The CDC Has Been Gutted
(wired.com)
Thousands of federal employees at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were notified early Tuesday morning that they were subject to a reduction in force, or RIF, sources tell WIRED, shuttering programs that directly serve and inform the American public.
Thousands of federal employees at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were notified early Tuesday morning that they were subject to a reduction in force, or RIF, sources tell WIRED, shuttering programs that directly serve and inform the American public.
US to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione
(ft.com)
US says it will seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare killing
US says it will seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare killing
U.S. Says Deportation of Maryland Man Was an 'Administrative Error'
(nytimes.com)
A Maryland man who was in the United States legally was deported to El Salvador and imprisoned there because of an “administrative error,” Trump administration officials said in a court filing on Monday, adding that American courts lacked the jurisdiction to have him released.
A Maryland man who was in the United States legally was deported to El Salvador and imprisoned there because of an “administrative error,” Trump administration officials said in a court filing on Monday, adding that American courts lacked the jurisdiction to have him released.
Top US Scientists "SOS" Letter to the Government
(nytimes.com)
Researchers at academic institutions nationwide say that U.S. science is being dismantled.
Researchers at academic institutions nationwide say that U.S. science is being dismantled.
University student targeted by Trump leaves the US
(bbc.com)
A Cornell University graduate student who had his US visa revoked due to protest activities against Israel has chosen to leave the US rather than be deported.
A Cornell University graduate student who had his US visa revoked due to protest activities against Israel has chosen to leave the US rather than be deported.
'A hostile state': Why some travellers are avoiding the US
(bbc.com)
As the list of nations issuing travel warnings to the US grows, some visitors are opting to boycott it entirely. Here's why many foreigners are changing their travel plans and what this could mean for Americans.
As the list of nations issuing travel warnings to the US grows, some visitors are opting to boycott it entirely. Here's why many foreigners are changing their travel plans and what this could mean for Americans.
Trump is making Europe great again
(vox.com)
The US economy once looked unstoppable, while Europe’s looked doomed. Not anymore.
The US economy once looked unstoppable, while Europe’s looked doomed. Not anymore.
The US Assault on Science: National Academies Letter
(nytimes.com)
Some 1,900 leading researchers accused the Trump administration in an open letter on Monday of conducting a “wholesale assault on U.S. science” that could set back research by decades and that threatens the health and safety of Americans.
Some 1,900 leading researchers accused the Trump administration in an open letter on Monday of conducting a “wholesale assault on U.S. science” that could set back research by decades and that threatens the health and safety of Americans.
America Has Never Been Wealthier. Here's Why It Doesn't Feel That Way
(nytimes.com)
America is more prosperous than ever.
America is more prosperous than ever.
How Working-Class Life Is Killing Americans, in Charts (2020)
(nytimes.com)
When the economists Anne Case and Angus Deaton first published their research on “deaths of despair” five years ago, they focused on middle-aged whites.
When the economists Anne Case and Angus Deaton first published their research on “deaths of despair” five years ago, they focused on middle-aged whites.
Trump says 'there are methods' for seeking third term in White House
(theguardian.com)
Donald Trump has said there are “methods” – if not “plans” – to circumvent the constitutional limit preventing US presidents from serving three terms.
Donald Trump has said there are “methods” – if not “plans” – to circumvent the constitutional limit preventing US presidents from serving three terms.
Musk gives away $1M cheques ahead of Wisconsin's Supreme Court election
(bbc.com)
Billionaire Elon Musk has given away $1m (£770,000) cheques to voters in Wisconsin after the state supreme court refused to intervene.
Billionaire Elon Musk has given away $1m (£770,000) cheques to voters in Wisconsin after the state supreme court refused to intervene.
How Trump Is Torpedoing Foreign Tourism to the US, Potentially for Years to Come
(forbes.com)
The Trump administration’s multi-front tariff wars and escalating rhetoric are turning off international tourists, according to a growing body of travel data.
The Trump administration’s multi-front tariff wars and escalating rhetoric are turning off international tourists, according to a growing body of travel data.
One in five Americans want their state to join Canada
(wionews.com)
One in five Americans want their state to join Canada, a new poll has revealed. This comes amid US President Donald Trump's continuous warning to make Canada America's 51st state.
One in five Americans want their state to join Canada, a new poll has revealed. This comes amid US President Donald Trump's continuous warning to make Canada America's 51st state.
Exorbitant Privilege
(wikipedia.org)
The term exorbitant privilege (privilège exorbitant in French) refers to the benefits the United States has due to its own currency (the US dollar) being the international reserve currency.
The term exorbitant privilege (privilège exorbitant in French) refers to the benefits the United States has due to its own currency (the US dollar) being the international reserve currency.
Canadian government launches billboards in multiple U.S. states
(cbsnews.com)
Canadian officials are making their voices heard against tariffs through digital billboards in multiple states.
Canadian officials are making their voices heard against tariffs through digital billboards in multiple states.
'Catastrophic': Canadian bookings for U.S. travel drop sharply
(ctvnews.ca)
‘Catastrophic’: Canadian bookings for U.S. travel drop sharply
‘Catastrophic’: Canadian bookings for U.S. travel drop sharply
International students get email asking them to self deport
(indiatimes.com)
Hundreds of international students in the US are getting an email from the US Department of State (DOS) asking them to self-deport owing to campus activism.
Hundreds of international students in the US are getting an email from the US Department of State (DOS) asking them to self-deport owing to campus activism.
Utah becomes first US state to ban fluoride in its water
(bbc.com)
Utah has become the first US state to ban the use of fluoride in its public water, following concerns raised by health secretary Robert F Kennedy that the mineral poses potential health risks.
Utah has become the first US state to ban the use of fluoride in its public water, following concerns raised by health secretary Robert F Kennedy that the mineral poses potential health risks.
When the physicists need burner phones, that's when you know America's changed
(theguardian.com)
At international academic conferences recently, one sees an interesting trend. Some American participants are travelling with “burner” phones or have minimalist laptops running browsers and not much else. In other words, they are equipped with the same kind of kit that security-conscious people used to bring 15 years ago when travelling to China.
At international academic conferences recently, one sees an interesting trend. Some American participants are travelling with “burner” phones or have minimalist laptops running browsers and not much else. In other words, they are equipped with the same kind of kit that security-conscious people used to bring 15 years ago when travelling to China.
Top US vaccine official forced to resign from FDA, reports say
(bbc.com)
A top vaccine official at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was forced out of his job, US media reports.
A top vaccine official at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was forced out of his job, US media reports.
IBM US cuts may run deeper than feared ‒ and the jobs are heading to India
(theregister.com)
Following our report last week on IBM's ongoing layoffs, current and former employees got in touch to confirm what many suspected: The US cuts run deeper than reported, and the jobs are heading to India.
Following our report last week on IBM's ongoing layoffs, current and former employees got in touch to confirm what many suspected: The US cuts run deeper than reported, and the jobs are heading to India.
These US labs risk imminent closure after Trump cuts
(nature.com)
Laboratories run by scientists who rely almost entirely on US grants for their income could close as research funding dwindles.
Laboratories run by scientists who rely almost entirely on US grants for their income could close as research funding dwindles.
Flight bookings from Canada to the US plummet over 70%
(newsweek.com)
Canadian travel to the United States is plummeting as tensions over President Donald Trump's actions appear to fuel a growing boycott of America as a vacation destination.
Canadian travel to the United States is plummeting as tensions over President Donald Trump's actions appear to fuel a growing boycott of America as a vacation destination.