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Dr. Daniel Fitzgerald, director of Weill Cornell Medicine’s Center for Global Health, describes the origins and benefits of a longstanding partnership with Weill Bugando School of Medicine in Mwanza, Tanzania.

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Wired

Eli Friedman, associate professor at ILR, explains why cost is an important reason why businesses choose to source from China. 

CBS New York

“I would simply say, go with the things that you love. Even if you think that they're not all that curious to other people, do them 'cause you want to do them,” says Richard Friedman, professor of clinical psychiatry and director of the psychopharmacology clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine.

CNN

Adam Wild, senior extension associate, notes that the 25% tariff on all goods from Canada will likely lead to higher maple syrup prices for consumers.

Bloomberg

Article highlights a new analysis led by Louis Aronne, director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Center at Weill Cornell Medicine.

The Washington Post

Stephen Yale-Loehr, professor of immigration law emeritus, discusses a new policy implemented by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to begin screening immigrants’ social media accounts for antisemitic content.

New Scientist

Jacqueline Gerson, assistant professor of biological and environmental engineering, discusses mercury pollution accumulated in trees.