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Federal cuts push scientists to consider leaving US research
Federal cuts push scientists to consider leaving US research
With NIH funding down 29% this year, graduate students and faculty are scrambling to adapt. Some are considering moves abroad, others industry jobs, as experts warn the U.S. could lose its edge in high-risk, high-reward research.
CEO pay gap widens in Bay Area as inequality deepens
Federal cuts push scientists to consider leaving US research
Bay Area CEOs earned over $1 billion in 2024, while just nine households now hold more wealth than half the region combined. With CFO pay soaring 47% and racial income gaps persisting, Silicon Valley’s prosperity remains concentrated.
San Jose Japantown fundraiser spotlights business challenges
A local fundraiser in San Jose’s Japantown is drawing attention to how historic-preservation rules and permitting delays have pushed longstanding businesses into financial crisis, forcing closures and fueling calls for reform.
Tesla robotaxis target Bay Area, challenging Waymo
Federal policy shifts could spur Bay Area construction, DPR says
Musk says Tesla’s robotaxis could launch in the Bay Area “in a month or two,” but experts doubt the readiness of its camera-only tech. With Waymo already deploying hundreds of vehicles, Tesla faces steep competition.
Federal policy shifts could spur Bay Area construction, DPR says
Federal policy shifts could spur Bay Area construction, DPR says
Federal policy shifts could spur Bay Area construction, DPR says
Recent federal policy changes could boost construction starts while deepening labor, cost and market pressures, with DPR Construction warning that new incentives like permanent 100% building depreciation may spur activity unevenly.
Labor Department Secretary wants American dream for all
Federal policy shifts could spur Bay Area construction, DPR says
Federal policy shifts could spur Bay Area construction, DPR says
As the only Asian American cabinet secretary in the Biden administration, Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su says her journey embodies the “American dream”—and she’s working to ensure that dream includes immigrant, gig, and vulnerable workers.
Silicon Valley home prices skyrocket over the past 35 years
Wealthy donors focus on local impact as participation declines
Wealthy donors focus on local impact as participation declines
The median Santa Clara County home now costs nearly seven times more than in 1990. Tech-fueled growth, tight supply, and high mortgage rates have pushed affordability out of reach, with buyers needing $370K-$550K in annual income.
Wealthy donors focus on local impact as participation declines
Wealthy donors focus on local impact as participation declines
Wealthy donors focus on local impact as participation declines
Wealthy Americans are giving more even as fewer participate. A Bank of America study shows affluent donors focusing on local, values-driven causes and contributing far larger amounts as nonprofits face tighter funding and rising needs.
US companies see most October layoffs in more than two decades
Wealthy donors focus on local impact as participation declines
US companies see most October layoffs in more than two decades
U.S. companies announced more than 150,000 layoffs in October — the highest for that month in more than 20 years — as cost-cutting, AI adoption and slowing demand reshape industries, according to new data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Why Asian American representation in the NFL matters
First Vietnamese American woman astronaut's historic flight
US companies see most October layoffs in more than two decades
From Puka Nacua to Kyle Hamilton, AANHPI athletes are reshaping what representation looks like in the NFL. Their visibility challenges stereotypes and shows young fans across communities that they, too, belong on the field.
Bay Area theaters struggle amid closures and cuts
First Vietnamese American woman astronaut's historic flight
First Vietnamese American woman astronaut's historic flight
Rising labor costs, fewer donations, and pandemic aftershocks have left Berkeley theaters in crisis. With groups like Bay Area Children’s Theatre closing, leaders warn survival depends on community support and philanthropy.
First Vietnamese American woman astronaut's historic flight
First Vietnamese American woman astronaut's historic flight
First Vietnamese American woman astronaut's historic flight
Amanda Nguyen once traded her telescope for a pen to fight for survivors’ rights. Now, the Nobel Peace Prize nominee and civil rights leader will make history as the first Vietnamese American woman in space, joining a Blue Origin flight.