As U.S. foreign aid grants get slashed, Greenland gets money for a dog race

The Second Lady of the United States has canceled her plan to attend Greenland’s national dog sled race, but the State Department has provided a grant to transport the dogs, sleds, and racers by air from around Greenland for the race. The exact cost is in the range of tens of thousands of dollars, and the State Department is coordinating with race organizers to determine the final amount of sponsorship. This comes as Secretary of State Marco Rubio has cancelled more than 80% of foreign aid grants and made cuts to grants for USAID programs globally. The exact amount of the sponsorship is confidential due to the terms of the agreement, but Air Greenland has been instructed to send invoices for the flights to the U.S. Consulate in Nuuk.

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