Kelly Brunt, a program director at the National Science Foundation, was one of many federal employees laid off as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the government. The Office of Polar Programs, responsible for research in Antarctica, is crucial for U.S. presence in the region, but has been understaffed and underfunded. The layoffs of polar scientists could hinder research efforts and collaboration with other nations, impacting the agency’s ability to fund important projects and address issues like climate change.
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After Trump Tariffs, Volkswagen to Add ‘Import Fees’ to Cars Sold in U.S.
Volkswagen plans to add an import fee to the price of imported cars in the US in response to President Trump's 25% tariffs on car imports, with exact fees to be determined by mid-April. The company also plans to cut back on sales incentives, halt rail shipments from Mexico, and hold cars subject to tariffs in port. Other automakers, like Stellantis, are also adjusting production in response to the tariffs, with plants in Canada and...
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