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fromFast Company
2 days ago

Social Security is turning 90 but it's more threatened than ever. Here's why

Social Security, vital for 69 million Americans, faces imminent funding challenges with a go-broke date of 2034.
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

We Can Still Make Works of Deep Value at a Time of Shallow Resources | The Walrus

Even legacy institutions are adjusting, scrambling to do more with less, often while trying to preserve a sense of mission that can't be measured in clicks or conversion rates.
Arts
fromMission Local
1 week ago

The Tenderloin has to replace its fancy trash bins. No one knows with what.

The Tenderloin Community Benefit District has lost funding for 76 high-end solar-powered trash bins, which were initially installed to address trash issues in the neighborhood.
San Francisco
Media industry
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago

Native languages need radio, which is at risk of being lost - High Country News

KUYI-Hopi Radio provides a vital connection to cultural identity for Hopi community members, but faces funding challenges threatening its survival.
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

'Jerry Day' is a blast from S.F.'s past

For as much as Jerry Day is a Deadhead event, it's also the Excelsior's biggest event of the year. Garcia grew up in the Excelsior, at 87 Harrington St., a typical low-slung family home.
Music
Science
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Meet the early career scientists planning to leave the United States

Early-career scientists are contemplating leaving the U.S. due to adverse conditions under the Trump administration.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

OpenAI and partners are building a massive AI data center in Texas

When OpenAI announced Stargate in January, critics questioned whether the company could deliver on its ambitious $500 billion funding promise.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Berkeley's Pacific Center pivots to meet Bay Area LGBTQ+ needs

With public and private resources drying up amid a national gender panic, a Berkeley center offering support for LGBTQ+ people is scrambling to adapt to the uncertain new terrain.
SF LGBT
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: ODOT is Broke, Elon Musk Made an AI Girlfriend, and Sen. Wyden Wants to Unmask ICE

The I-5 Rose Quarter freeway expansion is among the most embattled infrastructure projects in recent memory. ODOT has faced hurdles from the onset, and now, state and federal leaders might have just sucked out what little oxygen the Rose Quarter project had left.
Portland
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Berkeley council adopts balanced budget in split vote

The Berkeley Council adopted a balanced budget but faces ongoing financial challenges due to a $20 million structural deficit.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

NIH budget cuts affect research funding beyond US borders

Of the 20 members in his group, he will soon run out of money to pay the salaries for four. As of June, he estimated that his team has enough to keep going for about six months in its current form if it draws money from other funding sources.
Science
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

New Study Shines a Light on the Impact of Donor-Advised Funds - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) divert donations from nonprofits, creating a need for oversight to ensure funds reach charities effectively.
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Nonprofits need revolutionary thinking in audience engagement if they want to survive

Nonprofits face significant challenges as traditional funding sources diminish and audience engagement shifts towards digital platforms.
fromNature
3 months ago

PhD students in STEM: Nature wants to hear from you

Nature's survey aims to assess the challenges faced by STEM doctoral students amid funding cuts and AI advancements.
fromKqed
3 months ago

Federal Funding Cuts May Jeopardize A Library Program Serving Blind and Print-disabled Communities | KQED

Lack of accessible information hinders equal participation in society.
Advocacy for affordable child care highlights its importance to families and the economy.
Pope Leo XIV's Creole heritage celebrated, potentially impacting Black Catholicism.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Indigenous scientists are fighting to protect their data - and their culture

Indigenous scientists are facing unprecedented challenges in academia due to political shifts affecting funding and support for their research and communities.
OMG science
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Dismantling NOAA Threatens the World's Ability to Monitor Carbon Dioxide Levels

Long-term atmospheric measurements are essential yet struggle to secure funding due to perceived lack of novelty.
The scientific community for carbon dioxide measurement is small and faces recruitment challenges.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'It's a lot more real now, and a lot more scary' - meet the Kildare sisters who poured their savings into a hotel and overhauled it on a budget

Sisters Aislinn and Nicole O'Shea transformed a west Cork hotel into a boutique resort, overcoming significant funding challenges and obstacles in the process.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Layoffs hit General Fusion as the fusion power startup runs short on cash | TechCrunch

General Fusion's recent layoffs and funding challenges underscore the increasing difficulties of the fusion industry as companies struggle for financial viability in a competitive landscape.
Startup companies
#higher-education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It's been traumatic': the inside story of Tell Mama's break with Labour government

Tell Mama has faced significant threats and criticism while working to combat anti-Muslim hate in the UK.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I went to Cornell's new MakerLAB, and student entrepreneurs told me they're 'bracing' for Trump's threats to cut funding

Cornell Tech's MakerLAB supports innovation amid concerns over federal funding and policies affecting diversity and inclusion.
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

Scientists say securing federal grants is worth the grind - Harvard Gazette

"You go into science because you want to make a difference, and when you get a grant, it means you can do something to try to help people."
OMG science
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago

New Field Study Highlights the Need for Resources for Black Literary Organizations - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Support for Black literary arts organizations is critical to their survival, especially in the face of funding challenges.
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

California high-speed rail leader pushes state to support private investment

California's high-speed rail project may secure private funding if the state agrees to reimburse investors, despite delays and soaring costs.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

San Jose Christmas event nets new contract but still needs funding - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's iconic holiday event will continue under the same management until at least 2027, despite ongoing funding challenges.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

SF Pride reveals grand marshals for 2025 parade

Ford expressed gratitude towards the San Francisco Community Health Center, stating that it has been pivotal for the LGBTQ and trans community, emphasizing the significant contributions of this organization.
SF LGBT
US politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

As University of California searches for new president, Trump's policies make the job harder

The next University of California president faces unprecedented challenges, including significant funding cuts and pressing diversity issues.
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