Cristina Florea, an assistant professor at Cornell University and historian of Central and Eastern Europe, says the Moldovan people still have a very clear memory of what life was like as a Soviet republic. 

International

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Alex Susskind, a professor of food and beverage management at Cornell University’s Nolan School of Hotel Administration, feels the decision to improve the in-store experience is the right move.

Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

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David Shoemaker, a professor of philosophy who studies the moral psychology of humor, says the suspension ignited a wave of public pushback against the administration’s ongoing efforts to undermine established rights and norms.

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Following South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela’s prediction that Jesus will return to Earth on September 23 or 24, #RaptureTok has taken off—with prayers, memes, and end-times speculation flooding social media. Cornell University religion scholars offer historical and theological context.

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On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation requiring a $100,000 fee accompany new H-1B visas, but H-1B visas have long been beneficial for the U.S. economy as a whole and this move will hurt the American tech ecosystem say Cornell University experts. 

Law and Policy

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Meta is expected to debut new smart glasses at its Connect event on Wednesday. Leaked clips show a new pair of glasses that include a heads-up display, as well as a wristband that interacts with them.

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Adam Hoffman, an assistant professor of psychology at Cornell University, studies how digital media shapes adolescents’ sense of self during a critical stage of development, sometimes leading to fractured identities, social difficulties and harmful behaviors. He says parents aren’t powerless when it comes to guiding their teens online.

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John August, program director of healthcare labor relations at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, says this policy chaos has profound impacts on healthcare workers who are the primary point of contact with patients.

Industrial and Labor Relations

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

Labor Relations & Human Resources

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Art Wheaton, director of labor studies at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, says it sends a chilling message to other would-be foreign investors. 

Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship

Industrial and Labor Relations

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Tom Pepinsky, a professor of government who studies political and economic systems in Southeast Asia, says the ouster of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati is a particularly destabilizing move for the country.

International

Law, Government & Public Policy

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