The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Monday, but access remained limited, according to NPR. The reopening occurred after being closed for most of the ongoing conflict.
The situation for Iranian researchers also garnered attention. According to Nature News, Iranian researchers face numerous challenges, including low wages, high inflation, sociopolitical instability, resource mismanagement, oppression by authorities, and long-standing international sanctions. These factors hinder conference attendance due to high prices and visa difficulties. Unstable internet connections, frequent power outages, and limited access to scholarly sources further jeopardize collaborations. The report also noted that scholars face isolation and potential biases from the international community.
Meanwhile, in the United States, President Donald Trump urged House lawmakers to end the partial government shutdown that began over the weekend, Time reported. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, stated he was working with Speaker Mike Johnson to pass legislation already approved by the Senate. "There can be NO CHANGES at this time," he wrote, warning against a prolonged shutdown. He called on lawmakers to vote yes and reopen the government "WITHOUT DELAY." The plea highlighted the precarious position Speaker Johnson faced as the House returned from a week-long recess.
In other news, thousands gathered in Rio de Janeiro to honor Yemanjá, reflecting Afro-Brazilian spirituality, according to multiple news sources reported by NPR.
Finally, Ilia Malinin, a 21-year-old figure skater, is expected to perform multiple quadruple jumps at the Milano Cortina Olympics in February, Time reported. Malinin has mastered quadruple versions of all six skating jumps and became the first skater to land seven quadruple jumps in a single program in December.
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