The article examines the detrimental effects of the MAGA movement’s policies on America’s knowledge sector. These policies, stemming from a proclaimed preference for the “poorly educated,” include actions that limit high-skilled immigration, such as increased visa fees and regulatory hurdles for graduates. These changes are part of a broader “Great American Brain Drain,” as other nations invest in the technologies of the future while the US undermines its own advantage. Consequently, there is a mass exodus of STEM Ph.D. holders from the federal workforce and a decrease in international student enrollment, ultimately harming the US economy.
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A massive explosion at a military explosives manufacturing facility in Tennessee has left eighteen people missing. The blast, which leveled the factory and caused secondary explosions, prompted a large response from local and federal agencies, including the FBI and ATF. The cause of the explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant, which produced and stored high-grade military and commercial explosives, remains unclear. Authorities are conducting a “slow and methodical” investigation and focusing on supporting the families of the missing employees. This marks the second explosion at the same location, with a similar incident occurring in 2014.
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**AP News**
A devastating explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems, a military munitions plant in rural Tennessee, resulted in multiple fatalities and missing persons on Friday. The blast, felt miles away, obliterated one of the facility’s buildings, and secondary explosions hampered initial rescue efforts. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown and under investigation. The plant is a significant employer in the area, and local officials have expressed concern about the economic impact of the tragedy.
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