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Amid federal funding uncertainty, Illinois lawmakers add ‘safety valve’ to state budget
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Motshekga says SANDF capable of protecting country despite compromised air force: She says a lack of funding is at the centre of the SANDF’s challenges ...
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SANDF Remains Strong Despite Air Force StrugglesDefence Minister confirms several aircraft are grounded but assures full protection capability in 2025.
- Defence Minister Angie Motshekga acknowledged the air force is below standard with numerous planes out of service.
- The South African National Defence Force retains the ability to defend the nation against threats from both air and land.
- Funding shortfalls are central to SANDF’s difficulties, prompting ongoing discussions with National Treasury and the Presidency.
- Efforts to restore defence capabilities are underway but will depend heavily on future budget allocations.
But it doesn’t mean that nothing is happening and, therefore, we are sitting ducks as a country, and anybody can walk all over us. No, we are confident that as a defence force, we will be able to protect our people and protect our country.— Defence Minister Angie Motshekga addressing Parliament about the SANDF's capabilities.
GPs to get $175m in extra funding: General practitioners will get up to 13.89% more funding this year in a new agreement the Government hopes will eventually ...
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GP funding boost: Sector to receive up to 13.89% more this year: By Rowan Quinn, RNZ General practitioners will get up to 13.89% more funding this year in a new ...
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Mahmoud Khalil vows to continue protesting Israel’s war in Gaza after coming back home
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Mahmoud Khalil’s Fight Against Family SeparationColumbia grad student Khalil spent 104 days detained in Louisiana before release on bail; government has appealed the decision.
- Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident and pro-Palestinian activist, was arrested in March and held for 104 days in a Louisiana immigration detention center.
- The detention conditions involved overcrowding, poor food, no privacy, and restricted communication, causing severe isolation.
- Khalil missed his first child’s birth and views his detention as a politically motivated attempt to silence protests against U.S. support for the Gaza conflict.
- Authorities made unsubstantiated claims against him while Khalil pursues a legal battle to maintain his release and protect his family unity.
I will fight to do that, as everyone should be with their families. That's why I'm standing up against this administration: to remain with my family, but also to give other children a chance to be with theirs.— Mahmoud Khalil discusses his commitment to fighting for family unity and standing against the administration's actions.
Charity ‘icon’ may have used donor money for beauty treatments, judge says: Funding at the Tears Foundation, a non-profit organisation aimed at combating ...
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Editorial: Illinois is wooing foreign tourists, despite a hostile White House and a blue-red divide
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Heidi Stevens: Shutting down hotline services for LGBTQ+ youth is malice by Trump administration
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Social Security Benefits Could Be Cut in 8 Years Unless Congress Acts: The nation’s key program for retiree benefits continues to see financing shortfalls ...
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Piping plover boom: Total of six chicks hatch at Montrose Beach and Waukegan: Chicks continue legacy of Monty and Rose, the first of the endangered birds to live ...
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Dr. Oz welcomes move by states to reduce migrant health coverage: Medicaid is supposed to be reserved for the most vulnerable Americans, Dr. Oz says.
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US judge blocks slashing of universities' federal funding from National Science Foundation
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New audit commission: the dispute over NGO funding escalates in Brussels: For months, there has been a dispute in the EU Parliament over the funding of ...
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The Illinois town of Plano made history in its celebration of Juneteenth, but now the party’s getting moved to Yorkville
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Maxwell: In rare uprising, Floridians beat back plan to cut AP funding for public schools
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‘What are they hiding?’: Illinois Democrats denied entry into ICE processing center in visit Wednesday
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/18/illinois-democrats-immigration-advocates-denied-entry-into-ice-processing-center-in-visit-wednesday/
Cabinet frets over funding for Māori foreshore claims
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New Zealand halts Cook Islands funding over China row: New Zealand has suspended millions of dollars in budget funding to the Cook Islands, it said on Thursday ...
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Trump says Musk will face 'serious consequences' if he funds Democratic candidates
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Musk-Trump Dynamics Shift Amid LA ProtestsFollowing LA unrest, Elon Musk softened his criticism and deleted posts within days, signaling a thaw with the Trump administration.
- Elon Musk resumed support for the Trump administration after Los Angeles protests triggered a public reversal.
- He deleted inflammatory posts calling for Trump's impeachment and unsubstantiated claims involving Epstein documents.
- Musk endorsed the administration's firm stance on riot control and reconnected with key Trump aides online.
- Market observers foresee gradual reconciliation influenced by shared political goals and business considerations.
We had a good relationship, I wish him well, very well.— Donald Trump spoke during an event at the White House.
Texas border wall construction funding ends: Texas has installed only a fraction of the hundreds of miles of potential barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Military Zones Transform Security at Southern BorderSince April 2025, 8,000 troops and 105 armored vehicles patrol 260 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border under expanded military authority.
- The Trump administration established two military National Defense Areas along the U.S.-Mexico border granting soldiers detention powers.
- Covering 260 miles, these zones are classified as Army installations, allowing troops to temporarily detain civilians without invoking the Insurrection Act.
- Deployment includes 8,000 active-duty soldiers and 105 Stryker combat vehicles operating continuously in extreme heat conditions.
- Reactions vary locally, with some residents feeling safer while others fear the zones hinder humanitarian efforts and resemble an occupation.
I see this as an occupation of the U.S. Army on our lands,” said Silva.— State Representative Sarah Silva expresses her concerns about the military zones.
Gov. JB Pritzker says he wasn’t among Midwest officials on alleged Minnesota shooter’s lists
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Petrified kittens cling to each other in shelter crate, video shows. ‘So scared’: Two kittens, Doe and Deer, were rescued by PAWS Chicago. Once petrified and ...
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U.S. Steel deal: Nikki Budzinski, steelworkers demand investment in Granite City: “Our message moving forward is real simple,” a union official said ...
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Judge rules Trump administration can't require states to help on immigration to get transportation money
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5 Small Business Financing Myths That Are Costing You Growth: From SBA startup funds to leasing to carrying debt, here are some financial myths smart ...
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Global equity funds log biggest outflows in three months on Mideast tensions: Global equity funds recorded net outflows of $19.82 billion for the week ended June ...
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Taxes on vapes, Zyn and most tobacco products go up July 1: State taxes on wholesale of vapes, Zyn nicotine pouches and most tobacco products will go up on July ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/23/taxes-on-vapes-zyn-and-most-tobacco-products-go-up-july-1/
Trump administration can't require states to cooperate with ICE to get transportation funding, judge says
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‘Astonishing result’: How super funds are faring amid Trump tariff volatility: As the end of the financial year looms, analysts expect the third year in a row of ...
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Gov. JB Pritzker uses House hearing to defend Illinois’ sanctuary laws and to slam Congress for not passing immigration reforms
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Some Chinese cities pause car-buying subsidies as funds run out: At least six cities and municipalities across China have suspended trade-in subsidies for car ...
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R. Kelly's attorneys say he was hospitalized after collapsing in prison: R. Kelly's attorneys say the R&B singer collapsed in prison and was hospitalized ...
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R. Kelly Hospitalized After Prison Overdose IncidentThe 58-year-old musician was hospitalized on June 13 after losing consciousness and spent two days under medical observation.
- R. Kelly, serving 30 years for sex trafficking and racketeering, was hospitalized following a near-fatal overdose in prison.
- He was placed in isolation on June 10 and given anxiety medication before losing consciousness three days later.
- His lawyer alleges prison staff intentionally administered a potentially lethal dose of medication.
- An emergency motion for early release has been filed amid additional claims that officials solicited an inmate to kill him.
We believe that President Trump is the only person with the courage to help us.— Beau Brindley, R Kelly's lawyer, regarding discussions about a pardon from President Trump.
Despite moves by Indiana lawmakers, Illinois’ borders are unlikely to change. Here’s why.
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White House floats a new funding trick — and GOP lawmakers grimace: The Republicans in charge of funding the government don't like what they're hearing from ...
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As our kids battle a rise in suicide and self-harm, we’re gutting the funding to fight it
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Trump: Harvard deal expected in ‘next week or so’: President Trump posted Friday on Truth Social that his administration is expecting to make a deal with Harvard ...
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Trump administration ends LGBTQ youth option on US suicide hotline: The Trevor Project, an organisation involved in the service, called the change ...
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‘Overwhelmed’ dad causes 2-month-old to have 3 brain bleeds, Illinois cops say: A Peoria father said he was overwhelmed before his baby had brain bleeds and ...
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LAUSD confronts looming fiscal crisis in debate over $18.8-billion budget: LAUSD has one year to ramp down painfully from pandemic-level spending — even as ...
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OpinionEditorial: Juneteenth marks progress and belongs to the whole country: Every kid should know Juneteenth is something for America to celebrate.
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Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes summer lunch program for children: Abbott cited uncertainty over federal funding of the program as his reason for rejecting the state’s ...
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Abbott Blocks Federal Summer Meal Aid ProgramThe veto halts $60M funding that would have aided 3.75 million Texas children with $120 each in summer 2027 lunches.
- Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a $60 million budget measure enabling Texas to join the federal Summer EBT program for low-income children.
- The initiative would have provided qualifying families with $120 per child to cover summer lunch costs in 2027, benefiting around 3.75 million children statewide.
- Texas was expected to cover some administrative costs to access over $400 million in federal funding for meal subsidies, but the provision was removed.
- Opponents criticized the veto as a missed opportunity to address child food insecurity during summer breaks.
This program would have provided critical nutrition support to children during the summer months when school meals are unavailable and food insecurity often peaks.— Celia Cole, the chief executive of Feeding Texas, expressed disappointment over Abbott's veto.
Poll: Americans disapprove of spending public funds to put on military parade in Washington
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Trump Praises Military Parade Amid Massive ProtestsThe 250th Army birthday parade included 6,000 troops and 84 vehicles, coinciding with millions protesting nationwide on June 14, 2025.
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- President Trump called the 250th anniversary parade of the U.S. Army a tremendous success despite lower-than-claimed attendance.
- The event started 30 minutes early to avoid predicted heavy rain, which ultimately did not occur.
- Approximately 6,000 soldiers and 84 military vehicles participated, along with over 50 aircraft in the celebration.
- On the same day, over 2,000 protests across the country drew an estimated 4 to 6 million people opposing Trump’s policies.
Last night was a tremendous success with a fantastic audience.— Donald Trump, reflecting on the military parade during remarks to reporters.
Musk's xAI in talks for $4.3 billion equity funding, Bloomberg News reports
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xAI's Ambitious Spending and Growth PlansxAI aims to spend $13B in 2025, secures $4.3B equity funding, and targets profitability by 2027 amid valuation rise to $80B.
- xAI expects to spend approximately $13 billion in 2025, averaging over $1 billion per month.
- The startup is finalizing $4.3 billion in new equity funding and plans to raise an additional $6.4 billion next year.
- Significant investments focus on data centers like the Memphis Supercluster equipped with 200,000 Nvidia GPUs.
- xAI's valuation increased to $80 billion in early 2025, with profit anticipated by 2027.
They don't. Also, Bloomberg is talking nonsense.— Elon Musk responded to a user post on X stating 'People really have no idea what's at stake.'
Lack of middleman between Illinois farmers and consumers limits market for fruits and vegetables
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/16/illinois-farming-produce-markets-climate-change/
Longest-serving legislative leader in US history given 7 1/2 years in federal corruption case
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Senate vows to monitor implementation of 2025 Rivers budget: “It is our mandate to track how allocated resources are utilised, project by project ...
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Exclusive | Husband of teacher Christina Formella stands by her as she faces new accusations of grooming student, having sex with him 45 times
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House defends ‘ayuda’ programs: ‘Better to help the poor than steal public funds’
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OpinionEDITORIAL | May Eastern Cape flood victims not languish without relief funds like those in KZN
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EU lifts EIB lending limit to 100 billion euros in energy, tech, defence push: EU governments agreed on Friday to lift the annual lending of the bloc's powerful ...
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OpinionSen. Jason Plummer: Gov. JB Pritzker has taken Illinois sanctuary city policies to the extreme
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French ex-president Sarkozy stripped of Legion of Honour: Nicolas Sarkozy on Sunday became the second former French leader to be stripped of the Legion of Honour ...
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Sarkozy Loses France’s Top National HonourThe ex-president was stripped of the Legion of Honour after a graft conviction upheld last year by an appeals court.
- Nicolas Sarkozy was removed from France’s highest decoration following a graft conviction.
- He led the country from 2007 to 2012 and has faced multiple legal challenges since leaving office.
- An appeals court upheld his conviction and replaced a prison sentence with an electronic ankle monitor.
- He is currently on trial for alleged illegal campaign financing with a verdict expected in September.
What jobs presidents had before they were in office: Before they got to the White House, these future presidents worked as lawyers, journalists, and businessmen.
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Willie Wilson: The unfinished business of Juneteenth: After the cookout and cultural celebrations, Americans must complete the work of Juneteenth to achieve ...
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Australia’s luxury success story is running out of cash and Trump is to blame: It has taken Donald Trump just 10 weeks to strip away any doubts about the ...
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Indonesia sovereign wealth funds Danantara, INA sign MOU with Chandra Asri Pacific
reuters.com/markets/asia/indonesia-sovereign-wealth-funds-danantara-ina-sign-mou-with-chandra-asri-2025-06-17/
Letters: The future of Illinois and our nation is carbon-free energy: Strengthening nuclear reliability, expanding renewables and improving grid efficiency can ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/19/letters-061925-carbon-free-energy/
GOP tax bill could hurt the poorest households more than it helps them: Cuts to Medicaid and anti-poverty programs wipe out gains low-income households could see ...
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Kremlin unable to come up with funds to develop rail link with China: The rail monopoly Russian Railways is postponing a US$10 billion project that was intended ...
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Republicans consider $87 million cut to the University of Wisconsin System in the two-year state budget
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Illinois football looks to cement its foothold in Chicago with events such as Illini Night at Wrigley Field
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Illinois officials investigate license-plate data shared with police seeking woman who had abortion
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Illinois toy company challenges Trump’s tariffs before Supreme Court: An Illinois toy company is challenging Donald Trump’s tariffs at the Supreme Court ...
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Enbridge eyes new pipeline to boost Canadian oil flows in U.S.: Enbridge and Energy Transfer are gauging interest in increased pipeline capacity to boost ...
financialpost.com/commodities/energy/oil-gas/enbridge-new-pipeline-boost-canadian-oil-flows-us
"Have we no shame?": Judge calls out Trump administration for "appalling" discrimination in funding cuts
salon.com/2025/06/16/never-seen-discrimination-like-this-orders-admin-to-restore-cancelled-nih-fund/
Notting Hill carnival in danger without ‘urgent funding’, says leaked letter: In letter to culture secretary, carnival’s chair says more money ‘essential’ to ...
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Clean energy job training offers hope to hundreds: ‘It’s changed my life’: Illinois residents are benefiting from a long-awaited network of clean energy job ...
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Girl beat cancer, then nurse gave her too much morphine, killing her, suit says: The family of Ava Wilson, an Illinois 11-year-old cancer survivor ...
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Government announces $16 million support package for Ukraine ahead of NATO Summit
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Acting police commander finds path to leadership despite issues in work history: A Chicago Police supervisor who was involved in the bungled probe of the punch ...
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'New security service' for Parliament would have more powers: Parliament's security guards will receive training later this year to prepare for potential ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/564551/new-security-service-for-parliament-would-have-more-powers
OpinionMatt Paprocki: Michael Madigan has left Illinoisans with a corrupt political system he refined
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USA: Trump cuts one billion US dollars and hits the poorest: The Trump administration cuts one billion US dollars for social programs in its own country in March ...
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Unclear financing - uncertainty looms again over the Deutschlandticket: The Deutschlandticket is to be continued beyond the end of the year. But how exactly are ...
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Funding Conflict Threatens Germany’s Transit TicketWith 13 million users, the ticket’s financing after 2025 is uncertain amid ongoing disputes between federal and state governments.
- Approximately 13 million people use the Germany-wide ticket for local and regional public transport.
- Currently, federal and state governments jointly provide 3 billion euros annually, secured only through 2025.
- Funding beyond 2025 remains unresolved, creating uncertainty about covering increased costs.
- A ministerial meeting in June 2025 aims to agree on pricing and a clear funding framework.
It is important that we get a clear financing framework and planning security for the Deutschlandticket.— NRW Minister of Transport Oliver Krischer (Green Party) spoke about the need for a clear financing framework for the Deutschlandticket.
Apollo to fund UK's Hinkley Point nuclear project with $6 billion loan: Apollo Global will provide 4.5 billion pounds ($6.08 billion) in financing to support ...
reuters.com/business/apollo-provide-6-billion-funding-uks-hinkley-point-nuclear-project-ft-reports-2025-06-20/
U.S. judge blocks National Science Foundation from slashing universities’ federal funding
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Thousands Told 'Take Cover Now!' as Tornado Approaches: Thousands of people in Illinois were urged to take cover immediately amid a damaging tornado on Wednesday ...
newsweek.com/thousands-told-take-cover-now-illinois-tornado-2087544
It has held dictators to account for 75 years. But Trump has left it in survival mode
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US to cut military aid to Ukraine, Hegseth says: The U.S. will reduce funding allocated for military assistance to Ukraine in its upcoming defense budget ...
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