Yale's child rescue team loses funding for Ukraine efforts

A Yale University team that helped rescue Ukrainian children abducted by Russia has lost its funding due to U.S. government spending cuts. The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, has paused financial support for the Humanitarian Research Lab. The lab used technology to trace abducted children and share findings with Ukrainian authorities. Nearly 20,000 children have reportedly been taken by Russia since the war began, complicating efforts to reunite them with their families. The U.K. government may be asked to provide funding to replace the lost U.S. support. Ukrainian officials continue to seek international attention on the issue of child deportation amid ongoing discussions about the conflict.