Funding
German Startup n8n Raises $180M and Reaches a Valuation of $2.5B
German Startup n8n Raises $180M and Reaches a Valuation of $2.5B N8n, a German startup that helps businesses deploy AI agents, has raised $180 million, valuing it at $2.5 billion. The funding was led by venture firm Accel and Nvidia Corp.’s NVentures, with plans to use the funds to hire additional staff and enhance its […]
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Future of nation’s energy grid hurt by Trump’s funding cuts
Future of nation’s energy grid hurt by Trump’s funding cuts The Trump administration’s cancellation and freezing of clean energy funding has also hurt essential work to improve the nation’s power grid, leaving Americans vulnerable to more frequent and longer-lasting power outages. The Department of Energy has defended the cancellations, citing that the projects did not […]
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Relying heavily on contractors can cut attendance by 27% for museums, theaters and other arts nonprofits – new research
Relying heavily on contractors can cut attendance by 27% for museums, theaters and other arts nonprofits – new research Nonprofits that rely heavily on contractors can experience a 27% decrease in attendance at museums, theaters, and other arts organizations. The use of flexible labor arrangements, such as hiring contractors instead of full-time employees, may not […]
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Science costs money – research is guided by who funds it and why
Science costs money – research is guided by who funds it and why Funding for scientific research is crucial as it shapes the trajectory of research across fields and influences the direction of scientists’ work. The majority of basic research in the US is federally funded, with organizations like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) […]
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US has slashed global vaccine funding – if philanthropy fills the gap, there could be some trade-offs
US has slashed global vaccine funding – if philanthropy fills the gap, there could be some trade-offs The US government has slashed global vaccine funding, cutting off $3 billion in annual support to Gavi, a global initiative that helps millions of children in low-income and medium-income countries get vaccinated against preventable diseases. Gavi’s reliance on […]
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PBS is slashing its budget in response to Trump’s attack on public media
PBS is slashing its budget in response to Trump’s attack on public media PBS is slashing its budget by 21% due to the Trump administration’s defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which will result in a $1.1 billion loss over two years. PBS is also reducing member station dues by $35 million, a […]
🏛️ Politics
PBS accounts for nearly half of first graders’ most frequently watched educational TV and video programs
PBS accounts for nearly half of first graders’ most frequently watched educational TV and video programs PBS accounts for nearly half (45%) of first graders’ most frequently watched educational TV and video programs, making it the top source for children’s educational programming. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will lose $1.1 billion in federal funding, which […]
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How slashing university research grants impacts Colorado’s economy and national innovation – a CU Boulder administrator explains
How slashing university research grants impacts Colorado’s economy and national innovation – a CU Boulder administrator explains Federal funding cuts to universities across the US have already resulted in over $11 billion in lost funding for more than two dozen institutions, including the University of Colorado Boulder. The University of Colorado Boulder receives approximately 70% […]
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Trump administration aims to slash funds that preserve the nation’s rich architectural and cultural history
Trump administration aims to slash funds that preserve the nation’s rich architectural and cultural history The Trump administration has proposed slashing funding for the Historic Preservation Fund by $158 million to just $11 million, which would significantly impact historic preservation efforts across the US. The fund, which is currently funded by private lease royalties from […]
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Federal energy office illustrates the perils of fluctuating budgets and priorities
Federal energy office illustrates the perils of fluctuating budgets and priorities The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) within the Department of Energy faces challenges due to fluctuating budgets and priorities, which can lead to destabilization of agencies and cut off long-term projects. EERE’s funding levels have varied significantly over the years, with […]
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