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Trump privately frustrated that he risks losing control of immigration message amid Minnesota chaos
The ongoing protests and images coming out of Minnesota have prompted concerns from some Trump administration officials over the optics of the immigration crackdown as Americans grow alarmed by the chaotic scenes unfolding in the state.
(Rescheduled from Jan 26) Behind the Science: Herbivores That Chewed Through Time: How Insects and Pathogens Responded to Earth’s Biggest Events
Announcing a new After-Hours series at the National Museum of Natural History: Behind the Science A monthly after-hours series featuring NMNH scientists and researchers Each month, join the National Museum of Natural History for the new series, Behind the Science, where NMNH researchers share insights into their latest discoveries and explore the fascinating questions driving their work—from the origins of life to the future of our planet. Come learn what’s happening behind the scenes and how science shapes our understanding of the natural world. Programs take place in Q?rius, the Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center. Topics and speakers announced on a rolling basis, but save the dates now! February 10 (RESCHEDULED FROM JAN 26): Conrad Labandeira, Paleobiology The leaves of plants are everywhere. They provide the primary documentation of insect and pathogen feeding styles – or herbivory – on plants in the modern and fossil records. Leaves also are the most abundant, macroscopic item in the fossil record during the past 400 or so million years. During the past 25 years, studies of insect and pathogen damage on fossil and modern leaves have addressed the response of herbivores to major events of the fossil record. These events include, in chronological order, the origin of herbivory itself, the appearance of seed plants, the profound ecological crisis at the end of the Paleozoic, the appearance of flowering plants, the profound ecological crisis at the end of the Mesozoic, and a major change in the global climate 56 million years ago. Let’s put damaged, fossil leaves to work in helping us to understand how insect and pathogen herbivores have historically transformed the world we live in. Upcoming Dates: Jan. 26: Feb. 10: Conrad Labandeira, Paleobiologist Mar. 10: Briana Pobiner, Anthropologist Apr. 14 May 11 Jun. 9 Jul. 14 Aug. 11 Sep. 15 Oct. 13 Nov. 10 Dec. 8
Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham contract incentives, benefits revealed
Here’s a look at the benefits and incentives included in Kyle Whittingham’s contract with Michigan.
Video Health officials warn of carbon monoxide danger ahead of winter storm
The American Red Cross warns that carbon monoxide poisoning and fires are the primary hazards when using portable generators. ABC News' Andrew Dymburt discusses how to stay safe.
College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams
The SEC and Big Ten failed to agree on expansion
Maternal Health Awareness Day: Improving care for all women
Friday marks Maternal Health Awareness Day, which is meant to help prevent deaths, improve care, and increase access.
Arsenal 'just missing goals'
The "one final thing" that Arsenal must get right is scoring goals, according to head coach Renee Slegers. The Gunners have failed to find the net in two of their three matches since returning from the Women's Super League winter break, most recently drawing a blank in their 1-0 League Cup semi-final loss to Manchester United on Wednesday. "We have been performing well, apart from scoring," said Slegers in her pre-match news conference on Friday.
Bamboo Shoots May Offer Health Benefits — With Important Safety Warnings
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Bamboo shoots, a food commonly eaten in parts of Asia, may offer several health benefits, according to a new research review that looked at bamboo as food. The review found evidence that eating bamboo shoots may help control blood sugar, lower inflammation,
Early voting suspended Sunday in races to fill Mamdani, Hoylman-Sigal seats
The special elections will be held on Feb. 3.
One big question: How do you avoid the potential pitfalls of running a family business?
Leaders of multi-generational family businesses across south Louisiana share their strategies for success.
"We're going to try and be more consistent with what we do": The head of Xbox Game Studios on the Developer Direct reveals, multiplatform strategy, and hard lessons learned from 2025
Exclusive Interview | Craig Duncan sets the stage for Xbox's most important year of the generation
ICE in Minnesota: Business closures, downtown march mark ICE protest in Twin Cities
A general strike protesting ICE is unfolding across the Twin Cities on Friday, with business closures and a planned march and rally in downtown Minneapolis.
House budget panel eyes SNAP changes and their effect on state budget
The Department of Children and Families is being tight-lipped about how much more Florida may have to spend to provide food benefits in 2028.
Federal officers detain 5-year-old boy
Federal agents took Liam Conejo Ramos from a running car in the family's driveway Tuesday, a school official told reporters Wednesday.
‘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’
The No. 1 Healthiest Berry to Protect Against Cancer, Heart Disease, According to a Dietitian
You can’t go wrong with eating any type of berry. They’re all nutritious and tasty, but some berries are unique when it comes to their health benefits.
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...
MGA Entertainment Launches L.O.L. Surprise!™ Loves The World of Strawberry Shortcake™ Dolls
A Berry Sweet New Collectible ExperienceLOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global sensation L.O.L. Surprise!™, the brand from MGA Entertainment (MGA) that is synonymous with surprise and unboxing experience, has teamed up with WildBrain's Strawberry Shortcake to bring fans around the world L.O.L. Surprise!™ Loves The World of Strawberry Shortcake™ Tots, a delightfully sweet collaboration that combines vintage charm and scented fun with every collectible doll. The collection features
Trump’s ‘pay-to-play’ politics fuel a ‘new gilded age’, experts say
Major donors reap influence and material benefits, ethics experts argue, as money and governance intertwine
Free business seminars offered for Newtown entrepreneurs
Ignite your entrepreneurial journey and turn your vision into reality through Build Your Success in Newtown, a free business seminar series.
NextCure Provides Business Update
SIM0505 (CDH6 ADC) Phase 1 dose escalation data update anticipated in Q2 2026LNCB74 (B7-H4 ADC) Phase 1 dose escalation expanded into higher dose cohorts BELTSVILLE, Md., Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel therapies to treat cancer, today provided updates for its two antibody drug conjugate (ADC) programs and reported a preliminary year-end 2025 cash position. SIM0505 (CDH6 ADC): Phase 1 dose e
Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Health Market Research 2026 - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2021-2031
The monoclonal antibodies in veterinary health market face growth opportunities due to rising animal chronic diseases and pet humanization trends. Advanced, safer biologic therapies are favored over traditional drugs, supported by increased pet insurance. However, high costs present a major market entry barrier. Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Health Market Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Health Market Dublin, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Hea
The Problem With That ‘Great Healthcare Plan’
This month, as Americans who rely on Affordable Care Act plans opened their first bills of 2026 and experienced sticker shock, President Donald Trump began pitching them on an alternative: his “Great Healthcare Plan,” which would shift government support away from subsidizing insurance coverage toward putting money directly into accounts that consumers can use to pay for care.
Free music compilation commemorating Florida’s punk scene to be released
CAPE CORAL, Fla.—Southwest Florida organizations are collaborating to release a physical compilation documenting the contemporary punk scene in the area.
With Science and Technology Innovation Center, UWRF gets an upgrade
When students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls return to class on Jan. 26, the newly opened Science and Technology Innovation Center is waiting for them.
With Science and Technology Innovation Center, UWRF gets an upgrade
When students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls return to class on Jan. 26, the newly opened Science and Technology Innovation Center is waiting for them.
Forensic science meets ancient art—inside the quest for Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA
Researchers are using cutting‑edge DNA techniques to hunt for genetic evidence in centuries‑old artworks in an effort to better understand the genius of Leonardo da Vinci
Morgan Stanley says buy these 14 stocks to play 4 top themes in 2026
Morgan Stanley identifies AI adoption, energy trends, societal shifts, and deglobalization as key market drivers in 2026.
How Minnesota became the center of a political crisis
In the days leading up to Renee Macklin Good's death, the political situation in Minneapolis had turned combustible. Her shooting has exposed how colliding forces set the stage for the ongoing crisis.
Two sons of former New Orleans politicians vie for the House District 97 seat
A property management consultant and a local attorney who are both new to the political scene will go head to head this winter for the House District 97 seat in
UK retail sales rebound in December as online jewellery spending jumps
Volumes rose unexpectedly in December, beating forecasts as demand for gold and silver strengthened
US airlines issue travel waivers, announce cancellations ahead of widespread winter storm
A winter storm threatened thousands of flights heading into the weekend across two dozen states, as airlines issue travel waivers for customers impacted by the snow.
China’s analogue chip runs 12 times as fast on 1/200th energy of digital rivals
Chinese scientists go back to the future for inspiration that could reshape the power-hungry artificial intelligence model.
Portland State defeats Eastern Washington 65-61
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) Terri Miller Jr.'s 22 points helped Portland State defeat Eastern Washington 65-61 on Thursday night.
US officially exits World Health Organization
President Donald Trump put into motion the withdrawal process to have the US removed from the Geneva-based organization after he signed an executive order on the first day of his second term.
McGarvey backs effort to impeach DHS secretary
The impeachment effort is unlikely to move forward, with Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress.
Spotlight on Bills general manager Beane as team overhaul begins
The sports world is still buzzing over the press conference held by Bills leadership Tuesday.
Seahawks, Rams meet again with a spot in the Super Bowl on the line
Seattle got the better of Los Angeles in the second game in December
Hochul slated to net several union endorsements ahead of state party convention
Both HTC and CSEA previously endorsed Hochul for her 2022 run.
You might be stretching the wrong way, scientists say
A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap its benefits.
DC Wrap: Jack Smith defends Trump probes; what's known about Greenland framework
A look at the day's biggest stories from the nation's capital
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
See Flint-area school, business closings for Friday, Jan. 23
The Genesee Community Health Center and Holly Area Schools have already announced closures on Jan. 23.
Newsom hands out 'Trump signature series kneepads' at international conference
Newsom also addressed what happened on Wednesday in Davos.
Jack Smith defends his investigations into Trump during House hearing
I will not be intimidated,” Smith said when asked about the president's remarks
Jack Smith defends his investigations into Trump during House hearing
I will not be intimidated,” Smith said when asked about the president's remarks
NYC hospital warns striking nurses they'll lose health benefits as...
Florida's Black lawmakers denounce attorney general's opinion as damaging political stunt
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — An opinion by Florida's Republican attorney general calling into question the constitutionality of dozens of state laws which support minority contracting and promote diverse appointments ignores that racial discrimination still exists and could harm the state's Black residen...
This Mom Quit Corporate and Started an ‘Accidental’ 8-Figure Business Above Her Garage — Here’s Her Underrated Secret for Explosive Success
Stacey Fraser saw serious white space in the childrenswear market.
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.
Seismometers can track falling space junk
As the threat of falling spacecraft increases, using earthquake sensors to detect the effects of their sonic booms could better map trajectories.
'We've Been Working on This Game for a Really, Really Long Time' — the Big Fable Interview With Microsoft Developer Playground
IGN interviews Playground Games' founder and general manager, Ralph Fulton, on Microsoft's upcoming Fable reboot.
Trump 2.0: Altered Global Politics, Focus on Vets, & Pushed Military Might
President Trump’s first year back in office reshaped U.S. military policy, veterans benefits and foreign relations while triggering sharp debate over the durability of his rapid-fire agenda.
An AI pin is beneath Apple
It's strange to see Apple, which hasn't produced a foldable or smart ring yet, reportedly chase after an AI pin.
The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Shares Two Ways You Can Prevent Cervical Cancer
January 22, 2026 Media Contact: Dr. Zelalem Attlee, Zelalem.Attlee@vdh.virginia.gov The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Shares Two Ways You Can Prevent Cervical Cancer January Marks Cervical Health Awareness Month WARRENTON, Va.– Cervical cancer is highly preventable, yet thousands of women die from it each year in the United States. The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District encourages you to take two simple steps […]
From ‘Sinners’ to ‘Hamnet’ honorees react to their Oscar nominations
Here are the reactions sent to Spectrum News
The Science That You Buy
Fashion, beauty, and food companies are using nonsensical jargon to make a sale.
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. ...
Micron’s business is so hot that profits could quadruple in just two years, says this analyst
A massive imbalance in memory supply and demand could benefit Micron through at least 2027, according to a William Blair analyst.
Portland businesses post anti-ICE signs
Owners said many businesses in the city are displaying the signs.
Delroy Lindo scores first Oscars nom at 73 for 'Sinners' after opening up about being 'profoundly disappointed' by past snubs
Beloved vet Delroy Lindo, who just earned his first-ever Oscar nomination for 'Sinners,' opened up to EW about having been long ignored by the Academy. 'One must keep working.'
Phil Collins says he has 24-hour live-in nurse care, as he details health struggles
Phil Collins has opened up about his recent health challenges, revealing that he has 24-hour live-in nurse care.
No written document memorializes the future deal framework for Greenland, sources say
President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reached a verbal understanding about Greenland during their meeting on Wednesday, but no document has been produced yet memorializing a future deal, people familiar with their discussion told CNN.
Exhaled breath may carry clues to gut microbiome health
The human gut is home to trillions of beneficial microbes that play a crucial role in health. Disruptions in this delicate community of bacteria and viruses—called the gut microbiome—have been linked ...
My Company Just Turned 25. These Four Lessons Changed How I Run a Legacy Business
Time rewards the businesses that keep their promises, even when no one is watching.
Texas Sets New College Sports Spending Mark With $376M Spree
The University of Texas's latest financial disclosures show its fiscal 2025 spending generously topped its previous year's record-setting splurge.
Lindsay Clancy’s husband sues mental health providers, accuses them of overmedicating Duxbury mother prior to killings
If Lindsay Clancy had received adequate care, the suit alleges, “it is more likely than not that Patrick and Lindsay's children would still be alive today.”
Built to last: governance for multigenerational family businesses
When starting a company, nimble decision-making and founder-led intuition are often hallmarks of success. More structure is needed with complexity.
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.
New York City’s climate chief tenders resignation
Aggarwala warned that the agency faces growing challenges tied to climate change.
Phil Collins now requires 24-hour medical care following years of mounting health issues
Genesis musician Phil Collins opens up about his ongoing health journey, from spinal injuries to kidney issues, and celebrates two years of sobriety.
Westchester students named Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists
Westchester students among 40 students nationwide recognized for their original science research, achievement and leadership.
Intel Announces Discontinuation Period For 12th Generation Alder Lake And Sapphire Rapids Scalable CPUs
Intel's latest PCN notices have confirmed that the 12th gen Alder Lake and the Sapphire Rapids Xeon Scalable processors have entered EOL phase.
Oregon’s elk show genetic fortitude against a fast-moving and deadly disease
natural Chronic wasting disease arrived in the Pacific Northwest
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.
Animals experience joy. Scientists want to measure it
Scientists have long focused on quantifying fear and other negative emotions in animals. Now they’re trying to measure positive feelings — and it’s a challenge.
Clay board approves rezoning of former Hinerwadel's Grove site
It’s been four years since the town of Clay rejected a different proposal.
Prompted Playlists in Beta Coming to Premium Listeners in More Markets
Some days you want your music to reflect a specific feeling, memory, or vibe that goes beyond a single artist or genre. You want to do more than listen. You want to control how curation and discovery work for you. We believe that technology is only as good as the humans behind it. That’s why...
Pender Growth Fund Portfolio Company, General Fusion, Announces a Proposed Business Combination
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSXV: PTF): Pender Growth Fund Inc. (the “Company” or “PTF”) is pleased to report that long-time holding General Fusion Inc. (“General Fusion”) has announced that it has entered into a definitive business combination agreement (the “Proposed Business Combination”) with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III (“SVAC”). Upon closing, the Proposed Business Combination is expected to result in General Fusion listing on the Nasdaq and tradin
Frank Winston Crum Launches New Commercial Package Policy to Empower Small Businesses
CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frank Winston Crum (FWC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Commercial Package Policy (CPP), a flexible solution designed to meet the evolving needs of small businesses. This innovative product combines essential coverages — General Liability, Property, Crime & Fidelity, and Inland Marine — into one customizable policy, streamlining protection and simplifying the insurance experience. General Liability is required as its foundation, and
General Fusion to Become First Publicly Traded Pure-Play Fusion Company Through Business Combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III
General Fusion is advancing patented and proprietary Magnetized Target Fusion (“MTF”) technology designed to scale for cost-efficient power plants within...
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 […]
Memphis People in Business for Jan. 22, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene.
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.
Do Incentives Matter When Politics Drive Emigration?
SURF postdoctoral fellow Emil Kamalov explains why political freedoms outweigh material benefits for many Russian emigrants considering return.
Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing Examining Health Insurance Affordability
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.
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.
5 Former Vikings the Team Let Walk Too Soon
One of the general manager’s jobs on an NFL team is to make roster decisions. Some of the decisions made […]
Thousands of scientists inflate their CVs with self-published studies that cost millions of dollars of public money
An analysis of 100,000 special issues of academic journals reveals that one in eight is filled with articles written by the editor, particularly at the publisher MDPI
How a sibling duo built a 6-figure car rental business using Turo
Michael Rumph and Darlene Person, siblings in Atlanta, built a profitable 13-car Turo fleet that started with their mother's car in 2022.
U.S. makes exit from the WHO complete
The U.S. withdrawal from the WHO became official Thursday, formalizing a fissure between the Trump administration and the Geneva-based global health agency.
Marshall Athletics Launches ‘Herd Hospitality & Entertainment’
Marshall Athletics has announced the official launch of 'Herd Hospitality & Entertainment' - a newly-structured department focused on unifying revenue genera...
ACOG Holding Ground on Maternal Health
Join experts, ob-gyn community members, and partners on January 23 at 1 p.m. ET for ACOG’s 2026 Maternal Health Awareness Day live webinar, Holding Ground on Maternal Health, featuring keynote speaker Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, PhD, MPH, and guest speaker Keith Reisinger-Kindle, DO, MPH, MS, FACOG.
Let’s find out who’s up to the gubernatorial task post Polis
Gov. Jared Polis is bold and his policies are bolder than bold. That’s the paraphrase of his State of the State speech to open the 2026 General Assembly and start off his last year in office. His sweeping review of his many accomplishments took some swipes at media who doubted his home-run-hitting prowess. He noted […]
Djokovic cruises into Australian Open third round
Novak Djokovic will need to conserve energy if he is to make history at the Australian Open - and he has not dropped a set in the first two rounds.
Hall has 16, New Mexico defeats Fresno State 83-74
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) Jake Hall scored 16 points, Uriah Tenette added 15, and New Mexico beat Fresno State 83-74 on Wednesday night.
49ers GM John Lynch addresses debunked substation conspiracy theory about 49ers injuries
A debunked conspiracy theory with no basis in reality linking a power substation to injuries to the San Francisco 49ers has made its way up to general manager John Lynch.
New commercial strip in Thornton home to dozens of businesses
Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? We’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week’s business news across the valley. BIZ BUZZ THORNTON New strip in Thornton houses 27 commercial tenants One of the four buildings that make up Thunderbird Business Park in Thornton | Courtesy […]