## Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, a sizable amount that is certain to be met with questions from Congress, which would need to approve any new money.

Asked about the figure at a press conference Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not directly confirm the amount, saying it could change.

But he said “we’re going back to Congress and our folks there to ensure that we’re properly funded.”.

AP AUDIO: Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a senior Trump administration official says the Pentagon is requesting more money for the Iran war.

Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, said of the $200 billion price tag: “It’s outrageous.”. »

### Photonic names former Microsoft Xbox head Don Mattrick CEO

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Vancouver-based Photonic has swapped CEOs as the company prepares to commercialize its quantum computing technology.

Photonic has named Don Mattrick, a pioneering Canadian video game entrepreneur and seasoned executive, as Terry’s replacement.

Mattrick, who is one of Photonic’s first investors, has been tasked with helping Photonic scale its commercial operations. »

### ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ Getting YouTube Channel For First Time

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Fred Rogers Productions and Little Dot Studios have teamed to bring Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood to a dedicated YouTube channel – the first time the iconic children’s TV series has taken the route.

The channel will include full-length episodes and a collection of repurposed digital-first content, including clips, shorts and compilations.

“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood continues to inspire viewers young and old across four generations,” said Paul Siefken, President and CEO of Fred Rogers Productions. »

### Dear allies of America, please don’t confuse our president with us | Robert Reich

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When Trump’s call to America’s traditional allies for assistance clearing the strait of Hormuz was rebuffed by those allies, those allies didn’t rebuff the United States.

They rebuffed the person in the Oval Office who didn’t even consult them before launching this war.

We are trying our best to resist him, contain him, protest against him and remove him from office as quickly as we possibly can. »

### The rewilded golf courses teeming with life

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From Scotland to California, golf courses are being rewilded – with lofty aims to benefit both people and nature.

"If you think of all of the major habitats of Scotland, we've got them here on the Plock, just in miniature."

"The more little pockets we have, the more chance a person has to... end up having a nature experience," she says. »

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