75% of US scientists considering leaving the country, says new Nature poll

Science and Health

Leading scientific journal Nature surveyed scientists about whether the Trump administration’s massive slashing of federal science funding is causing them to consider leaving the United States. More than 1,200 scientists responded. A shocking 75% said they were seriously considering moving out of the U.S.

Where? Top countries mentioned were Europe and Canada, or “anywhere that supports science,” as one respondent put it.

From Nature:

The trend was particularly pronounced among early-career researchers. Of the 690 postgraduate researchers who responded, 548 were considering leaving; 255 of 340 PhD students said the same.

Trump’s administration has slashed research funding and halted broad swathes of federally funded science, under a government-wide cost-cutting initiative led by billionaire Elon Musk. Tens of thousands of federal employees, including many scientists, have been fired and rehired following a court order, with threats of more mass firings to come. Immigration crackdowns and battles over academic freedom have left researchers reeling as uncertainty and disruption permeate all aspects of the US research enterprise.

Previously:• Trump attacks science, research, and public health systems

Duval School Board removes district’s first challenged book, ‘Identical’

Arts & Culture, Books

With a 6-1 vote on Tuesday, the Duval County School Board voted to permanently remove the young-adult novel Identical by New York Times-bestselling author Ellen Hopkins from school libraries.

A committee tasked with reviewing the book had recommended to the board that it retain Identical in its high school libraries and add it to high school guidance offices also. The committee’s reasoning was not shared.

Duval School Board removes district’s first challenged book, ‘Identical’

Arts & Culture, Books

With a 6-1 vote on Tuesday, the Duval County School Board voted to permanently remove the young-adult novel Identical by New York Times-bestselling author Ellen Hopkins from school libraries.

A committee tasked with reviewing the book had recommended to the board that it retain Identical in its high school libraries and add it to high school guidance offices also. The committee’s reasoning was not shared.

World News | Greece Vows to Spend USD 27B on Armed Forces Overhaul Centred on High-tech Warfare Technology

Technology

Athens, Apr 2 (AP) Greece will spend 25 billion euros (USD 27 billion) over the next decade to adapt its military to evolving high-tech warfare technologies, officials announced Wednesday. Defense Minister Nikos Dendias told parliament the overhaul will be built around a planned air defense system called “Achilles Shield,” primarily aimed at addressing tensions with neighbouring Turkey. Also Read | Famous Birthdays on April 3: Sam Manekshaw, Cobie Smulders, Vikrant Massey and Gabriel Jesus – Know About Celebrities and Influential Figures Born on April 3. The two NATO members have long-standing disputes over boundaries in the Aegean Sea and eastern Mediterranean that have brought them close to war several times in recent decades. Dendias said Greece plans to shift from traditional defense systems to a high-tech, networked strategy centered on mobile, AI-powered missile systems, drone technologies, and advanced command units — reducing reliance on conventional fleets. Also Read | BIMSTEC Summit 2025: PM Narendra Modi To Leave for Thailand on April 3 for BIMSTEC Meet. The plan also includes new programs such as next-generation soldier gear equipped with sensors and communication systems, and the development of dedicated satellite capabilities to ensure secure communications during conflict. “What we are proposing is an existential issue for the country — a complete shift in our defense approach, a total change in doctrine,” Dendias said. “We’re moving away from the traditional thinking that the Aegean is defended solely by the fleet.” The overhaul, which will be presented to lawmakers behind closed doors in the coming weeks, also involves greater inclusion of local tech start-ups and a major personnel reorganisation – merging units, closing underused bases, and addressing a top-heavy command structure. The initiative comes as European countries ramp up military spending in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine and indications that the Trump administration wants to reduce the United States’ commitment to European defense. Greece’s modernisation drive — launched after years of defense cuts during the 2010–2018 financial crisis — already includes all branches of the armed forces and focuses on cooperation with France, Israel, and the United States. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met in Israel on Sunday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior Israeli defense officials. On Wednesday, Mitsotakis dismissed calls by some opposition parties to abandon plans to buy US-made F-35 fighter jets in favuor of a European alternative, describing the program as an important “long-term investment.” (AP)(This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

Scientists sue NIH, saying politics cut their research funding

Science and Health

A group of scientists and health groups sued the National Institutes of Health on Wednesday, arguing that an “ideological purge” of research funding is illegal and threatens medical cures.Since President Donald Trump took office in January, hundreds of NIH research grants have been abruptly canceled for science that mentions the words diversity, gender and vaccine hesitancy, as well as other politically charged topics.That has led to grants being cut that fund studies of HIV prevention, violence prevention in children, pregnancy health disparities and Alzheimer’s disease, among others, according to the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts.The suit aims to restore the money and end the terminations, arguing they violate NIH’s usual science-based review process, specific orders from Congress to tackle health equity and disparities, and federal regulations.

It also argues the cancellations waste taxpayer dollars by ending projects midstream before the results are in.The suit was filed by the American Public Health Association, unions representing scientists and some researchers who were stripped of grants.NIH’s parent agency, the Department of Health and Human Services, declined comment on litigation.

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First Look at Marvel Studios’ Vision TV Show Filming

Arts & Culture, Film & TV

Disney+’s Vision Quest set photos revealed a Scottish town location in the series.Marvel Studios recently started filming a brand-new Disney+ series, Vision Quest. The show will bring back Paul Bettany as the synthezoid Avenger in a WandaVision spin-off from Star Trek: Picard’s Terry Matalas.Marvel Studios’ Vision Quest Set Photos Surface OnlineJournalist Jane Franklin took to X to post photos captured from the set of Marvel Studios’ Vision Quest in a village in the Chilterns, England. The Southern English village looks to be doubling for a Scottish town as the Saltire flag is waving outside a pub, which has been renamed “The Old Selkie.”For context, selkies are mythical creatures in Scottish folklore that can shapeshift between seal and human forms by removing or replacing skin.
Jane FranklinSet photos revealed that certain roads were closed as tents and trailers were placed in the English village for Vision Quest filming on April 2.
Jane FranklinA report from Screen Daily stated that production on Vision Quest began in March 2025 at Pinewood Studios. Marvel Studios and the London studio will apparently use locations around the U.K. for filming.
Jane FranklinThe production seems to be utilizing a crane for filming outside the fictional MCU pub, which has temporarily replaced an existing one in the village.
Jane FranklinFranklin noted the production is occurring in the village under the series’ working title Tin Man, an apparent reference to Vision’s synthezoid origins.
Jane FranklinIt’s currently unclear which actors are involved in this chunk of filming, but Vision Quest’s cast includes Bettany, James Spader, Ruaridh Mollica, Todd Stashwick, and an Iron Man star breaking an MCU record with his comeback.Vision Quest is expected to premiere on Disney+ in 2026, with filming taking place in the U.K. in the coming months.Why Is Disney+’s Vision Quest Going to Scotland?
Marvel StudiosVision has some history in Scotland in the MCU. He and Wanda Maximoff were hiding in its capital city, Edinburgh, at the start of Avengers: Infinity War before Thanos’ Black Order attacked them at the Waverly train station.That said, Vision’s return to Scotland on Disney+ looks to be swapping out the cityscapes for a small town and a local pub, likely far away from the capital.Vision Quest will see Paul Bettany’s Avenger trying to regain his lost memories and humanity after he was resurrected as White Vision in WandaVision. Perhaps that journey will take the synthezoid hero back to Scotland, filling in the gaps of his time there with Wanda Maximoff, which went largely unexplored.One has to wonder if Vision will be retracing these steps or if the Disney+ series will feature flashbacks to unseen moments from his past. If that were to be the case, there could be room for Elizabeth Olsen to return after a report stated “there is a possibility” that Wanda will appear in Vision Quest.

First Look at Marvel Studios’ Vision TV Show Filming

Arts & Culture, Film & TV

Disney+’s Vision Quest set photos revealed a Scottish town location in the series.Marvel Studios recently started filming a brand-new Disney+ series, Vision Quest. The show will bring back Paul Bettany as the synthezoid Avenger in a WandaVision spin-off from Star Trek: Picard’s Terry Matalas.Marvel Studios’ Vision Quest Set Photos Surface OnlineJournalist Jane Franklin took to X to post photos captured from the set of Marvel Studios’ Vision Quest in a village in the Chilterns, England. The Southern English village looks to be doubling for a Scottish town as the Saltire flag is waving outside a pub, which has been renamed “The Old Selkie.”For context, selkies are mythical creatures in Scottish folklore that can shapeshift between seal and human forms by removing or replacing skin.
Jane FranklinSet photos revealed that certain roads were closed as tents and trailers were placed in the English village for Vision Quest filming on April 2.
Jane FranklinA report from Screen Daily stated that production on Vision Quest began in March 2025 at Pinewood Studios. Marvel Studios and the London studio will apparently use locations around the U.K. for filming.
Jane FranklinThe production seems to be utilizing a crane for filming outside the fictional MCU pub, which has temporarily replaced an existing one in the village.
Jane FranklinFranklin noted the production is occurring in the village under the series’ working title Tin Man, an apparent reference to Vision’s synthezoid origins.
Jane FranklinIt’s currently unclear which actors are involved in this chunk of filming, but Vision Quest’s cast includes Bettany, James Spader, Ruaridh Mollica, Todd Stashwick, and an Iron Man star breaking an MCU record with his comeback.Vision Quest is expected to premiere on Disney+ in 2026, with filming taking place in the U.K. in the coming months.Why Is Disney+’s Vision Quest Going to Scotland?
Marvel StudiosVision has some history in Scotland in the MCU. He and Wanda Maximoff were hiding in its capital city, Edinburgh, at the start of Avengers: Infinity War before Thanos’ Black Order attacked them at the Waverly train station.That said, Vision’s return to Scotland on Disney+ looks to be swapping out the cityscapes for a small town and a local pub, likely far away from the capital.Vision Quest will see Paul Bettany’s Avenger trying to regain his lost memories and humanity after he was resurrected as White Vision in WandaVision. Perhaps that journey will take the synthezoid hero back to Scotland, filling in the gaps of his time there with Wanda Maximoff, which went largely unexplored.One has to wonder if Vision will be retracing these steps or if the Disney+ series will feature flashbacks to unseen moments from his past. If that were to be the case, there could be room for Elizabeth Olsen to return after a report stated “there is a possibility” that Wanda will appear in Vision Quest.

I Was Sick for 7 Days and Realized My Business Wasn’t as Strong as I Thought — Here’s How I’m Fixing It

Business News

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I rarely get sick. Maybe once a year, I’ll have a quick 24-hour bug, shake it off and get right back to business. But this time was different. What started as a simple head cold turned into a full-blown fever that lasted a full seven days. Seven days of feeling drained, foggy and unable to think clearly, let alone work.I took my hat off in a Brooklyn subway station, thinking I’d be okay. Well, no, my shaved head of a few hours ago got really cold, and there it was — I got sick.At first, I assumed I’d bounce back quickly, but as the days stretched on, I realized something unsettling: My business, my income and my financial preparedness were not as solid as I thought. This forced me to ask some hard questions about how I operate, and I want to share them with you.

To make things even worse, we’re a single-income family, and I don’t have a side-hustle business. What I do as a motivational keynote speaker and SMB brand influencer is full-time, 24/7.Here are a few things that will help you think about changes you might need to make in your business, as I’m thinking about it too:Related: 5 Ways You Can Become More Financially Stable1. Can your business survive without you?As entrepreneurs, we love to believe we’re invincible. We push through exhaustion, handle everything ourselves and convince ourselves that things will be fine. But what if we’re out of commission for a week? A month? Longer?Ask yourself:Do you have systems in place that allow money to come in without you working every day?Can your team or assistants keep things moving if you’re unavailable?Do you have automated revenue streams, like courses, digital products or recurring memberships?If the answer is no, your business might not be as secure as you think.2. Do you have at least three months of savings?A financial cushion isn’t just for personal emergencies — it’s also for business. Could you survive three months without income? If not, it might be time to start building that safety net.

It doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Start by setting aside a small percentage of your earnings each month. Over time, it will add up and provide peace of mind for unexpected situations, like getting sick for longer than you anticipated.3. Who are the key people on your team?If you’re a solo entrepreneur, your “team” might just be a virtual assistant or an offshore freelancer. But having someone who can step in, check emails, handle basic tasks and keep operations running is crucial.Do you have a trusted assistant who knows your business well?Have you trained anyone to handle urgent matters if you’re unavailable?Are there key contractors, partners or freelancers who can help fill the gaps?The goal is to make sure your business doesn’t fall apart if you’re out for a few days or longer.4. Do you have a list of warm leads?When you return to work after being sick (or dealing with any emergency), having a warm list of leads ready to go makes a huge difference.If your pipeline is constantly dry, it means every time you take a break, your income stops. Instead, focus on maintaining relationships and keeping a steady list of potential clients you can follow up with when you’re back in action.

Related: Learn How to Build a Business or Brand That Grows Without You5. Do you have strong client relationships?A transactional business is fragile. But a business built on relationships is resilient.Think about it: If you have strong relationships with your clients, they’re more likely to:Be patient if you’re unavailable for a few daysTrust you enough to wait for your returnContinue working with you even after a brief absenceTake the time to nurture real connections with your clients — it pays off when life throws unexpected challenges your way.6. Do you have access to emergency funds?Even if you have savings, do you have additional ways to access money in an emergency?Some options include:A line of credit for your businessA solid relationship with your bankTrusted family or business connections who could offer support if neededHaving a plan in place ensures that if things get tight, you’re not scrambling for financial relief.7. Are you living below your means?One of the biggest financial mistakes entrepreneurs make is spending based on today’s success — without considering the unexpected.Ask yourself:Are there any unnecessary expenses you could cut?Are you overspending on things that don’t truly bring value to your business?If income stopped for a few months, could you still afford your current lifestyle?Simplicity and financial discipline create long-term stability, especially when business gets unpredictable.8. Are you setting aside enough for taxes?Let’s be real — taxes can be a financial trap if you’re not careful. I’ve personally been caught off guard multiple times by not setting aside enough.If you’re self-employed, every dollar you make isn’t truly yours — a chunk of it belongs to the IRS. Make it a habit to:Set aside at least 25-30% of your earnings for taxesPay quarterly estimates to avoid big surprisesWork with an accountant to stay ahead of tax liabilitiesThis is one of the easiest ways to avoid financial stress, yet so many entrepreneurs (myself included) overlook it until it’s too late.Related: 5 Tips for Running a Business While You Are on the MendBeing sick for seven days was a wake-up call. It reminded me that my business needs to be stronger than just me.We never know when life will throw us a curveball — whether it’s a health issue, a family emergency or something else unexpected. The best thing we can do is prepare now, before it’s too late.

Take a moment to assess your situation:Is your business set up to run without you?Do you have savings and financial backups?Are you keeping strong relationships with clients?Are you managing your expenses wisely?If any of these are a weak point, now is the time to fix them. Because at some point, life will test your business — and you want to be ready when it does.What’s your plan for income preparedness?