Tag: Funding
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US Government Shutdown Reaches 36th Day as Budget Stalemate Persists
Overview: A Record-Long Shutdown with No Clear Endpoint The US government entered its 36th day of shutdown on Wednesday, marking the longest closure in American history. With no immediate agreement in sight, federal agencies remain shuttered and hundreds of thousands of workers face uncertainty. The stalemate persists as Republicans and Democrats continue to spar over…
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Jelgava Gets Over €800k to Repair Storm Damage Infrastructure
Jelgava secures significant funding to repair July 2024 storm damage The Latvian city of Jelgava has secured more than €800,000 in state support to repair the damage caused by the storms and heavy rains of 28 and 29 July 2024. The backing comes from the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development (MoSARD) and is…
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Wealthsimple Secures $750 Million Equity Round to Accelerate Next-Gen Canadian Financial Platform
Wealthsimple Advances Canadian Fintech Leadership with Major Funding Wealthsimple, Canada’s leading financial innovator, has announced an equity round of up to CAD 750 million at a post-money valuation of CAD 10 billion. The financing comprises a CAD 550 million primary offering and a secondary up to CAD 200 million, and is led by Dragoneer Investment…
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English Nationalism Is Now the Biggest Threat to NI Union, Nesbitt Warns
English nationalism named as the principal threat to Northern Ireland’s place in the Union English nationalism has emerged as the leading threat to Northern Ireland’s status within the United Kingdom, according to Mike Nesbitt, the leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). Speaking at his party’s annual conference, Nesbitt argued that concerns over English nationalist…
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English nationalism poses biggest threat to Northern Ireland’s union, Nesbitt warns
Introduction: A new challenge to the Union At his party’s annual conference, Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt argued that English nationalism has overtaken Irish nationalism as the principal threat to Northern Ireland’s continued place in the United Kingdom. The remarks come amid ongoing debates about funding, Brexit’s constitutional aftershocks, and the future shape of…
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FRLD Advances $250M Allocation Ahead of COP30 Belem
FRLD Sets the Stage for Loss and Damage Funding Ahead of COP30 The Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) Board wrapped up its seventh meeting in Manila with critical decisions on the $250 million initial allocation, known as the Barbados Implementation Modalities (BIM). The move marks a concrete step toward operationalizing loss and…
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The Two Broken Years: Why Israel’s Culture Refuses to Surrender
The two years in war: culture as shelter and signal Two years after the war began, the cultural landscape in Israel keeps vibrating with life. It feels at times like we have eaten a little too much art that responds to conflict, yet the act of creation continues to push through the noise. The arts…
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US Senate Fails to End Budget Stalemate: Analysis
Overview: A renewed failure to resolve the budget stalemate The United States Senate once again failed to advance a comprehensive funding package, marking another setback in the long-running budget stalemate that has gripped Washington for weeks or months depending on perspective. A key vote on a broad appropriations package collapsed after a handful of lawmakers…
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Purrmi raises €600k to expand 100% natural cat food in Italy, France and Northern Europe
Purrmi secures €600k to accelerate European expansion Lisbon-based pet nutrition startup Purrmi has announced a €600,000 funding round to scale its 100% natural cat food across additional European markets. The raise positions the company to extend its footprint beyond its native Portugal and Spain into Italy, France and the broader Northern Europe region, where demand…
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Updates from the Jura Canton Administration
Introduction to Jura Canton Administration Updates The Jura Canton Administration has released significant updates regarding funding allocations aimed at supporting various local projects. A total of 970,000 francs has been allocated to 40 different dossiers, showcasing the commitment to bolster community initiatives and development. Key Funding Highlights Among these allocations, a standout funding award goes…