The CLARITY Act faces an uncertain path in the Senate during its final week before the August recess, with ongoing disputes over government ethics and stablecoin rewards. Prediction markets indicate low odds of the bill becoming law this year, potentially pushing the legislative fight into September.
Over 70 mosque attacks occurred in the UK last year, with data showing a 19% rise in anti-Muslim hate crime in England and Wales. The British Muslim Trust criticizes the government's £40m security funding scheme for being difficult to access and slow, despite the increasing threat.
The House of Representatives voted 220-205 to extend government funding at current levels until December 4, with six Democrats joining Republicans. The bill now moves to the Senate, where its passage is uncertain, potentially requiring reconciliation amid Democratic opposition.
Czech public media employees staged a one-day warning strike to protest government plans to place funding of Czech Television and Czech Radio under direct state control. Critics fear this will lead to political interference and threaten media independence, citing similar moves in Hungary and Slovakia.
Czech public media employees staged a one-day warning strike demanding the government drop plans to place funding of Czech Television and Czech Radio under its direct control, fearing political interference.
Archie Goodburn, a 24-year-old swimmer diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, is urging the UK government to increase funding for brain tumor research and patient access to new treatments. Despite recent success with a new drug, Vorasidenib, he highlights the "translational gap" and calls for immediate release of pledged funds and better government support.
The Amazonas government announced R$22 million in funding for the 59th Parintins Folk Festival, including R$12 million for infrastructure and R$10 million for the competing 'bois' Caprichoso and Garantido. A partnership with Cosama will provide 600,000 cups of treated water during the event.
Universal's new UK theme park, Universal United Kingdom Resort, will open in 2031 with £1.3bn in government funding. The US entertainment giant will invest £5bn, expecting 8.5 million visitors annually, creating 20,000 construction jobs and 8,000 permanent roles.
BPCL Director Raj Kumar Dubey warned of unavoidable petrol and diesel price hikes due to ongoing global energy disruptions and rising crude oil prices. India is diversifying oil sources, including Russian crude, to avoid shortages and accelerate its transition to green energy.
The prime minister said the attack in Golders Green is ‘part of a pattern of rising antisemitism’ in the countryGood morning. Keir Starmer has declared antisemitism “a crisis for all of us”. This morning he is hosting an event in Downing Street intended to get leaders across all areas of public life to address the problem and, according to the briefing from No 10, he will say:Last week’s terrorist attack in Golders Green was utterly appalling. But it was not an isolated incident. It is part of a pattern of rising antisemitism that has left our Jewish communities feeling frightened, angry, and asking whether this country, their home, is safe for them.These disgusting attacks are being made against British Jews. But, make no mistake, this crisis – it is a crisis for all of us. It is a test of our values. Values that are not guaranteed, but are earned. Every single day, through our actions.Jewish communities across England will receive a further £1m of government funding to tackle antisemitism and strengthen community cohesion in those places facing the greatest risk.An immediate £500,000 will also be allocated to Barnet council, reflecting recent serious antisemitic incidents in the borough and the large number of Jewish residents there. Continue reading...
A shell company backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump has agreed to merge with Cove Kaz Capital, a mining group that received up to $1.6 billion in US government funding in 2025 for tungsten extraction in Kazakhstan. The newly-formed entity will trade on Nasdaq as Kaz Resources. Cove Kaz controls major tungsten deposits in Kazakhstan, one of the world's largest. The Trump sons invested in Skyline Builders last August via Dominari Securities and added $24 million in October. Democrats have raised concerns about conflicts of interest, while the article notes no suggestion the Trumps knew about or influenced the government contract.
