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The Trump administration has revoked more than $400 million in federal research funding.Columbia University announced Tuesday that it would fire nearly 180 staff after the Trump administration cancelled more than $400 million in federal research funding, the Columbia president’s office said in a May 6 statement.The layoffs, which account for around 20% of university employees funded by now-terminated federal grants, are as Columbia is working on its decision to cancel U.S. Department of Education grants and contracts.The department allegedly suspected the university had not properly addressed persistent anti-Semitism on campus as a reason for its withdrawal.In a message to the…
Erin El Issa, Nerdwallet It is possible that some Americans are not openly debating finances at home. According to a new Nerdwallet survey conducted online by Harris Poll, 20% of baby boomers (ages 61-79) did not teach their children to save money. Perhaps because talking about finances is less taboo, parents of young children today prioritize this life lesson. The survey found that 93% of parents of children under the age of 18 take action to teach their children to save money, encouraging them to set savings goals (45%) and encouraging their children to deposit their savings accounts (41%). If…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Super Bowl champion Shack Barrett spoke about water safety at the Glaser Children’s Museum on Tuesday. Barrett’s family experienced tragedy in 2023 when his two-year-old daughter, Areja, died in the family pool. Watch: Man accused of stealing a luxury yacht surrounded by Florida agents He has since defended water safety. His speech at the Children’s Museum came during National Water Safety Month. The messages he shared included parents taking precautions around the pool and that when it comes to putting their children in swimming lessons, parents would never be overprepared. “To speak from the heart is…
By Tom Murphy, Associated Press Rite Aid customers can expect local stores to close or change ownership in the coming months as the struggling drugstore chain passes another bankruptcy filing. The company plans to sell customer prescription files, inventory and other assets to close the distribution centre and unload store locations. The store remains open for now, but bare shelves may become more common as the company has not purchased new stock. “What we gradually see is that stores will become more and more Spartans,” said retail analyst Neil Sanders. The company operates 1,245 stores in 15 states, according to…
The two leaders had agreed to begin negotiations on trade and other issues in March after Canada’s general election last week. During his first meeting with Canadian newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney, US President Donald Trump said his country will continue to have friendly ties with Canada, but he added that he still wants to see the country join the United States.”I still believe it, but it takes two to tango,” he said. I sat with Kearney in my oval office on May 6th.The two leaders held public meetings before being involved behind closed doors for further discussions on…
JEROME, Fla. (WFLA) – Authorities have announced a heartbreaking 911 call from the bear attack Monday, when an 89-year-old man and his dog died in South Florida. The nearly 20-minute emergency call came from Sue, the granddaughter of the victim’s granddaughter, Robert Markel. Sue says the bear killed Marquel’s dog in the front yard. Three bears were killed and DNA samples were sent after a fatal attack in South Florida “I need a cop, and I need an FWC,” the granddaughter tells the operator. “The bear has it [redacted]. He’s already killing the dog, and now we can’t find it…
TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Lawmakers may still have the budget to tackle, but one of the bills shaped by “learning” and “learnings” from Hurricane Helen and Milton is now heading to the governor’s desk. Senate Bill 180 addresses issues such as permitting, promotion, expansion and preparation for expansion at the local level, ensuring that local governments are responsible for and maintain better equipment for future storms. Many lawmakers contributed to the bill, bringing insights and experience from across the state. “When we had a lot of debris, many of our municipalities didn’t have a debris management site. Many of these…
Additional prison space is consistent with the president’s efforts to crack down on US criminal activity.President Donald Trump has said he wants to reopen Alcatraz’s prisons “which have been “substantially expanded and rebuilt,” and wants to place violent criminals in facilities, repeatedly criminals and possibly repeatedly illegal immigrants.Speaking to reporters on May 4, the president said he had directed the Prisons Bureau to rebuild and reopen facilities in San Francisco Bay, adding that the prisons are “a symbol of law and order.””When we were a more serious country, in the past we didn’t hesitate to lock in the most dangerous…
Dee-Ann Durbin Doordash said Tuesday that demand for delivery increased in the first quarter despite more Americans becoming increasingly unsure about the US economy. “Even if there was a change in consumer sentiment, there was no change in consumer behavior,” co-founder and CEO Tony Xu said in a call with investors. “Food is truly the most resilient category.” Total orders rose from a quarterly record of 18% to 732 million. Doordash said that demand for grocery delivery has exceeded previous quarter, with over 25% of active users ordering groceries. Doordash said it added our restaurant to the platform and expanded…
Mother’s Day is May 11th, and we present a day dedicated to expressing gratitude and love to mothers, grandmothers and other mother figures. It’s a day often filled with family time, gifts, delicious food and great company. In Orlando, there are many events that offer opportunities to bond with moms. Here are some. Graham’s U Pick Peaches offers Mother’s Day weekend on a farm featuring peaches, blackberries and sunflowers. Mother receives a free gift. Additionally, families can find local food and crafts. Admission and parking are free. The farm will be open from 9am to 6pm in May and will…