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Omaha business partners with Nebraska's GUIDE program to provide dementia assistance
"I want families to know they're not out there dealing with this alone because it can feel very isolating," said director Sandra Miller.
‘We have a clear agenda’: the teenager who broke news of Tory MP’s defection to Reform
Charlie Simpson, 15, is part of new generation of self-styled rightwing ‘independent journalists’ and ‘has sources in the [Reform] party’
TheWrap Promotes Carolyn Bernstein and Michael Kosasky to VPs of Entertainment Sales
President and COO Edward J. Menicheschi celebrates the pair as "instrumental in elevating TheWrap’s position as a trusted partner."
WA initiative to bar trans girls from school sports will likely go to voters
If approved by voters, the initiative would prohibit transgender girls in Washington from participating in girls’ K-12 school athletic programs.
Infrastructure Without Politics: The Value of Transparent, Compliance-Driven, Politically Neutral Capital
When Infrastructure Finance Gets Political, Sovereignty and Execution Risk Rise ATLANTA, GA / ACCESS Newswire / January
CVS Health (CVS) Valuation Check As Regulatory Scrutiny And Legal Outcomes Draw Investor Focus
Regulatory and legal scrutiny is back in focus for CVS Health (CVS), as a U.S. House Judiciary Committee probe into its pharmacy benefit manager practices unfolds, while a separate class action over prescription drug pricing has been dismissed. See our latest analysis for CVS Health. For context, CVS Health shares now trade at US$82.68, with a 30 day share price return of 5.95% and a year to date share price return of 3.18%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 59.48% reflects how...
The Guardian expands its sports desk with key hires before 2026 World Cup in North America
The new permanent roles are part of the Guardian’s larger investment in the US, which has come to include more than 20 additional journalists in the past year
SF Mayor Lurie leans into City Hall’s business partnerships with hire
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s new aide will be at the center of his plans to supplement his work at City Hall by pulling in large sums from charities, businesses and wealthy donors.
No. 23 Louisville prepping for Virginia Tech, injuries, weather
Louisville prepares for a significant Atlantic Coast Conference matchup with Virginia Tech on Saturday while acknowledging two uncontrollable elements: injuries and weather.
Women in Business: Riverstone Wellness
Founders Kristina Schafer and Christina Holliday take a personal approach to wellness that builds a partnership between provider and patient.
How party politics divided Colorado in 1876 — and eased its path to statehood
The headline in the Jan. 23, 1876, edition of the Rocky Mountain News was a calculated provocation: “Jeff Davis Elected President.” The column that followed, which purported to be a dispatch from “Nov. —, 188–,” told the fictional history of a future presidential campaign won by the “arch-traitor” Jefferson Davis. “The ‘On to Washington’ that […]
Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico Face Off in a Texas Senate Primary Campaign
Two of the Democrats’ rising stars, Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico, are seeing if a red state should be won courting disaffected Republicans or focusing on the party’s base.
A Senate Primary in Texas Tests the Future of Democratic Politics
Two of the Democrats’ rising stars, Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico, are seeing if a red state should be won courting disaffected Republicans or focusing on the party’s base.
Mickey Heinecken Selected to Vermont Sports Hall of Fame
Former Middlebury football and men's tennis coach Michael "Mickey" Heinecken has been announced as an inductee for the 2026 Vermont Sports Hall of Fame. Heinecken is part of the 10-member class set to be honored on April 25.
'League littered with dangerous teams'
Derry manager Ciaran Meenagh says it's important his side do not become "too fixated on one team" as they begin their National League Division Two campaign against Meath at Croke Park on Saturday (15:00 GMT).
How YouTuber MrBeast's burger venture imploded, sparked lawsuits
MrBeast Burger is at the center of a bitter legal battle between Jimmy Donaldson and his business partner, Virtual Dining Concepts.
Business Activity Picks Up In Parts Of Europe and Asia
Signs of a rebound in export orders were flashing as the global economy adjusts to the increase in U.S. tariffs.
Apple Hosting LA Event for Creators on January 27-29 That Could Coincide With MacBook Pro Announcement
Apple has sent out invites to select creators for an "Apple Experience" in Los Angeles, California, scheduled for January 27 to 29. The event has sparked speculation that Apple will also announce new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Creator Petr Mara shared an image of his invite on Instagram on January 7, but it appears to have only now gained significant traction on social media platforms.
Beware: New Android malware uses AI to sneakily commit ad fraud on your phone
But it's not even the worst part
Philadelphia sues Trump administration over removal of long-standing slavery exhibit from historic park
The City of Philadelphia is suing the Trump administration after the National Park Service removed a long-standing exhibit on slavery in the city’s Independence National Historical Park.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Officially Has A Title
Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy game director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that the studio has finally settled on a subtitle for part three.
How to Turn 300 Pairs of Jeans Into a Billion-Yen Business
With its first on-schedule show in Paris, buyer-friendly Tokyo brand Ssstein is poised for global scale.
D.H.S. Cited Foreign Students’ Writings and Protests Before Their Arrests
Documents unsealed by a federal judge on Thursday include dossiers that investigators prepared on pro-Palestinian student activists before they were targeted for deportation.
Rogers Victor: RFK Jr.’s first year at HHS
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised transparency and a restoration of public health.
Google and Epic Games struck a secretive $800 million deal, ‘helping Google market Android’
As revealed in the ongoing court saga, Google and Epic Games have apparently struck a new deal that involves Android,...
Trump's Weaponization of the Department of Justice to Bring Political Investigations and Indictments Threatens our Democratic System
Given the political chaos that now exists from the “flood the zone” approach of the Trump Administration, it is easy to be only dimly aware.
Make your health a priority during extreme winter weather with these tips
Whether you are a caregiver or a person with underlying health conditions, there are ways to prepare now for inclement weather to ensure you are staying safe.
United States Completes WHO Withdrawal
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of State today announced the United States’ completion of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization
The deal to secure TikTok’s future in the US has finally closed
The joint venture acquiring TikTok’s US assets has been formally established and has announced its leadership team, according to the company, one day before the deadline set by President Donald Trump for the app’s US assets to be spun off by Chinese parent company ByteDance.
Plotkin’s 23 points leads Millburn over Science Park
Millburn won its seventh-straight game.
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Morningside University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Computer Science. This is a nine-month appointment beginning August 10, 2026, with a May Term teaching assignment every three years. This position reflects Morningside University’s continued investment in a modern, applied, and student-centered approach to computer science education. We […]
AMD Ryzen AI MAX 400 "Gorgon Halo" specifications leaked, MAX+ 495 with 5.2 GHz CPU and 3.0 GHz GPU clocks
HKEPC lists AMD “Gorgon Halo” Ryzen AI Max+ 400 specs, OEM sources point to Q4 2026 launch Yesterday, VideoCardz reported that AMD is preparing a Strix
Hochul slated to net several union endorsements ahead of state party convention
Both HTC and CSEA previously endorsed Hochul for her 2022 run.
Valley Health’s Community Partnership Grant Program: Addressing Critical Health Needs
Valley Health is pleased to announce the findings of the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment and to introduce the 2026 Community Partnership Grant program.
Sure, Phil Collins has health problems. But maybe that 24/7 nurse could come out on tour with him?
Phil Collins is talking about health woes as part of a BBC podcast series marking his 75th birthday. Maybe his 24/7 nurse will join him in the recording studio one day?
Packers Draft: 2026 might have a new top center prospect
Duke right tackle Brian Parker III will be working full-time at center at the East-West Shrine Bowl this week.
Donnelly to hear plans for Boulder Creek apartments, entertainment venue
Plans for a commercial entertainment venue and more than 100 homes, apartments, and cabins along Boulder Creek will go before the Donnelly City Council next week. The proposal calls for 97 apartments, 14 recreational cabins, three short-term rentals, and a clubhouse on a 22.8-acre property at 203 Eld Ln. An existing home on the site […]
US officially leaves World Health Organization
After nearly 80 years of membership, the U.S. is officially no longer part of the World Health Organization (WHO). President Trump initiated the removal process in an executive order on Jan. …
Record Holiday Attendance and New Tech Partnerships Might Change The Case For Investing In Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE)
Madison Square Garden Entertainment recently reported record-breaking attendance of around 1.2 million tickets sold for its 2025 Christmas Spectacular, unveiled a Cisco partnership to upgrade venue infrastructure, and rolled out Sphere Immersive Sound technology at Radio City Music Hall. Together with ongoing share repurchases and plans for new Sphere venues in Maryland and Abu Dhabi, these moves highlight how the company is leaning into premium live experiences and technology-enabled venues...
Key moments from Jack Smith's House testimony
Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday defended his investigations of Donald Trump at a public congressional hearing in which he insisted that he had acted without regard to politics and had no second thoughts about the criminal charges he brought.
House approves final spending bills as Democrats denounce ICE funding
The four bills now move to the Senate, with final passage needed next week before a Jan. 30 deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown
Trump administration completes US’ split from the World Health Organization
The US has completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, the US Department of Health and Human Services said on Thursday, finalizing a longstanding goal of President Donald Trump.
Why these swing voters say they’re frustrated with Trump : The NPR Politics Podcast
NPR reporters observed focus groups of 14 swing voters from Pennsylvania. We discuss why these voters, who backed President Trump in the 2024 election, feel frustrated with Trump and why they say the latest immigration enforcement tactics have gone too far.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
'It's not about party for me': Dem rancher Russell Cleveland rejects identity politics, PAC money, celebrity endorsements
"It's not about party for me. I think that's how I can represent both Republicans and the Democratic side," — Democratic candidate Russell Cleveland.
Inside the Decision to Close as Businesses Protest ICE
For the growing list of businesses that will close Friday as part of the anti-ICE strike, they’ll lose money.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar prepares a run for Minnesota governor
Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota filed paperwork on Thursday to form a campaign committee to run for governor of her home state, which has become an epicenter of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in America.
Republicans narrowly reject efforts to handcuff Trump's war powers in Venezuela
House Republicans grapple with a bipartisan war powers resolution restricting Trump's military authority in Venezuela, despite the Democratic push for limits.
AMP Sports Joins Athletes First as Official Media Partner of "The Block" During Big Game Week in San Francisco February 5–7
AMP Sports to connect athletes, fans, and brand partners through live podcast programming and fan-forward events and activations Baltimore, MD- January 22, 2026 — AMP Sports, Sinclair’s premium sports media brand, will serve as the official media partner of Athletes First’s The Block, the premier hospitality and content destination of Big Game Week, taking place...
Founding charter of Trump's 'Board of Peace' signed in Davos
US President Donald Trump says he is honored to chair the Board of Peace he rolled out at the WEF in Davos. The group was originally part of his Gaza peace plan and is charging a billion dollars to be a permanent member.
Paramount's data team gets shake-up as Ellison implements tech vision
Paramount is giving more power to a streaming data and insights executive as part of David Ellison's plan to make Paramount into a tech-first company.
Expect 'Rock Fight' When Rams, Seahawks Face off for Third Time
Sammy P breaks down the betting action ahead of Conference Championship Weekend, including Part III of Seahawks-Rams.
Lovet Pet Health Care℠ Wins Two VETTY Awards® for Excellence in Animal Health Care Marketing
Lovet Pet Health Care℠, a new kind of veterinary care making it easier for pets to stay healthy and for pet parents to get the support and guidance they need every step of the way, has been recognized with two VETTY Awards® for excellence in marketing.
Eagles lose highly regarded d-backs coach Christian Parker to Cowboys
Christian Parker, the Eagles’ cornerbacks coach, is finalizing a deal to become the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator, according to a report.
Creation and Destruction: How Double Fine's Kiln Combines Pottery with Brawling
Double Fine’s newest creation has been revealed at Developer_Direct! We talk with Project Lead Derek Brand to learn more about Kiln, a team-based multiplayer party brawler – with pottery!
Dallas Cowboys jump ahead of Packers for defensive coordinator target
Christian Parker interviewed with both the Cowboys and Packers on Wednesday, but Dallas was ready to make a decision.
Can leucovorin treat autism? History says, probably not
Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there's little evidence the drug will help.
Questions are being raised about microplastics studies – here’s what’s solid science and what isn’t
Scientists question whether alarming reports of plastic particles in human organs are accurate or the result of laboratory contamination.
HPNRI helps train the next generation of data scientists
The Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute has partnered with the Spears School of Business to engage 4+1 management information systems students as Data Wranglers. These students gain real-world hands-on experience analyzing heath care data and improve the health of Oklahomans.
Dark energy survey scientists release analysis of all six years of survey data
The Dark Energy Survey Collaboration collected information on hundreds of millions of galaxies across the universe using the U.S. Department of Energy-fabricated Dark Energy Camera, mounted on the U.S. ...
Team USA announces Ski & Snowboard participants for 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games
Team USA announced the names for its Ski & Snowboard teams for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games on Wednesday.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Thursday, Jan. 22
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Royal Caribbean Group Announces Inaugural Class of Port Partners Business Accelerator Program in Seward, Alaska
/PRNewswire/ --Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), a global vacation leader that is redefining the future of vacations, has chosen 15 final candidates for its...
House passes appropriations package for health care funding, extends key health care provisions
The House Jan. 22 voted 341-88 to pass a three-bill minibus for fiscal year 2026 that includes funding for key health programs and other bipartisan health care provisions and extensions. The bill includes extensions of AHA-supported priorities, such as the Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume adjustment programs for one year, telehealth flexibilities for two years, and hospital-at-home flexibilities for five years.
Colin Pickthall obituary
Reliable and principled Labour MP who was invaluable as a parliamentary aide to Jack Straw
AI and robots can already help with medical care, Dr. Oz says
Oz said AI and robotics can be part of the solution for parts of America that don't have access to critical care.
Free Play Days – Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, South Park: Snow Day, This War of Mine: Final Cut and Cult of the Lamb
Free Play Days - Game Pass members can enjoy Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, South Park: Snow Day, This War of Mine: Final cut and Cult of the Lamb this weekend.
The Market, Greenport health food store and cafe, to close Jan. 31 after 38 years on Front Street
Since 1989, The Market has carried organic and specialty foods including prepared dishes, plus home goods and cleaning items.
Gilt Yields Rise, Sterling Falls as Political Uncertainty Resurfaces in U.K.
A local district election could usher in the return of Andy Burnham, reports suggested, providing a route back to parliament for the current mayor of Greater Manchester, seen as a figurehead for those on the left of the ruling Labour Party.
Ashley Anne Signs With One Spark Entertainment
Ashley Anne has signed a management deal with One Spark Entertainment. The Virginia Beach [...]
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - How the city’s growth hinges on street design
Victor Dover - co-founder and principal of Dover Kohl & Partners and keynote speaker for Scenic Jacksonville’s Sixth Annual Great Cities Symposium (Feb. 5) - joins Kent Justice to discuss how cities can grow in ways that strengthen quality of life and long-term economic competitiveness. Dover argues that communities aren’t just recruiting businesses; they’re recruiting people—and the experience “outside between buildings” can be a deciding factor for talent, investment, and lasting prosperity.
Johnson Health Tech Expands Recall to Include Matrix Retail and Vision Treadmills Due to Fire Hazard
Consumers should inspect their treadmills to confirm whether they have a power cord bracket installed on the unit. If there is no power cord bracket, consumers should ensure that the power cord is completely inserted into the treadmill’s power socket before each use, until the treadmill is repaired. Consumers should contact Johnson Health Tech North America to receive a free replacement power cord with an automatic locking-style plug by mail for self-installation. To facilitate consumer participation in this recall, the installation of the replacement power cord does not require any tools.
Trump’s TACO on Greenland could stave off an economic war
President Donald Trump’s threat to tariff countries opposed to his effort to annex Greenland is gone, and, with it, the prospect of tit-for-tat economic warfare with Europe, one of America’s most important trading partners.
Snow isn’t actually white
Winter wonderlands are only possible thanks to a sparkly light trick.
Austin real estate market wrestling with excess supply of apartments
Texas A&M research reveals Austin’s real estate market is grappling with an oversupply of unleased apartments, affecting rental rates.
New wood-burning stoves to carry health warnings in UK plan
Pollution from wood burners kills thousands but proposed emissions limit would cut toxic particles by 9%
Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup In Bellabel Park Arrives On Switch 2 In March
Nintendo Today reveals a new trailer
Exynos 2600’s Xclipse 960 Obtains A 21% Lead Against Snapdragon X Elite’s Adreno iGPU In Geekbench 6’s OpenCL Tests, But Things Take An Immediate Turn When Comparing Vulkan API Results
The latest Geekbench 6 OpenCL test comparison shows the Exynos 2600 beating the Snapdragon X Elite, but the Vulkan results are different
Halo x MOPOP Supper Fan Club
We’ve teamed up with Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) to offer a Spartan-sized Supper Fan Club in December just before Halo Fest!
Opinion - A golden age of celestial science — if we choose to build it
These are missions only NASA can lead. Everything else should go to partners who can deliver faster and cheaper.
Mass. public health department will be latest state agency to move out of Downtown Crossing
DPH confirmed it will be leaving 112,000 square feet at 250 Washington St. this fall to move into 51,000 square feet at 100 Cambridge St., a privately owned tower.
First look at Modesto schools planned mental health policy gets some parent backlash
A second reading of the policy with several revisions will be put forward during a February Board of Education meeting.
Why Utahns are losing trust in the health care system — even when they have insurance
A recent survey shows most Utahns generally trust their health care providers, but less than half believe health care costs are transparent and fair.
Panthers season in review: The rushing offense
With the 2025 season in the rearview, it’s time to reflect on what exactly happened in all of the phases in the game and look at what can and should be done with them going into 2026. We start with my personal favorite part of the game, running the football. How It Went Chuba Hubbard […]
FTC Revives Overlooked Law to Police College Sports Agents
The Federal Trade Commission's move to enforce SPARTA, a law that has been largely inconsequential, could be a major shift in American sports law.
Businesses close, Minnesotans to stay home Friday in protest of ICE
From restaurants to schools and more, hundreds of locals plan to participate in the “Ice Out! Statewide shutdown” on Jan. 23 to show community unity against federal immigration action in the Twin Cities.
Scientists ranked monogamy across mammals and humans stand out
A new study suggests humans belong in an elite “league of monogamy,” ranking closer to beavers and meerkats than to chimpanzees. By comparing full and half siblings across species and human cultures, researchers found that long-term pair bonding is unusually common in our species. Even societies that permit polygamy show far more monogamy than most mammals. This rare evolutionary shift may have played a key role in human social success.
Alarm as US mulls prioritising citizens in research funding
A senior White House official said the Trump administration is considering ways to prioritise research funding to American citizens, triggering alarm in the research community that the country could destroy its century-long status as a magnet for overseas talent.Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), said last week that it is “important for us to continue to emphasise the use of federal R&D dollars towards American scientists and technologists that are staffed by Americans in their labs.” Asked about support for Chinese students during a Congressional hearing, Kratsios went on to say that in future funding announcements, the OSTP would “emphasise” that “we're funding American students.”The precise meaning of his impromptu comments, and what they could mean in policy terms, isn’t yet clear. The OSTP did not respond to multiple requests for clarification from Science|Business.But given that US science and technology has relied on overseas talent for the past century, Kratsios’s words have alarmed former US science officials.Immigrants have made up around 30-40% of US Nobel Prize winners since the 1940s, for example. Except for some sensitive projects, countries typically grant research funding on a nationality-blind basis, lest they deter foreign scientists from immigrating. “If director Kratsios’s statements are taken literally and become official policy of the White House, [research-intensive] universities will likely have to close labs if not entire research divisions,” said David Biggs, a former science and technology official in the US State Department. In their most extreme interpretation, Kratsios’s comments would imply that foreign scientists established in the US would see access to funding curtailed. This would “result in many world-leading professors who work in the United States in fields that this administration considers a priority (like fusion energy, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing) leaving the country,” said Cole Donovan, a former US science diplomat, and now associate director at the Federation of American Scientists.CripplingHowever, given the context of the conversation, Kratsios may have been referring more narrowly to funding for doctoral or postdoctoral students. At the hearing, he said he wanted to see labs staffed by US citizens. But even this would have devastating consequences for the US science system, say former officials, because the country is so dependent on early-career foreign researchers. Recent statistics show that nearly half of those in the US with a PhD in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) are considered short-term visitors, or non-residents in the official terminology. If this included residents who are not yet citizens, the proportion would likely be even higher. “Foreign PhD students are really a significant and core part of the university STEM workforce, and postdocs is similarly large,” said Donovan. Preventing US-based academics from hiring them from overseas would be a serious blow, he said. “If it's the case that this administration intends to limit funding to labs staffed only with US citizens, the effect will be to cripple the American scientific enterprise,” said Chris Marcum, a former OSTP official. “To think that these researchers can simply be replaced is a pipe dream. The labs will close,” said Marcum. Go elsewhereAround half of US-trained postdocs are foreign-born, said Biggs. “If these top international students cannot get funding to do their research, or even if they hear that funding for foreign students has been greatly restricted and will be super competitive, they will no longer choose to study in the US and will go elsewhere.” It’s unclear for now if Kratsios’s comments will translate into a real policy shift. But they could add to turmoil in the US science system since Donald Trump took over as president one year ago. Related articlesNIH turmoil risks reciprocal EU-US access to health research fundingUS set to close office responsible for global science and technology dealsTrump halts new NIH grants to international health-research partnersSince then, nearly 8,000 grants at the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation have been frozen or terminated, Naturereports. Courts have overturned most of these cancellations, but the disruption caused remains significant. Both those agencies have also dished out around a quarter fewer grants this year than normal, the journal reported. International student enrolment is also down by 17%. The Trump administration also proposes to cut research budgets by around a third, although Congress may mollify the cuts.
MetroHealth, Ohio Department of Health Partner to Offer No Cost Diabetes Prevention Program to Employer Partners
Employers and health plans across Northeast Ohio can offer their employees and members a proven program to reduce the risk of developing diabetes at no cost, thanks to a new partnership between The MetroHealth System and the Ohio Department of Health.
Cone Health Brings Health Care to East Greensboro
The first parts of the Resurgent are opening.
Administration Censors Climate Science, Harms Visitor Experience at Historic Fort Sumter
To censor and erase sound science at this park, where the first shots of the American Civil War rang out, is a deep insult to the Park Service’s hard work and legislative mandate.
Alarm over US plan to prioritise citizens in research funding
The US’s leading science official has said the country will focus its research spending on scientists with US citizenship, triggering alarm that the country could destroy its century-long status as a magnet for overseas talent.Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), said last week that it is “important for us to continue to emphasise the use of federal R&D dollars towards American scientists and technologists that are staffed by Americans in their labs.” Asked about support for Chinese students during a Congressional hearing, Kratsios went on to say that in future funding announcements, the OSTP would “emphasise” that “we're funding American students.”Kratsios’s precise meaning, and what it could mean in policy terms, isn’t yet clear. The OSTP did not respond to multiple requests for clarification from Science|Business.But given that US science and technology has relied on overseas talent for the past century, Kratsios’s words have stunned former US science officials.Immigrants have made up around 30-40% of US Nobel Prize winners since the 1940s, for example. Except for some sensitive projects, countries typically grant research funding on a nationality-blind basis, lest they deter foreign scientists from immigrating. “If director Kratsios’s statements are taken literally and become official policy of the White House, [research-intensive] universities will likely have to close labs if not entire research divisions,” said David Biggs, a former science and technology official in the US State Department. In their most extreme interpretation, Kratsios’s comments would imply that foreign scientists established in the US would see access to funding curtailed. This would “result in many world-leading professors who work in the United States in fields that this administration considers a priority (like fusion energy, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing) leaving the country,” said Cole Donovan, a former US science diplomat, and now associate director at the Federation of American Scientists.CripplingHowever, given the context of the conversation, Kratsios may have been referring more narrowly to funding for doctoral or postdoctoral students. At the hearing, he said he wanted to see labs staffed by US citizens. But even this would have devastating consequences for the US science system, say former officials, because the country is so dependent on early-career foreign researchers. Recent statistics show that nearly half of those in the US with a PhD in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) are considered short-term visitors, or non-residents in the official terminology. If this included residents who are not yet citizens, the proportion would likely be even higher. “Foreign PhD students are really a significant and core part of the university STEM workforce, and postdocs is similarly large,” said Donovan. Preventing US-based academics from hiring them from overseas would be a serious blow, he said. “If it's the case that this administration intends to limit funding to labs staffed only with US citizens, the effect will be to cripple the American scientific enterprise,” said Chris Marcum, a former OSTP official. “To think that these researchers can simply be replaced is a pipe dream. The labs will close,” said Marcum. Go elsewhereAround half of US-trained postdocs are foreign-born, said Biggs. “If these top international students cannot get funding to do their research, or even if they hear that funding for foreign students has been greatly restricted and will be super competitive, they will no longer choose to study in the US and will go elsewhere.” It’s unclear for now if Kratsios’s comments will translate into a real policy shift. But they could add to turmoil in the US science system since Donald Trump took over as president one year ago. Since then, nearly 8,000 grants at the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation have been frozen or terminated, Naturereports. Courts have overturned most of these cancellations, but the disruption caused remains significant. Both those agencies have also dished out around a quarter fewer grants this year than normal, the journal reported. International student enrolment is also down by 17%. The Trump administration also proposes to cut research budgets by around a third, although Congress may mollify the cuts.
Business builds community through decade-long support of Kennesaw State athletics
For Jay Cunningham, owner of Superior Plumbing in Kennesaw, providing sponsorship of school athletics programs is a fundamental part of building the community. The way he sees it, the gifts he and Superior Plumbing have given to Kennesaw State University for more than a decade are a key part of his business.
East Carson Street business owners say South Side is on the rise
Conversations about South Side often revolve around party animals or relentless crime. In reality, the area is much different.
Ethanol politics helps delay spending package
Biofuel boosters made a last-minute appeal for E15 language to become part of the latest fiscal 2026 minibus.
Chipotle is getting more serious about politics, forming a new PAC
Ahead of the midterms, Chipotle has filed to form a political action committee, in a departure from its prior "Government Affairs Engagement Policy."
Column | The right, and wrong, words for your kid’s postgame talk
The rising pressure of youth sports has made postgame moments, from the sideline to the parking lot to the drive home, more fraught than ever.
Science on Tap Beer Festival returns to OSC for fifth year
More than 30 Central Florida breweries are participating in the OSC fundraiser that teaches beer science and more amid sampling and raising money for kids’ programming.
GOP proposal would require DPI to expand mental health services to Wisconsin high schoolers
A Republican proposal would require the Department of Public Instruction to expand access to mental health services for some Wisconsin high school students.
Packers Draft: 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl Preview
Duke’s Brian Parker II, a potential center convert, is listed as an interior offensive lineman at the East-West Shrine Bowl.