NIH Budget Cuts Jeopardize US Biomedical Research and Future Scientists

Ava BrooksJuly 6, 202506 mins

A proposed $18 billion reduction to the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) budget for fiscal year 2026 is triggering widespread alarm within the scientific community, threatening to stall critical research and potentially undermine America’s standing in global biomedical innovation. The sweeping cuts have already resulted in the freezing or outright termination of thousands of research…

Los Angeles Grapples with Soaring Legal Payouts Amid Deepening Budget Crisis

Bill CarterJune 20, 202506 mins

Los Angeles is facing a significant fiscal challenge as legal settlements and jury verdicts paid out by the city have escalated dramatically, becoming a major contributor to a projected budget shortfall. In the current fiscal year, 2024, the city disbursed $289 million in legal payouts. This represents a substantial increase compared to just $91.3 million…