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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 ...
nytimes.com/2025/06/18/business/social-security-benefits-shortfall.html
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 ...
reuters.com/world/china/new-zealand-halts-cook-islands-funding-over-china-row-2025-06-18/
Charity ‘icon’ may have used donor money for beauty treatments, judge says: Funding at the Tears Foundation, a non-profit organisation aimed at combating ...
news24.com/southafrica/crime-and-courts/charity-icon-may-have-used-donor-money-for-beauty-treatments-judge-says-20250618-0602
Illinois Democrats, immigration advocates 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/
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 ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/some-chinese-cities-pause-car-buying-subsidies-funds-run-out-2025-06-18/
'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
Social Security fund may run dry sooner than previously expected, trustees say: Social Security and Medicare could face automatic cuts in 2033, a report found.
abcnews.go.com/Business/social-security-fund-run-dry-sooner-previously-expected/story
US to end LGBT suicide prevention service, says general hotline sufficient: "The administration is eliminating a critical, life-saving resource that was part of ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-end-lgbt-suicide-prevention-service-says-general-hotline-sufficient-2025-06-18/
Big Storm Brewing on life support after filing for Chapter 11 protection : Bankruptcy trustee asks court to keep the lights on at craft brewery.
tampabay.com/news/business/2025/06/17/big-storm-brewing-life-support-after-filing-chapter-11-protection/
Pride Toronto’s $900K shortfall sparks NDP call for ‘stable’ and ‘predictable’ funding
cp24.com/news/2025/06/18/pride-torontos-900k-shortfall-sparks-ndp-call-for-stable-and-predictable-funding/
Ex-teacher in Illinois facing 52 more charges in sexual assault case: Former high school teacher and boys' soccer coach, Christina Formella, is accused of having ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/18/christina-formella-indicted-sexual-assault-charges/84259505007/
OpinionEditorial: AI therapy? We won't be lying on that couch.: If Gov. JB Pritzker signs this bill into law, Illinois will become the first state in the country to ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/18/editorial-ai-chatbot-therapy-illinois-ban/
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.
Government to hire 24,000 new teachers, Education CS says: The government will employ 24,000 more teachers in the first quarter of the upcoming financial year ...
standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001522066/government-to-hire-24000-new-teachers-education-cs-says
Big Banks Financed $7.9 Trillion in Fossil Fuel Funding Since Paris Climate Deal Signed
democracynow.org/2025/6/18/headlines/big_banks_financed_79_trillion_in_fossil_fuel_funding_since_paris_climate_deal_signed
Musk's xAI in talks for $4.3 billion equity funding, Bloomberg News reports
reuters.com/business/musks-xai-talks-raise-43-billion-equity-funding-bloomberg-news-reports-2025-06-17/
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xAI Moves Forward With $5 Billion Debt RaiseThe $5B debt deal led by Morgan Stanley faces modest demand with yields reaching 12%, closing in June 2025.
- xAI is set to complete a $5 billion debt issuance led by Morgan Stanley involving multiple loan types.
- The offering includes floating-rate and fixed-rate loans as well as secured bonds yielding up to 12%.
- Investor orders totaled about 1.5 times the debt available, below the typical 2.5 to 3 times oversubscription.
- Lack of credit rating increases borrowing costs and adds risk for investors assessing xAI’s financial outlook.
Heat dome brings worrisome temperatures, humidity across much of US: Summer will make a dramatic entrance in the U.S. this week with a heat dome that will bring ...
apnews.com/article/heat-dome-index-humidity-extreme-temperatures-e42735a682f43ab29ec3367472f19910
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 ...
kentucky.com/news/nation-world/national/article308835765.html
DOJ announces largest-ever crypto seizure related to ‘pig butchering’ scams: The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday announced the largest-ever seizure of ...
thehill.com/business/5358442-doj-crypto-seizure-pig-butchering-scams/
DOJ seizes record $225 million in crypto tied to global 'pig butchering' scams: The DOJ thanked Tether for aiding the probe and urged more victims to come ...
cnbc.com/2025/06/18/doj-crypto-scams.html
Tesla Takedown Movement Urges T-Mobile to Kill Cellular Starlink Partnership: The protest movement says the upcoming T-Satellite service is effectively 'funding ...
pcmag.com/news/tesla-takedown-movement-urges-t-mobile-to-kill-cellular-starlink-partnership
Congress should be ashamed over helping Trump cut foreign aid, activists say: Campaigners say the US government has been withholding funds for orphans and ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-aid-cuts-congress-hiv-aids-b2769691.html
Trump Administration’s Termination of NIH Grants Ruled Illegal: In a ruling issued Monday, the judge called the government’s directives “arbitrary and ...
propublica.org/article/trump-nih-grant-terminations-illegal
Illinois politicians' names in alleged Minnesota shooter’s notes: Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and state lawmaker Laura Fine, who is running for Congress ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/17/nikki-budzinski-minnesota-shooter-list/
U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno calls for end to Amtrak funding as Ohio studies new Amtrak routes
cleveland.com/news/2025/06/us-sen-bernie-moreno-calls-for-end-to-amtrak-funding-as-ohio-studies-new-amtrak-routes.html
Illinois toy company challenges Trump’s tariffs before Supreme Court: An Illinois toy company is challenging Donald Trump’s tariffs at the Supreme Court ...
apnews.com/article/trump-trade-tariffs-lawsuit-supreme-court-525d4c114cd8df677a9ac84b48bda122
NIH resumes, then again pauses funding to Columbia amid negotiations: Researchers at the Ivy League university got word Wednesday that the three-month funding ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2025/06/18/nih-funding-columbia-paused/
A $450,000 Kitchen Renovation Marked a New Beginning for Chicago Empty-Nesters: The designer says her clients were aiming for something ‘unapologetically ...
wsj.com/style/design/a-450-000-kitchen-renovation-marked-a-new-beginning-for-chicago-empty-nesters-b311f3ea
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OpinionOther ways to increase government funds: From RAVEEN VEERASENAN JEYAKUMAR, Ipoh.
thestar.com.my/opinion/letters/2025/06/17/other-ways-to-increase-government-funds
Gov. Jared Polis’ new Colorado dashboard shows how much federal money President Trump has cut
denverpost.com/2025/06/17/colorado-federal-grants-cut-dashboard-trump/
'By Seymour, for Māori?' - Tama Potaka defends Māori targeted funding cut: The Māori Development Minister has defended attacks by the opposition arguing he ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/564532/by-seymour-for-maori-tama-potaka-defends-maori-targeted-funding-cut
No nation thrives on handouts: The so-called empowerment funds, often announced with pomp, have become nothing but political bait.
nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/blogs/no-nation-thrives-on-handouts-5083666
Senators call for security funding uptick as Minnesota shootings spook Capitol Hill
thehill.com/homenews/senate/5356037-senators-security-funding-threats/
Australian scientists warn of 'crisis' in Antarctic research due to funding cliff
abc.net.au/news/2025-06-18/antarctic-funding-crisis-scientists-warn/105413218
The Worst Part of Trump’s Big Bill Is Getting Almost No Attention: The Republican budget bill is stuffed with terrible policies, but Democrats have been largely ...
newrepublic.com/article/196753/trump-republican-budget-bill-immigration-enforcement
UN relief agency launches $29 billion ‘survival appeal’ fund: UN relief chief Tom Fletcher expressed deep concerns that the agency was facing the most severe ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/801331-un-relief-agency-launches-29-billion-survival-appeal-fund.html
Columbia faculty lawsuit over Trump administration funding cuts dismissed: A judge ruled on Monday to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Columbia’s faculty ...
trib.al/JqFBA6t
Members of Congress Press for More Security After Minnesota Attacks: A Capitol security official briefed senators on enhanced security precautions ...
nytimes.com/2025/06/17/us/politics/congress-security-after-minnesota.html
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/
Gov. JB Pritzker says he wasn’t among Midwest officials on alleged Minnesota shooter’s lists
trib.al/Vt7F1Af
It has held dictators to account for 75 years. But Trump has left it in survival mode
smh.com.au/world/europe/it-has-held-dictators-to-account-for-75-years-but-trump-has-left-it-in-survival-mode-20250610-p5m63o.html
"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/
Unclear financing - uncertainty looms again over the Deutschlandticket: The Deutschlandticket is to be continued beyond the end of the year. But how exactly are ...
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.unklare-finanzierung-beim-deutschlandticket-droht-erneut-unsicherheit.dc25a41b-fc02-45f9-bd08-1f1c1b0f03b5.html
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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.
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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OpinionEditorial: A sexy novel for the beach? How about an Illinois pension plan instead?
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/16/ctba-pension-reform-illinois-debt-reamortization/
Local public transport: Greens demand price guarantee for the Deutschlandticket: An agreement on the financing of the Deutschlandticket from 2026 is still ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/oepnv-gruene-fordern-preisgarantie-beim-deutschlandticket-a-bd8511d7-99fb-4f2c-be0f-d3a8be84d3da
UN refugee agency says will shed 3,500 jobs due to funding cuts
newvision.co.ug/category/world/un-refugee-agency-says-will-shed-3500-jobs-du-NV_212808
UN reduces humanitarian aid request after major US funding cut: The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said it is now seeking $29 ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/801129-un-reduces-humanitarian-aid-request-after-major-us-funding-cut.html
World’s largest banks pledged $869bn to fossil fuel firms in 2024, new report finds
theguardian.com/business/2025/jun/17/world-banks-fossil-fuel-finance-2024
ICE could ‘run out of money next month’ and is already $1bn over budget to carry out Trump’s deportation plans
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ice-dhs-budget-deportations-trump-b2770916.html
Lower Thames Crossing project awarded £590m by Rachel Reeves: Work on the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032.
bbc.com/news/articles/c0mrm84wg4ko
Corporate Sponsors Pull Support For Juneteenth Celebrations: Canceled federal grants and businesses moving away from so-called brand activism have hit the bottom ...
huffpost.com/entry/juneteenth-sponsorships_n_6850089be4b07f75743aa8de
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Juneteenth's Evolving Significance in AmericaJuneteenth became a national holiday in 2021, symbolizing diversity efforts despite rollbacks under recent political leadership.
- Juneteenth was established as a national holiday in 2021 with minimal opposition in Congress.
- Also called Jubilee Day or Emancipation Day, the holiday gained prominence alongside the Black Lives Matter movement.
- Several diversity and inclusion initiatives linked to Juneteenth were reversed during President Trump's administration.
- NPR is collecting personal stories to explore the holiday's meaning in today's historical moment.
RNZ calls for voluntary redundancies after Budget funding cut: Staff found out about the voluntary redundancies in an email on Tuesday morning.
rnz.co.nz/news/business/564386/rnz-calls-for-voluntary-redundancies-after-budget-funding-cut
CNA Jun 17
Private club 1880 Singapore closes down, says it has no funds to pay staff and suppliers
channelnewsasia.com/business/1880-singapore-club-shut-close-down-liquidation-5186221
Raging bulls: Funds pad historic longs in CME livestock: Speculators have held unusually bullish views in U.S. cattle futures since late last year ...
reuters.com/markets/us/raging-bulls-funds-pad-historic-longs-cme-livestock-2025-06-16/
OpinionUS Sen. Dick Durbin helps Cahokia Heights celebrate flood-relief work: Illinois’ senior U.S. senator appeared Friday at Cahokia Heights City Hall with other ...
stltoday.com/news/local/column/joe-holleman/article_e1e19ebd-2b37-47b2-9446-85f47358f7e8.html
Editorial: Illinois is right to join the fight against genetic data exploitation: Our DNA is more than just data, it’s our identity, and it deserves protection.
trib.al/a28NJDy
Americans want Medicaid and food stamps funding maintained or increased, AP-NORC poll shows
apnews.com/article/poll-government-spending-medicare-medicaid-social-security-0ccb0538c06d715b43bbbcaa4a1348cf
Watchdog: Trump administration violated Impoundment Act a second time: The Government Accountability Office said the administration violated a law blocking ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/06/16/trump-impoundment-act-gao/
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 ...
france24.com/en/france/20250615-french-ex-president-sarkozy-stripped-legion-of-honour-graft
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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.
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 ...
n-tv.de/panorama/USA-Trump-streicht-eine-Milliarde-US-Dollar-und-trifft-die-Armsten-article25830821.html
Why doesn't Illinois grow more fruits and vegetables?: In the shadow of corn, soybeans and climate change, a handful of farmers are building a supply chain for ...
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Poll: Americans disapprove of spending public funds to put on military parade in Washington
nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/poll-americans-disapprove-spending-public-funds-put-military-parade-wa-rcna212779
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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.
OpinionWhy Senate Republicans might not let Trump give back $9.3 billion: Trump's effort to codify DOGE cuts to via rescission package could be in trouble in the Senate ...
msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/trump-doge-senate-rescission-bill-rcna212870
Governor Ntutu dismisses MCA revolt over skewed projects, bursaries: The MCAs called on Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu to conduct a special audit.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/narok/governor-ntutu-dismisses-mca-revolt-over-skewed-projects-bursaries-5082660
Ontario quietly signs new affordable housing deal with feds: Shortly after Doug Ford's new cabinet was sworn in and Mark Carney became prime minister ...
globalnews.ca/news/11240713/housing-ontario-nhs-deal-ottawa/
Authorities searching for suspect in Minnesota lawmakers shootings: A massive search stretched into its second day Sunday for a man who authorities say wore a ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/15/suspect-minnesota-state-lawmakers-shooting/
OpinionEditorial: ‘Hitler,’ ‘Nazi’ political jabs diminish Holocaust horrors: It's one thing to dislike Trump, to call out funding cuts, and to be disturbed by the ...
bostonherald.com/2025/06/15/editorial-hitler-nazi-political-jabs-diminish-holocaust-horrors/
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan hit with 7.5 years in corruption scheme
nydailynews.com/2025/06/14/illinois-house-speaker-madigan-prison-sentence-corruption/
Sweeney challenges Scot Gov on defence policy ‘hypocrisy’: "It’s ironic the only thing keeping Ferguson Marine afloat is BAE’s Type 26 warship work — while ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/sweeney-challenges-scot-gov-on-defence-policy-hypocrisy/
Educators demand transparency over literacy teacher service axing : The specialist support programme was until earlier this year funded by the Ministry of ...
1news.co.nz/2025/06/15/educators-demand-transparency-over-literacy-teacher-service-axing/
Lessons from the Victorians for funding big projects: From housing to transport, infrastructure could be delivered faster using the finance models of earlier ...
ft.com/content/46018985-5f37-41f3-82d0-52c75e8ca024
Southern Illinois farmers face a growing problem: What to do when nature reclaims your land | Here & Now
wbur.org/hereandnow/2025/06/12/levee-breach-dogtooth-bend
Measure before Gov. JB Pritzker would streamline firearms ID process for low-level gun offenders
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/14/measure-before-gov-jb-pritzker-would-streamline-firearms-id-process-for-low-level-gun-offenders/
Two in three Americans oppose using tax money for military parade: poll: A new survey from the NBC Decision Desk Poll, powered by Survey Monkey ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5349918-two-in-three-americans-oppose-using-tax-money-for-military-parade-poll/
Minister denies U-turn on smartphone pouches as new school guidance issued : Education Minister Helen McEntee has denied a Government U-turn on phone pouches as ...
independent.ie/irish-news/minister-denies-u-turn-on-smartphone-pouches-as-new-school-guidance-issued/a39222281.html
Manila Standard Jun 13
House defends ‘ayuda’ programs: ‘Better to help the poor than steal public funds’
manilastandard.net/news/314602697/house-defends-ayuda-programs-better-to-help-the-poor-than-steal-public-funds.html
‘No way to invest in a career here’: US academics flee overseas to avoid Trump crackdown
theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/jun/15/academics-science-trump-university-crackdown
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