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Court Halt on Trump Cuts for Medical Research Is Extended Nationwide
The federal order temporarily halts the Trump administration’s plans to slash $4 billion in overhead costs for research at universities and medical centers into diseases like cancer.The New York Times - 31m -
Chinese Companies Use Legal Threats to Halt Foreign Research
Think tanks and universities have helped expose problematic Chinese business practices. Now, those businesses are accusing them of defamation.The New York Times - 2h -
How Strava Helps Make City Streets Safer for Cyclists
For over a decade, Strava’s data has been used by cities to understand pedestrian and cyclist activity.Inc. - 8h -
Federal judge blocks Trump administration cuts to medical research funding
The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.CBS News - 17h -
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Cuts to Medical Research Funding
A coalition of 22 attorneys general sued the federal government, claiming that the $4 billion in cuts would “grind to a halt” studies on cancer, heart disease and other conditions.The New York Times - 17h -
Happiness Researchers Studied 50,000 People. Here’s the Surprising Thing They Learned
Need to schedule an important meeting or call? Timing is everything.Inc. - 1d -
Pair of rare black wolves caught on camera in Polish forest by wildlife researchers
Two rare black wolves have been spotted on camera crossing a stream in a Polish forestABC News - 1d -
As Trump Attacks D.E.I., Wall Street Worries
Goldman Sachs will drop a demand that corporate boards of directors include women and members of minority groups as financial firms backpedal from D.E.I. promises.The New York Times - 2h -
Research arm of Education Department sees cuts after DOGE review
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the research arm of the Department of Education, is facing funding cuts as it cancels more than 160 contracts. The American Educational Research ...The Hill - 2h -
Wall Street Journal: Trump repeating first-term 'blunder'
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is warning President Trump is making similar mistakes on trade to those during his first term in the White House. Noting Trump's orders imposing 25 ...The Hill - 3h -
Microplastics can block blood vessels in mice brains, researchers find
Scientists observe decreased motor function in rodents exposed to microplastics. Microplastics can move through mice brains and block blood vessels, essentially mimicking blood clots that could ...The Guardian - 6h -
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Judge pauses steep Trump cuts to medical research funding for now
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the National Institutes of Health from implementing cuts to medical research grants under the Trump administration after 22 states sued to halt the process. ...CBS News - 15h -
Sell McDonald's on Monday's gains, Main Street Research investor says
Main Street Research's James Demmert says to sell McDonald's and Charles Schwab. The investor is bullish on German software stock SAP.CNBC - 20h -
22 states sue to block Trump cuts to NIH research payments
Attorneys general in 22 states sued the top health agencies Monday, attempting to block the Trump administration’s plan to slash grant funding to universities and research institutions across the ...The Hill - 23h -
Police in India stop Ed Sheeran busking on street before concert
Local channels show police officer walking up to star as he sings Shape of You and unplugging microphone. Ed Sheeran has been stopped by police from busking in India after he was told he lacked ...The Guardian - 1d -
Moment India police unplug Ed Sheeran's street performance
The star was stopped from busking ahead of his concert in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru.BBC News - 1d -
Congress should stop researching data center threats and start protecting them
It’s crucial that data center operators be prepared to counter adverse events.The Hill - 1d -
Eastern Contenders Main Needs Before The NHL Trade Deadline – Hurricanes and Rangers
With less than 30 games remaining in the NHL season, here are the main and secondary areas of need for the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Rangers before the NHL trade deadline.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Air pollution causing 1,100 cases a year of main form of lung cancer in UK
Exclusive: Health experts and cancer charities say findings should serve as wake-up call to ministers. More than 1,100 people a year in the UK are developing the most prevalent form of lung cancer ...The Guardian - 2d -
Top Wall Street analysts pick these 3 stocks for attractive dividends
TipRanks' analyst ranking service spotlights three dividend-paying stocks, including International Business Machines and Verizon.CNBC - 2d -
Living off grid: The homes that run without mains electricity
Following Storm Éowyn, householders who live off-grid share their tips for self-sufficiency.BBC News - 2d -
NIH announces it's slashing funding for indirect research costs
The National Institutes of Health announced that the agency is making cuts to grants that support research institutions by limiting the amount of indirect funding for research projects to just 15%.NBC News - 2d -
NIH cuts overhead funding for research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Friday made a significant reduction in grants reserved for research institutions, a decision that may significantly impact American higher education. The ...The Hill - 2d -
Lopez scores 17, Maine beats UMBC 73-50
Led by AJ Lopez's 17 points, the Maine Black Bears defeated the UMBC Retrievers 73-50ABC News - 2d -
Trump Administration Cuts Put Medical Progress at Risk, Researchers Say
Grants from the National Institutes of Health come with additional money for overhead. A planned $4 billion cut would leave colleges with large budget gaps.The New York Times - 2d -
Scientists warn Trump’s $4bn funding cuts will harm US medical research
Academics say the move imperils scientific progress and helps America’s rivalsFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump administration to cut billions in medical research funding
National Institutes of Health said the $4bn loss will affect ‘indirect’ funding of buildings, equipment and staff. The Trump administration is cutting billions of dollars in medical research ...The Guardian - 2d -
Scientists, researchers work to archive federal health data purged by Trump administration
Scientists, researchers and private health organizations scrambled to preserve as much federal public health data and guidelines as possible last week after news reached them that the Trump ...The Hill - 2d -
UMBC plays Maine after Banks' 30-point performance
UMBC Retrievers (11-13, 3-6 America East) at Maine Black Bears (15-9, 7-2 America East) Orono, Maine; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Black Bears -5.5; over/under is 146.5 BOTTOM ...ABC News - 3d -
Major cancer research group calls on Trump administration to restore data access
The American Cancer Society is calling on the Trump administration to restore access to comprehensive scientific data.ABC News - 3d -
Expedia’s stock rallies 17% as Wall Street cheers the return of its dividend
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Expedia will pay out a quarterly dividend of 40 cents a share.MarketWatch - 3d -
UK statistics agency to scrap one of main household surveys
Decision comes as ONS struggles with falling response rates to surveys behind headline economic statisticsFinancial Times - 3d -
Wall Street Prepares to Defend Carried Interest, a Favored Tax Break, Again
President Trump called for ending the so-called carried interest loophole, which saves financiers billions. It’s a tax break that has survived time after time.The New York Times - 4d -
Watch: 'Sesame Street' stars Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Grover give L.A. 'a big hug'
The 'Sesame Street' characters visited the Los Angeles Times to talk about emotions, getting through tough times and finding solace in friends, family and neighbors.Los Angeles Times - 5d
