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Education|Political|US

Mass layoffs at Education Department signal Trump’s plan to gut the agency

The president’s apparent strategy is attempting to eliminate the agency on his own authority, while asking Congress to finish the job, an education expert writes.

Mass layoffs at Education Department signal Trump’s plan to gut the agency
Political|Science|US

DEI initiatives removed from federal agencies that fund science, but scientific research continues

Trump’s DEI-related executive orders may affect early career scientists and researchers who study representation in science, but most research grants are unaffected.

DEI initiatives removed from federal agencies that fund science, but scientific research continues
Business|Crime|Economy|US

Knocking down abandoned buildings has a lot of benefits for Detroit − but it’s costly for cities

Tearing down abandoned homes has proven benefits, such as reducing crime and toxic materials, but it doesn’t pay for itself.

Knocking down abandoned buildings has a lot of benefits for Detroit − but it’s costly for cities
Political|US|World

Firing civil servants and dismantling government departments is how aspiring strongmen consolidate personal power – lessons from around the globe

Whether by shuffling agency personnel, creating new agencies, or limiting their capacity for oversight, a common tactic among power-hungry leaders is establishing control over the country’s bureaucracy.

Firing civil servants and dismantling government departments is how aspiring strongmen consolidate personal power – lessons from around the globe
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

‘Emilia Pérez’ was nominated for 13 Oscars. Why do so many people hate it?

Even before the lead actress’s racist tweets were unearthed, the film was sagging under the weight of the director’s flippant approach to Mexican language and culture.

‘Emilia Pérez’ was nominated for 13 Oscars. Why do so many people hate it?
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political|Sports

Kendrick Lamar’s big Super Bowl moment

The rapper has mastered the delicate balance between commercial success and politically charged music. How far will he push the envelope on one of the world’s biggest stages?

Kendrick Lamar’s big Super Bowl moment
Political

The president loves ice cream, and a senator has a new girlfriend – these personal details may seem trivial, but can help reduce political polarization

When politicians talk more about their personal lives and less about politics, it makes people from the opposing side of the political line see them as people and like them more.

The president loves ice cream, and a senator has a new girlfriend – these personal details may seem trivial, but can help reduce political polarization
Education|Science

Rising number of 'predatory' academic journals undermines research and public trust in scholarship

In some cases, it can be difficult for academics to know which journals are not credible – but other times, people feel pressure to publish in these publications.

Business|Economy|Technology

Union and execs need to shift gears fast once UAW strike is over – transition to EV manufacturing requires their teamwork

Building an auto industry for the future that serves the needs of workers, companies and consumers alike will require innovative partnerships between the union and management.

Union and execs need to shift gears fast once UAW strike is over – transition to EV manufacturing requires their teamwork
Technology

Biden administration executive order tackles AI risks, but lack of privacy laws limits reach

In the absence of comprehensive AI regulation from Congress, the executive branch is building on its previous efforts to address AI harms.

Biden administration executive order tackles AI risks, but lack of privacy laws limits reach
Opinion|Science|Technology

Forget dystopian scenarios – AI is pervasive today, and the risks are often hidden

The explosion of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and fears about where the technology might be headed distract from the many ways AI affects people every day – for better and worse.

Forget dystopian scenarios – AI is pervasive today, and the risks are often hidden
Economy|Health|News|US

After a pandemic pause, Detroit restarts water shut-offs – part of a nationwide trend as costs rise

Detroit residents with past-due bills are facing water shut-offs again after a reprieve during COVID-19. At the same time, providers are also raising rates.

After a pandemic pause, Detroit restarts water shut-offs – part of a nationwide trend as costs rise
Food|Health|Science

Do you eat with your eyes, your gut or your brain? A neuroscientist explains how to listen to your hunger during the holidays

You likely know that the sight and smell of food can trigger cravings. But internal cues from your gut and your brain play just as important a role in the decisions you make around food.

Do you eat with your eyes, your gut or your brain? A neuroscientist explains how to listen to your hunger during the holidays
Science|Technology

AI is here – and everywhere: 3 AI researchers look to the challenges ahead in 2024

Artificial intelligence is everywhere, and the tech industry is racing along to develop ever more powerful AIs. Three scholars look ahead to the next chapter in this technological revolution.

AI is here – and everywhere: 3 AI researchers look to the challenges ahead in 2024
News|Opinion|Political

Biden, like Trump, sidesteps Congress to get things done

Biden and Trump are polar opposites when it comes to policy. But they have wielded the power of the presidency in similar ways.

Biden, like Trump, sidesteps Congress to get things done
Arts|Education|Science

I wrote a play for children about integrating the arts into STEM fields − here's what I learned about encouraging creative, interdisciplinary thinking

Is it a STEM education or a STEAM education? Integrating arts into science programming and vice versa can pique kids’ curiosity − a play touring Michigan aims to do just that.

I wrote a play for children about integrating the arts into STEM fields − here's what I learned about encouraging creative, interdisciplinary thinking
Opinion|US

Why Trump’s control of the Republican Party is bad for democracy

A second Trump presidency may be a danger to democracy, but that’s more to do with the Republican Party than Trump himself, researchers of authoritarianism explain.

Why Trump’s control of the Republican Party is bad for democracy
Opinion

Back in the day, being woke meant being smart

Conservative politicians have launched attacks against the use of the word “woke.” If they knew the history of the word, they might stop wasting their time.

Back in the day, being woke meant being smart
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion

‘Oppenheimer’ is a disappointment − and a lost opportunity

For all its praise, the film furthers the dominant narrative of the bombs as a morally fraught but necessary project, with American anxieties playing a starring role.

‘Oppenheimer’ is a disappointment − and a lost opportunity
News|Technology

Rural students’ access to Wi-Fi is in jeopardy as pandemic-era resources recede

While the COVID-19 pandemic spurred significant progress in expanding rural home internet access, these gains are proving temporary as resources dwindle.

Rural students’ access to Wi-Fi is in jeopardy as pandemic-era resources recede
Americas|Health|Opinion|Political|US

Mexico emerges as a destination for Americans seeking reproductive health services – not for the first time

In Mexico, more states are legalizing abortion at the same time US states like Florida are imposing more restrictions.

Mexico emerges as a destination for Americans seeking reproductive health services – not for the first time
Education|MidEast|News|Opinion|US|World

Media coverage of campus protests tends to focus on the spectacle, rather than the substance

Analysis shows news stories on pro-Palestinian demonstrations at US universities spiked when they involved clashes.

Media coverage of campus protests tends to focus on the spectacle, rather than the substance

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