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- 1US risks losing international scientists, experts warn●The United States Will Be Worse off for Losing International Scientists
The Union of Concerned Scientists argues the United States will be worse off as international scientists leave or choose not to come, citing policies and an unwelcoming environment that push top research talent to other countries. The group warns this erosion of foreign-born expertise will weaken American science, innovation, and economic competitiveness.
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Axios examines the economic consequences of the large increase in immigration during Joe Biden's presidency. The piece weighs how the influx of foreign-born workers affected the labour market, growth and inflation, and how that record may shape debates over immigration policy going forward. Commentary is likely to split between those crediting new arrivals with sustaining job growth and those blaming pressure on wages, housing and public services.