Ah, the US government's genius plan to fight climate change: 💸 throw a cool billion at stopping progress. 🌬️ It's like paying someone to keep your house messy so you never have to clean up. Congrats, #TotalEnergies, you've truly won at reverse innovation! 🙃
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/03/23/us-and-totalenergies-reach-nearly-1-billion-deal-to-end-offshore-wind-projects_6751739_4.html #climatechange #innovation #governmentpolicy #fundingfail #HackerNews #ngated
US and TotalEnergies reach 'nearly $1 billion' deal to end offshore wind projects

The US and the French company signed an agreement to end TotalEnergies' offshore US wind farm projects and redirect those funds towards fossil fuel production.

Le Monde
Ah, the classic tale of empty promises: $6.25 billion to give kids a "head start," but apparently, the only thing starting is a 403 error. 🚫💸 Maybe they should try upgrading their server before upgrading our children's futures. 🖥️🙃
https://www.onedell.com/investamerica/ #emptyPromises #headStart #fundingFail #techUpgrade #HackerNews #ngated
We’re Committing $6.25 Billion to Give 25 Million Children a Financial Head Start

This contribution will fund $250 deposits for children ages 10 and under, expanding early access to investment accounts powered by Invest America.

OneDell
In Wisconsin, rural homelessness grows as state and federal funding are cut; local groups like Brown County's coalition struggle without supportive dollars. Republicans block new support, leaving communities to fend for themselves. Guess they prefer tents over solutions. #WI #FundingFail