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A dark hour for American science
Other countries have a chance to attract US talent driven out by Trump’s policiesFinancial Times - 3d -
How lazy journalism helps bring junk science into the mainstream
A 2020 study claiming Black babies were three times more likely to die when cared for by a white doctor than a Black one was found to be junk science, and a 2015 study claiming chocolate was the ...The Hill - 2d -
Inside Isomorphic Labs, the secretive AI life sciences startup spun off from Google DeepMind
Isomorphic Labs is the secretive AI life sciences startup spun out of Google DeepMind with the goal of solving all disease with AI-powered drug discovery.CNBC - 45m -
UCF’s Scott Frost and family donates $500,000 to rev-share fund
UCF football coach Scott Frost and his family are donating $500,000 to the athletic department’s Competitive Success Fund, the school announced on Tuesday. The fund was established to help the ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Maine sues USDA over funding freeze
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey (D) sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Monday over the agency’s recent decision to withhold federal funds from the state over its refusal to comply ...The Hill - 1d -
Criminal task force to investigate potential misuse of homeless funds in California
U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli has launched a task force to investigate potential fraud, waste, abuse and corruption involving funds meant to address homelessness in Southern California.The Hill - 17h -
Democratic-led cities and states push back on threats to cut US school funding over DEI
Some Democratic-led states and cities are pushing back on a Trump administration threat to cut education funding over DEI program.NBC News - 21h -
UK frontier science body unveils new targets on health and biological threats
Advanced Research and Invention Agency hires programme directors to widen search for innovationFinancial Times - 2d -
We are witnessing the destruction of science in America | Paul Darren Bieniasz
If we stay on this administration’s course, future life-saving medicines may never be invented. Like many scientists, I came to the US as a young adult, driven by idealism and ambition. I arrived ...The Guardian - 3h -
Bondi: Justice Department cut funding for Maine corrections department over transgender inmate
The Justice Department revoked funding for the Maine Department of Corrections over the state’s placement of a transgender woman in a women’s prison, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday. Bondi ...The Hill - 18h -
Trump admin pulling nearly $4 million in funding from Princeton over climate-related programs
The Trump administration said Tuesday it would pull funding from Princeton University over climate-related programs that go “against” the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) ...The Hill - 13h -
Hedge funds hit with steep margin calls
Plus, Fink warns on protectionism, US junk bonds sell-off, and the Dolce Vita Orient ExpressFinancial Times - 2d -
Constantine's Cuvo excited for throwing opportunity with SMC
Discus, shot put and exercise science program sealed SMC for Falcon seniorYahoo Sports - 1d -
Judge rules Trump administration must fully fund NIH research grants
ByteDance, the Chinese-based company that owns TikTok, is facing a Saturday deadline to either sell the popular social media app to a non-Chinese company or risk being banned in the U.S.NBC News - 5d -
UK to dilute rules for smaller private equity firms and hedge funds
Government proposes lighter regulatory regime in push to encourage investmentFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump Is Threatening School Funding. Here’s What Families Should Know.
The impact of the upheaval could vary greatly across the country. New York, for example, is not feeling significant effects so far, but district leaders are watching closely.The New York Times - 1d -
Rosa Parks Taught Arian Simone, the Founder of Fearless Fund, This Key Lesson
‘Everything I’ve ever given,’ Parks told her, ‘I’ve always received more.’Inc. - 1d -
Loss of Federal Child Care Funds Hits Working Parents Hard
An end to government-backed scholarships and deep cuts to the Office of Child Care squeeze struggling families looking for affordable preschool and day care options.Inc. - 23h -
Quant hedge fund Renaissance suffers steep losses in tariff tumult
Computer-driven asset manager’s institutional equity strategy down 8% in AprilFinancial Times - 19h -
Why Did Walmart Just Start Paying Some Store Managers $600,000 a Year? Science Shows Superstar Employees Should Be Paid Accordingly
Some Walmart managers’ pay is substantially higher than industry norms. Here’s why that matters, especially to you–and your employees.Inc. - 4d -
The U.S. ends lifesaving food aid for millions. The World Food Program calls it a 'death sentence.'
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has ended funding to U.N.NBC News - 1d -
The 3 Words Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Use to Spark Real Change
‘Be the change’ isn’t just a quote—it’s a powerful leadership strategy rooted in science and everyday actions.Inc. - 3d -
Google Claims Its New Gemini AI Is Smarter and Cheaper Than OpenAI’s Best
Google’s latest Gemini AI model is supposedly a whiz at science, math, and coding. And it shouldn’t break the bank, either.Inc. - 1d -
Universities should not be greedy with technology spin-offs
Letting software and life sciences companies emerge from research has long-term benefits for academic institutionsFinancial Times - 1d -
We face a looming rice crisis
The future of one of the world’s most important foodstuffs is mired in a stew of science, politics and economicsFinancial Times - 11h -
American in Thailand faces jail time for insulting the monarchy
A U.S. political science scholar accused by the Thai military of insulting the Southeast Asian nation’s monarchy was jailed on Tuesday pending trial.NBC News - 3h -
Bondi says Trump will 'probably' leave after second term
The administration's FEMA funding freeze violated a court order, a judge ruled.ABC News - 2d -
How to Rethink Capital Sources in Each Business Phase
Funding needs change as the company grows, and so do the parameters.Inc. - 1d -
Bill Ackman’s main fund drops 15% this year as trade war hits holdings
Billionaire’s Pershing Square Holdings bet on tariff-exposed stocks like NikeFinancial Times - 1d -
BoE asks banks whether clients have funding problems after Trump-induced market rout
Central bank’s Prudential Regulation Authority has so far found little sign of serious financial distressFinancial Times - 1d -
Maine sues Trump administration over funding freeze after trans athlete dispute
Maine officials sued the administration of President Donald Trump to try to stop the government from freezing federal money in the wake of a dispute over transgender athletes.NBC News - 1d -
8 die from cholera in South Sudan as funding cuts force longer walks to clinics
An aid organization says five children are among eight people who have died from cholera in South Sudan after aid cuts are forcing patients to walk for hours to reach the nearest clinicsABC News - 3h -
Scientists Are Mapping the Boundaries of What Is Knowable and Unknowable
Math and computer science researchers have long known that some questions are fundamentally unanswerable. Now physicists are exploring how physical systems put hard limits on what we can predict.Wired - 3d -
World Rugby finds no medical evidence to outlaw 7-1 bench splits
Deployment of seven forwards on bench is controversial ‘Science said it’s not the case’ – Alan Gilpin on injury risk World Rugby insists there is no medical evidence that 7-1 bench splits will ...The Guardian - 1d -
Amid all the warnings about a ‘dementia tsunami’, here are the things you should know | Devi Sridhar
When we dig into new research we see why all the alarming headlines are written, but also that science is bringing new hope . Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias were the leading cause of ...The Guardian - 1d -
US scholar in Thailand jailed pending trial on charges of insulting the monarchy
A U.S. political science scholar accused by the Thai Army of insulting the Southeast Asian nation’s monarchy, an offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison, has been jailed pending trialABC News - 1d -
Watch live: NASA nominee Jared Isaacman faces Senate confirmation hearing
Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, President Trump's pick to lead NASA, will testify before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Wednesday morning. Isaacman, who previously ...The Hill - 1h -
Marine Le Pen calls embezzlement conviction a 'witch hunt'
The French far-right politician spoke to a rally in Paris after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds.BBC News - 2d -
College Basketball Crown 2025: Nebraska earns $300,000 NIL package with win vs. UCF in championship game
The Cornhuskers won the inaugural College Basketball Crown over the Knights, who will receive $100,000 in NIL fundsCBS Sports - 2d