Digital Equity Act ends amid partisan clash over access
In Portland and across the country, the Digital Equity Act aided laptop programs for rural Iowa and older adults, telehealth and training. President Trump attacked the grant, calling it racist and illegal, while supporters warn that ending it widens the digital divide and harms vulnerable communities.
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Navy Drives Over $6 Billion In Military Retention Spending
Washington reports show the U.S. military spent more than $6 billion in the past three years on recruiting and reenlistment incentives across the Army Navy Air Force and Marines. Navy led total spending while targeting hard to fill roles and mid career shortages.
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Federal cuts spark global science recruiting surge
As the Trump administration trims billions from federal research, universities and governments worldwide seize the chance. Canada Leads opens in April to recruit early career biomedical researchers north of the border, while Aix-Marseille and Australia launch programs to attract U.S. scientists. White House aims to realign funding, with NIH and NSF cuts looming. Several universities announce hiring freezes and layoffs.
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