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Opinion

US researchers increasingly seeking work abroad

Editorial

You know there’s a problem when scientists in the United States increasingly see European bureaucracy as a safer setting for conducting their cutting-edge research than their home country’s own institutions. The European Research Council, which grants funding for academic work in the ...

BBC — The ‘biased’ broadcasting corporation

Local columns

Two friends email from London about the editing scandal that led to the resignation of two top officials from the British Broadcasting Corporation. The resignations followed exposure of the splicing together of two parts of a speech by President Donald Trump on Jan. 6, 2021.The edits made it ...

Judges block Texas from using new US House map

Local columns

A federal court on Tuesday blocked Texas from using a redrawn U.S. House map that touched off a nationwide redistricting battle and is a major piece of President Donald Trump's efforts to preserve a slim Republican majority ahead of the 2026 elections. The ruling is a blow to Trump's rush to ...

Stressing the importance of safe firearm storage

Editorial

In November, many Wisconsinites enjoy holidays and traditions, including hunting season. While hunting can be a fun activity for many families and boost well-being, if it involves a firearm, safe storage is vital to prevent injuries that can include self-harm by kids, the Wisconsin Office of ...