More than 1,900 scientists have signed a letter warning of US President Donald Trump’s attacks on science, citing a climate of fear and danger within the research community. Trump’s actions include pausing critical meetings, firing employees, and cutting funding for research programs. The letter emphasizes the importance of protecting independent scientific inquiry and warns that the nation’s scientific enterprise is at risk of being decimated, potentially leading to long-term consequences for the country’s scientific edge and global competitiveness.
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Manchester Synagogue Attack Suspect Identified as British of Syrian Descent
Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, was shot dead by police after fatally stabbing two Jewish individuals during an attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur. In the aftermath, three men were arrested on terrorism-related charges, while two other men sustained serious injuries, and a suspicious device worn by Al-Shamie was deemed non-viable. Want More Context? 🔎
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