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US Cuts mRNA Vaccine Funding, Jeopardizing Global Health
The US slashed mRNA vaccine research funding by $500 million, slowing pandemic preparedness and fueling vaccine distrust amid the appointment of anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services, impacting global health initiatives.
US Cuts mRNA Vaccine Funding, Jeopardizing Global Health
The US slashed mRNA vaccine research funding by $500 million, slowing pandemic preparedness and fueling vaccine distrust amid the appointment of anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services, impacting global health initiatives.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Musk's Cost-Cutting Falls Short by $1.86 Trillion Amidst New Tax Law
Elon Musk's special government employment concluded with a $1.86 trillion shortfall in his $2 trillion cost-cutting goal, despite $140 billion in cuts primarily from international programs and employee layoffs; the Trump tax law added $2.3 trillion to the deficit.
Musk's Cost-Cutting Falls Short by $1.86 Trillion Amidst New Tax Law
Elon Musk's special government employment concluded with a $1.86 trillion shortfall in his $2 trillion cost-cutting goal, despite $140 billion in cuts primarily from international programs and employee layoffs; the Trump tax law added $2.3 trillion to the deficit.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten US Scientific Research and Economic Growth
President Trump's proposed budget drastically cuts funding for NASA and other scientific agencies, potentially impacting ongoing research projects and reducing future GDP by over 4%, according to some economists.
Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten US Scientific Research and Economic Growth
President Trump's proposed budget drastically cuts funding for NASA and other scientific agencies, potentially impacting ongoing research projects and reducing future GDP by over 4%, according to some economists.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating Funding for Head Start and LIHEAP
The Trump administration proposes eliminating funding for Head Start and LIHEAP, impacting nearly 800,000 children and 6 million households, respectively; HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. laid off LIHEAP staff, creating further disruption.
Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating Funding for Head Start and LIHEAP
The Trump administration proposes eliminating funding for Head Start and LIHEAP, impacting nearly 800,000 children and 6 million households, respectively; HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. laid off LIHEAP staff, creating further disruption.
Progress
52% Bias Score
US Government Budget Cuts Threaten Innovation Leadership
The US government's funding of basic scientific research, crucial for innovations like the internet and iPhone, is at risk due to proposed budget cuts, potentially impacting US global leadership in innovation and economic competitiveness as other countries increase their research spending.
US Government Budget Cuts Threaten Innovation Leadership
The US government's funding of basic scientific research, crucial for innovations like the internet and iPhone, is at risk due to proposed budget cuts, potentially impacting US global leadership in innovation and economic competitiveness as other countries increase their research spending.
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52% Bias Score
USAID's Ebola Prevention Briefly Suspended Amidst US Budget Cuts
Elon Musk announced that due to the US government's radical budget cuts, Ebola prevention efforts were briefly suspended within the USAID, but were immediately reinstated, according to Musk.
USAID's Ebola Prevention Briefly Suspended Amidst US Budget Cuts
Elon Musk announced that due to the US government's radical budget cuts, Ebola prevention efforts were briefly suspended within the USAID, but were immediately reinstated, according to Musk.
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48% Bias Score
DOGE Achieves 22.4% Reduction in Federal Spending Amidst Legal Challenges and Rehires
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced on June 8th a further 1.9% reduction in annual non-defense federal obligations, bringing the total reduction to 22.4% or ~$25 billion compared to 2024 levels, despite facing legal challenges and needing to rehire some employees mistakenly let ...
DOGE Achieves 22.4% Reduction in Federal Spending Amidst Legal Challenges and Rehires
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced on June 8th a further 1.9% reduction in annual non-defense federal obligations, bringing the total reduction to 22.4% or ~$25 billion compared to 2024 levels, despite facing legal challenges and needing to rehire some employees mistakenly let ...
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56% Bias Score
Proposed U.S. Budget Cuts Threaten Addiction Treatment Progress
Over 300 addiction experts warned Congress that proposed U.S. budget cuts totaling billions of dollars risk reversing a 26 percent drop in fatal overdoses in 2024, achieved through increased funding, and disproportionately harming vulnerable communities.
Proposed U.S. Budget Cuts Threaten Addiction Treatment Progress
Over 300 addiction experts warned Congress that proposed U.S. budget cuts totaling billions of dollars risk reversing a 26 percent drop in fatal overdoses in 2024, achieved through increased funding, and disproportionately harming vulnerable communities.
Progress
56% Bias Score
NIH Freezes Funding for Foreign Research Groups
The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has frozen funding for foreign research groups, citing transparency concerns and national security risks, impacting millions of dollars in cancer, viral infection, and human genetics research worldwide.
NIH Freezes Funding for Foreign Research Groups
The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has frozen funding for foreign research groups, citing transparency concerns and national security risks, impacting millions of dollars in cancer, viral infection, and human genetics research worldwide.
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48% Bias Score
US Budget Cuts Threaten Global HIV/AIDS Progress
The 31st Sidaction appeal highlights the urgent need for increased funding for HIV/AIDS research and prevention in the face of US budget cuts and persistent public misconceptions, threatening to reverse years of progress and increase global health disparities.
US Budget Cuts Threaten Global HIV/AIDS Progress
The 31st Sidaction appeal highlights the urgent need for increased funding for HIV/AIDS research and prevention in the face of US budget cuts and persistent public misconceptions, threatening to reverse years of progress and increase global health disparities.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Federal Government to Terminate Hundreds of Office Leases, Saving $500 Million
The U.S. federal government, under Elon Musk's cost-cutting plan, will terminate nearly 800 office leases, starting with those expiring by June 30th, to save an estimated $500 million; this has prompted concern from affected agencies and lawmakers.
Federal Government to Terminate Hundreds of Office Leases, Saving $500 Million
The U.S. federal government, under Elon Musk's cost-cutting plan, will terminate nearly 800 office leases, starting with those expiring by June 30th, to save an estimated $500 million; this has prompted concern from affected agencies and lawmakers.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Curaçao Murder Trial, ASML Results, Champions League, US Buyouts
A Curaçao court will rule today on the murder of Dutch military police officer Toon Brood; ASML releases annual figures; Champions League group stage concludes; US President Trump offered buyouts to two million federal employees.
Curaçao Murder Trial, ASML Results, Champions League, US Buyouts
A Curaçao court will rule today on the murder of Dutch military police officer Toon Brood; ASML releases annual figures; Champions League group stage concludes; US President Trump offered buyouts to two million federal employees.
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16% Bias Score
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