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Berlin Faces Outcry Over €130 Million Cultural Budget Cuts for 2025

Berlin announces €130M cultural budget cuts, sparking protests and fears for the city's vibrant art scene. ...Read more

#berlin, #culturalcuts, #artsfunding, #protests, #germany

Lady Gaga Returns to Brazil for Monumental Concert on Copacabana Beach

Lady Gaga performs on Copacabana Beach, Rio, in a major event for fans and tourism. ...Read more

#ladygaga, #concert, #riodejaneiro, #tourism

ECB Bans Transgender Women from Women's Cricket Following UK Supreme Court Ruling

The ECB bans transgender women from women's cricket, sparking debate on inclusivity and fairness. ...Read more

#ecb, #transgender, #cricket, #legislation, #sports

Scientific Organizations Step Up After Trump Administration Dismisses Climate Scientists

AMS and AGU to produce independent climate report after dismissal of nearly 400 NCA scientists by Trump administration. ...Read more

#climatechange, #science, #trumpadministration, #nca, #ams, #agu

CIA Targets Chinese Officials with Mandarin Recruitment Videos

CIA releases Mandarin videos to recruit disillusioned Chinese officials, aiming to counter China's influence. Over 5M views in a day. ...Read more

#cia, #china, #intelligence, #recruitment, #globalpolitics

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Drake Passage, Prompting Chilean Evacuations

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Drake Passage leads to Chilean evacuations; no tsunami occurred. Highlighting regional seismic vulnerability. ...Read more

#earthquake, #drakepassage, #chile, #tsunami, #seismicactivity

China Supports Iran in Nuclear Diplomacy Amid Rising US Tensions

China backs Iran's nuclear diplomacy as US imposes new sanctions, heightening geopolitical tensions. ...Read more

#china, #iran, #us, #nuclear, #diplomacy

Google Makes Historic $32 Billion Acquisition of Cloud Security Firm Wiz

Google acquires Wiz for $32 billion to enhance its cloud security amidst rising AI demand. ...Read more

#google, #cloudsecurity, #acquisition, #technology, #investment

Trump Administration Appeals to Supreme Court to End TPS for Venezuelans

The Trump administration seeks to revoke Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Venezuelan migrants, sparking legal and humanitarian debates. ...Read more

#trumpadmin, #tps, #venezuelanmigrants, #supremecourt, #immigrationpolicy

U.S. Economy Faces Contraction Amid Escalating Trade Disputes

The U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in Q1 2025 due to new tariffs and trade tensions, disrupting global supply chains and highlighting inflation concerns. ...Read more

#useconomy, #tradepolicy, #tariffs, #inflation

Supreme Court Ends Affirmative Action in College Admissions

Landmark ruling halts race-conscious admissions, prompting universities to seek new diversity strategies amid legal challenges. ...Read more

#supremecourt, #affirmativeaction, #highereducation, #uspolitics

FDA Approves Groundbreaking Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease

FDA approves Casgevy & Lyfgenia, groundbreaking gene therapies for sickle cell disease, offering hope to 100,000 affected in the U.S. ...Read more

#healthcare, #genetherapy, #sicklecelldisease, #FDAapproval

Ahmedabad Adopts Innovative Strategies to Combat Extreme Heat

Ahmedabad tackles extreme heat with cool roofs and smartwatches, offering a model for resilience in climate-challenged regions. ...Read more

#india, #pakistan, #heatwave, #climatechange, #publichealth

FOMC to Meet as Economic Challenges Mount Amid Rising Inflation and Trade Policies

FOMC meets amid rising inflation and trade pressures, with key decisions looming on interest rates and economic growth. ...Read more

#FOMC, #inflation, #trade, #interestrates, #economy

Block Inc. Shares Plummet 22% Amid Revised Profit Forecast and Cash App Concerns

Block Inc. stock drops 22% due to a reduced 2025 profit forecast, raising concerns over the future of its Cash App service. ...Read more

#blockinc, #cashapp, #stockmarket, #fintech, #investorconcerns