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The U.S. House of Representatives approved a package of spending bills on Thursday to avert a partial government shutdown, though many Democrats opposed the funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid concerns over its tactics. The measure now heads to the Senate for a vote ahead of a January 30 deadline. Objections stemmed from a recent fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis and broader criticisms of the agency's enforcement practices.

January 21, 2026 Reported by AI

Aldi Scotland has granted £2,500 to Gogar Park Young Curlers, an Edinburgh-based junior club, through its Scottish Sport Fund Champion’s Award. The funding celebrates Scotland's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will support essential equipment for young athletes. The club, which trained Olympic medallists Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds, aims to boost participation ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

YO Labs, the team behind the YO Protocol, has secured $10 million in Series A funding to expand its cross-chain crypto yield optimization platform. The investment, led by Foundation Capital, aims to enhance infrastructure and broaden blockchain support. The protocol automates yield generation across DeFi protocols while prioritizing risk management.

December 09, 2025 Reported by AI

China’s Deep Robotics has raised US$70 million in new funding, with founder Zhu Qiuguo stating the money will go toward research and recruiting top robotics talent. The company aims to develop machines as “intelligent assistants” for various industries, signaling growing investor interest in the sector.