Allen Carlson, an associate professor of government and expert on Chinese foreign policy, says Japan’s refusal to retract the remarks—despite some efforts to de-escalate—has left relations between the two countries the worst they've been in decades.

International

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Erica Groshen, senior economic advisor at Cornell University and former commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says private sector estimates are not necessarily good substitutes for official federal statistics.

Economics and Business

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The federal spending bill which, if passed, would end the record-long government shutdown, would also heavily restrict the selling of THC-infused products says a Cornell University expert Larry Smart.

Law and Policy

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Starbucks Workers United members plan to strike Thursday for the company’s Red Cup Day at 550 unionized Starbucks stores. The unionized baristas are demanding better pay and staffing.

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Tom Pepinsky, a professor of government who studies political and economic systems in Southeast Asia, says that President Prabowo’s decision to confer the title underscores how Suharto’s legacy continues to shape Indonesian politics today.

International

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New reporting shows Meta is profiting from billions in revenue generated by scam advertising on Facebook and Instagram.

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The Trump administration is nearing deals with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to offer some of their obesity drugs for as low as $149 per month. The deals, which could be announced as soon as this week, would also clear the way for Medicare to cover the drugs for certain beneficiaries. The following Cornell University experts are available to discuss the development.

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Cornell experts, including some attending COP30, comment on the US decision not to send high-level representatives to the gathering.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future

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Some are saying that Zohran Mamdani’s win is indicative of what’s to come for the Democratic Party, but New York City is too unique for his victory to mean much for national politics, says a Cornell University professor Richard Bensel. 

Law and Policy

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Tashlin Lakhani, a professor of management and organizations at Cornell University, says Denny's going private is likely to have noteworthy implications for franchisees.

Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship

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