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Scientists have lost their jobs or grants in US cuts. Foreign universities want to hire them

Scientists have lost their jobs or grants in US cuts. Foreign universities want to hire them

As the Trump administration cut billions of dollars in federal funding to scientific research , thousands of scientists in the U.S. lost their jobs or grants — and governments and universities around the world spotted an opportunity .
You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here's why

You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here's why

NEW YORK (AP) — People with darker skin still need to wear sunscreen — for more reasons than one. Too much ultraviolet exposure from the sun can lead to sunburn, dark spots and wrinkles, and increased risk of skin cancer .
Toronto Zoo warns of extinctions if Ontario mining bill becomes law

Toronto Zoo warns of extinctions if Ontario mining bill becomes law

TORONTO — Species could go extinct if Ontario passes a controversial mining bill that is set to transform its approach to endangered species and the environment, the Toronto Zoo warned the province.
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on smart phones as his trade war intensifies

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on smart phones as his trade war intensifies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union as well a 25% tariff on smartphones unless those products are made in America .
'Panic and confusion' for Canadians at Harvard after Trump bans foreign students

'Panic and confusion' for Canadians at Harvard after Trump bans foreign students

Harvard University student Thomas Mete was picking up his brother from high school in Ridgeway, Ont., when he got the news that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration was barring the Ivy League school from enrolling foreign students.
Apple has had few incentives in the past to start making iPhones in US

Apple has had few incentives in the past to start making iPhones in US

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lashing out at Apple's plans to make most of its U.S.
Uncommon May nor’easter brings rain and snow to New England states just before Memorial Day weekend

Uncommon May nor’easter brings rain and snow to New England states just before Memorial Day weekend

BOSTON (AP) — An unusual May nor’easter was pulling away from New England on Friday after soaking the region and setting some record cold temperatures. Massachusetts and Rhode Island received the most rain, getting at least several inches.

FIFA orders fines and stadium sanctions against six nations in World Cup qualifying

ZURICH (AP) — FIFA fined six soccer federations 20,000 to 26,500 Swiss francs ($24,400 to $32,200) each for discrimination offenses at World Cup qualifying games in March.
Fierce-looking B.C. fossil confirmed as new genus, days after death of discoverer

Fierce-looking B.C. fossil confirmed as new genus, days after death of discoverer

Before British Columbia fossil hunter Mike Trask died last week, he knew that recognition of his biggest discovery would live on.

Trump amenaza con imponer un arancel del 25% a Apple a menos de que sus teléfonos iPhone sean fabricados en EEUU

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump amenaza con imponer un arancel del 25% a Apple a menos de que sus teléfonos iPhone sean fabricados en EEUU. The Associated Press