go to school and use things that might damage them and put their lives in danger due to not having sanitary towels.— Julius Malema, addressing residents in Soweto about the need for free sanitary pads for poor children.
  • Malema pointed out the availability of free condoms in clinics, contrasting it with the lack of free sanitary products for girls.

  • He also called for free water and electricity for low-income households relying on social grants.
Boy, 14, fighting for his life after being electrocuted at £58k-a-year school: Chase Allen and two other boys were electrocuted by high voltage overhead cables ...
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Boy, 14, fighting for his life after being electrocuted at £58k-a-year ...
Image from the original article. Source: 20 states sue Trump admin over immigration enforcement funding threats: California's AG called threats to cut funds for emergency services and infrastructure ...
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20 states sue Trump admin over immigration enforcement funding threats
Key FactsWBD Renames Streaming Service to HBO Max
21h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
  • The entity behind the streaming service is set to rename it from "Max" to "HBO Max" this summer, emphasizing a commitment to premium programming.

  • This name change follows a recent update in Max's visual design that aligns it more closely with HBO's branding.
  • "With the course we are on and strong momentum we are enjoying, we believe HBO Max far better represents our current consumer proposition. And it clearly states our implicit promise to deliver content that is recognized as unique and, to steal a line we always said at HBO, worth paying for."— Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content, about the renaming of Max to HBO Max.
  • The rebranding effort is part of a long history of identity transformations that HBO has undergone under various owners.

  • The platform achieved profitability in 2024 and aims to exceed 150 million subscribers by the close of 2026.
Image from the original article. Source: Tesla Abandons Two Promised Cybertruck Features - But Tries to Win Owners Back With Year of Free FSD
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Tesla Abandons Two Promised Cybertruck Features - But Tries to Win Owners ...
Key FactsCFPB Cancels Toyota Settlement and Walmart Case
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
  • The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has rescinded a settlement with Toyota's financing arm over allegations of steering consumers into costly product bundles.

  • Additionally, a lawsuit against Walmart and Branch was dropped, which accused them of imposing over $10 million in junk fees on delivery drivers.
  • The Trump CFPB doesn't want to just pull back on enforcing the law, it wants to actively reward lawbreakers instead.— Eric Halperin, former CFPB Director, commenting on the agency's decision.
  • These actions reflect the Trump administration's efforts to lessen CFPB oversight in consumer finance.

  • Toyota welcomed the CFPB's decision and reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing customer experiences.
Image from the original article. Source: Peter Dutton drops vow to change school curriculum despite 'indoctrination' comments
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Peter Dutton drops vow to change school curriculum despite ...
Key FactsDutton Withdraws Curriculum Change Commitment
Apr 30 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
  • Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has retracted his promise to alter the national school curriculum, previously stating that students should not be 'indoctrinated'.

  • Despite earlier assurances to revise the curriculum, Dutton confirmed there are currently no proposals for changes.
  • I support young Australians being able to think freely … and not being told and indoctrinated by something that is the agenda of others.— Peter Dutton, Opposition Leader, on the importance of students being able to think independently.
  • Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price asserted the Coalition's commitment to end 'indoctrination' in schools.

  • Education groups accuse the Coalition of concealing its plans for curriculum reform as the elections approach.
Hospice NZ sounds alarm about cost cutting, reduced services at hospices: The federation for hospices says many are facing financial shortfalls ...
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Hospice NZ sounds alarm about cost cutting, reduced services at hospices
Most Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s treatment of colleges, a new AP-NORC poll finds
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Most Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s treatment of ...
Image from the original article. Source: Oklahoma education standards say students must identify 2020 election 'discrepancies'
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Oklahoma education standards say students must identify 2020 election ...
Key FactsOklahoma Education Standards Focus on 2020 Election Discrepancies
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
  • New academic standards in Oklahoma require students to identify "discrepancies" in the 2020 election results based on unfounded claims about the voting process.

  • Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters has championed the standards, which were enacted by the Republican-controlled Legislature despite concerns from some party members.
  • "These new standards will ensure that kids have an accurate and comprehensive view of historical events, while also reinforcing the values that make our country great."— Ryan Walters, Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction, said this at a February State Board of Education meeting.
  • Critics argue that the standards do not promote critical thinking, but instead reinforce false narratives, undermining public confidence in the electoral process.

  • While the standards are set to take effect next school year, a lawsuit from a former Republican attorney general could delay their implementation.
UK wants more say over fate of €200B in frozen Russian assets: The Brits believe transferring the funds into a special fund would be a step toward outright ...
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UK wants more say over fate of €200B in frozen Russian assets
Trump picks conspiracy theorist ‘wellness influencer’ Casey Means with no medical license to replace Fox contributor as Surgeon General
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Trump picks conspiracy theorist ‘wellness influencer’ Casey Means with no ...
Texas teen Karmelo Anthony set to graduate from high school while facing Austin Metcalf murder charge — but won't receive this honor
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Texas teen Karmelo Anthony set to graduate from high school while facing ...
EU Parliament votes to freeze Palestinian funding over incitement in textbooks: European Parliament votes to freeze Palestinian funding until inciting content is ...
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EU Parliament votes to freeze Palestinian funding over incitement in ...
Trump Budget Plan Eyes U.S. Air Traffic Control Modernization Effort: Trump Budget Plan Eyes US Air Traffic Control Modernization Effort| 2026 budget.
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Trump Budget Plan Eyes U.S. Air Traffic Control Modernization Effort
Missouri’s public schools soon to be cellphone-free: Students would not be able to use their phones from the opening bell of school to the closing bell.
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Missouri’s public schools soon to be cellphone-free
Image from the original article. Source: John Prevost, Pope Leo XIV’s Brother, Reflects on His Election and Values: From his home in suburban Chicago, one of the pope’s brothers described Leo as “middle ...
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John Prevost, Pope Leo XIV’s Brother, Reflects on His Election and Values
Key FactsPope Leo XIV Calls for End to All Wars
May 11 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
  • Pope Leo XIV used his first Sunday blessing to call for an end to all wars, highlighting the tragedies in Ukraine and Gaza.

  • He emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and a quick path to lasting peace for Ukraine.
  • "I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people."— Pope Leo XIV speaks about the war in Ukraine during his first Sunday blessing.
  • Leo expressed hope for a lasting peace agreement between India and Pakistan, despite reports of resumed bombings following a ceasefire announcement.

  • Cardinal Blase Cupich noted that Leo will continue the Church's social justice agenda, focusing on issues like immigration and climate change.
Trump taps wellness influencer close to RFK Jr for Surgeon General: The US president said on social media that Dr Casey Means "has the potential to be one of the ...
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Trump taps wellness influencer close to RFK Jr for Surgeon General
Irish teens among least happy in developed world - report: Irish teenagers are among the least happy in high-income countries, despite leading the world in ...
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Irish teens among least happy in developed world - report
Donald Trump Is Losing His College Fight in the Eyes of Voters: Poll: The Trump Administration is threatening pull federal funding from colleges who don't make ...
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Donald Trump Is Losing His College Fight in the Eyes of Voters: Poll
Columbia University lays off nearly 180 after Trump pulled $400M over his antisemitism concerns
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Columbia University lays off nearly 180 after Trump pulled $400M over his ...
As the US Cuts Scientific Talent, Europe Launches an Initiative to Attract It: The Choose Europe for Science program will invest more than half a billion dollars ...
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As the US Cuts Scientific Talent, Europe Launches an Initiative to Attract ...
World Health Organization scales back work after funding cuts: LONDON (Reuters) -The World Health Organization has reduced its management team by half and will ...
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World Health Organization scales back work after funding cuts
"I'm so angry at politics": Typical Gen Z? What young people really want: Lazy, disinterested, sensitive: Generation Z has to contend with many prejudices ...
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20 Democratic attorneys general sue Trump administration over conditions placed on federal funds
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20 Democratic attorneys general sue Trump administration over conditions ...
Exclusive: Qatari financing of Syrian salaries gets US go-ahead, sources say: The United States has greenlighted a Qatari initiative to bankroll Syria's public ...
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Exclusive: Qatari financing of Syrian salaries gets US go-ahead ...
Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza school housing displaced families, medics say: Israeli strikes on a school housing displaced families in northern Gaza killed 15 ...
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Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza school housing displaced families ...
Harvard president to take a 25% pay cut as university says it’s ‘blacklisted’ from getting federal funding
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Harvard president to take a 25% pay cut as university says it’s ...
Paul Brand: Not clear how closing the care worker visa can be compensated by recruiting domestic workforce. The predominant problem in care sector recruitment ...
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Paul Brand: Not clear how closing the care worker visa can be compensated ...
WA, 19 states sue Trump for linking funding to immigration enforcement: Washington state could lose more than a billion dollars in funding if the Trump ...
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WA, 19 states sue Trump for linking funding to immigration enforcement