The Energy Department has canceled $7.56 billion in clean-energy projects, mainly in Democratic-leaning states, citing concerns over project viability and economic return, sparking political controversy and accusations of political bias and setbacks for climate efforts.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the cancellation of nearly $500 million in contracts and grants for mRNA vaccine development, citing concerns about their effectiveness and shifting focus to broader vaccine platforms, amid criticism from public health experts.
The Trump administration canceled $4 billion in federal funding for California's high-speed rail project, citing mismanagement and failure to meet deadlines, while California officials defend the project's legality and progress, leading to political disputes over the future of the initiative.
Romero Games has denied reports of its closure, stating that while funding for their upcoming game was pulled and staff reassessment is ongoing, the studio remains operational and is exploring new publishing opportunities amid industry layoffs.
Microsoft's recent layoffs have led to the cancellation of funding for Romero Games' upcoming FPS project, resulting in the workforce being laid off and the project's future in jeopardy, despite the studio's previous success and support from Microsoft.
Romero Games's upcoming FPS project lost funding due to Microsoft's recent layoffs and strategic cuts, leading to the project's cancellation and job losses at the studio, amidst a broader wave of layoffs and cancellations at Microsoft and its subsidiaries.
The U.S. Department of Energy canceled $3.7 billion in clean energy projects, including funding for Exxon Mobil's Texas refinery, under the Biden administration, affecting 24 awards.
The U.S. Energy Department has canceled $3.7 billion in awards intended for companies developing technologies to reduce emissions and combat climate change, including projects by Exxon Mobil and Calpine aimed at hydrogen fuel and carbon capture from power plants.