Feb 6, 2025

“Like turning around an ocean liner”: Nonprofits reel from federal funding freeze

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Nonprofit projects have been impacted by Trump's attempted federal grants and funding freeze.

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U.S. nonprofits still reeling from federal funding freeze

by Kimberly Adams

Feb 6, 2025

Courts have blocked the order, but some nonprofits have still had to furlough workers and put projects on hold.

Nonprofit projects ranging from environmental cleanups to health and mental health services have been impacted by Trump's attempted federal grants and funding freeze.

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The Sims turns 25 this year. What's the key to its success?

by Laura Cress

Feb 6, 2025

It's the game that lets you build your dream home, control virtual lives (and remove the pool ladder and see what happens). Twenty-five years and 200 million copies on, what's made The Sims such a success?

What is a celebration without cake? A Sim blows out their candles.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

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