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Economists Warn of Long-Term Risks from Trump’s Science Policies

TL/DR - Economists and researchers have expressed concerns over the long-term risk of Trump's science policies. Various articles discuss that these policies have initiated what they term a "war on science," potentially threatening American progress and leading to the imminent closure of U.S. laboratories. Scientists have also criticized Trump's…

Ex-Covid Chief Calls Measles Outbreak ‘Wholly Preventable’ – POLITICO

TL/DR - The former U.S. chief of COVID, Andy Slavitt, commented on the recent measles outbreak, stating it is "wholly preventable." He attributes the outbreak to the decrease in measles vaccinations due to the redirection of public health resources to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Slavitt emphasized the importance of maintaining routine…

JD Vance Delivers Ominous Message in Greenland: BBC

TL/DR - JD Vance, a Republican Senate candidate from Ohio, has taken a hardline approach to Greenland, a Danish territory, causing a chill in the relationship between Denmark and the US. After Vance's visit, Denmark reportedly told the US to stop treating them like dirt. This comes in the aftermath of former President Trump's floated proposal to…