Delayed Projects, Polluted Groundwater: Kabul’s Water Situation Deteriorates
Bibi Yang often sets aside some of her husband’s meager daily earnings to purchase water from tankers that arrive in rickshaws, serving residents in Kabul, Afghanistan’s increasingly parched capital. The city is grappling with a potential water crisis, spurred by rapid and often chaotic urban growth, years of conflict, and the impacts of climate change, […]
Trump DOJ reallocates funds from transgender projects and DEI to back law enforcement.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reallocating funds that were initially designated for groups supporting transgender ideology and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to bolster law enforcement efforts, as confirmed by Fox News Digital. Officials from the DOJ stated they “will not waste” DEI funds under Attorney General Pam Bondi. An official mentioned that […]
Google reveals partnership with a company to work on three innovative nuclear energy projects.
During a discussion on “Claman Countdown,” panelists Ernest Moniz and Simon Ireland touched on ground energy linked to HCM II’s acquisition, marking the inception of public salt reactor development. On Wednesday, Google revealed its partnership with Elementl Power to assist power producers as they work on advancing three nuclear sites. In a blog post, Google […]
Trump’s cryptocurrency projects overshadow Senate stablecoin vote
Recent cryptocurrency ventures by President Trump are overshadowing critical efforts to pass related legislation, with the Senate gearing up for a vote on the Stubcoin bill this Thursday. Senate leaders are set to advance what some are calling a genius law. However, crypto-friendly Democrats are threatening to oppose it, accusing Republicans of cutting off negotiations […]
Chainlink Is Now Giving LINK Stakers Tokens from Different Projects – Decrypt
Simply put ChainLink has rolled out a new incentive program designed to reward contributors within its ecosystem, including link holders. This inaugural collaboration involves infrastructure provider Space and Time, focusing on its SXT tokens. Starting May 8th, ChainLink Rewards’ Season Genesis will allow eligible link stakers to claim 2% of their SXT tokens. On Monday, […]
Trump to fast-track permitting for 10 mining projects across US – Mining.com
The White House on Friday said it would allow President Donald Trump to quickly track 10 mining projects across the US as part of a push to expand critical mineral production. Projects supplying copper, antimony and other minerals are recognized for Fast-41 status, a federal initiative launched in 2015 to streamline critical infrastructure approvals. The […]
Amex Projects Resilient Consumer Demand, Anchored by Gen Z and Millennial Growth – PYMNTS.com
Highlights Despite widespread economic uncertainty, American Express has maintained a confident outlook for the rest of 2025. This trust is attributed to the company’s expectations for stable spending and manageable peak unemployment, especially among wealthy and young clients. Gen Z and Millennial cardholders have been identified as key growth drivers for American Express, indicating strong […]
CBO projects deficits will sharply rise if Trump tax cuts made permanent
New forecasts from official legislative scorers in Congress will explode if Trump's tax cuts are permanent and simply not expanded. In response to a survey from David Schweikert (R-Ariz.), a member of the Methods and Means Committee, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) found on Friday that debt levels would reach 214% of GDP in 2054, […]
HHS cuts more than 500 grants for gender ideology, DEI research projects
First on FOX: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has cancelled hundreds of National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants (over $350 million) related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and gender ideology, according to department officials. The cuts included thrashing projects that studied “multi-level and multidimensional structural racism,” “gender-affirming hormone therapy in […]
Pentagon crushes narrative on ending military’s DEI projects: ‘Here are the facts’
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell has posted a video explaining what the Department of Defense is doing to remove many diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and explaining how the department can return with a focus on national defense. Rumors have been circulating on social media claiming that names and projects have been unfairly removed because they […]