Biomedical sciences

Education, News April 16, 2026

Kennesaw State to launch Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences in Fall 2027

[This article by Dave Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Building on its leadership in scientific research and education, Kennesaw State University on Wednesday…

Health & Wellness April 16, 2026

New Federal Medicaid Rules Require One Month of Work. Some States Demand More.

This article by Samantha Liss first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Samantha Liss, April 16, 2026 Millions of people who apply for Medicaid in the coming years…

Economy April 16, 2026

Tax Day 2026: Democrats and Republicans battle over impact of new Trump tax cuts

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 15, 2026 WASHINGTON — The 2026 tax filing season closed Wednesday with the…

Education April 16, 2026

Chancellor Sonny Perdue announces retirement as head of Georgia’s university system

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 15, 2026 University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, who previously served as…

International April 16, 2026

The Islamabad talks were doomed to failure – and Hormuz blockade has thrown another obstacle to any Iran‑US deal

by Farah N. Jan, University of Pennsylvania, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Twenty-one hours of direct negotiations. The highest-level face-to-face engagement between Washington and Tehran…

International April 16, 2026

Iran’s military forces combine state‑of‑the‑art drones and hackers with out‑of‑date conventional weapons

by Paul J. Springer, Air University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Six weeks of U.S. and Israeli bombardment have served to degrade Iran’s nuclear facilities…