Tag: Funding
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Angoulême Comics Festival Boycott Shakes the Industry Worldwide
Overview: A festival at a crossroads The Angoulême International Comics Festival, long regarded as one of the world’s premier showcases for graphic storytelling, is facing an unprecedented crisis. After news that several high-profile creators and publishers would boycott the event and that the French government had withdrawn a tranche of its funding, organizers are scrambling…
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Angoulême faces a crisis as creators and publishers boycott the festival
Overview: A festival at a crossroads The Angoulême International Comics Festival, long celebrated as one of the world’s most prestigious gatherings for graphic novels, is confronting an unprecedented crisis. Leading creators and publishing houses have announced a boycott, casting a shadow over the event’s ability to proceed on its traditional schedule. The catalyst, a government…
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LingUniverse Secures $27.5M Pre-A to Build a Global AI Interaction OS
Overview: LingUniverse Secures a Major Pre-A Round LingUniverse, a cutting-edge human–AI interaction technology company, announced a $27.5 million Pre-A funding round. The investment comes from a mix of strategic investors and financial backers, signaling strong confidence in LingUniverse’s vision to build a global AI Interaction Operating System (OS). This round underscores the growing demand for…
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Toronto Seeks More Funding as Ontario Bans Speed Cameras, Warns of Job Cuts
Ontario’s speed camera ban ties Toronto’s hands With speed cameras turned off across Ontario and a ban on their use in effect, Toronto’s municipal leadership is calling on the provincial government for sustained funding to replace the program. The move has sparked concerns about public safety, traffic enforcement, and the potential loss of city jobs…
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England’s Special Needs Support in Crisis as Councils Warn of Total Collapse
Introduction: A System at Breaking Point England’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system for children is facing what councils are calling a “total collapse.” With mounting delays, funding gaps, and a shortage of qualified staff, local authorities warn that the support many families rely on is unraveling just as it is most needed. The…
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Toronto Mayor Chow Seeks Provincial Support to Fund Crossing Guards and Traffic Safety Officers
Toronto Mayor Chow Urges Provincial Support for Crossing Guards and Traffic Safety Officers Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is pressing the province to pick up the tab for the city’s crossing guards and traffic safety police officers. The request comes after a period in which the city relied on revenue from its speed camera program to…
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US Senate Shutdown Vote: What Happened, Who Voted to End It, What’s Next
Overview: The Senate’s Step Toward Ending the Shutdown The United States Senate took the first procedural step toward ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history by advancing a stopgap funding package. Lawmakers aim to keep the federal government funded through a short period, avoid a funding lapse, and set the stage for broader negotiations.…
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£1.5bn social housing boost for West and South Yorkshire targets new homes
Biggest social housing investment yet in West and South Yorkshire A major funding commitment of more than £1.5 billion has been announced to accelerate the construction of social housing in West and South Yorkshire. The plan, described by ministers as a key pillar of the region’s housing strategy, is expected to create thousands of affordable…
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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…