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- 1Immigration policies push foreign researchers out of the U.S.●Immigration changes are driving foreign researchers to leave the U.S.
A STAT News survey finds that recent U.S. immigration policy changes are prompting foreign-born scientists and researchers to leave the country. Respondents report visa uncertainty, residency obstacles and a harsher climate for international scholars, raising concerns that the exodus will weaken American science, hollow out research teams and push talent toward countries more welcoming to skilled migrants.
- 2US military disables ad trackers over troop safety fears●US Military disables ad trackers amid concerns over troops' safety
The US military has moved to disable advertising trackers on its websites after researchers found the code could expose service members' locations and identities, potentially to foreign adversaries such as Iran. The trackers, embedded in recruitment and public-facing sites, could collect data on troops and veterans, raising concerns that hostile governments could use it for targeting or intelligence gathering.