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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.

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Jan 22 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencebusiness.net
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.

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Jan 22 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • energycommerce.house.gov
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.

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Jan 22 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • npca.org
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.

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Jan 22 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencebusiness.net
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.

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Jan 22 • 6:45 AM EST • Politics • eenews.net
Apple bets on Gemini AI for Siri, signaling shift in AI strategy

Apple, Siri, and Google Gemini AI are at the forefront as Apple rebuilds its assistant, betting on AI model commoditization and flexibility.

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Jan 22 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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.

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Jan 22 • 4:30 AM EST • Health • statnews.com
What You Need to Know About the New $50 Billion Rural Health Fund

The Trump administration recently announced how much money each state will receive under an ambitious 5-year initiative known as the Rural Health Transformation Program.

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Jan 22 • 3:01 AM EST • Health • tradeoffs.org
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We dream, we dare, we decouple — how Colorado turns values into policy

By Kathy White Gov. Jared Polis’ final State of the State address was a clear victory lap. After eight years as governor, he used the moment to highlight accomplishments, reflect on progress and remind Coloradans what his administration has delivered. That is understandable. There is a real record to point to, and much of it […]

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Jan 22 • 2:45 AM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Apple to Turn Siri Into AI Chatbot Powered by Google’s Gemini

Apple reportedly plans to increase the capabilities of Siri, turning the digital assistant into an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot later this year.

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Jan 21 • 7:50 PM EST • Technology • pymnts.com
Minneapolis businesses struggle during Trump's immigration enforcement surge

Business in Minnesota has taken a hit a President Donald Trump's administration carries out an immigration sweep that has spurred protests

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Jan 21 • 4:02 PM EST • Business • abcnews.go.com
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Colorado halts wolf releases for 2026 as federal pressure mounts

Colorado Parks and Wildlife, facing mounting criticism from the Trump administration over its management of the wolf reintroduction program, announced Wednesday they will not bring in any new wolves to the state for the 2026 winter season. CPW was turned down in November by Washington state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Washington residents criticized Colorado for […]

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Jan 21 • 2:33 PM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Newsom barred from public address in Switzerland by the Trump administration

Newsom's office shared texts with the press showing how it played out in real time.

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Jan 21 • 1:53 PM EST • Politics • sfgate.com
Ken Griffin says Biden-era regulations ‘exhausting’ on American businesses, 'cost the US economy dearly'

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin says Biden administration's regulatory policies created 'constant friction' for businesses, calling Trump's approach an 'extraordinary boom.'

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Jan 21 • 1:43 PM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

Concerts, stage events and more around town this weekend, Jan. 23-25.

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Jan 21 • 1:34 PM EST • Entertainment • detroitnews.com
Trump Calls Out Mark Carney in Davos Speech and Says Canada ‘Should Be Grateful’

“I watched your prime minister yesterday,” the president said in a speech on Wednesday. “He wasn’t so grateful — they should be grateful to us, Canada. Canada lives because of the United States.

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Jan 21 • 12:38 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
DJI’s Mic Mini is a big upgrade over your phone’s mic, and it’s on sale for $60

That’s its best price to date.

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Jan 21 • 11:21 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Pfizer CEO lays blame for US vaccine woes on RFK Jr.'s 'anti-science' stance: WSJ

While much of the biopharma industry has spent the past 12 months treading lightly around the Trump administration and the tumult it has wrought on U.S. | While much of the biopharma industry has spent the past 12 months treading lightly around the Trump administration and the tumult it has wrought on U.S. medical research and regulation, Pfizer’s CEO cut to the chase this week in a blatant rebuke of HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to The Wall Street Journal.

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Jan 21 • 11:01 AM EST • Science • fiercepharma.com
SBA chief touts gains as small businesses feel supply chain strain

“We know that Wall Street’s going to be fine,” said Small Business Administration chief Kelly Loeffler.

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Jan 21 • 10:03 AM EST • Business • newsnationnow.com
France won't boycott World Cup over Greenland

France's sports minister said her country is not currently thinking about boycotting the FIFA World Cup in the United States amid growing tensions related to Donald Trump's quest to control Greenland.

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Jan 21 • 8:36 AM EST • Sports • espn.com
Grand Forks business owner feels Ready4Work Program participation is 'a ministry'

Preston Dahl said he felt called by his religious convictions to get involved with Love in Action's newly established initiative, which is intended to help people overcome employment barriers.

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Jan 21 • 8:08 AM EST • Business • grandforksherald.com
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Political Science Professor Authors Book on History, Complexity of Feminisms

"Feminisms: The Basics," by Dr. Renee Heberle, challenges political caricatures and explores the vast range of ideas within the field.

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Jan 21 • 3:00 AM EST • Science • news.utoledo.edu
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Political Science Professor Authors Book on History, Complexity of Feminisms

"Feminisms: The Basics," by Dr. Renee Heberle, challenges political caricatures and explores the vast range of ideas within the field.

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Jan 21 • 3:00 AM EST • Politics • news.utoledo.edu
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Exclusive: Britain and China to revive 'Golden Era' business dialogue during Starmer visit

Britain and China aim to revive a "golden era" business dialogue when Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a planned Beijing visit next week, said three sources familiar with the initiative, with top executives from both sides expected to participate.

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Jan 21 • 2:21 AM EST • Business • reuters.com
House passes AI education bill for small businesses in overwhelming landslide 395-14 vote

House passes AI for Main Street Act with overwhelming 395-14 bipartisan vote, directing Small Business Administration to provide AI education resources.

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Jan 20 • 8:02 PM EST • Business • foxnews.com
Trump administration admits DOGE accessed personal Social Security data

A DOGE employee signed an agreement to share Social Security data with the aim of overturning election results in certain states, according to a new court filing.

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Jan 20 • 6:53 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Former Nebraska Sports Council administrator sentenced for embezzling organization funds

A Former Nebraska Sports Council administrator plead down on Tuesday in an embezzlement case.

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Jan 20 • 6:51 PM EST • Sports • 1011now.com
Senate panel endorses fixing glitch over broadcasting school sports

A bill to fix a glitch in last year’s parental rights legislation quickly advanced Tuesday after local students and administrators said schools shouldn’t have to get a parent’s permission to

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Jan 20 • 4:49 PM EST • Sports • unionleader.com
Economics and cognitive science student discusses AI startup to solve

For millions of people, reliable electricity is not a guarantee. In many communities powered by solar mini-grids, evening demand surges routinely trigger blackouts, pushing operators to fall back on

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Jan 20 • 2:34 PM EST • Science • ls.berkeley.edu
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U.S. Small Business Administration Releases 2025 Annual Report

Trump SBA Highlights Historic Year of Main Street Growth and Optimism driven by Tax Cuts, Deregulation, Fair Trade and Record LendingWASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the historic Year One results of the agency under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler. The report documents the SBA’s return to its statutory mission of strengthening small busi

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Jan 20 • 1:52 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Greenlanders 'bewildered' by Trump’s 'devastating' takeover threats, business minister tells CNBC

Greenland has been thrust into the geopolitical spotlight by U.S. President Donald Trump's takeover threats, and European nations' response.

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Jan 20 • 10:59 AM EST • Business • cnbc.com
House Appropriations Committee releases three-bill minibus with funding for key health programs

The House Appropriations Committee Jan. 20 released text of a three-bill minibus for fiscal year 2026 that includes funding for key health programs and other bipartisan health care provisions and extensions.

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Jan 20 • 10:51 AM EST • Health • aha.org
President Trump, Dr. Oz tout rural health IT investments

The CMS Administrator spoke at length about the Rural Health Transformation Fund at a White House-hosted event designed to promote innovation in payment and flexibility.

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Jan 20 • 10:42 AM EST • Health • healthcareitnews.com
Scott Bessent says Greenland is 'essential' for Trump's Golden Dome defense plan

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration views Greenland as a critical part of America's national defense and plans for a Golden Dome.

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Jan 20 • 8:45 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Fact check: The false claims in Trump’s extraordinary message to Norway

In an extraordinary message to Norway’s prime minister, President Donald Trump linked his pursuit of the self-governing Danish territory of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize. He repeated his long-debunked claim that he ended eight wars. And he made another false claim – that no written documents support Denmark’s ownership of Greenland.

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Jan 20 • 8:23 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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US science after a year of Trump: what has been lost and what remains

A series of graphics reveals how the Trump administration has sought historic cuts to science and the research workforce.

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Jan 20 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • nature.com
Trump Calls Britain’s Chagos Deal ‘Act of Great Stupidity,’ in Blow to Starmer

President Trump’s criticism reversed his administration’s previous support for the deal, in which Britain relinquished control of the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius.

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Jan 20 • 5:53 AM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Minister plays down Trump’s claim Chagos deal is ‘act of great stupidity’, claiming Starmer’s relationship with president is ‘working’

Chief secretary to Keir Starmer inists that British diplomacy with the US was still working

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Jan 20 • 3:52 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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QinetiQ to align US business with Trump's defense priorities

British defence and security group QinetiQ said on Tuesday it is aligning its U.S. business to the administration's priorities, after President Donald Trump's recent call for sweeping changes to America's defense industry.

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Jan 20 • 3:00 AM EST • Business • reuters.com
Live updates: Trump administration and the latest on Greenland
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Jan 19 • 11:59 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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BOJ to signal more rate hikes as yen, politics fuel inflation risks

TOKYO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its growth forecast on Friday and signal its readiness to hike interest rates further, as recent yen falls and prospects of solid wage gains keep policymakers alert to containing inflationary ​pressure. But BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda is likely to offer few clues on how soon the central bank could resume rate hikes, a decision complicated ‌by rising bond yields and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's announcement on Monday to call a snap

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Jan 19 • 10:14 PM EST • Politics • finance.yahoo.com
Polish minister warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Hungary’s Orbán grants asylum to fugitive politician

By using asylum to block extradition, Budapest is testing whether EU law can still be enforced between member states.

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Jan 19 • 10:01 PM EST • Politics • politico.eu
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What can we expect in American politics in 2026?

A year into Trump administration 2.0, here’s what The Advocate’s team expects for its second year.

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Jan 19 • 7:19 PM EST • Politics • advocate.com
Columbia University Protest Culture Is Tame Even in Anti-Trump New York

The Trump administration has pushed universities all over the country to act against student protesters.

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Jan 19 • 6:34 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
‘An antidote to hopelessness’: At MLK Jr. Day events across Boston, people call for action amid political turmoil

The work Martin Luther King Jr. fought for is being dismantled by the Trump administration, journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones said.

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Jan 19 • 5:58 PM EST • Politics • bostonglobe.com
Top U.S. Catholic cardinals urge Trump administration to use moral compass in foreign policy

In a joint statement, Cardinals Blase Cupich of Chicago, Robert McElroy of Washington and Joseph Tobin of Newark, N.J., warned that without a moral vision, the current debate over Washington's foreign policy was mired in “polarization, partisanship, and narrow economic and social interests.”

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Jan 19 • 5:22 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
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Business - French prime minister to push 2026 budget through parliament without vote
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Jan 19 • 4:46 PM EST • Business • france24.com
Fewer Minnesotans have opted for MNsure health insurance. More could drop soon

State officials said higher premiums and diminished federal tax credits mean some people likely feel they can’t afford coverage.

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Jan 19 • 3:15 PM EST • Health • startribune.com
Gemini gets ready for new Live Experimental Features, Thinking Mode, and more

We're getting a sneak peek at some of the new Gemini features likely to debut in Gemini Labs.

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Jan 19 • 3:08 PM EST • Technology • androidauthority.com
Developers plan Las Vegas-style mini Sphere venue for Maryland's National Harbor

Developers want to bring a piece of Las Vegas to the DMV. Sphere Entertainment and state officials in Maryland announced plans for a mini Sphere for the Washington, D.C. region at National Harbor.

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Jan 19 • 2:56 PM EST • Entertainment • scrippsnews.com
Why Samsung is the real winner of the Apple Gemini deal

Samsung's early vote of confidence in Gemini proven right after Apple adopted Gemini for its Foundation Models.

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Jan 19 • 2:25 PM EST • Technology • sammobile.com
The business side of LIV Golf's future

Dominic Chu, senior markets correspondent for CNBC, joins Rex Hoggard on "Golf Central" to discuss the business impact Brooks Koepka's leave had on LIV Golf, and what lies ahead for Bryson DeChambeau

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Jan 19 • 2:04 PM EST • Business • golfchannel.com
Multilateral paralysis is harming global health. Gavi's 'minilateralism' can get us back on track

With global health collaboration in decline, vaccine alliance Gavi's experience in fostering collective solutions through mission-driven coalitions provides a workaround

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Jan 19 • 1:39 PM EST • Health • weforum.org
Sphere Entertainment reveals first ‘mini Sphere’ location in US

The company has confirmed plans to develop a 6,000-capacity ‘mini Sphere’ at National Harbor in the Washington, D.C.

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Read the Texts Between Trump and Norway’s Prime Minister

In the exchange on Sunday, Norway’s leader sought to “de-escalate” the growing conflict over Greenland and Mr. Trump’s latest tariff threat.

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Jan 19 • 12:01 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Read the Texts Between Trump and Norway’s Prime Minister

In the exchange on Sunday, Norway’s leader sought to “de-escalate” the growing conflict over Greenland and Mr. Trump’s latest tariff threat.

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Jan 19 • 12:01 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Gemini Live preps big upgrades with ‘Thinking Mode’ and ‘Experimental Features’

Gemini Live today is still based on 2.5 Flash, but big upgrades are coming according to the latest beta version of the Google app.

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Jan 19 • 11:15 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Move Over, Vegas: D.C. Is Getting A 'Mini-Sphere'

If you thought immersive entertainment was only for Las Vegas, the party is officially coming to the nation’s capital. Officials just announced plans for a ... Read More

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Jan 19 • 11:07 AM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
U.S. Secretary of War Hegseth Pledges to “Sledgehammer” Small Business Assistance Program Calling it Government’s “Oldest DEI Program”

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced plans to “sledgehammer” the 8(a) Program, a federal contracting program aimed at assisting socially and economically disadvantaged small business owners, calling it “the oldest DEI program in the federal government.” Established in 1978, the 8(a) program is run by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), a federal agency, […]

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Jan 19 • 10:54 AM EST • Business • esgtoday.com
Trump says he's pursuing Greenland after perceived Nobel Peace Prize snub

"Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize… I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace," Trump wrote in a message to the Norwegian Prime Minister.

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Jan 19 • 10:27 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Economic Policy and Political Science: Examining Armenian Students’ Understanding of the Intersection Between Two Fields -

Economic Policy and Political Science: Examining Armenian Students’ Understanding of the Intersection Between Two Fields By Vardan Atoyan, Aghavni Hakobyan, Nane Movsisyan and Argam Artashyan, Armenian State University of Economics This study investigates how economics [...]

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Jan 19 • 10:00 AM EST • Science • politicalsciencenow.com
Trump letter to Norway blames Nobel snub for Greenland demand

The president said he no longer needs to think “purely of Peace” after not winning the Nobel Peace Prize in a letter to the Norwegian Prime Minister.

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Jan 19 • 9:37 AM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
'Rest well Reggae Ambassador'

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia 'Babsy' Grange has hailed Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore as "a unique talent who could truly be described as 'The Reggae Ambassador'". In a press release, Minister Grange said that Coore's passing...

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Jan 19 • 9:06 AM EST • Entertainment • jamaica-gleaner.com
Google’s Gemini Sees Skyrocketing Business Sales

Google’s improvements to its Gemini AI models are boosting the company’s top line. Over the past year, Google’s business selling access to its Gemini AI models has skyrocketed, reflecting the improving quality of those models, according to three people with knowledge of Gemini’s sales. That’s ...

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Jan 19 • 9:00 AM EST • Business • theinformation.com
'Custodes Are Not Space Marines' — Games Workshop Addresses 'The Telemon in the Room' and Explains Warhammer Lore Behind New Female Miniatures

Games Workshop has published a Warhammer lore explanation for the existence of female Custodes following a new miniature range announcement on Friday.

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Jan 19 • 6:56 AM EST • Technology • ign.com
Starmer Pushes Back Against Greenland Tariff Threat as ‘Completely Wrong’

The British prime minister said his country “must stand up for its values” after President Trump threatened a new tariff war over acquiring the island.

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Jan 19 • 5:31 AM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
What happened after the Trump administration upended childhood vaccine planning

Pediatricians say they’re fielding more questions from confused parents and finding some even more determined to vaccinate their children.

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Jan 19 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
A 6,000-seat immersive ‘mini-Sphere’ venue is planned for D.C. region

The company behind the Las Vegas attraction plans to expand to National Harbor, financed with $200 million in public and private tax incentives and other subsidies.

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Jan 18 • 9:15 PM EST • Entertainment • washingtonpost.com
Praise Hashut and earn a new Daemonsmith by shopping in Warhammer stores soon

Spend in-store to get a new Zharrdron miniature.

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Jan 18 • 7:00 PM EST • Technology • warhammer-community.com
Gemini app rolls out ‘Answer now’ to skip ‘in-depth thinking’

Besides Personal Intelligence, Google this week rolled out an “Answer now” button in the Gemini app on Android, iOS, and web...

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Jan 18 • 5:55 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Stuart Altman, former Brandeis president and economic adviser to US presidents, dies at 88

In various capacities, Stuart Altman was an adviser in the administrations of five presidents: Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden.

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Jan 18 • 2:02 PM EST • Health • bostonglobe.com
Patriots, Texans Defenders Both Fined Before Divisional Round Matchup

The New England Patriots and Houston Texans had some administrative situations to deal with before their divisional round matchup on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss was fined $17,389 for a facemask penalty in the second quarter of last Sunday’s wild-card win over the Los Angeles Chargers, as shared by ESPN’s Mike Reiss. […]

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Jan 18 • 11:32 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Will Labor’s contentious hate laws pass?

As parliament returns for a special sitting, political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to Reged Ahmad about whether the prime minister can get his reforms over the line and why the Coalition is being accused of hypocrisy

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Jan 18 • 9:01 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Minimalist phones are finally worth buying, and it's all thanks to this one change

You can de-Google your life without making hard sacrifices

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Jan 18 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • androidpolice.com
Trump administration social posts amid Minnesota immigration tensions seen as appealing to far right

As its immigration crackdown in Minneapolis intensifies, the Trump administration is leaning into messaging that borrows from phrases, images and music about national identity that have become popular among right-wing groups.

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Jan 17 • 12:39 PM EST • Politics • news4jax.com
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Google equates Gemini’s gradient design to 1984’s smiling Macintosh

A post on Google Design this week takes a look at the design and illustration of the Gemini app, with gradients playing a big role.

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Jan 17 • 11:05 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Your biggest legal questions about ICE and the Minneapolis shooting, answered

In recent days, Minneapolis has seen tense protests against the Trump administration’s deployment of federal agents to the city for an immigration crackdown that has escalated following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Rennee Good

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Jan 17 • 10:55 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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The LG C5 and Apple’s M4 Mac Mini are both steeply discounted this weekend

You can also grab a pair of last-gen Beats for $89.99.

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Jan 17 • 10:38 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
What was ICE even doing in Minnesota?

Officers have the legal authority to arrest unauthorized immigrants. But Americans should protest the way the administration has turned enforcement into dangerous political theater.

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Jan 17 • 9:32 AM EST • Politics • bostonglobe.com
Trump administration quietly abandons plan to merge ATF and DEA after pressure from both sides of gun debate

After pushback from both gun rights and gun control groups, the Trump administration has quietly abandoned its plan to merge the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives into the Drug Enforcement Administration, according to people briefed on the matter.

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Jan 17 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Microplastics are undermining the ocean’s power to absorb carbon

Tiny plastic particles drifting through the oceans may be quietly weakening one of Earth’s most powerful climate defenses. New research suggests microplastics are disrupting marine life that helps oceans absorb carbon dioxide, while also releasing greenhouse gases as they break down. By interfering with plankton, microbes, and natural carbon cycles, these pollutants reduce the ocean’s ability to regulate global temperatures.

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Jan 17 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Is RFK Jr.'s Administration for a Healthy America — AHA — in the works or not?

The Administration for a Healthy America is RFK Jr.'s plan to tackle chronic disease, addiction and other persistent problems. But so far it's not being set up like previous new agencies.

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Jan 17 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Trump Administration Begins Criminal Inquiry Into Minnesota Leaders

The Justice Department’s investigation is a major escalation in the state-federal battle over the conduct of immigration agents in Minneapolis.

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Jan 16 • 8:47 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Mamdani facing financial challenges, nabs housing win

The comptroller and the mayor laid the blame on mismanagement by former administrations.

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Jan 16 • 8:21 PM EST • Politics • ny1.com
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LA's Fashion District resembled 'war zone' during immigration operation, business owner says

The Fashion District is where the first large-scale immigration enforcement operations started by the Trump administration in June 2025.

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Jan 16 • 7:55 PM EST • Business • nbclosangeles.com
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Trump declares 'we got men out of women's sports' as Supreme Court deliberates landmark cases

President Donald Trump highlighted his administration’s efforts to protect women's sports on Friday, saying the "transgender insanity is out of our schools and out of our lives."

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Jan 16 • 6:21 PM EST • Sports • foxnews.com
Congress, content creators, and Can't Let It Go : The NPR Politics Podcast

There's another fight on Capitol Hill as lawmakers work to get four more spending bills passed before the end of the month. We talk about what's at stake and how both parties are navigating the high cost of health care.Then, a look at how the Trump administration is using social media content to sway public opinion & influence governance, and what our panelists can't stop thinking about this week.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and political reporters Stephen Fowler & Jude Joffe-Block.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.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.

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Jan 16 • 4:52 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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GW reveals a whole plastic Adeptus Custodes army for Horus Heresy that makes the 40k minis look like trash

The new Horus Heresy Adeptus Custodes miniatures are so far ahead of the Warhammer 40,000 models they've completely replaced them.

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Jan 16 • 4:15 PM EST • Technology • wargamer.com
Trump touts rural health fund as part of affordability push

President Trump on Friday touted a targeted $50 billion rural health fund as evidence of his administration’s commitment to helping rural communities improve health care costs and access, part of a…

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Jan 16 • 1:32 PM EST • Health • thehill.com
Funding whiplash for federal public health grants hits Lancaster County

The Lancaster County government was among some 2,000 organizations nationwide that received a surprise message late Tuesday stating that the Trump administration had terminated their federal funding.

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Jan 16 • 1:07 PM EST • Health • lancasteronline.com
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U.S. Lawmakers Meet With Danish Prime Minister on Greenland

Seeking to calm tensions, Republicans and Democrats affirmed that they supported Denmark’s control of Greenland as President Trump vowed to buy it or take it over.

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Jan 16 • 12:15 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Deals: Pad Pro, Mac mini, Apple Studio Display, AirPods Max, more 9to5Mac

Our Friday edition 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready and waiting below starting off with a giant $699 price drop on...

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Jan 16 • 11:44 AM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Lynchburg official on hopes for incoming Spanberger Administration for business policy

As the preparations continue, excitement is also rising for people in our area attending the festivities.

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Jan 16 • 11:33 AM EST • Business • wset.com
White House hosts roundtable on rural health

The White House hosted a roundtable on rural health Jan. 16 that included health care leaders, legislators and administration officials.

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Jan 16 • 10:52 AM EST • Health • aha.org
Carolina to host National Girls & Women in Sports Day celebration

The free event includes mini-clinics in a variety of sports, and registration earns each participant a free ticket to a women’s basketball game.

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Jan 16 • 9:53 AM EST • Sports • unc.edu
Hassett reveals Trump housing plan would let Americans tap 401(k)s for down payments

The Trump administration proposes allowing Americans to use their 401(k) funds for home down payments as housing costs soar, with details expected next week.

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Jan 16 • 9:37 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Siri is a Gemini

On The Vergecast: Good Siri, powered by Google.

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Jan 16 • 9:21 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Trump Administration Restores Nearly $2 Billion in Mental Health Grants

By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Federal funding for mental health and addiction treatment programs will continue after the Trump administration abruptly reversed a plan to end nearly $2 billion in grants across the country. Late Tuesday, thousands of grants overseen by Substance Abuse and ...

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Jan 16 • 7:10 AM EST • Health • usnews.com
Family champions business education in Coles College

Driven by the desire to give back, Doug Jones and his wife, Anna, recently established the $100,000 Anna and Doug Jones Master of Business Administration Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to support students pursuing an MBA, especially those coming from non-business undergraduate backgrounds.

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Jan 16 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • kennesaw.edu
Shadow minister replacing Robert Jenrick says Tories ‘let down’ the country in government

The new shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy said he was ‘sorry’ for how the Conservatives ‘handled certain things in those last few years’ in power

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Jan 16 • 4:02 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com