NIH budget cuts are a setback for American science

White House budgets, generally speaking, aren’t serious governing documents. Even so, they’re a declaration of national priorities — and by that measure, the latest blueprint is deeply troubling. What...

The need to focus on the economy’s significance

The size of the national debt has become a preoccupation across the political spectrum. Democrats have complained about the $3.4 trillion increase in the debt projected to result from...

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Musk lashes out at Senate’s take on ‘beautiful’ megabill

Elon Musk has slammed the Senate version of President Donald Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' as support for the motion to proceed with the legislation in the upper chamber comes...

Trump’s Nasa cuts would destroy decades of science

Michael Hiltzik, Tribune News Service Like all sponsors of science programs, Nasa has had its ups and downs. What makes it unique is that its achievements and failures almost...

Low cost airlines may launch standing only seats by 2026

In a move that’s bound to spark debate among travelers, several budget airlines are reportedly considering the introduction of standing-only seating by 2026. The controversial new seating concept, designed...

Trump's mass firings could have ripple effects

Harvard University is imposing a temporary freeze on hiring faculty. Columbia University is grappling with cuts to $400 million in federal funding. California Institute of Technology is leaving postdoctoral...

UK's Birmingham city declares itself bankrupt

Birmingham residents have been warned “all bets are off” on what services could be cut after the city council declared itself effectively bankrupt. The Labour-run council might have to...

Pakistan’s new government unveils Rs9.5 trillion budget

By Tariq Butt Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on Friday unveiled the coalition government’s maiden budget with an outlay of Rs9.5 trillion for the fiscal year 2021-22 in the National...