After US President Donald Trump's funding freeze, top researchers at Harvard University warned that the funding cuts might lead to the deaths of their research animals.&nbsp;
Trump has announced to freeze USD 2.2 billion for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/harvard-research-programs-get-stop-work-orders-after-22b-funding-freeze-8966699">Harvard University</a> after it refused to bend down in front of US president's demands.&nbsp;
The Ivy League warned that they might have to "euthanise" animals used for medical research.&nbsp;
It further warned that they will be forced to fire workers, and withdraw critical funding for cancer and ALS patients, CNN reported.&nbsp;
WATCH | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-administration-asks-harvard-to-submit-records-of-foreign-students-8973406">Trump Administration Asks Harvard To Submit Records Of Foreign Students</a>
Professor Sarah Fortune, shared her ordeal, saying that she received a stop-work order this week on a $60 million contract that involved more than a dozen labs and research animals in Pittsburgh.&nbsp;
Fortune has been researching tuberculosis for over a decade. Her research includes a group of monkeys, most likely rhesus macaques&mdash;who might now be euthanised.
&ldquo;The question is, could we find resources to support them, such that we don&rsquo;t have to euthanize them?&rdquo; Fortune told CNN.
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<h2>'No alternative funding source'</h2>
She added that there might still be a chance to save them if they get the external support, adding that there isn&rsquo;t an alternative funding source that can support the whole research program.
Meanwhile, Professor Donald E. Ingber, who works for radiation treatments for cancer, said that he had received stop-orders for his work.&nbsp;
Over 70% of cancer patients need radiation therapy and Ingber&rsquo;s work helps develop radiation countermeasures and reduce animal testing.&nbsp;
Moreover, he was also ordered to stop working with NASA on a project that help astronauts study the effects of radiation exposure and microgravity.
Amid all the fund freezing and Trump's harsher policies for Harvard, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday announced the cancellation of two Harvard University grants worth about $2.7 million, saying it is &ldquo;unfit to be entrusted with taxpayer dollars".&nbsp;
Noem also demanded detailed records on any &ldquo;illegal and violent activities&rdquo; by foreign student visa holders by April 30.
Trump recently escalated his fight with Harvard, calling it a "disgrace". He said that the university is abusing its tax-exempt status.&nbsp;
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US President Donald Trump has announced to freeze USD 2.2 billion for Harvard University after it refused to bend down in front of US president's demands | WORLD

After US President Donald Trump's funding freeze, top researchers at Harvard University warned that the funding cuts might lead to the deaths of their research animals. Trump has announced to freeze USD 2.2 billion for Harvard University after it refused to bend down in front of US president's demands. The Ivy League warned that they might have to "euthanise" animals used for medical research. It further warned that they will be forced to fire workers, and withdraw critical funding for cancer and ALS patients, CNN reported. WATCH | Trump Administration Asks Harvard To Submit Records Of Foreign Students Professor Sarah Fortune, shared her ordeal, saying that she received a stop-work order this week on a $60 million contract that involved more than a dozen labs and research animals in Pittsburgh. Fortune has been researching tuberculosis for over a decade. Her research includes a group of monkeys, most likely rhesus macaques—who might now be euthanised. “The question is, could we find resources to support them, such that we don’t have to euthanize them?” Fortune told CNN. Also read: Top 10 world news: Trump slams Harvard for hiring 'birdbrains'; JD Vance to visit India, and more 'No alternative funding source' She added that there might still be a chance to save them if they get the external support, adding that there isn’t an alternative funding source that can support the whole research program. Meanwhile, Professor Donald E. Ingber, who works for radiation treatments for cancer, said that he had received stop-orders for his work. Over 70% of cancer patients need radiation therapy and Ingber’s work helps develop radiation countermeasures and reduce animal testing. Moreover, he was also ordered to stop working with NASA on a project that help astronauts study the effects of radiation exposure and microgravity. Amid all the fund freezing and Trump's harsher policies for Harvard, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday announced the cancellation of two Harvard University grants worth about $2.7 million, saying it is “unfit to be entrusted with taxpayer dollars". Noem also demanded detailed records on any “illegal and violent activities” by foreign student visa holders by April 30. Trump recently escalated his fight with Harvard, calling it a "disgrace". He said that the university is abusing its tax-exempt status. Also read: 'Harvard is a JOKE': Trump slams Ivy League for hiring 'birdbrains' and 'Leftist dopes', warns to cut federal funds

Is Trump to blame? Lab animals at Harvard may be euthanised due to US funding freeze

Argentina's main petroleum-producing provinces have threatened to cut supplies to the rest of the country over funding cuts ordered by President Javier Milei.

"Not a drop of oil will come out on Wednesday if they don't respect the provinces once and for all and take their foot off our back," Governor Ignacio Torres of southern Chubut province told television channel C5N on Saturday.

Torres and counterparts from five other Patagonian provinces announced Friday that "if the Economy Ministry does not deliver its (financial) resources to Chubut, then Chubut will not deliver its oil and gas."

The provincial leaders were angered by the austerity-minded Milei's insistence on withholding from Chubut some 13.5 billion pesos ($15.3 million) in monthly transfers of federal tax revenues.&nbsp;

Economy Minister Luis Caputo argued on X that the cut was necessary to collect on unpaid debt from Chubut to the federal government -- and that 10 other provinces also owe money.

In a message on X, the former Twitter, Milei denounced the southern leaders as "fiscal degenerates."&nbsp; 
 
Argentina is the world's 39th largest exporter of crude oil and the 20th largest of gas. It imports refined fuels for internal consumption.

Milei, who was flying Saturday to the United States to attend a conservative gathering to be addressed by Donald Trump, took to X -- in scores of posts -- to blast Torres by his nickname, denouncing "Nacho and his accomplices."

He reminded them of an article in the penal code providing for jail sentences of up to two years for anyone hindering energy supplies.

A statement from the president's office denounced "the waste of the provinces that refuse to reduce unnecessary expenses" and referred to the provinces' opposition as "a Chavista threat."

Hours later, Torres responded: "I hope there is a channel for dialogue. The problem is that you don't know who to talk to."

The dispute arises amid growing protests over price and fee increases as the new president promotes extensive deregulations and drastic fiscal adjustment.

Argentina's main petroleum-producing provinces have threatened to cut supplies to the rest of the country over funding cuts ordered by President Javier Milei. "Not a drop of oil will come out on Wednesday if they don't respect the provinces once and for all and take their foot off our back," Governor Ignacio Torres of southern Chubut province told television channel C5N on Saturday.

Argentina's main petroleum-producing provinces have threatened to cut supplies to the rest of the country over funding cuts ordered by President Javier Milei. "Not a drop of oil will come out on Wednesday if they don't respect the provinces once and for all and take their foot off our back," Governor Ignacio Torres of southern Chubut province told television channel C5N on Saturday. Torres and counterparts from five other Patagonian provinces announced Friday that "if the Economy Ministry does not deliver its (financial) resources to Chubut, then Chubut will not deliver its oil and gas." The provincial leaders were angered by the austerity-minded Milei's insistence on withholding from Chubut some 13.5 billion pesos ($15.3 million) in monthly transfers of federal tax revenues. Economy Minister Luis Caputo argued on X that the cut was necessary to collect on unpaid debt from Chubut to the federal government -- and that 10 other provinces also owe money. In a message on X, the former Twitter, Milei denounced the southern leaders as "fiscal degenerates." Argentina is the world's 39th largest exporter of crude oil and the 20th largest of gas. It imports refined fuels for internal consumption. Milei, who was flying Saturday to the United States to attend a conservative gathering to be addressed by Donald Trump, took to X -- in scores of posts -- to blast Torres by his nickname, denouncing "Nacho and his accomplices." He reminded them of an article in the penal code providing for jail sentences of up to two years for anyone hindering energy supplies. A statement from the president's office denounced "the waste of the provinces that refuse to reduce unnecessary expenses" and referred to the provinces' opposition as "a Chavista threat." Hours later, Torres responded: "I hope there is a channel for dialogue. The problem is that you don't know who to talk to." The dispute arises amid growing protests over price and fee increases as the new president promotes extensive deregulations and drastic fiscal adjustment.

Oil-rich Argentine provinces threaten to cut supply in dispute with Milei

Hungary is at risk of experiencing funding cuts from the European Union as Brussels launches a new disciplinary procedure against it.

Hungary at risk of EU funding cut as Brussels launches new disciplinary procedure

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