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Holland America's Eurodam elevates at-sea entertainment with pickleball and world-class performances
Dodgers have 7 prospects in The Athletic top 100
It’s prospect-ranking season, with both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline unveiling top-100 lists last week. On Monday, Keith Law at The Athletic revealed his annual preseason ranking of the top 100 prospects in baseball. Seven Dodgers made this list, their most prolific showing yet among these groups. Just like at BA and MLB, four outfielders […]
White House event with Trump, sports commissioners is delayed by snow: Sources
The event was expected to involve a presentation of the administration's plans to use sports to help mark America's 250th birthday.
The shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in Congress
The shooting deaths of two American citizens at the hands of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis have upended the politics of the Trump administration’s deportation agenda
Blackhawks send forward Nick Lardis back to minors
The Chicago Blackhawks assigned forward Nick Lardis to Rockford of the American Hockey League on Monday. The 20-year-old Lardis, one of the team's top prospects, made his NHL debut on Dec. 13. “I think he's done a solid job,” coach Jeff Blashill said of Lardis before the move was announced.
This is how Americans can protect their health amid winter storms
Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel provides insight on staying safe during cold weather on 'Fox & Friends.'
How Americans could get a $1,000 boost this tax season
The filing season for 2025 tax returns is officially open and American taxpayers are expected to see larger tax refunds after filing due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The science of why video evidence can mess with our brain
Why can people watch the same video footage and see different things? Neuroscience can help explain
American business leaders need to speak up about Alex Pretti's killing
It's understandable that CEOs and other leaders are wary of wading into the latest shooting in Minneapolis. But that's not an excuse for silence.
In downtown Wilmington, Live Oak shutting down inclusive small business center
Live Oak Bank is turning Channel off. Described by Live Oak as an inclusive small business center, Channel opened in November 2021 to serve as a free resource for small business owners, helping numerous minority-owned and other small businesses from its headquarters downtown at 106 Market St. "After careful consideration, we’ve decided to bring Channel ... to a close at the end of this month. Live Oak determined that the needs of Wilmington’s small business community have evolved. Since Channel opened, the local small business ecosystem has grown significantly, with many strong organizations now offering education, technical assistance and community programming for entrepreneurs," stated Claire Parker, managing director of corporate communications for Live Oak Bank, in an email Monday. "With those resources firmly in place, Live Oak is refocusing on what we do best – providing banking and financing solutions that help small businesses grow and thrive." Channel's demise also resulted in the elimination of two positions – those of Channel's director, Chakema Clinton-Quintana, and Atiba Johnson, the certified professional business advisor (CPBA) at Channel. On Monday, Clinton-Quintana, who was elected to the Wilmington City Council in November, said of her immediate plans after Channel: "I will continue my work serving the public while I look for other full-time opportunities." She said Channel "served over 1,000 small business owners in the greater Wilmington area, as well as some of the surrounding areas, such as Brunswick and Pender. A lot of folks had reached out to us needing those resources because they were free, and we were able to assist them in that capacity." Johnson said he will be devoting his time to the Wilmington Minority Chamber of Commerce, which is not affiliated with the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. The minority chamber is celebrating its launch from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Wilmington Sportsman Club, 1111 Castle St., Wilmington. Johnson, the founder and executive director of the new chamber, said about 50 businesses are on board to join the Wilmington Minority Chamber of Commerce. According to a news release, the new chamber "was established to foster growth, networking, and advocacy for underrepresented business owners. By providing essential resources and community engagement, the chamber aims to build a more inclusive and prosperous local economy." Johnson said the creation of the new chamber is in response to "lapses in funding, education, advocacy for minority businesses...Some of the things that are going on now just don't reach all the way down to those businesses." For Lynne Jones, owner of LJ Design Studio LLC, the loss of Channel also means a reduction in income. She had contracted with Channel to run the center's social media and to provide some marketing for small business owners. "It's pretty disappointing to hear that it is closing...it was a place to connect with other small business owners and collaborate. It was like a family for those of us who were there. If you had issues or things that you needed to talk through concerning your business, there was always someone there that you could sit down with and talk things through, recalibrate, and they set you off on your way to make that pivot and move in a different direction," Jones said Monday. She said she worked with many Channel participants creating their websites and will miss seeing the joy on their faces when those websites were up and running. Dawn McDowell, owner of Creatively Covered Co. LLC, credits Channel with helping her business grow and regrow after her social media pages were hacked and shut down in 2023. "Channel was a great resource for small businesses, for women-owned businesses, for minority-owned businesses; they provided a lot of assistance, especially when you needed it," McDowell said. "If it wasn't for Channel, I don't know if I'd be where I am now, in my business, and regrowing my business and even finding out about some of the certifications and things that were out there for small businesses that I just didn't know about ... because there was no one really sharing that information for small businesses, for minority- and women-owned businesses in particular." Parker said shutting down Channel was not part of an overall cost-cutting plan. She stated in the email, "Live Oak’s commitment to Wilmington remains strong. We are continuing to support entrepreneurs by focusing our efforts where we deliver the greatest value – through specialized banking and financing solutions aligned with our mission to be America’s small business bank." As for Channel's downtown office, Live Oak had leased the 5,000-square-foot space above Seabird restaurant in 2021. The bank’s lease for the office is up in March, Parker said.
First Brands Group Commences Wind Down of North American Brake Parts Inc., Cardone, and Autolite Business Units
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., January 26, 2026--First Brands Group, LLC ("First Brands" or the "Company"), a leading global supplier of automotive parts, announced that it has commenced a wind down of certain of its North American business operations, including its Brake Parts Inc., Cardone, and Autolite brands. First Brands’ remaining business units continue to operate while the Company assesses pathways to transition these operations to new ownership.
American Axle changes name ahead of Dowlais acquisition
Dauch Corp. is the new name and references the late automotive executive Richard Dauch, who founded American Axle as a spinoff of General Motors Co.
Smart Lock Market Global Strategic Business Report 2026 | Now Available with Latest Forecasts to 2033
The smart lock market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increased demand for smart home integration, enhanced security, and convenience, with North America currently dominating, and Asia-Pacific showing fast expansion.Chicago, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to recent data from Astute Analytica, the global smart lock market was valued at US$ 6.76 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 16.47 billion by the end of 2033 at a robust CAGR of 10.4% during the forecast period 20
Landsat Science at AGU25
Landsat science highlights from the American Geophysical Union 2025 Fall Meeting (AGU25).
American slider, US federation seek extra skeleton spot in Games after qualification controversy
Skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender says she should have been going to the 2026 Olympics in Italy next month. As a veteran of five Winter Games from 2006 to 2022, sliding in Turin, Vancouver, Sochi, PyeongChang and Beijing, the American would have made history by competing in a sixth.
Meet USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 Preseason All-America softball team
Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady and Nebraska's Jordy (Bahl) Frahm highlight the 2026 USA TODAY Sports Network Preseason All-American softball awards.
Why U.S. middle-aged adults report more loneliness and poorer health than peers abroad
Americans born in the 1960s and early 1970s report higher loneliness and depressive symptoms and show poorer memory and physical strength than earlier generations. Such declines are largely absent in ...
Goldgroup Announces Business Combination with Gold Resource Corporation to Create a New, Mexican-Focused Precious Metals Producer
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 26, 2026) - Goldgroup Mining Inc. (TSXV: GGA) (OTCQX: GGAZF) ("Goldgroup" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement and plan of merger (the "Arrangement Agreement") with Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE American: GORO) ("GRC"), whereby Goldgroup has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of GRC's common stock (the "Transaction").Transaction DetailsPursuant to the..
Gold Resource Corporation Announces Business Combination With Goldgroup Mining
DENVER, January 26, 2026--Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE American: GORO) (the "Company," "we," "our," or "GRC") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement and plan of merger (the "Arrangement Agreement") with Goldgroup Mining Inc. (TSX-V: GGA; OTC: GGAZF) ("Goldgroup"), whereby Goldgroup has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock (the "Transaction").
Housing costs are crippling many Americans. Here's how the two parties propose to fix that
With housing costs so central to voters' perceptions about the economy, both parties have put forward proposals in recent weeks targeting affordability.
Health Insurance Is Now More Expensive Than the Mortgage for These Americans
Monthly health-insurance bills are rocketing higher for middle-income earners who rely on Obamacare
America’s health care crisis isn’t inevitable. It’s misdiagnosed.
Washington keeps arguing over who should pay the bill while ignoring what’s driving costs in the first place — a policy failure decades in the making.
Doctors ignore new federal vaccine recommendations to stick with science
The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday released its updated recommendations for what vaccines children should get. It’s a routine revision, hardly different from last year’s recommendations, but it carries more significance this year: More states and doctors are relying on it instead of a controversial new schedule from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Doctors ignore new federal vaccine recommendations to stick with science
The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday released its updated recommendations for what vaccines children should get. It’s a routine revision, hardly different from last year’s recommendations, but it carries more significance this year: More states and doctors are relying on it instead of a controversial new schedule from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Doctors ignore new federal vaccine recommendations to stick with science
The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday released its updated recommendations for what vaccines children should get. It’s a routine revision, hardly different from last year’s recommendations, but it carries more significance this year: More states and doctors are relying on it instead of a controversial new schedule from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Defying CDC, Pediatricians Recommend All Kids Get Vaccinations Against 18 Diseases
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations for hepatitis B, influenza and other shots buck changes made by the Trump administration.
More than 1 million Americans lose power as monster winter storm sweeps across the US
Historic winter storm, spanning roughly 2,000 miles, leaves over 1 million Americans without power. Tennessee faces 306,700 outages while Mississippi had about 175,300 outages.
'Your eyes don't lie.' Trump, ICE, a death and a turning point
In an era of smartphones, Americans don't have to believe federal officials or journalists. They can watch what happened for themselves.
Nearly 90% of Americans at risk of silent disease — here's what to know
Mixed news for heart health: fewer heart attacks but rising stroke deaths among young adults. Study reveals 90% of U.S. adults have cardiovascular risks.
How business and tech leaders are reacting to the latest fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
The killing of Alex Pretti, a US citizen, by ICE in Minneapolis on Saturday has drawn sharp responses from many Americans, including business leaders. https://bit.ly/4bRVkrv
Alex Pretti’s ICE murder is beyond politics. This is about good vs. evil
Trump's inhumane immigration raids and two ICE murders has triggered an American yearning for a return to morality.
Seven People Who Changed the Course of American Entertainment
From P.T. Barnum to Walt Disney, these pioneers reimagined how the public wanted to be entertained—before the public realized it themselves.
Toughest Places To Play In North America: Where Do Arrowhead, Michigan Stadium Rank?
Here are the toughest places to play in sports across North America.
Analyzing how major winter storm poses health risks
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the health risks posed by the historic winter storm and President Donald Trump's 'America First' message at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Protests inside churches are unusual despite long history of civil disobedience in the US
American religious history is rife with protest movements
How Gregory Bovino became the face of Trump’s immigration crackdown
A year ago, few Americans knew Gregory Bovino’s name. Now the commander – sporting a buzzcut and the Border Patrol’s green uniform – has been spotted in multiple US cities leading patrols, hurling tear gas canisters and verbally sparring with critics.
Who is America's youngest mayor? Meet the college student
Eva Fipps is the youngest mayor in America. Losing her stepfather inspired her to lead a town of 144 people in the Heartland.
'Food Babe': Until you experience 'true health,' you 'cannot determine your calling in life'
'Food Babe' Vani Hari shares her personal story about her health growing up and why she strives to help 'Make America Healthy Again' on 'My View with Lara Trump.'
Extra: Is Our Food 'Toxic'? Jillian Michaels On America's Health Crisis
Jillian Michaels--world-renowned fitness trainer, best-selling author, and certified nutrition consultant--is shifting her focus from the gym to the systemic issues facing American health. In her new FOX Nation documentary, Toxic: America's Food Crisis, Michaels takes a hard look at the food, farmin
First-place business plan
Cowgirls stay in first place with easy victory over New Orleans Saturday afternoon inside Townsley Law Arena.
1 in 5 Americans get no exercise outside of work — where does your state rank?
One in five Americans get zero physical activity outside work, with Mississippi leading inactivity at 30.6% while Colorado ranks most active at just 15.6%.
Pastors, political prisoners released from Venezuelan prisons
World Outreach Church Pastor Allen Jackson joins ‘Saturday in America’ to discuss religious leaders released from Venezuelan prisons following U.S. action involving the Maduro regime.
President Donald Trump is acting like the CEO of USA Inc. Is it the strategy America needs?
If you think of the U.S. as a business that needed a financial overhaul, what would a turnaround CEO do?
Ron DeSantis rips Gavin Newsom for 'frolicking' at Davos, dissing Donald Trump on foreign soil
The most one-sided feud between two Governors in American politics continues.
Yes, alcohol is bad for you. But could it make us less lonely?
When the Trump administration changed the dietary guidelines for alcohol consumption, it fueled a debate over whether booze helps Americans connect.
Trump’s Exit From the World Health Organization Is Dangerous
Withdrawing the United States from the WHO is "is a dangerous wager that puts American lives at risk."
'Sell America' sparks FOMO-fueled rush to gold, silver among retail traders
Precious metals markets saw record inflows in 2025, with investors reacting to US economic volatility, tariffs, and "Sell America" sentiment.
Health insurance is even less affordable this year – here’s why
Millions of Americans got a nasty reminder this month of just how costly health care coverage is.
Why Trump’s tariffs are woke
America should check its exorbitant privilege: The president’s levies are overwhelmingly hurting US firms and citizens
The New York Times
Rejecting decades of science, the chair of the federal panel that recommends vaccines for Americans said that shots against polio and measles — and perhaps all diseases — should be optional. The...
Mysterious Health Issues Force 3 PGA Tour Pros to Exit $9.2M Tournament Midway
The 2026 American Express in La Quinta is already turning into a wild rollercoaster ride. World number one Scottie Scheffler leads the pack at 17-under par after two brilliant rounds.
International Paper Completes Sale of Global Cellulose Fibers Business to American Industrial Partners (AIP)
/PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC), a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has completed the sale of its Global Cellulose...
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.
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.
HHS regional director touts administration’s ‘Make America Health Again’ agenda in OC
Victoria Seaman, a regional director for the federal department, visited Southern California and Sacramento to advocate for various health policies.
Zohran Mamdani’s first NYC snowstorm becomes a major governing test
It will be a make-or-break test for mayors across the country: A weekend snowstorm so intense that it could hit two-thirds of the American population and shut down schools, roads and critical infrastructure for days to come.
Third Loews hotel coming to Arlington’s Entertainment District
The Americana will replace the Sheraton Hotel, which officially closes up shop in February.
Colorectal cancer now deadliest type for certain group of Americans, study finds
New American Cancer Society research reveals colorectal cancer deaths rising among younger adults, while other cancer mortality rates decline significantly.
US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization
The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, one year after President Donald Trump announced America was ending its 78-year-old commitment.
David Beckham explains why his Bank of America sports deal isn't your traditional sponsorship
From East London to global success, David Beckham teams up with Bank of America to give children opportunities that he says he was "lucky" to have had.
Scientists create exotic new forms of ice never before seen on Earth
Ice has many forms beyond the mundane stuff produced in a standard freezer
Treasury chief unloads on Gavin Newsom’s Davos stunt, mocks governor’s ‘brain the size of a walnut’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent escalates feud with California Gov. Gavin Newsom after comparing him to "American Psycho" character.
The public health win hiding in plain sight: poison centers
This undersung service saves Americans $3.1B every year. Why aren’t we funding them more?
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
Meet the OB-GYNs fighting back against Trump’s ‘guerrilla war on science’
As some medical groups cave to the Trump administration, the American College of OB-GYNs is taking a stand
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.
Microsoft 365 outage drags on for nearly 10 hours during bad night for North American infra
: Down to 364.5 already: Redmond's crappy 2026 continues
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
Autocracy in America: Defund Science
It’s not just about cuts to research. It’s about power.
7 Sports Documentaries to Stream Now
A beloved sports commentator, the W.N.B.A.’s leading scorer and the franchise known as America’s team go under the microscope.
Trump’s ‘run it hot’ economic strategy could work — but it’ll cost Americans dearly
There’s a pitch taking root within the Trump administration and some corners of Wall Street that envisions two somewhat incompatible realities playing out at once: rapid economic growth and low inflation.
TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business: What to know
The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner hadn't sold its business in America.
TikTok sets up US unit under Trump deal but leaves core business with ByteDance
Video app launches US joint venture with American investors to enact deal criticised by China hawks
U.S. Finalizes Deal With TikTok For Control Of App’s American Business
The deal avoids the threat of the popular app being banned in the U.S. over national security concerns.
New ICE warrant policy disregards a fundamental American right, experts say. Here’s what we know
With an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement memo that allows officers to enter homes without a judicial warrant, the Trump administration is seeking to usurp guardrails that are enshrined in the Fourth Amendment and have protected Americans’ civil liberties for centuries, experts in constitutional law and immigration policy told CNN.
Fight for Air Climb challenges Angelenos to scale tallest building west of the Mississippi
Think you can go the distance? American Lung Association invites the community to summit the tallest building west of the Mississippi, the Wilshire Grand Center, in Los Angeles.
US Completes Withdrawal From World Health Organization
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, one year after President Donald Trump announced America was ending its 78-year-old commitment, federal officials said Thursday. But it's hardly a clean break. The U.S. owes more than $130 million to the global ...
Loews Hotels To Build Its Third Hotel in Arlington's Entertainment District
Loews Hotels plans to build its third hotel in Arlington’s Entertainment District, replacing the Sheraton Arlington Hotel with Americana by Loews.
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.
James Cameron Torches America After Leaving the U.S.: ‘A Place Where Everybody’s at Each Other’s Throats, Turning Its Back on Science and Will Be in Utter Disarray If Another Pandemic Appears’
James Cameron says America has turned its back on science and he will not return to the U.S. after leaving to live in New Zealand.
Aaron Tippin Signs With 8 Track Entertainment, Celebrates Living Legends Of Aviation Induction
Aaron Tippin is releasing a new single, “American Sky,” on Feb. 13 via 8 Track Entertainment, [...]
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.
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.
How States Can Combat Health Care Consolidation and Corporate Conflicts of Interest
States have several policy levers they can use to curb consolidation and corporate conflicts of interest, protecting competition and lowering costs.
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.
Europe’s Leaders Scramble to Find a Path Forward With Trump
Top officials from across the European Union will meet in Brussels on Thursday to discuss Greenland and, more broadly, their dire relationship with America.
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.
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.
Notice of BetMGM FY 2025 Business Update
BetMGM LLC ("BetMGM"), a leading sports betting and iGaming operator across North America, jointly owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts") and Entain plc (LSE: ENT)...
ICE is forcing a reckoning among America’s religious leaders
A moment of truth in Minnesota.
Opinion | The Health Care Diaries of Five Americans
We heard from 300 people about what they are paying in health insurance premiums after Affordable Care Act subsidies expired.
Trump's Greenland play puts Europe's $8T US assets in the spotlight
Geopolitical tensions over Trump's Greenland push highlight Europe's role in US Treasurys and rising risks in American capital markets.
Taxpayers could owe more in 2027 as health subsidies expire
Millions of Americans who saw their health insurance subsidies expire on Jan. 1 could end up owing more money when they file their taxes.
Dana White dismisses notion White House UFC event will be ‘too political’: ‘It’s a history-making event’
UFC CEO Dana White said "just about everybody" wants to fight at the planned White House event for America's 250th anniversary celebration in 2026.
Full 2025 PFWA All-NFL team roster
Check out the full 2025 All-NFL team, as voted on by the Pro Football Writers of America.
Texas chain crushes Costco and Trader Joe's to claim America's top grocery store title
A Texas-based chain beats Amazon, Costco and Trader Joe's to claim the title of America's best grocery store for the fifth time in nine years.