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Federal cuts push scientists to consider leaving US research
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
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.
LIVE from space: First Asian American woman to pilot flight
Federal cuts push scientists to consider leaving US research
LIVE from space: First Asian American woman to pilot flight
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams made history as the first woman and Asian American to pilot a spacecraft test flight. Speaking live from orbit, she urged young people to chase opportunities and break barriers: “Don’t let anybody else tell you no.”
Labor Department Secretary wants American dream for all
Labor Department Secretary wants American dream for all
LIVE from space: First Asian American woman to pilot flight
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.
Why Asian American representation in the NFL matters
Labor Department Secretary wants American dream for all
Why Asian American representation in the NFL matters
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.
Tesla robotaxis target Bay Area, challenging Waymo
Labor Department Secretary wants American dream for all
Why Asian American representation in the NFL matters
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.
Silicon Valley home prices skyrocket over the past 35 years
Silicon Valley home prices skyrocket over the past 35 years
Silicon Valley home prices skyrocket over the past 35 years
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.
Democrats hope Little Saigon politician flips GOP seat
Silicon Valley home prices skyrocket over the past 35 years
Silicon Valley home prices skyrocket over the past 35 years
In California’s 45th District, Derek Tran’s run for Congress carries historic weight: if elected, he would be the first Vietnamese American in the House. His campaign is energizing Little Saigon voters and could help decide control of Congress.
Berkeley’s response to trend of increased gun violence
Silicon Valley home prices skyrocket over the past 35 years
Berkeley’s response to trend of increased gun violence
Gun violence in Berkeley has increased by more than double from 2018 to 2022. Now, city officials are expanding a prevention strategy centered on hot spot policing, social services, and youth programs to curb future incidents.
Bay Area theaters struggle amid closures and cuts
First Vietnamese American woman astronaut's historic flight
Berkeley’s response to trend of increased gun violence
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.
New effort to disaggregate AAPI data reveals diversity
First Vietnamese American woman astronaut's historic flight
First Vietnamese American woman astronaut's historic flight
The “model minority” myth masks real disparities within Asian American communities. A new $800K research initiative aims to disaggregate AAPI data, making invisible needs visible and ensuring resources reach underserved groups.
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.