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A change of presidential administrations in the United States has resulted in dramatic changes to government-funded medical and scientific research priorities. After returning to the White House, President Trump’s administration has cut funding for certain areas of research, resulting in an abrupt end to the research projects of many scientists. And Europe clearly sees this as an opportunity.

For decades, the United States has been the most important trading partner in the world, due to its vast market for goods and the relative wealth of its more than 340 million consumers. However, with increasing tariff pressures from the U.S., its partners are being pushed away and are searching for other, more stable markets to trade with (Politico, April 22, 2025).

Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is growing exponentially and changing our world at a dizzying pace. Almost every sector of society is making use of this technology, including manufacturing, government, military, transportation, banking, education, healthcare, and agriculture. Beneficial and wonderful applications and uses for A.I. are being implemented, but like any other invention, it can also be turned to harmful endeavors.

India and Pakistan’s Kashmir border has been disputed and fought over for decades. Today, both nations possess nuclear missiles, and many have long feared that heightened hostilities between the two could involve such weapons. These fears have escalated now that open conflict is taking place.

For 25 years, mifepristone—the “abortion pill”—has been legal in the United States. The pill is deadly for the unborn child, of course, but what are its side effects for the mother?