Whose side is this administration on? Pausing weapons transfers to Ukraine at this critical moment is a show of weakness that only helps Putin as he targets civilians and commits war crimes. The United States should be standing strong with our allies as they defend themselves,

EU countries like Italy, France, and Spain are again issuing large numbers of tourist visas to Russians, despite the ongoing war in Ukraine and widespread sanctions. In 2024, Russians submitted over 600,000 Schengen visa applications, and more than 540,000 were approved - an

Morning light at the Berea College Forest in Madison County, Kentucky. Lexington Herald-Leader

Israel is preparing to perform the world’s first-ever human spinal cord implant, a medical breakthrough that could allow paralyzed patients to walk again. jpost.com/israel-news/ar…

Study by researchers in China notes risk of accidental lab infections in BSL-2+ labs, the type historically used in that country for work with SARS-like coronaviruses. “The accidental spread of bioaerosols is one of the main causes of [lab infections]”… Study notes risks of

I've decided to translate for you a post from the Russian Telegram channel "Nezygar" about the current state of Russian refineries and fuel market: "Tensions in Russia's fuel market are rising: in Primorye, there are kilometer-long queues at gas stations, and wholesale prices

Happy Independence Day, Ukraine. Slava Ukraini. Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää, Ukraina. Slava Ukraini. God självständighetsdag, Ukraina. Slava Ukraini.

“China’s continued obstruction sets a dangerous precedent; it weakens international cooperation and undermines trust in the scientific process when both are most needed. No country—whether China, the United States, or others—should be exempt from scrutiny in a global health

As CDC director, Monarez says: “I was told to preapprove the recommendations of a vaccine advisory panel newly filled with people who have publicly expressed antivaccine rhetoric. That panel’s next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 18-19. It is imperative that the panel’s

Strážce svaté relikvie už dorazil ke mně domů, na pultech (nejen) dobrých knihkupectví se objeví v pondělí 😇 Už teď si můžete zapsat i datum oficiálního křtu mého v pořadí desátého románu: 🗓️ 5.11. od 17 hodin v pražském Velkém mlýnu! Další detaily brzy zveřejním.

Statistically insignificant results are at least as interesting as significant ones (but often end up in the file drawer because deemed less publishable). Results are interesting if they change what we believe. No reason that only non-zero findings should change our beliefs.

The Russian army is facing a gasoline shortage in the occupied regions of Ukraine. About two weeks ago, a shortage of gasoline at gas stations began, and sales to private individuals were restricted. However, the Russian army in these areas often uses civilian gas stations, 1/10

So happy to see this paper finally published. And so cool that it found a home at Journal of Public Economics! This is paper summarizes what is perhaps the most policy relevant piece of research I’ve conducted so far. A 🧵:

Even before the 9/11 attacks, Col. Richard "Rick" Rescorla was a decorated war hero with a Silver Star from his actions in Vietnam. 24 years ago today, Rescorla saved 2,687 people and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Here’s how it happened. 🧵

Huntington's disease has been successfully treated for the first time, doctors tell BBC bbc.in/46jnMiX

Philip has just been awarded one of the most prestigious prizes in journalism: the Theodore Haecker prize. Couldn't be prouder to have mentored him through the Grozev scholarship at AUBG/CIDC. eu-central-1.protection.sophos.com/?d=esslingen.d…. You too can be part of his quest via his Gofundme page.

Ukraine will receive Swedish fourth-generation Gripen multi-role fighter jets for the first time, said Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister. Additional deliveries of F-16s and French Mirage aircraft to Ukraine are also expected.

"Ukraine has dramatically increased the number of attacks launched against Russian oil refineries in recent months, sparking fuel shortages and price rises in some parts of the country, BBC Verify and BBC Russian have found. Drone strikes on refineries - some deep inside Russia

Excellent point by Volodymyr Yermolenko . And I do hope The Economist will publish his full response to Navalna. But here’s the gist: Navalna repeats all the usual lines — don’t confuse Russia with Putin, don’t hate all Russians, the West needs a “strategy for Russia.” But she never