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Kalshi is seeking to raise new capital at a valuation of about 40 billion dollars, nearly doubling its previous 22 billion dollar valuation, according to people familiar with the matter.

June 22, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

A Cape Town theatre platform is crowdfunding to take 13 shows to the National Arts Festival in Makhanda, which begins on 25 June, despite recent budget cuts.

Congress restored billions in federal research funding earlier in 2026 after cuts proposed by the Trump administration. Watchdogs and former NIH officials now claim the administration is using new tactics to delay or withhold the money. Scientists report severe impacts on their work, including layoffs and halted projects.

May 02, 2026 Iniulat ng AI Fact checked

Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, the top Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee, said Democrats could be “absolutely” willing to risk another Department of Homeland Security funding lapse at the end of September if Republicans do not accept changes to immigration enforcement, including limits on mask-wearing and a judicial-warrant requirement for certain arrests.

German and Swiss foundations have awarded more than €1 million to study a major Roman sanctuary uncovered in Frankfurt. The site in ancient Nida, discovered during school construction, features unusual buildings and ritual deposits hinting at rare practices. Experts from multiple institutions will investigate over three years.

March 20, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Ethiopia's National Election Board has reduced the government's initial funding for political parties from 30 percent. Today, it conducted a lottery draw using voice ballot papers to determine the order of candidates and parties on ballots.