Topic: federal funding
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US Slashes Funding for Key Cybersecurity Program
CISA has terminated its cooperative agreement with CIS, ending federal funding for the MS-ISAC and jeopardizing this central cybersecurity resource for state, local, and tribal governments. The MS-ISAC provided over 18,000 public sector members with critical cybersecurity tools, including threat ...
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U.S. Solar System Leadership at a Critical Turning Point
Federal funding for 19 active NASA missions is at risk due to impending budget cuts, threatening studies of Earth's climate, solar system exploration, and cosmic research. The White House has proposed a 25% cut to NASA's overall budget, with nearly 50% reductions to the Science Mission Directorat...
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Trump Weighs Government Takeover of Quantum Computing Firms
The Trump administration is considering taking equity stakes in quantum computing companies to accelerate advancements in this critical field, with firms like IonQ and Rigetti Computing in discussions for potential funding. Government equity participation is not unprecedented, as seen with Intel ...
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The Download: Calculating R&D ROI and AI's Creative Power
Government investment in R&D delivers substantial long-term value, positioning it among the most effective uses of public funds, with returns including economic growth, job creation, and global competitiveness. Despite skepticism over speculative or long-term projects, evidence shows that R&D spe...
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Lawsuit Challenges EPA's $7 Billion Solar Program Cut
A lawsuit challenges the EPA's termination of the $7 billion Solar for All program, alleging it was politically motivated and violated federal laws and constitutional principles. Plaintiffs argue that EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin unlawfully ended the program, disregarding congressional intent tha...
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The Man Betting His Fortune on AI and Bill Belichick
UNC-Chapel Hill is making AI the central pillar of its future strategy under Chancellor Lee Roberts, who emphasizes that graduates must be proficient in AI to meet real-world demands. Despite facing challenges like federal funding cuts, faculty dissent, and a struggling football program, Roberts ...
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Carbon Removal Funding Slashed as AI Toys Emerge
Climate change threatens global agriculture, prompting companies like Pairwise to use CRISPR gene editing to develop crops resilient to extreme weather and ensure food security. Pairwise has launched milder-flavored mustard greens in the U.S. and is partnering with biotech firms to enhance staple...
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