‘Chaos and Confusion’ at the N.I.H., the Crown Jewel of American Science

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Trump’s Battles With Colleges Could Change American Culture for a Generation
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Bhattacharya's nomination as NIH director advances in Senate
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American Airlines plane catches fire on tarmac of Denver airport after emergency landing
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Crown Set for Hoyas
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Republicans' reckless assault on clean energy will cost them
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Trump’s demand that US could take over Ukraine’s reactors is not credible
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Student loan borrowers confused by suspension of some repayment plans
Recent changes to student loans have caused confusion and uncertainty around recertification process for borrowers enrolled in repayment plans.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Robert Pattison sci-fi ‘Mickey 17’ opens in first place at the box office
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Failure is more than an option in rocket science — it’s a necessity
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EPA considers eliminating its science arm
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The honeymoon is over for Trump, whose every unwitting misstep brings chaos and strife | Simon Tisdall
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What is the College Basketball Crown, and will Rutgers play in it?
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College Basketball Crown bracket 2025: Tournament schedule, dates, times as USC, Villanova headline field
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The Papers: 'Heathrow's day of chaos' and 'Kate's year of courage'
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US biochemist researching treatment of HIV and coronaviruses wins Israel's Wolf Prize
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Fetterman: Shutdown would ‘plunge the country into chaos, risk a recession’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he believes a government shutdown would plunge the United States “into chaos” and risk sending the country into a recession. “Shut the government down, plunge the ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Out of the lab and into the streets, researchers and doctors rally for science against Trump cuts
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Stand up for Science rallies protesting Trump cuts held across U.S.
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Senate confirms Michael Kratsios to lead White House science, tech office
The Senate confirmed Michael Kratsios to head the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) with bipartisan support. Kratsios, who was Trump’s chief technology officer during ...The Hill - 12h -
Democrats reintroduce CROWN Act to ban hair discrimination
Democrats have reintroduced federal legislation to ban hair discrimination. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) reintroduced the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act, or CROWN ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Knights will head to Vegas for inaugural Crown tournament
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Crown Notes: Hoyas to Face Lessened Cougs
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The Science-Backed Way to Save Your Relationship When Work Is Super Stressful: Connection Rituals
Entrepreneurship can be rough on relationships. Science suggests a simple way to keep your partnership strong anyway: connection rituals.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Cincinnati Bearcats slated for 'The Crown' tournament in Las Vegas vs. DePaul
Cincinnati Bearcats basketball to compete in The Crown tournament in Las Vegas after missing NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Nebraska to play Arizona State in College Basketball Crown Tournament
Nebraska basketball's season continues as it was one of 16 teams chosen to compete in the College Basketball Crown.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Supercross 2025 Round 10 in Birmingham: How to watch Saturday's Triple Crown race, start times, schedule, TV
The Supercross series returns from an off-week with a Triple Crown format.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
‘The Democratic party has no grassroots’: Bernie Sanders on how to fight the Trump blitzkrieg
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Elon Musk and Donald Trump Have Chosen Chaos
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