US Halts Minnesota Childcare Funds Over Fraud Scandal
Federal authorities freeze payments to Minnesota after daycare fraud allegations. HHS demands audit and implements new spending controls nationwide. Read the latest developments.
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US commits $480m to Ivory Coast health sector
The United States has signed a $480 million health pact with Ivory Coast, the latest in a series of 'America First' global funding agreements. Discover the details and implications.
2025's Wildest Sports Moments: Awards for Gaffes & Animals
A look back at the most bizarre, hilarious, and headline-grabbing sports moments of 2025, featuring animal invasions, political cameos, and social media mishaps. Discover the year's unforgettable stories.
US Signs New Health Deals with 9 African Countries
The US has signed new global health agreements with nine African nations, marking a shift towards transactional aid and reduced funding. Discover the details and implications.
VAT on School Fees Fails to Fund Teachers, Says HMC Chair
The head of the UK's leading independent schools body says Labour's VAT on fees has not funded new teachers as promised, with 81 schools closed. Read the full impact assessment.
Australian Sports Presenter Duncan McKenzie-McHarg Dies at 41
Beloved Stan Sports presenter Duncan McKenzie-McHarg has died in Los Angeles aged 41. Tributes pour in from the global sports community. Read the full story.
Council funding map: Winners, losers and tax rises
The government's new £78bn council funding settlement shifts money towards deprived areas. Find out which councils win, which lose, and if your tax bill will rise.
Labour's funding shake-up could trigger council tax rises
Economists warn Labour's council funding raid could force tax increases across the UK, with six areas facing unlimited rises from 2027. Discover the impact on your bills.
Council funding formula shifts cash to 'deprived' areas
A new 'fairer' funding system for England will divert central cash to the most deprived areas, pressuring councils in London and the South East. Five London boroughs will see council tax caps removed.
Major Council Tax Change Announced for England
English councils get a £78bn funding boost with a 23% spending power rise. Council tax rises capped at 3%, with extra for social care. Find out what it means for you.
Damning Review Slams Arts Council England's Funding Strategy
A major review by Baroness Hodge finds Arts Council England has sidelined artistic excellence in favour of box-ticking bureaucracy. Read the full report and reactions.
CBS Ends Zach Gelb Show in Major Radio Overhaul
CBS Sports Radio cancels 'The Zach Gelb Show' as part of a major network restructuring. Host confirms final broadcast this Friday. Read the full story.
Missouri Sports Betting Launch Praised as 'Successful'
The Missouri Gaming Commission hails the smooth rollout of legal sports betting, with over 250,000 active accounts on the first day. Discover the key figures and industry reaction.
TNT Sports Ashes coverage slammed as 'abysmal' by fans
Cricket fans have renewed fierce criticism of TNT Sports' Ashes commentary, calling it 'shocking' and a 'poor product'. Discover why viewers are demanding a return to Sky Sports.
Record 1,082 Clubs Seek Flutter's Cash4Clubs Funding
A record 1,082 grassroots sports clubs have applied for Flutter's £500k Cash4Clubs grants, highlighting a severe funding crisis. Discover which clubs need help most and how the money is used.
500,000 Teachers Could Strike Over School Funding Cuts
Britain's National Education Union threatens national strikes as 500,000 teachers may walk out over school funding concerns following the Budget. Find out why.
Labour Budget Pumps £2bn into Scotland and Wales
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders praise a £2bn funding boost and the abolition of the two-child benefit cap in the new budget, hoping it will reverse their fortunes in upcoming elections.
Missouri Sports Betting: Top Apps for Dec 1 Launch
Missouri sports betting launches December 1, 2025. Compare the best sportsbooks, welcome bonuses, and key regulations for the Show-Me State's new market.
Sky Sports' Female TikTok Channel Ditched in 3 Days
Sky Sports' Halo TikTok channel aimed at women was pulled after just three days. Discover why this marketing misstep highlights a fundamental flaw in how sports engage female audiences.
WHO job cuts after US withdraws funding
The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
NZ's sports betting model delivers millions to sports bodies
New Zealand's unique approach to sports betting distribution is generating millions for sporting bodies like basketball and table tennis, creating a model Australia is watching closely.
CSIRO cuts 350 jobs in major blow to Australian science
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Sky Sports axes Halo brand after backlash
Sky Sports has scrapped its female-targeted Halo brand just days after launch following a furious backlash accusing it of being patronising. Read the full story.
Sky Sports criticised for 'patronising' female fans
Sky Sports faces criticism for its new female-targeted TikTok channel 'Halo', branded the 'lil sis' of main content and accused of patronising women with pink branding. Discover the full story.
Missouri's $3.88bn Sports Betting Projection
Missouri's legal sports betting market, launching 1st December, is projected to generate a massive $3.88bn handle in its first year. Discover the key figures and driving forces behind this economic surge.
First UK state school opens fee-paying branch in Dubai
Historic Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet becomes the first UK state school to launch an overseas branch in Dubai. The venture aims to generate funds for its British counterpart amid funding shortages.
Trump pressure threatens US government shutdown
Former President Donald Trump's pressure on Republican lawmakers threatens to trigger a massive federal government shutdown, putting millions of workers and essential services at risk.
Police Scotland demands extra £140m amid budget crisis
Police Scotland faces its most severe financial crisis since its creation, with chiefs warning they need an additional £140 million annually just to maintain current service levels amid rising operational costs.
Taxpayer Millions Funded UK Film Flops
Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.
School Transport Costs Surge 24%, Councils Warn of Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals English councils' home-to-school transport costs have surged by 24%, leaving vulnerable families and local authorities in financial distress.
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