Lee Adler is an expert on education and academic union issues at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations.

Law, Government & Public Policy

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Mayor Mamdani is expected to decide Monday whether New York City schools will have a second snow day on Tuesday. Kimberly Kopko, expert on child development and parenting, says snow days can give students a chance for fun experiences but can create challenges for working parents and for students who depend on school for structure and meals.

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Eswar Prasad, a senior professor of international trade policy at Cornell University, says the ruling is still unlikely to slow the administration’s broader push to deploy tariffs across economic and geopolitical fronts.

Economics and Business

Law, Government & Public Policy

Foreign Policy

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A landmark social media addiction trial is being closely watched for its implications for thousands of similar lawsuits. The lawsuits accuse Meta and others of functioning in an addictive manner. 

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Kim Haines-Eitzen, professor of ancient Mediterranean religions and author of the just-released “The Gospel of John: A Biography,” speaks to the lasting impact of this most quoted — and arguably most misunderstood — book of the New Testament.

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Xavier Pickett, an assistant professor of Africana studies, says Jackson’s death should spur fresh reflection on his faith‑driven coalition politics, cultural impact, and his role in shaping the nation’s conscience.

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Cornell experts, Emily Zitek and Thomas Gilovich, are available to discuss how Olympians navigate victories, losses and the uncertainty that sets in mid-competition. 

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John Tobin-de la Puente is a professor of practice at Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business, and a former managing director and global head of sustainability at Credit Suisse. He says he doesn’t expect companies to make long-term plans based on the Trump administration’s actions.

science

Economics and Business

Law, Government & Public Policy

Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

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Allen Carlson, associate professor of government and an expert on Chinese foreign policy, says the episode illustrates how governments courting Beijing, amid frustration with Washington’s volatility, can find engagement with China difficult to manage.

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Cheryl Stanley is a senior lecturer in food and beverage management at Cornell University, and an expert in food and beverage operations, specifically in the wine industry.

Food & Agriculture

Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship

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