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All rights reserved Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times Raynor Winn’s tale of 630-mile forced hike around south west coastal path should boost visitor numbers Some walk with a sense of escaping problems others with the idea of striding towards a goal Many more are expected to head to the South West Coast Path, the 630-mile route around the shores of Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset as the film The Salt Path hits cinema screens The movie, starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, is based on the book of the same name by Raynor Winn telling the story of how she and her husband took to the path after being forced from their home and found peace A gala screening takes place close to the path at the Lighthouse Cinema in Newquay, Cornwall, on Tuesday before its UK release on 30 May – and the hope is that more people will be inspired to walk it People such as Jennifer Lessard, 45, from New York, who was found walking a stretch of the path in Torbay, south Devon “It’s just so beautiful,” she said as she looked across a tree-lined bay She plans to walk the path a few sections at a time during the visits to the UK “It’s life-affirming to walk,” said Lessard “And I like the pubs at the end of the day They live more than 300 miles apart and get together for walking holidays “It’s a great way for us to meet and catch up,” said Roy Psychologists have noted that walking is a good time to have difficult conversations – you are side by side but not engaging with eye contact Roy and Paul Saxton on the path near Babbacombe, Torquay. Photograph: Martin Godwin/The GuardianMartyn Green, 38, and his dog Rolo, were doing 30 miles of the path in a day. He is pretty much a full-time walker of the UK’s coastal paths, recording his adventures on TikTok “I don’t have any permanent abode; I float,” he said “I love it – you never see anyone unhappy on the beach When you’re close to water you tend to be happy.” Tourism leaders in the south-west are looking forward to a boost in walker numbers on the back of the film Jon Hyatt, the chair of Visit Cornwall, said there had been “significant” interest from domestic and international audiences “Last week we welcomed two influencers from the Netherlands on a Salt Path-themed visit timed with the film’s premiere there,” he said Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs in the film. Photograph: FlixPix/AlamyEmma Thomasson, CEO of Visit Exmoor said the film showcases locations across the area “We hope and expect that this will inspire a broad range of visitors from home and abroad It’s a great opportunity to show what’s here for everyone.” Julian Gray, the director of the South West Coast Path Association said the film was timely as there had been a downturn in visitors in recent years the increased interest in travelling overseas since the pandemic and the loss of foreign seasonal workers post Brexit have put tourism in south-west Britain under pressure Enjoying the sea view at Babbacombe near to the South West Costal Path Photograph: Martin Godwin/The Guardian“I think the film will raise awareness of the path and give us a chance engage with people about the transformational nature of trails,” said Gray On any given day about 25,000 people may be walking the path (though so spaced out it never feels busy) It brings in £500m a year to the south-west economy and the public health benefits are judged to be worth tens of million more The charity has noticed that more lone women younger people and families are walking the trail The charity is working hard on equity of access making sure that people such as refugees and older people get a chance to walk it to keep the path in good shape and clearly signed – more than £1m The climate emergency is putting huge pressure on the trail “What we’re seeing with climate change is a speeding up of the frequency of storms and an increase in their intensity,” said Gray “We’re having to deal with erosion and diversions far more often.” Gray said: “I see the film as an opportunity to engage with people on how they can make a difference to protect and enhance this world-class trail. If we want it for future generations, we need people to keep supporting us.” Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world 2025 at 5:10 AM EDTBookmarkSaveTakeaways NEWInvestors are dipping their toes back into some of the riskiest emerging-market bonds snapping up high-yield government debt that has been made cheap by tariff-induced volatility Reporting by Yuka Obayashi and Katya Golubkova; Editing by Kim Coghill Research council launches 100m kroner fund as Norwegian government calls for the protection of academic freedom Norway has launched a new scheme to lure top international researchers amid growing pressure on academic freedom in the US under the Trump administration Following in the footsteps of multiple institutions across Europe, the Research Council of Norway on Wednesday launched a 100m kroner (£7.2m) fund to make it easier to recruit researchers from other countries. The initiative is open to researchers from around the world, but it was expanded and accelerated after the Trump administration announced substantial cuts last month. Read moreNorway’s announcement comes before a visit to the White House by the Norwegian prime minister the former Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg Subjects on the agenda are expected to include security The Nordic country’s minister for research and higher education said: “It is important for Norway to be proactive in a demanding situation for academic freedom We can make a difference for outstanding researchers and important knowledge and we want to do that as quickly as possible.” Aasland added: “Academic freedom is under pressure in the US and it is an unpredictable position for many researchers in what has been the world’s leading knowledge nation for many decades.” The research council said it would put out a call for proposals next month including in the areas of climate The scheme is planned to take place over several years the chief executive of the research council told broadcaster NRK: “This is particularly relevant to the situation in the US Academic freedom is under pressure and funding is being cut.” Other countries to take similar action include France, where nearly 300 academics have applied to Aix-Marseille University after it offered to take US-based researchers and the former French president François Hollande called for the creation of a “scientific refugee” status for compromised academics The Belgian university Vrije Universiteit Brussel has also opened up new postdoctoral positions targeted at Americans and the Netherlands has said it plans to launch a fund to attract researchers there ShareSaveCommentInnovationHealthcareEurope Seeks To Lure U.S. Scientists Disenfranchised Under TrumpByJoshua P. Cohen Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Joshua Cohen is a Boston-based writer who covers health policy.Follow AuthorMay 05 12:30pm EDTShareSaveCommentUrsula von der Leyen More million investment at the "Choose Europe for Science "conference to “make Europe a magnet for researchers” over the next two years will support “the best and the brightest” from around the world At the “Choose Europe for Science” conference which brought together top European officials and academics von der Leyen said the EC would invest $566 million over the next two years to “make Europe a magnet for researchers.” threaten to undermine the premier standing of American research in a number of areas the Trump administration has targeted American higher education institutions over political and other stances pulling grants and funding while seeking to assert more control over university policies on a number of issues This money will be added to resources available to the European Research Council which has a budget of more than $18 billion for the 2021-2027 period French President Macron stated that $113 million would be allocated in his country specifically designed to attract overseas talent He implored researchers to come to Europe: “If you love freedom come and help us to stay free to do research here Germany and Spain wrote to the EC urging it to move fast The EC has now responded by stepping up efforts to attract what von der Leyen called “the best and the brightest” scientists from around the world “we can all agree that science has no passport The French appear to be particularly keen to attract scientists working on subjects such as infectious diseases climate research and artificial intelligence The Aix-Marseille University posted a request in March for applications from American researchers specifically Approximately 40 Americans will soon join the faculty at Aix-Marseille University at least in those pursuits deemed to fit with the Trump administration’s “priorities” in research And there’s a potential problem of how to successfully attract talent when salaries for researchers across Europe are comparatively low relative to the U.S the pay gap doesn’t tell the whole story as the lower cost of education and healthcare may to some extent offset lower pay and be considered important perks By Caleb WethingtonPublished: May 2025 at 12:55 PM CDT|Updated: 6 hours agoEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMCMINNVILLE (WSMV) - A Tennessee sheriff is imploring parents to keep a watchful eye on their children’s use of social media is warning parents that social media platforms are being used to lure children for sexually explicit material I am reaching out with an urgent and heartfelt reminder about the importance of talking to your children about their use of social media and the hidden dangers that can exist online,” Sheriff Matheny said Here are instructions on how to watch WSMV4 live on various platforms. He shared an arrest of a Snapchat user who was attempting to lure children into producing sexually explicit material “Social media is part of our children’s daily lives — a way to connect across the country and in our own communities sexual predators are using these platforms to target and exploit minors and often manipulate or coerce young people into dangerous situations sometimes without parents ever knowing it’s happening,” Matheny said 2025\nIMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SHERIFF JACKIE D \n\nTO: PARENTS AND GUARDIANS OF MINOR CHILDREN\nRE:.. The product recommendations on our site are independently chosen by our editors This is not an opinion piece on President Trump and his policies I did not sign up to report on international trade many of us are starting to feel the effects of the highly debated tariffs that have been implemented on international goods—those coming from China in particular.  A lot of products in the bass fishing market are obviously produced in China to maintain the same profit margin percentage-wise I believe that puts a $5 crankbait at around $12.25 we haven’t seen any price hikes quite that dramatic yet but the prices are certainly creeping up as companies try to soften the blow for their consumers while simultaneously protecting their bottom lines as best they can with no certainty of how long the tariffs and price hikes will last.  There’s a tendency to think, “We’ll just buy American.” But many products that are technically made in the US, such as fishing rods with blanks built here but are outfitted with Fuji guides which are made in Japan still have materials that are coming from overseas Those raw materials are subject to the tariffs if the exporter jacks up the price of the raw material or components to offset their rising costs then that added expense has to be absorbed by either the lure manufacturer here in the states or the customer Prices go up all the way around unless the exporter takes the whole tariff on the chin itself.  What I am here to do is give you some tips on how to momentarily beat the tariffs when it comes to buying fishing lures in this ever changing landscape in which we find ourselves It’s not lost on me that being able to afford fishing lures is a little low on the priority list as a society when people are losing their jobs and the threat of war is on the minds of many And fishing helps take our minds off things — it calms the nerves and soothes the soul here’s how to keep doing it even amidst rising bait prices.  Buying bass baits is about like buying stocks these days Who knew we’d need to implement the buy-low-sell-high mentality when considering the purchase of a pack of worms several lures still haven’t gone up in price all that much stocking up on your favorites while you can still get a good deal on them is a good idea Looking for baits on third-party sites like eBay and Facebook Marketplace is a great way to circumvent the tariff situation all together These baits have been in the country for a while or even in someone’s closet for a decade in some instances Scouring these sites for your favorites is a good way to source some baits to help carry you through this Just be sure to read reviews on the seller to vet them before sending any money their way.  Shopping the clearance rack is another great way to buy baits without breaking the bank right now. There are tons of products out there these days, and even some good ones just never can get enough eyeballs on them to catch on amongst all the noise. Shopping for baits on clearance I’ve looked around for a few good deals that still carry a lot of bang for their buck With many buzzbaits costing two and three times as much you can’t go wrong with the Original Lunker Lure for around five bucks This is a big fish catcher that’s proven itself for decades at holding to big bass after big bass The 4-inch Googan Baits Lunker Log is on sale for 40% off in several colors over at Tackle Warehouse I’ve never fished with this exact brand of stick bait but the good thing about Senko-style baits is that many of them are very similar They can also be used in a variety of ways to catch fish from wacky rigging to Ned rigging and more Select colors of the best selling Roboworm Fat Straight Tail Worms are on sale currently for around 28% off That’s astonishing considering this is arguably the number one drop shot bait of all time like Breaking Dawn and Green Pumpkin Purple This is one of my favorite spinnerbaits and there are a few great colors in it that are currently on sale for 30% off I started fishing with the Nichols Catalyst Spinnerbait about two years ago and it has become my go-to in tournament situations when I need a bait that is built to get bit and strong enough to get them in the boat The Jackall Bling 55 Crankbait is one of my favorite crankbaits SG Threadfin Shad is my favorite color in this bait Tackle Warehouse has the Bling in this color and their best selling color (Craw Fish) on sale now for 30% off I was honestly tempted to buy these out when I saw this deal and go right on about my business But I refrained and am passing the info along to you Though I haven’t fished with the Fishlab Rattle Toad There are a few of these baits left in various sizes and colors it has a rattle secured to the hook as opposed to free floating inside the body And there’s a monster version of the bait that weighs a little more than an ounce and measures 3 and 1/2 inches There are several versions of the PB Rat marked down considerably I’m actually pretty surprised by this, but the Duel Hardcore Popper is on sale for 40% off at Tackle Warehouse. I reviewed this one myself a few years ago and liked it a lot it’s been awarded 4.7 out of 5 stars by reviewers on TW but either way this is a dang good deal on a quality topwater The sales price is in effect for all 8 colors The Berkley Krej has been met with mixed reviews by the public Designed to be paired with forward facing sonar I have to agree it’s not the most effective bait in that sense But I have absolutely wrecked schooling fish on this thing You can throw it a mile and the sticky trebles pin the fish well Half the colors are marked down about 25% right now but 15% off the Z-Man ChatterBait Custom is still a great deal This is one of my favorite ChatterBaits to start with because of the quality of the bait for the low MSRP But especially when you’re talking about getting it for under 6 bucks this one is hard to beat—even by vibrating jigs that cost two and three times as much life-altering implications from the ongoing tariff talks I’m not sure of what I can do about it for you either if you’re looking at losing a job or not being able to afford something you desperately need I can help you find a good deal on fishing lures though The best online fishing resource to learn and stay current on the latest fishing gear You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed France's President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled new initiatives on Monday seeking to attract United States-based scientists affected by federal spending cuts and academic policy shifts under US President Donald Trump's White House Speaking at an event entitled Choose Europe for Science at the Sorbonne University in Paris the leaders announced incentives and protections for researchers considering relocation to Europe Von der Leyen unveiled substantial financial backing for the initiative stating: "Science is an investment — and we need to offer the right incentives This is why I can announce that we will put forward a new 500-million-euro ($537 million) package for 2025-2027 to make Europe a magnet for researchers "We are choosing to put research and innovation We are choosing to be the continent where universities are pillars of our societies and our way of life," she added Macron doubled up on the European message: "If you love freedom He called the Trump administration's US science policy a "diktat" and an "error" "Nobody could have imagined that this great global democracy whose economic model depends so heavily on free science .. was going to commit such an error," he said "We refuse a diktat consisting of any government being able to say you cannot research this or that." The European initiative comes as US universities face unprecedented pressure from federal funding cuts and scrutiny of their diversity France in particular has positioned itself as a key destination for researchers The country launched its Choose France for Science program in April creating a dedicated platform for international researchers The National Center for Scientific Research the premier research institution in France has begun actively recruiting foreign scientists and French researchers working abroad CNRS President Antoine Petit noted some French scientists in the US "don't want to live and raise their children in (President) Trump's United States" France's Higher Education and Research Minister Philippe Baptiste wrote to universities in March stating: "Many well-known researchers are already questioning their future in the United States We would naturally wish to welcome a certain number of them." Several institutions in France have already launched programs with Aix-Marseille University's Safe Place for Science initiative expecting its first international researchers in June The US traditionally offers higher salaries and more substantial research funding through public-private partnerships presenting an ongoing challenge for European research centers After years of watching their top scientific talent migrate to better-funded US universities and research centers European leaders see this moment as a critical opportunity to reverse the flow The United Kingdom government is also launching a 50-million-pound ($133 million) program aimed at attracting top researchers in response to the Trump administration's restrictive policies on academic freedom in the US The initiative will offer funding for research grants and relocation targeting researchers across disciplines such as life sciences about ten research teams are expected to be relocated to the UK "We're open for business on international science," said the Department for Science adding that it aims to help "some of the world's best researchers to bring their ideas to life" in the UK The TimesFrance and the EU have jointly unveiled plans to spend hundreds of millions of euros on incentives for US-based scientists to move to Europe to escape President Trump’s funding cuts and his battles with academia accused the US president of a “gigantic miscalculation” in making federal funding and tax breaks for American universities dependent on scrapping diversity policies no ethnicity or political party,” she told an audience of leading academics at Sorbonne University in Paris “Europe must become a refuge,” said President Macron of France They then announced that the EU would allocate €500 million and France an additional €100 million to attract foreign researchers as The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen were set on Monday to host a conference in Paris aimed at attracting US researchers ready to relocate because of President Donald Trump's policies academics and ministers for research from European Union member countries will discuss financial incentives to lure disgruntled US scientists across the Atlantic Paris's Sorbonne University hosted the conference which was to close with speeches by Macron and von der Leyen The European Union will launch a new incentives package worth €500 million to make the bloc "a magnet for researchers" from elsewhere Speaking at a Paris conference she said of the $567-million initiative that "we have to offer the right incentives" Macron took the opportunity to criticise Donald Trump's policies towards science "Nobody could have imagined that this great global democracy whose economic model depends so heavily on free science.. Von der Leyen also said questioning the role of science was "a gigantic miscalculation" "Science holds the key to our future here in Europe," she said READ ALSO: How Sweden can woo US scientists Universities and research facilities in the United States have come under increasing political and financial pressure under Trump including threats of massive federal funding cuts tens of thousands of federal workers have been fired and foreign students fear possible deportation for their political views The 27-nation EU hopes to offer an alternative for researchers and "defend our strategic interests and promote a universalist vision" The French president has already appealed to foreign Last month he unveiled plans for a funding programme to help universities and other research bodies cover the cost of bringing foreign scientists to the country READ ALSO: Spain lures US scientists fleeing Trump with €200K in extra funding Aix Marseille University in the south of France announced in March it would open its doors to US scientists threatened by cuts It says its "Safe Place for Science" scheme has already received a flood of applicants France's flagship scientific research centre launched a new initiative aimed at attracting foreign researchers whose work is threatened It is also seeking to attract French researchers working abroad some of whom "don't want to live and raise their children in Trump's United States" READ ALSO: Germany urged to poach US researchers unhappy with Trump An official in Macron's office said Monday's conference came "at a time when academic freedoms are retreating and under threat in a number of cases and Europe is a continent of attractiveness" experts say is the fact that while EU countries can offer competitive research infrastructure and a high quality of life research funding and researchers' remuneration both lag far behind US levels But CNRS's Petit said last week he hoped that the pay gap would seem less significant once the lower cost of education and health and more generous social benefits were taken into account Macron's office said France and the EU were targeting researchers in a number of specific sectors The French government could finance up to 50 percent of selected research projects an official in the presidential office said while assistance could also be offered in the form of tax incentives Britain and Switzerland are participating in Monday's conference Please log in here to leave a comment. Reporting by Michael Martina; Editing by Daniel Wallis US intelligence agency videos target lowly officials who are trapped working for a wealthy corrupt elite and whose fate is ‘precarious’ The two videos touch on probable anxieties among some inside the Communist party machine – getting stuck in a lowly job assisting an increasingly wealthy corrupt official, or becoming victim to the endless purges that have targeted millions of party members at all levels since Xi Jinping came to power. “As I rise within the party, I watch those above me being discarded like worn-out shoes, but now I realise that my fate was just as precarious as theirs,” a narrator says in one video, adding that he must protect his family whose fate is tied to his. the narrator declares: “Our leaders’ failure to fulfil repeated promises of prosperity has become a well-known secret … It’s time I start working towards my own dreams.” The two Chinese-language videos released on Thursday come as trade hostilities between the two superpowers continue to spiral. Accessible on Youtube, they are titled in Chinese: “Why I contacted the CIA: to take control of my fate” and “Why I contacted the CIA: for a better life” “Do you have any information about economic or trade policies?” the CIA asks in the caption or deal with people who work in these fields The information you can provide is important and we value your insights on these topics.” The videos end with encrypted contact information for the agency The campaign follows earlier efforts which began in October, with instructions posted online for potential assets in China Iran and North Korea to get in touch with the CIA The agency has said it has had previous success enlisting Russians we wouldn’t be making more videos,” a CIA official told Reuters which said officials were confident the videos were getting past China’s strict internet controls In recent weeks Russian military recruitment videos have spread across Chinese social media, looking for mercenaries to fight in its war on Ukraine but it’s not clear if Chinese authorities have allowed those videos to spread or simply been unable to stop them The CIA has a particular focus on rebuilding an espionage network inside China. A couple of years before Xi came to power in 2012, China’s ministry of state security reportedly dismantled a US spy ring jailing and executing at least a dozen CIA assets China has strengthened anti-espionage laws and encouraged citizens to carefully monitor and report the suspicious activities of those around them The US now considers China to be its most serious military and cyber threat “It is intent on dominating the world economically and technologically,” CIA director John Ratcliffe said in a statement “Our agency must continue responding to this threat with urgency and these videos are just one of the ways we are doing this.” Homebuyers around the country are looking for deals — and they’re getting them Data from John Burns Research & Consulting cited by the newspaper shows homebuilders offered incentives adding up to 7.2% of the home purchase price during the first two weeks of April With the number of unsold newly built homes hitting the highest level since 2009 builders are trying to lure buyers by buying down mortgage rates upgrading features and even giving away vouchers worth $5,000 given that prices usually go up as temperatures warm and more buyers start looking for homes But mortgage rates nearing the 7% mark are taking a toll along with buyer hesitancy due to the effect of President Donald Trump’s tariff and immigration policies on pricing and financial markets On Thursday, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, better known as Freddie Mac, listed the weekly average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.76%, down 0.05 percentage points from the previous week but still more than double what was available just a few years ago The newspaper concludes that “until mortgage rates fall builders’ profits will remain under pressure Home hunters should keep an eye on their inboxes for deals Builders will be spending more money than usual to tempt them off the sidelines.” When it comes to the sale of newly built homes “everybody is still real busy and everything is moving really well,” said Ross Ford executive vice president of the Utah Association of Home Builders Ford said the association does not track incentives or their value Ford said he’s hearing from builders “their worry is (changes in) interest rates happen and if things slow they want to keep the market moving consistently That means offering perks to buyers. While that can mean finishing a basement or providing upgrades, he said “the one that I’m hearing that more builders like and seems to be more effective is they’re helping buy down points” to reduce mortgage rates since giving a buyer “some sort of perk in the house is nice but it doesn’t help them long term it gives them a lower monthly (payment) for the life of them being in that home.” Ivory Development President Chris Gamvroulas said Utah’s largest homebuilder takes a “customer by customer” approach to buyer incentives that includes buying down rates helping to sell or rent out an existing home We analyze what people need and then we help them with what is going to be most helpful for them People want a new home for a variety of reasons,” Gamvroulas said He said the incentives offered haven’t increased as a percentage of sales, and have been in place since the Federal Reserve started raising interest rates in 2022 to slow post-COVID-19 pandemic inflation “We’ve been very consistent with the services that we offer,” Gamvroulas said John Philpott has helped physicians move between the United States and Canada for nearly three decades mostly arranging for Canadian doctors to emigrate to the US for training or jobs.  his phone is ringing off the hook from US physicians looking to move north said the CEO of CanAM Physician Recruiting.  Philpott said he’s seen a 65% jump in inquiries from US doctors alarmed by some Trump administration actions including steep cuts in federal spending on medical research Philpott has fielded around 10 inquiries each day exhorting them to “practice where you are valued and … government stays out of the exam room.” The Medical Council of Canada, which validates credentials from foreign physicians, has seen a near six-fold increase in US-educated doctors signing up for its physician application portal MCC has also seen over 100 calls from American medical students looking for information on practicing in Canada The physicians calling CanAm voice concerns about safety of LGBTQ people in the US and coping with insurers’ bureaucracy “We also saw an uptick last summer from family practitioners and obstetricians and pediatricians who wanted to leave because of (state-level) changes in reproductive health laws,” Philpott said “This is one of the great tragedies for the United States,” said Stephen Archer MD director of the Translational Institute of Medicine at Queen’s University in Ontario.  New rules in six of Canada’s 13 provinces and territories have established some form of reciprocity which means most board-certified US physicians can practice in Canada without needing to retake onerous exams The provinces hope easing regulations will attract foreign talent A spokesperson from the Medical Council of Canada which validates credentials from foreign physicians who want to practice in Canada said the number of US physicians registering for an account at physiciansapply.ca the first step in pursuing Canadian medical licensure the council’s agents received about 100 calls per month from US-based locations such as Doctors Manitoba and Nova Scotia Health have also seen upticks in inquiries from US physicians “We launched a digital marketing campaign in the end of November and we've had something like over 150 leads from that,” said Katrina Philopoulos recruitment director for Nova Scotia Health That campaign led to hiring two US physicians “There’s a desire for more economic and political stability,” said Keir Johnson Advocacy & Communications at Doctors Manitoba Physicians already have a very stressful job That’s why pediatrician Joy Eberhardt DeMaster hitched up a trailer to her electric car and began the 3700-mile journey east from Portland Concerned about rising gun violence and other threats to her young children’s well-being as well as challenges in providing the holistic pediatric care she envisioned Eberhardt DeMaster and her partner emigrated in spring 2023.  Nova Scotia had the pace of life and qualities that her family was looking for “I think there is an inherent fear that is motivating some people and then other people are concerned for their own identity not being supported and feeling safe,” she said “There is really a gentleness about life and lifestyle here.” Nova Scotia didn’t have the same reciprocity rules it does today Eberhardt DeMaster had to provide week-by-week documentation of what she did during her residency and internship to obtain full licensure While she didn’t have to re-take any exams first in a provincial hospital and then in private practice Eberhardt DeMaster had to learn how to navigate Canada’s government-funded healthcare system such as not having to juggle complex billing systems from multiple payors including a continued reliance on paper charts and documentation Having to scribble answers in ballpoint pen instead of clicking a mouse is a small price to pay for the freedom to practice medicine without interference from rules against gender-affirming care and the frustrations of prior authorizations Family medicine physician Alison Carleton echoes this assessment she moved with her wife from Iowa to Winnipegosis in Manitoba and hasn’t looked back I wasn't able to see enough patients per day to pay the bills and we still weren't making ends meet,” Carleton said in an email Carleton also can provide gender-affirming care, such as hormone therapy, at her current job, something she knows she could not do if she stayed in Iowa. The state has banned such care for transgender youth “The 2016 election was the tipping point for my wife Cyndie and me it's no big deal to take care of patients the way they need to be taken care of You don’t need to be scared you're going to be put in jail for giving someone hormones,” Carleton said because that was very important to me to be able to take care of people in a way that met all their needs.” Doctors Manitoba and Nova Scotia Health emphasize increased freedom in medical practice and in social factors in their materials.  “There's an opportunity here for doctors looking for a place to practice without political interference These stars are aligning in a way that's hugely beneficial for all of us,” said Johnson Both Eberhardt DeMaster and Carleton stress that the move isn’t seamless and can take time to arrange.  As someone who grew up in both the US and Mexico Eberhardt DeMaster was familiar with the challenges of learning a new language and dealing with immigration bureaucracy Canadian-born Archer has also spent time on both sides of the US-Canada border first for advanced training in Minnesota in the 1980s and later at the University of Chicago the immigration process for physicians has gotten smoother in recent years “A family doctor can move to almost any province and be licensed by the College of Physicians or family medicine and there's tons of jobs available,” Archer said Archer has historically helped his Canadian colleagues find leads on positions in the US cuts to the US scientific infrastructure have left many medical researchers scrambling to stay afloat He has found himself suddenly fielding requests for the opposite move.  president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) said that the CMA is working with the national government to assist US doctors who wish to emigrate as well as bolster Canadian research funding to compete better globally “This is an opportunity for us to bring in outside talent to help fill the void and make Canada a science and medical powerhouse,” Reimer said Send comments and news tips to news@medscape.net The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP I would say he’s a bad boy,” said a long-time neighbor of 22-year-old Charles Willis known to a neighbor on Pickford street for decades as “Charlie.” “There’s been three occasions where the Northville police have been here and not just one car was charged with allegedly luring a girl to his home using Snapchat and buying a two-hour Uber ride Detectives learned that Willis contacted the 14-year-old girl on Snapchat on April 25 but had been communicating with her “for a while.” He reportedly arranged and paid for an Uber to bring the girl to his home. Authorities said she lives two hours away in Barry County “This is an adult who contacted a minor teenager and managed to convince her to do some terrible things,” said Lieutenant Pat Rienke with the Northville Township Police Department Police said Willis instructed the young teen to hide out in the basement of his home then sexually assaulted the teen and isolated her for two days the girl was found walking alone in the area of 7 Mile and Sheldon roads with a blanket wrapped around her not being able to reach out and call for help or have the ability to reach out to someone and say ‘I need some help right now,’ I’d imagine it’s very terrifying,” said Lt Willis had prior contact with other law enforcement agencies related to sexually inappropriate behavior and alleged attempts to entice young girls Roseville Police confirm to Local 4 that Willis was charged just five months ago with felony sexual assault involving a minor in their city Willis allegedly met a girl between the ages of 13 and 16 and again maintained a relationship through Snapchat But police said a visiting judge gave Willis a $5,000 personal bond back in January of 2025 Many are worried there may be more victims out there still investigating — trying to determine if there’s any other victims,” said Lt “The public’s help is tremendously helpful enticing a girl under 16 for immoral purposes His bond was set at $1 million, and he is currently being held at the Wayne County Jail. While he is due back in court on May 9 in Northville, an emergency hearing will address his bond on May 5 for his alleged crimes out of Roseville. Anyone who believes they or their child may have been in contact with Willis, or may be a victim, is asked to contact the Northville Township Police Detective Bureau at (248) 349-9400. Copyright 2025 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Careers at WDIV Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group In response to the academic funding cuts in the U.S France and the EU are preparing to roll out incentives to attract U.S.-based researchers to Europe What Happened: French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to announce incentives for researchers considering a move to Europe scheduled to be made at Sorbonne University in Paris academics fear their work is under threat due to federal spending cuts and scrutiny of diversity policies in US higher education institutions The “Choose Europe for science” initiative was launched in response to a letter from 13 European countries urging the EU to accelerate efforts to attract academic talent France had previously launched a similar initiative von der Leyen announced at Paris’s Sorbonne University that the European Union will introduce a new 500 million euro ($567 million) incentives package to make the bloc “a magnet for researchers.” Macron criticized restrictions on scientific research calling them a major mistake by a leading democracy and emphasized France's refusal to let governments dictate research topics He also announced upcoming proposals to boost France's investment in science and research SEE ALSO: Musk’s Ex-Wife Opens Up About Why Life With Elon Was So Difficult Why It Matters: The Trump administration’s stringent budget cuts have significantly impacted the U.S responsible for overseeing $800 million in education research with numerous contracts terminated by the Trump administration This has raised concerns about the future of education policy and data collection in the U.S Moreover, the Trump administration suspended $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University after it refused to comply with demands to remove diversity and inclusion programs and screen international students for ideological concerns This move has put nearly $9 billion in federal funding at risk These developments have created an opportunity for Europe to attract academic talent from the U.S continues to outpace Europe in research investment The expectation is that the pay gap between scientists in France and the U.S will appear smaller when factoring in France’s lower education and healthcare costs along with its more generous social benefits Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors Photo Courtesy: Maxim Elramsisy On Shutterstock.com Benzinga does not provide investment advice free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates? A 46-year-old Putnam County man faces federal charges after allegedly using Snapchat to manipulate young girls into sending him sexually explicit pictures and videos of themselves, prosecutors said. Mahopac resident Brian Fullerton was arrested on Friday morning, May 2, and charged with three counts of sexual exploitation of a child, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced.  According to federal officials, beginning as early as September 2022, Fullerton used social messaging apps such as Snapchat to contact victims as young as 14 years old, eventually luring them into sending him sexual photos and videos.  Among those allegedly targeted by Fullerton was a 14-year-old girl who sent him several videos. Prosecutors said Fullerton also allegedly sent this victim several sexually explicit text messages that read: "I wish you lived in New York, so I can f*** you for real … You want to be bred by a man three times your age you dirty little girl … I scrolled to make sure my face wasn’t in any pics don’t need them seeing how old I am ;).”  Each of Fullerton's three charges of sexual exploitation of a child carries a 15-year mandatory minimum sentence and a 30-year maximum sentence.  Anyone with information about Fullerton or anyone else who may have encountered someone using the Snapchat username “lomax518,” the Instagram username of “BRADSMITH4187,” the Kix username of “lomax518,” or the TikTok username of "bradsddysza,” is asked to call the FBI at 1-800-225-5324.  especially over the past 12 months," Wolba said.British university student Michael Rowley said he had recently rejected offers of accounting and more traditional AI jobs to work for a company developing technology that allows sensors to better track troop movements."When I decided to go into defence I had quite a few options and for me it was the opportunity to do meaningful work," said Rowley whose Tiresias startup won a tech event in Munich in February "If I want to work for most tech companies I might write code for advertising but to be able to contribute to the front lines and help protect democracy is an opportunity not many people get."Marie Inuzuka worked at OpenAI and Palantir before joining Comand AI as a product manager in December last year attracted by the opportunity to do "more mission-driven impactful work".The 34-year-old is a descendant of survivors of the 1945 U.S bombing of Nagasaki."My grandparents lived through the atomic bomb so defence has always been very close to my heart," she told Reuters.($1 = 0.8786 euros)Reporting by Supantha Mukherjee in Stockholm Michael Kahn in Prague and Elizabeth Howcroft in Paris; Editing by Kenneth Li and Catherine Evans Supantha leads the European Technology and Telecoms coverage, with a special focus on emerging technologies such as AI and 5G. He has been a journalist for about 18 years. He joined Reuters in 2006 and has covered a variety of beats ranging from financial sector to technology. He is based in Stockholm, Sweden.  Thomson Reuters Elizabeth Howcroft reports on finance and technology, including Europe's "fintech" industry and cryptocurrencies. She was part of the team which won a Loeb award and SABEW award for covering the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in 2022. ScreenX is available at the Mall of America and in Shakopee. I venture out at least four times a week to catch a play, check out a new comedian, see a concert or have a meal. But you practically have to drag me by the nose hairs to get me to a movie theater — and promise free popcorn. I‘m not alone. Domestic box-office sales for 2024 were $8.7 billion. According to Comscore, that’s a nearly 24% drop from five years ago. And 2025 isn’t off to a stellar start. Numbers are down 7% compared with the first three months of last year. “What does that say? What is the consumer trying to tell us?” Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos said during the Time100 Summit last month. “That they’d like to watch movies at home, thank you.” Sarandos, whose frank comments were reported by the Variety trade magazine, also addressed filmmakers who are stuck in the past. “Folks grew up thinking, ‘I want to make movies on a gigantic screen and have strangers watch them play in the theaters for two months,” he said. “... It’s an outdated concept.” Movie theaters have heard the death knell before. TV was supposed to kill them off. Then, DVDs and streaming. The industry’s strongest response in the past was to churn out stories so compelling, so magnificent, that you just had to see them on the biggest screens possible. But the response this time around is focused more on setting and substance. Theaters seem to think heated seats, three-story-high screens and liquor licenses will make up for the fact that Hollywood has almost given up on epic films that don’t feature wisecracking superheroes. Or Tom Cruise. One of the most popular new lures is ScreenX, technology that gives viewers a 270-degree panoramic view. For certain scenes, the action spills over from the main screen, projecting images on the left and right walls that would normally be left on the cutting-room floor. “It’s 3D without the glasses,” “Godzilla vs. Kong” director Adam Wingard says in a promotional video. Ben Reiners fought to bring the technology to Shakopee’s Marcus Southbridge Crossing Cinema, where he has served as general manager since it opened in 2017. ‘It’s just something different," Reiners said last Wednesday, the day before making ScreenX available to his patrons. “It’s something you can’t get at home. It can’t be duplicated.” Marcus Theatres, the fourth-largest theater owner in the United States, is so gung-ho on the technology that it also installed it last week in suburban Chicago and Columbus, Ohio. Pamela Henson, director of marketing and communications for Milwaukee-based Marcus, said the technology works best when it enhances, rather than distracts, from the main story. She’s still swooning from how well ScreenX worked for the opening sequence in “Top Gun: Maverick” in which we watch fighter planes take off and land. But the innovation was missing from the 2022 blockbuster’s more intimate moments. “You don’t want to see it when Tom Cruise is sitting with a crying Val Kilmer,” said Henson, who also puts the concert scenes from ”Bohemian Rhapsody" among her all-time favorite ScreenX moments. “Filmmakers don’t want to take away from the context.” But ScreenX can be a nuisance in other moments. While watching a matinee screening of “Sinners” at the Mall of America’s B&B Theatres, the only other Minnesota venue with the technology, I kept wondering why I had forked over an extra $7 to see bonus footage of cotton fields and extras milling around a railroad station. It was the equivalent of being served filet mignon with Spam as a side dish. It also didn’t help that the side images, used for about 30 minutes of the otherwise excellent film, were being projected over brightly lit exit signs and fire alarms. The Southbridge Crossing theater has fewer distractions — the exit signs are much lower — but the only times I really marveled at the action to my left and right during a screening of “Thunderbolts*” was when the camera panned over shots of Utah mountains and the New York skyline. It did nothing to enhance the action scenes. Maybe ScreenX will be more effective when applied to other films later this year. I’m curious to see if it’ll help me feel like I’m behind the steering wheel in the Brad Pitt vehicle “F1″ due in theaters next month or if I’ll get a chill from being surrounded by flying monkeys in “Wicked: For Good,” which hits theaters in November. I’m also intrigued to see how ScreenX works with concert films. Both Henson and Reiners are convinced that the live-action version of “How to Train Your Dragon” due out next month will be a game-changer. But if Hollywood wants to guarantee that I’ll fork over $20 for a ticket and $5 for a soda, they’ll finance more sweeping films like “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Reds” and “2001: A Space Odyssey,” epics that don’t rely on last-minute gimmicks to draw a crowd. Until then, I’ll keep feeding my film habit from the living room couch. Neal Justin is the pop-culture critic, covering how Minnesotans spend their entertainment time. He also reviews stand-up comedy. Justin previously served as TV and music critic for the paper. He is the co-founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms. Movies ScreenX is available at the Mall of America and in Shakopee a superhero movie and an A24 Ari Aster thriller Hollywood is pulling out the stops this summer movie season which kicks off with the release Marvel's ''Thunderbolts(asterisk)'' on May 2 Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively star in a straight-to-streaming sequel that no one asked for Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York has accused a Newburgh man of using an online messaging application called Discord to attract victims in a scheme to obtain child sexual abuse images Attorney for the Southern District of New York said in a news release that Lonnie Youmans used Discord "as a hunting ground...in a horrific scheme to obtain child pornography." As alleged in a complaint unsealed April 29 Youmans used Discord to prey on victims as young as 12 beginning in January 2024 Youmans allegedly got vulnerable children to send him sexually explicit photos then threatened to leak those photos to coerce his victims to send him more images and recruit additional victims He allegedly targeted one 15-year-old from whom he obtained dozens of photos which he distributed to others His alleged activities were the target of an investigation by the FBI the Town of Wallkill Police Department and the Town of Newburgh Police Department federal agencies searched Youmans' residence and allegedly found hundreds of unique files of child sexual abuse images on his phone including multiple images of adults performing oral sex on toddlers and prepubescent children being penetrated by various objects Fatal crash: Poughkeepsie woman charged with vehicular manslaughter in 2024 crash that killed her baby The news release said Youmans admitted he knew the images he possessed were illegal Youmans was charged with sexual exploitation of a child which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison if convicted; receipt and distribution of child pornography which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison if convicted; and possession of child pornography which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison if convicted McCarthy ordered Youmans detained pending further court action could not immediately be reached for comment Mike Randall covers breaking news for the Times Herald-Record and the Poughkeepsie Journal Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a 500 million euro incentive fund to bolster regional science research as the EU aims to lure top US scientists disgruntled with President Donald Trump “Science is an investment, and we must offer the right incentives,” the EC president said in a statement at the Sorbonne University in Paris This is why I can announce that we will put forward a new EUR 500 million package for 2025-2027 to make Europe a magnet for researchers French President Emmanuel Macron then took to the podium and reiterated the European message: “If you love freedom come and do your research here.” He called the Trump administration’s US science policy a “diktat” and an “error” “Nobody could have imagined that this great global democracy whose economic model depends so heavily on free science… was going to commit such an error,” he said “We refuse a diktat consisting of any government being able to say you cannot research this or that.” US scientists have been in the Trump Administration’s crosshairs primarily over how they’ve handled pro-Palestinian rallies that roiled campuses last year but also over issues like diversity and equality programmes climate initiatives and transgender policies “Controversial debates at European universities are welcome,” the EC head said in Valencia at the 2025 European People’s Party Congress “We consider freedom of science and research as fundamental.” Harvard scientist Donald Ingber said earlier this month he knew of post-doctoral applicants who are now turning down research positions in the United States that they had accepted because they are afraid to live in America as foreigners. 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All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE. Download our media pack in either English or Spanish. Hong Kong has launched an updated Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES), effective 1 March 2024, to boost capital inflows and reinforce the city's status as a leading global asset and wealth management centre. Under the new programme, applicants must meet a minimum net asset threshold of HK$30 million over the two years before application. Additionally, they must invest this amount in Permissible Investment Assets. These assets include a mandatory contribution of HK$3 million into a government-managed portfolio by the Hong Kong Investment Corporation and HK$27 million allocated to eligible public market securities, private funds, and non-residential real estate. 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Mediasset Holdings 3'rd Floor, D-40, Sector-2, Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Pincode - 201301 tripti@exchange4media.comrealtyplus@exchange4media.com Reporting by Gabriel Araujo; Editing by Mark Porter Northern pike (Esox lucius) are eating machines they will devour young of their own species and even fish close to their own size and pelagic baitfish like herring and ciscoes the best pike lures are typically outsized you’re fishing northern Canada or some place in Scandinavia.  These are my go-to baits; before making a choice from this list I reach for the venerable Johnson Silver Minnow with a white or yellow curly-tail grub trailer.  When water temps climb to 65 degrees and higher I’ll break out lead-core line and troll deeper or just the X-Rap Magnums or large Rat-L-Trap-shaped baits below on braid with a heavy fluorocarbon leader I like to do a lot of “Iowa Speed Trolling” (2.8 to 3.5 mph) with spoons on weed lines and right over still-green cabbage But there are other baits you should also include in your northern pike arsenal.  If fishing in Canadian provinces or international waters with giant pike But no matter where you’re fishing for pike it’s best to have lots of different sizes on hand and in staple colors like red/white Make sure to combine it with a wire or heavy fluorocarbon leader to prevent bite-offs — that goes for all of the lures on this list.  Medium to large Johnson Silver Minnows are the Swiss Army knives of pike fishing You can throw them in the thickest cabbage as well as troll them without picking off weeds every few minutes 1 1/8 ounce model is great for pike and available in seven colors although I’ve only ever used silver or gold Tip it with a white or chartreuse curly tail grub and you have a super-deadly pike lure that will literally fish anywhere you want There’s a reason they’ve been selling out since 1923 They just plain work and are weedless as the day is long.  Bass spinnerbaits on the larger and heavier size make for great pike baits evident by the number of errant pike we all seem to catch while bass fishing on pike-filled waters willow-blade spinnerbaits seem to be real champs catching more fish than Colorado- or Indiana-bladed baits Standout colors include black/orange and green/yellow although don’t abandon white/gray/silver/gold on waters with tullibees Add a trailer hook to a rubber-skirted bait with a fluke or curly-tail grub, or find smaller bucktail spinnerbaits with tandem hooks — both are solid bets. A classic go-to in the Upper Midwest is the Northland Fishing Tackle Reed-Runner Magnum Spinnerbait in 3/4- or 1-ounce sizes with additional Sting’r hook including a very effective orange/black version called Blackbird.  When pike are deep and over open water eating small crappies, baitfish, or young-of-the-year, you need to get down to where they’re at, typically on a troll. It’s really hard to beat the new Rapala X-Rap Magnum with dive curves everywhere from 10 to 40 feet With 25 colors featuring really cool holographic foil and 3D designs available the sky’s the limit for playing match-the-hatch They’re built with saltwater grade hardware to withstand pike maws and they’re super rugged What’s really cool is they’re tuned right out the box to run straight and the bait and its lip are designed to withstand trolling speeds up to 15 mph so if speed trolling (maybe a quarter of that speed) is in your game plan there’s no way these baits are going to blow-out behind the boat And the X-Rap Magnum also makes a great bait for flinging from shore off points and other places where you have to get down deep to pike from a standstill near the bank.  this bait was marketed as both a freshwater and saltwater bait The Magic Swimmer is a casting bait and it sinks, but slowly, and it kind of slithers in a sideways sine-wave pattern on a slower retrieve, and its three-body segments produce an action unlike any other hardbait out there. The Magic Swimmer Saltwater comes in a bunch of sizes and colors to meet the size of the pike you’re chasing.  The thing about this bait is there’s a direct head-to-blade connection, so the thing vibrates like mad, and it drives pike crazy. Great for casting on heavier bass chatterbait-style rod set-ups. I’ve also experimented with trolling the bait at speeds to get it chopping through and over weed-tops — and when a pike crushes it, that vibration stops and you know it’s game time!  Why more pike anglers aren’t fishing chatterbaits — especially the Big Blade — is anybody’s guess. They catch fish! Definitely a must-add to your pike tackle box.  Based in Minnesota, Jim Edlund is an avid multi-species angler who has contributed to numerous fishing magazines and online publications over the past 20 years while providing PR for some of the fishing industry’s top companies. He was fortunate to spend his formative years in his parents’ bait shop, developing a love for the sport early on. The best online fishing resource to learn and stay current on the latest fishing gear, news, techniques, trends and more.  Von der Leyen told a conference at Paris's Sorbonne university that the EU would launch a new incentives package worth $567 million (500 million euros) to make the 27-nation bloc "a magnet for researchers". "We have to offer the right incentives," she said. Without mentioning Trump directly, von der Leyen told the "Choose Europe for Science" conference that the role of science was being put in question "in today's world" and condemned such views as "a gigantic miscalculation". Universities and research facilities in the United States have come under increasing political and financial pressure under Trump, including with threats of massive federal funding cuts. "Nobody could have imagined that this great global democracy, whose economic model depends so heavily on free science,.. was going to commit such an error," Macron said. He added: "We refuse a diktat consisting of any government being able to say you cannot research this or that." The 'Reinventing Government' project was nearly the opposite of the abrupt, chaotic Musk effort – it was authorised by bipartisan congressional legislation, worked slowly over several years and involved federal workers in re-envisioning their jobs. In the context of "threats" against independent research and "global apprehension", Macron said, "Europe must become a sanctuary." In the United States, research programmes face closure, tens of thousands of federal workers have been fired and foreign students fear possible deportation for their political views. European commissioners, scientists, academics and ministers for research from EU member countries took part in Monday's conference, as did representatives from non-EU members Norway, Britain and Switzerland. The French president has already appealed to foreign, notably US, researchers to "choose France". Last month he unveiled plans for a funding programme to help universities and other research bodies cover the cost of bringing foreign scientists to the country. Aix Marseille University in the south of France announced in March it would open its doors to US scientists threatened by cuts. It says its "Safe Place for Science" scheme has already received a flood of applicants. Last week, France's flagship scientific research centre, the CNRS, launched another initiative aimed at attracting foreign researchers whose work is threatened. A US judge denied a request to put a temporary hold on the cost-cutting, allowing the campaign to downsize the federal workforce to continue. It is also seeking to tempt back French researchers working abroad, some of whom "don't want to live and raise their children in Trump's United States", according to CNRS President Antoine Petit. An official in Macron's office said Monday's conference came "at a time when academic freedoms are retreating and under threat in a number of cases". One obstacle, experts say, is the fact that while EU countries can offer competitive research infrastructure and a high quality of life, research funding and researchers' remuneration both lag far behind US levels. But the CNRS's Petit said last week he hoped the pay gap would seem less significant once the lower cost of education and health, and more generous social benefits were taken into account. Macron's office said France and the European Union were targeting researchers in a number of specific sectors, including health, climate, biodiversity, artificial intelligence and space. Macron said his government would earmark "an additional" 100 million euros to help attract foreign talent. The French government could finance up to 50 percent of selected research projects, an official in the presidential office said, while assistance could also be offered in the form of tax incentives. The firings appeared to focus on employees in the agency's centres for food, medical devices and tobacco products. 2025 at 12:24 AM EDTBookmarkSaveTakeaways NEWA global race to recruit US scientists is heating up as President Donald Trump’s sweeping cuts to research funding and federal agencies trigger an exodus from the country’s research institutions and Australia are among nations offering incentives — including funding streamlined immigration pathways and competitive relocation packages — to entice scientists facing mounting uncertainty at home.