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Wilmington bar closes after fatal summer shooting
A downtown Wilmington bar where a fatal shooting occurred in June has closed and a new business is moving in.
Terrebonne, Lafourche restaurants cited for critical health violations
The Houma Courier obtained food safety inspection information for the week of Aug. 5-14 from the Louisiana Department of Health.
Why Big Bend businesses should partner with 4-H clubs
Beyond farming 4-H is a vital network for youth leadership and workforce development in the Big Bend region.
Kentucky looks to expand GLP-1 drug access for Medicaid patients
A federal program could help Kentuckians on Medicaid get GLP-1 drugs, but outdated state rules block the path.
Twilight at Tanglewood fundraiser returns to Elmira in September
Tanglewood Nature Center will host its annual fundraiser in Elmira featuring local drinks, animal encounters and music.
Vote for the Thibodaux Regional Health System Athlete of the Week (Sept. 7- 13)
The poll is back open for the Houma Today/Daily Comet Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Thibodaux Regional Health System. Vote now!
‘I Am Not a Robot’: author’s key takeaways
“I am not a robot.” How many times have you clicked this box? In this digital age, it’s probably close to thousands. This phrase has become almost second nature to
Football season kicks off as Las Vegas business embraces “sports town” identity
The growing variety of sporting events in the Las Vegas Valley is driving increased tourism and revenue for local businesses and the convention authority.
A business leader’s guide to rising political risk in the US
Deborah McNamara is executive director at ClimateVoice The Trump administration is a threat to free and fair elections, the rule of law, civil liberties and rights, and an independent press — and authoritarianism is bad for business
A business leader’s guide to rising political risk in the US
Deborah McNamara is executive director at ClimateVoice The Trump administration is a threat to free and fair elections, the rule of law, civil liberties and rights, and an independent press — and authoritarianism is bad for business
GOP senator criticizes 'racism' from fellow Texas Republican
Sen. John Cornyn and others slammed Bo French, a Texas GOP candidate, for \
Pennsylvania reports third measles-related death of 2026
Pennsylvania reported its third measles-related death of the year after a woman, 40, died from complications related to the disease.
Hayden Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson shouts about her death while handcuffed after alleged bar fight
Hickerson and his brother Zach were at Panettiere’s apartment when authorities found her “unresponsive” on Aug. 16.
Health department officials confirm ricin found in Hastings apartments
Officials said testing confirmed the substance found in a now-shuttered Hastings apartment complex was ricin, a potentially deadly toxin.
Trump's FDA followed the science on vaping. Politicians are furious
The FDA authorized e-cigarettes based on evidence of adult smoking cessation. Public health policy must choose data over politics.
How the rise of AI music has reached students at Florida State
The increased use of AI has resulted in an increase of AI-generated music. This content has reached the classrooms and airpods of FSU students.
A visit to LSU's bookstore led me to author Wendell Berry, who refused to be pigeonholed
A happy accident turned into a lifelong appreciation of the writer.
Jordan's Review: Auburn takes care of business in home opener
The Auburn Tigers are 2-0, which should create a sense of positivity among the Tigers' fan base.
Scott Wiener has authored more than 100 laws
Loss of land use control to the state is a wedge issue.
An unprecedented El Niño sends scientists scrambling for answers
Scientists hope a fleet of Saildrones will help answer questions about how El Niño forms before the next major climate event.
Excitement, confidence at Detroit Symphony ahead of opening-night gala
The DSO has embraced the theme "Your City, Your Sound" amid expanded musical offerings and a mission to be a leading entertainment destination.
Wildlife Festival returns to Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet
The family-friendly event is both fun and educational and features something for everyone. Here's more.
Business Matters: Central Mass. by the Numbers, Sunday, Sept. 13
A look at Central Mass. business news over the past week
Major investments, changes coming to central Illinois business
As the state works to phase out coal-fired power plants, a gas-fired facility will be built in central Illinois.
Bills vs Texans predictions, picks, odds: Who wins Week 1 NFL game?
The Buffalo Bills take the field Sunday at Reliant Stadium to take on the Houston Texans. Here is what analysts and experts think will happen.
Health advisory lifted for popular Sarasota County beach
Health officials lift the advisory for a popular Sarasota County beach after new tests show bacteria levels within state guidelines.
Iranian authorities’ execution of protesters and political dissidents violate international…
Human Rights Watch and the Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran said in a joint report Thursday that Iranian authorities were unlawfully executing protesters and political dissidents...
Joanna Gaines reveals soul-weary experience that made her pause Magnolia brand
HGTV alum Joanna Gaines explained why she and her husband, Chip Gaines, decided to take a three-month sabbatical from their Magnolia brand.
Colorado author to host talk about mental health and a 500-mile long hike across the state
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to reflect, reach out to our loved ones, and understand that anyone can be struggling with their mental health. One individual decided to address her mental...
Michigan State vs. Eastern Michigan
Michigan State University takes on Eastern Michigan University on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 in East Lansing, Mich.
Southern Heritage Classic Parade brings music and fun through Orange Mound
See our best photos from the Southern Heritage Classic Parade through the Orange Mound neighborhood ahead of the SHC at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Immigration reporting measure fuels debate over Colorado’s role with ICE
A coalition of advocacy groups and several district attorneys rallied outside the Colorado Capitol on Thursday to oppose a ballot measure that, if approved by voters in November, would require state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Backed by Advance Colorado, Proposition 81 would require local law enforcement agencies to notify […]
Fox News' resident liberal has some tips for winning a political argument
Jessica Tarlov, a regular on "The Five" on Fox News, has a few secrets for productive political conversations during this heated election season.
I lost my mom to suicide. Here's why I sometimes hate Suicide Prevention Month
My mom died by suicide and Suicide Prevention Month is complicated. Messages to to reach out can feel difficult to those left behind.
Wayne Youngquist, popular local TV political analyst for years, dies
Youngquist, an academic at heart, was on the cutting edge of polling and projecting winners on election nights, especially for a local TV station.
Health care coalition says climate change is a public health crisis
Major medical associations and hundreds of health care professionals called for legislators to treat climate change as a public health crisis.
Measles cases continue rising in the US. How to prevent the spread
The number of measles cases reported in the U.S. has already outpaced cases in 2025. As measles spreads in the region, know how to stay safe.
Major companies to cut back on 2027 health benefits in blow to workers
Disney and Starbucks are among firms cutting health benefits for 2027 as medical costs continue to soar. This trend may mean you'll pay more.
We need more transparency in public health, not power grabs [column]
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is proposing major changes to state health regulations that would significantly expand that department’s authority.
Erie Irish Festival celebrates halfway to St. Patrick's Day
The Erie Irish Festival returns to downtown Erie on Sept. 18-20 in front of St. Patrick's Parish at 130 E. Fourth St. Find authentic food, brews, entertainment, dancing and family fun.
One Knoxville SC vs FC Naples at Covenant Health Park, our best photos
One Knoxville SC takes on FC Naples at Covenant Health Park in the Old City in downtown Knoxville on Sept. 11, 2026.
What to do at 2026 Salem Art Fair & Festival at Bush's Pasture Park
This year marks the 77th Salem Art Fair & Festival held at Bush's Pasture Park from Sept. 11-13.
Diamondbacks' Dominican prospect is a scam victim, per detailed report
A ProPublica article exposed a baseball scammer who preys on poor families in the Dominican Republic, including one in the Diamondbacks organization.
Is Trump's $5,000 pitch to voters legit? Candidates, analysts disagree
Graham says Trump's pitch to give voter $5,000 for a GOP win is "delivering for Americans." Andrews says voters need sound economic policy.
Federal court rejects Trump administration order keeping Michigan coal plant open
In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal court on Friday ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan coal-fired power plant to stay open past its scheduled retirement date last year.
Albany County Flock case fuels push for ALPR guardrails
An Albany County sheriff's investigator is accused of conducting more than 4,000 unauthorized Flock camera searches. The case is renewing debate over privacy, police oversight, and proposed statewide rules for license plate readers.
Nintendo launches major sale with help from tariff refunds
Nintendo is offering 30% off games and other products, with the company saying tariff-related refunds helped make its latest sale possible.
Boston Medical Center nurses vote to authorize strike
Nurses at Boston Medical Center voted this week to authorize a three-day strike, once again putting the spotlight on healthcare labor struggles after a strike at another Boston hospital earlier
State bar seizes unauthorized Chula Vista immigration consultant's business
Luna de la Fuente initially charged $1,400 to complete and submit immigration forms, according to the State Bar of California.
Health advisory issued for popular Sarasota County beach
Health officials warn visitors to avoid the water at a popular Sarasota County beach after tests found elevated bacteria levels.
Akron mother killed in accident outside Barberton Summa had 4 kids, her world
Ceaira Cook leaves behind four kids and a partner of over 20 years after being killed in an accident while leaving work at Summa Health in Barberton.
J.K. Rowling responds to Lilly Wachowski’s accusation of ‘funding trans genocide’ (exclusive)
J.K. Rowling’s representative responded to Lilly Wachowski accusing the author of ‘funding trans genocide’: ‘She does not support legal actions aimed at harming transgender people.’
Samsung gets 'Tim Cook' to praise the Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung has published a new advertisement for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 that features "Tim Cook" promoting the foldable.
Gov. Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa argue gender politics in governor race
Gov. Greg Abbott releases attack on Gina Hinojosa calling her a "gender bender" regarding Texas children ahead of the Texas governor race.
Immigration‑reporting measure fuels debate over Colorado’s role with ICE
A coalition of advocacy groups, community members, and several district attorneys rallied outside the Colorado Capitol on Thursday to oppose a ballot measure that, if approved by voters in November, would require state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Backed by the interest group Advance Colorado, Proposition 81 would require law […]
Heckler at GOP convention says of Abdul El-Sayed: 'He should be shot'
An attendee at the GOP midterm convention called for Democratic Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan and James Talorico of Texas to be shot.
Inspiration behind new Redding business; Stillwater Park in 'The Buzz'
Happy Friday! In 'The Buzz' this week: A new game-themed business has opened, and a big financial boost for Stillwater Business Park.
Nashville airport to officially be renamed honoring Dolly Parton
The official name of the airport hasn’t been decided yet, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.
Chaucer's Author Talk Reviews 'The Lost Mozart'
Chaucer’s Books will host author David K. Israel for a talk and signing of his novel “The Lost Mozart,” 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at 3321 State St., Santa
State authority releases draft retail marijuana regulations
Virginia regulators released draft rules for the state’s retail marijuana market, outlining licensing fees and other requirements.
Department of War extends, expands health insurance pilot for civilian employees and dependents in Japan
The Department of War is expanding access through the Pilot Health Insurance Enhancement for DOW Civilian Employees in Japan, including eligibility for authorized dependents of DOW civilian employees. This expansion reaffirms the DOW’s ongoing commitment to ensuring high-quality healthcare access for civilian personnel and their families in Japan.
Top wellness essentials for energy, immunity and healthy aging
From elderberry and fish oil to magnesium glycinate and B vitamins, these Nature's Bounty supplements can help support wellness goals as fall routines ramp up.
Benson, James blast each other over 9/11. Governor's race touches anniversary
James attacked Benson on social media over 9/11 and she fired back as race touches on terror, attacks, more.
Could Shohei Ohtani’s health jeopardize Dodgers’ playoff run?
Bob Nightengale examines concerns surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s health and what they could mean for the Dodgers as they prepare for another playoff run.
Iranian VP Invites Regional Authorities to Form Islamic Political Bloc
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref called on regional authorities to embrace rationality, free themselves from dependency and unite under the banner of Islam, proposing the formation of a powerful Islamic economic and political bloc.
Pease Tradeport continues as NH economic engine
New report cites Tradeport’s ‘uniquely important role in New Hampshire’s economic architecture’ as executive director looks toward ‘retooling’ for life science users
I lived in the aftermath of 9/11 in NYC, and now I fear health impacts
I watched the Twin Towers fall on 9/11 in NYC and lived there, I have since learned the air was not as safe as I was originally told it was.
These Memphis restaurants earned perfect health scores in August
Tennessee Health Department inspectors performed hundreds of health inspections in Shelby County in August. These 22 restaurants earned perfect scores.
Addressing security concerns for political candidates
Conversations on how to prevent safety issues are continuing after authorities say an armed man lunged at Dr. Amy Acton during an appearance over the weekend.
We toured Pensacola's massive new Launch complex. Here's what's coming
See how the Launch entertainment complex, featuring trampolines, bowling, dining, high-tech games and more, is coming along ahead of its October opening.
See what it looks like inside Launch Entertainment complex
Launch Family Entertainment contractors took us inside the gaming complex. See what it looks like so far.
Cosm Detroit wins raves as sold-out crowd sinks into immersive experience
Fans filled the sold-out venue Thursday to watch the San Francisco 49ers blitz the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
Postpartum politics: What it means to run for government as a new mum
Victorian Greens candidates Nina Crawley and Lini Fernando reflect on their experiences running a political campaign just months after giving birth. From the challenges and compromises to the support networks that wrapped around them, and why showing up vulnerably in public space matters. Subscribe In 2024, when my second child was four months old, I decided to run for local government. Fast forward two years, I am again four months postpartum, with my third child, and this time running in the state election. But this time has hit differently. Going through pregnancy, birth and postpartum while being a political candidate has had a more profound and personal impact than I ever expected. I reached out to my fellow Greens candidate for the state election, Lini Fernando, who gave birth 20 days before me, and her experience closely mirrored mine. Postpartum has its own unique challenges that we’ve not seen reflected in stories about women running for office. When people discuss the “juggle”, they’re usually talking about the practical mechanics of looking after small children - childcare arrangements, pumping schedules and logistics. As mums of multiple children, we were both aware of the logistical changes and difficulties that accompany giving birth and the months after. We assumed that combining this with running for election would be hard, but that we could organise our way out of any problems. What neither of us anticipated was the intense vulnerability that comes with putting yourself into the spotlight of a state election campaign at a time when you are physically exhausted and navigating things like breastfeeding and feeling like a stranger in your own body. There have been challenges that neither of us anticipated. Firstly, needing to buy new clothes because the supportive leggings that are a staple of the postpartum wardrobe weren’t going to cut it for community events. Lini held her first fundraiser - a trivia night - just three weeks postpartum. A business-casual wardrobe, several sizes bigger than pre-baby, was needed, and fast. As women, how we look is closely scrutinised, and the internalised fatphobia is loud. We are conditioned from our earliest days to believe that our appearance is tied to our worth, and taught how we are allowed to show up in public. Women who dare to put themselves into the spotlight also receive more abuse than their male counterparts, including criticism of their appearance. To stand in front of members of your community and try to convince them that you’re the best person to represent them in parliament is a challenge in and of itself. To do it with leaking breasts, a pelvic floor that could betray you at the first sign of a sneeze, a body that still feels unfamiliar, and with half your hair falling out (hello postpartum hair loss!) is another thing altogether. It requires courage, allowing yourself the grace to be vulnerable in public, and the belief that showing up, however imperfectly, matters. And the vulnerability isn’t just physical; it also includes factors like having to ask a campaign team to accommodate the realities of having a baby. Asking for help is hard, and it’s a skill that both new parents and hopeful political candidates need to become comfortable with. Parents understand the disappointment that comes when a call for help or connection is rebuffed, like a friend cancelling a much-needed coffee. That rejection is amplified for political candidates calling dozens of people each week. Many people don’t realise running for Parliament, when you aren’t the incumbent, is a volunteer role supported largely by other volunteers who have to squeeze volunteering in around their paid work. Calls need to be made and meetings held after work hours - usually during “witching hour” (5-8 pm), that special time of night when babies cry for no reason. I found that I was struggling to make these commitments, or having to tap out and ask for them to be rearranged. When I spoke to Lini, we realised that she had had a similar experience, this push-pull of being the candidate and wanting to show our faces at meetings and help recruit new volunteers at ‘calling parties’, but also being the only people who could settle our newborns. Sometimes we could merge the two worlds; Lini and I realised that we had both attended 7:30pm meetings online, sitting in a dark room, struggling though breastfeeding and settling our babies. Although we’re both committed to breaking the stigma around breastfeeding, it can be hard to keep your composure while trying to feed a young baby as they try to latch, spew and fuss. Ultimately, Lini and I agreed that showing up vulnerably in public space matters. Leaders should possess empathy and understanding for those who feel raw and in transition; from the dad who just got evicted to the teen who acquired a disability - anyone who feels they aren’t the version of themselves they expected right now. The patriarchy tries to tell us otherwise, but women shouldn’t have to wait until they’re ‘recovered’, no longer vulnerable, before they feel entitled to participate in public life. In fact, we could all benefit from our leaders being a little more vulnerable. *This piece was cowritten, but has been presented in the first person for the sake of style. About the authors Nina Crawley is former teacher and community organiser who now works in human rights and inequality advocacy for a non-profit. She’s a mother of three keen to get back to running as soon as her pelvic floor allows! She’s contesting the seat of Ivanhoe for the Greens in this year’s state election. Lini Fernando is a lawyer working in diverse areas of law including anti corruption and public law. She’s a mother of two and a gardening and good policy enthusiast. She is currently contesting the seat of Croydon for the Greens in this year’s state election. Thanks for reading Cheek Media Co. ! This post is public so feel free to share it. Share
Hawaiʻi is still 'open for business’ during hurricane season, HTA says
David Uchiyama, chief administrative officer of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, shares how the state is handling the flow of visitors after Hurricane Lowell.
David Petraeus: George W. Bush, Political Courage, and the Surge in Iraq
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, President George W. Bush launched what he called the War on Terror. It began with the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, which quickly toppled the Taliban and expelled al-Qaeda from its most crucial sanctuary. Then, in early 2003, American forces—with the support of foreign allies like the United Kingdom, Australia, and Poland—attacked Iraq, toppling Saddam Hussein’s regime and installing an occupation force in hopes of quickly transforming the country into a free and democratic state. Instead, the post-regime coalition authority made significant missteps, and a devastating insurgency erupted. And despite President Bush’s 2004 reelection, the war quickly lost popular support among the American public. In early 2007, Bush appointed General David Petraeus, who had already served in Iraq as a two- and three-star general, to lead allied forces in Iraq, which heralded a sea change in American strategy known as “the surge.” As part of our coverage looking back on 9/11 and the world it created, General Petraeus tells the inside story of one of the most consequential moments in the War on Terror. The general’s essay today is both a crucial history and a profile in political courage. It demands reflection as we take stock of the last 25 years. —The Editors By the end of 2006, the war in Iraq was failing. There is no useful purpose in softening that judgment with the passage of time. The bombing of the al-Askari mosque in Samarra by terrorists that February had accelerated sectarian violence and pulled Iraq into an increasingly vicious Sunni-Shia civil war. Al-Qaeda in Iraq and Sunni insurgent groups controlled substantial areas, Shi’ite militias operated with growing impunity in other parts of the country, and the Iraqi security forces were no longer capable of arresting the downward spiral. The strategy of transitioning security responsibilities to Iraqi forces, consolidating American troops on large bases, and progressively reducing the U.S. presence had clearly been invalidated by the escalating violence. The numbers conveyed the horror imperfectly but unmistakably. In December 2006, an average of 53 Iraqi civilians were killed by violence every 24 hours in Baghdad alone. Washington, meanwhile, was approaching its own breaking point. Public support for the war had fallen dramatically, President George W. Bush’s Republican Party had just lost control of both houses of Congress, and the bipartisan Iraq Study Group—of which future defense secretary Robert Gates was a member—had recommended a course that anticipated a substantially reduced American combat role. Many senior military leaders were deeply skeptical of sending substantial additional forces, advocating instead for an accelerated transition to Iraqi forces, the deployment of additional trainers and advisers, or other more modest measures with an eye to withdrawing U.S. forces. Virtually every political incentive pointed toward reducing America’s commitment. President Bush chose instead to increase it, a decision that remains, in my view, one of the most courageous presidential decisions of the 21st century.
Meet the Candidate: Marc M. Meyer seeks Justice, 15th Court of Appeals, place 3 seat
The El Paso Times sent questionnaires to candidates in the 2026 Nov. 3 General Election. Here are answers from Justice, 15th Court of Appeals, 3 candidate Marc M. Meyer.
Adrian Daub knows what tech wants from politics: ‘Control without responsibility’
The author of ‘What Tech Calls Governing’ on DOGE, AI, and our chances of pushing back
These Manitowoc-area food and drink business made changes in 2026
Will Manitowoc get Chick-fil-A soon? Did Diablos Taqueria close? These are among Manitowoc area business changes during 2026.
Ja'Marr Chase eyeing Super Bowl, good health to begin Bengals season
There are now many signs pointing to Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase being full-go for the team's season-opener against Tampa Bay.
One month after Colombia earthquake, PAHO/WHO continues to support response and stabilization
The Organization is supporting Colombia’s health authorities to maintain essential services, strengthen disease surveillance and address the evolving health needs of affected communities.
Meet the Candidate: Jerry Zimmerer seeks Chief Justice, 15th Court of Appeals seat
The El Paso Times sent questionnaires to candidates in the 2026 Nov. 3 General Election. Here are answers from Chief Justice, 15th Court of Appeals candidate Jerry Zimmerer.
Center Kate Koval receives NCAA waiver to transfer from LSU
Former LSU center Kate Koval is officially in the transfer portal and will be immediately eligible to compete after being granted a waiver, a source with knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Athletic. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the situation. Per NCAA rules, waivers to transfer outside of sport-specific transfer windows are granted only in an “exigent event outside the student-athlete’s control unrelated to athlet
Florida moves up in CBS Sports' college football re-rank after Week 1
After an authoritative 66-21 win over the FAU Owls in Week 1, Florida football moved up a couple spots in CBS Sports' re-rank.
What Testosterone Screening Can and Can’t Tell You About a Man’s Health
A single lab test rarely tells the whole story. The question for physicians is what happens after the screening results come back.
Buffalo River Aviation can fly under own authority
Bentonville-based Buffalo River Aviation Services LLC recently received its Federal Aviation Administration Part 135 air carrier certificate, enabling the company to operate on-demand private charter flights under its own authority....
Buffalo River Aviation can fly under own authority
Bentonville-based Buffalo River Aviation Services LLC recently received its Federal Aviation Administration Part 135 air carrier certificate, enabling the company to operate on-demand private charter flights under its own authority....
The Mississippi Book Festival is coming up. Here are 10 authors to look forward to.
Most writers have ties to the Magnolia State, utilized Mississippi and other Southern locals in their works, or have examined Southern topics.
A new album from Wilmington's musical royals, plus your weekend
If Wilmington has musical royalty, then Fuzz Jackson and McClain Sullivan should wear crowns. Their lush new album, "Heide Drive," dropped Sept. 8.
Trump names Adam Telle acting secretary of the Army
Two Mississippians are now leaders in U.S. military policy, partially charged with steering the nation through the monthslong conflict with Iran.
Texas governor's race heads into fall closer than any since 1994
Summer polling show Gov. Abbott ahead, but tight margins have Democrats and Gina Hinojosa optimistic entering the final two months before Election Day.
Max Brooks reflects on 20 years of 'World War Z'
The author and and professional threat analyst discusses the novel's eerie COVID-19 parallels, science literacy, and more.
NFL analysts make their picks for Bills vs Texans: 6 early predictions
Will Josh Allen and the Bills win on Sunday? The experts are split.
Things to do this weekend and beyond in Gainesville and Alachua County
Looking for that perfect Halloween costume? Check out Dance Alive National Ballet and Next Generation's Great Halloween Costume Sale.
St. John's parent company sues Medi-Cal plan for over $30M left unpaid
Gold Coast Health Plan is being sued by a hospital system that alleges it is owed more than $30 million in unpaid claims.
How geopolitical rifts cut scientific collaboration
Researchers have measured how worsening geopolitical relations hobble scientific collaboration, at last quantifying the impact of rifts between governments on cooperation between labs. Over the last decade, a tenser world has thrown up new barriers to cross-border science. Collaboration between the US and China has dimmed as the two countries have sunk into an ever-deeper rivalry. Links between Russia and Europe have collapsed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. But while a concern, the magnitude of the damage is less than might be expected. For all the geopolitical turmoil of the last decade, international scientific collaborations are near a record high. “Some part of the story is positive,” said Shreyas Gadgin Matha, a social scientist at Harvard University and an author of the new study. “Research collaborations are largely resilient.” Matha and colleagues looked at data on cross-border research papers and patents in the period 2000-23, and analysed how they were impacted by countries’ political relations, as measured by how often states voted together in the United Nations. They found that when states drift apart at the UN by the median difference in votes between all countries, joint scientific papers decline by 3.1% over the next three-year period. To put that in context, over the last decade, the US and China have diverged by around a third of that difference in votes every three years. In other words, on average, it takes quite a significant diplomatic rift even to trigger a small single-digit percentage drop in joint papers. “In the short term, even something like a 3% reduction [in joint papers] is, in some ways, not that big of a number,” said Matha. Research remains more international than ever, according to an analysis extending to 2023 released by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 2025. We’re still living in an era of unprecedented scientific globalisation, the analysis says, with 27% of papers in OECD countries written across borders. In 1970, just 2% of articles had authors from different countries. Longer-term damage?However, this trend towards increasing international collaboration “has lost momentum and might be partly breaking down,” the OECD analysis says, largely due to a fall in the intensity of US-China joint papers since 2018. Matha and his colleagues stressed they are not complacent about the global science system. For now, “it's pretty resilient,” said co-author Muhammed Yildirim, director of academic research at Harvard’s Growth Lab. But if links are weakened, through the denial of study visas, for example, then this could have a much longer-term effect, cascading through generations of scientists, he added. Related articlesChina becomes Russia’s biggest collaborator after war decimates science ties with the west US scientists prefer German to Chinese collaborators, study finds Horizon Europe is now truly global. But what comes next? Another finding of the study, Burning bridges or bridging divides: Geopolitics and collaboration in research and innovation, is that trust appears easier to destroy than create.The hit to scientific collaboration when countries drift apart is around three times as big as the growth in joint papers when they move closer, the paper finds. “It's far easier to break these ties than to mend them, and that that also perhaps has some larger policy lesson,” said Matha.PatentsThe results around patents were less clear cut. Some methods of analysis found a statistically significant link between a diplomatic rift and a drop in co-patenting, but others did not. According to Yildirim, patents with cross-border inventors are often developed by multinational companies, which may have invested heavily in global R&D facilities, so are less likely to change how they operate simply due to a change in the geopolitical weather. “That's why we might not be seeing the effect immediately in technology,” he said.By contrast, researchers might be more sensitive to geopolitics, because visa policies can quickly affect who meets who at academic conferences, he went on. International collaboration on patents is much lower than for academic articles, the study shows. It peaked at around 10% in 2010, and has since fallen back to around 8%. This could be because China dramatically ramped up domestic patents in the 2010s, said Yildirim, squeezing the international share.
How geopolitical rifts cut scientific collaboration
Researchers have measured how worsening geopolitical relations hobble scientific collaboration, at last quantifying the impact of rifts between governments on cooperation between labs. Over the last decade, a tenser world has thrown up new barriers to cross-border science. Collaboration between the US and China has dimmed as the two countries have sunk into an ever-deeper rivalry. Links between Russia and Europe have collapsed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. But while a concern, the magnitude of the damage is less than might be expected. For all the geopolitical turmoil of the last decade, international scientific collaborations are near a record high. “Some part of the story is positive,” said Shreyas Gadgin Matha, a social scientist at Harvard University and an author of the new study. “Research collaborations are largely resilient.” Matha and colleagues looked at data on cross-border research papers and patents in the period 2000-23, and analysed how they were impacted by countries’ political relations, as measured by how often states voted together in the United Nations. They found that when states drift apart at the UN by the median difference in votes between all countries, joint scientific papers decline by 3.1% over the next three-year period. To put that in context, over the last decade, the US and China have diverged by around a third of that difference in votes every three years. In other words, on average, it takes quite a significant diplomatic rift even to trigger a small single-digit percentage drop in joint papers. “In the short term, even something like a 3% reduction [in joint papers] is, in some ways, not that big of a number,” said Matha. Research remains more international than ever, according to an analysis extending to 2023 released by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 2025. We’re still living in an era of unprecedented scientific globalisation, the analysis says, with 27% of papers in OECD countries written across borders. In 1970, just 2% of articles had authors from different countries. Longer-term damage?However, this trend towards increasing international collaboration “has lost momentum and might be partly breaking down,” the OECD analysis says, largely due to a fall in the intensity of US-China joint papers since 2018. Matha and his colleagues stressed they are not complacent about the global science system. For now, “it's pretty resilient,” said co-author Muhammed Yildirim, director of academic research at Harvard’s Growth Lab. But if links are weakened, through the denial of study visas, for example, then this could have a much longer-term effect, cascading through generations of scientists, he added. Related articlesChina becomes Russia’s biggest collaborator after war decimates science ties with the west US scientists prefer German to Chinese collaborators, study finds Horizon Europe is now truly global. But what comes next? Another finding of the study, Burning bridges or bridging divides: Geopolitics and collaboration in research and innovation, is that trust appears easier to destroy than create.The hit to scientific collaboration when countries drift apart is around three times as big as the growth in joint papers when they move closer, the paper finds. “It's far easier to break these ties than to mend them, and that that also perhaps has some larger policy lesson,” said Matha.PatentsThe results around patents were less clear cut. Some methods of analysis found a statistically significant link between a diplomatic rift and a drop in co-patenting, but others did not. According to Yildirim, patents with cross-border inventors are often developed by multinational companies, which may have invested heavily in global R&D facilities, so are less likely to change how they operate simply due to a change in the geopolitical weather. “That's why we might not be seeing the effect immediately in technology,” he said.By contrast, researchers might be more sensitive to geopolitics, because visa policies can quickly affect who meets who at academic conferences, he went on. International collaboration on patents is much lower than for academic articles, the study shows. It peaked at around 10% in 2010, and has since fallen back to around 8%. This could be because China dramatically ramped up domestic patents in the 2010s, said Yildirim, squeezing the international share.