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Julie Messersmith was appointed as vice president for institute initiatives at Caltech, effective July 1, 2026. She brings over a decade of senior administrative experience from Johns Hopkins University to advance cross-institutional initiatives and innovation at Caltech.

The Supreme Court released opinions in three cases, including United States v. Hemani, Hunter v. United States, and T.M. v. University of Maryland Medical System Corp. Meanwhile, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced legislation to televise Supreme Court proceedings, which has long been resisted by the justices.

Vali Nasr, a professor at Johns Hopkins University and former adviser to the US State Department, stated that the Iran deal is a major setback for the United States and a gain for Iran. He noted the war is ending in Iran's favor, weakening Israel's position and strengthening Iran's domestic and regional confidence.

The US Army has contained a tuberculosis situation at Fort Benning after identifying one active case and 47 latent infections among trainees. Routine testing following the March diagnosis led to preventive treatment for those with latent TB, while the active case was isolated. An epidemiologist highlighted the risks of TB in crowded environments and the importance of public health measures.

NPR's A Martinez discusses the Ukraine war and potential diplomatic progress at the G7 summit with Sergey Radchenko of Johns Hopkins University. The conversation focuses on whether a deal to end the war can be achieved during the summit in France.

President Donald Trump attributed a drop in car insurance premiums to his immigration policies, falsely linking prior increases to illegal immigration under the Biden administration. Experts counter that the premium changes were primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on driving behavior and supply chains, not immigration.

Johns Hopkins University is featuring a position for Assistant Dean for Engineering for Professionals. Daniel Horn, associate vice dean for professional education at the Whiting School of Engineering, discusses the role.

The Supreme Court released opinions in three cases, including rulings on bankruptcy claims, investment company liability, and federal document falsification. The court also declined to pause Alabama's planned nitrogen gas execution of Jeffery Lee. An upcoming event will discuss birthright citizenship with the ACLU and Johns Hopkins University.

Kansas healthcare leaders and a U.S. Representative are questioning delays in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding for research, which has allocated only 33% of its $26 billion annual budget by mid-fiscal 2026. The delays are affecting research into diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s, with Kansas experiencing an $182 million drop in new awards. Legislators have asked the Department of Health and Human Services about staffing shortages impacting grant distribution.

A report in The Lancet warns that the global humanitarian system is failing to address crises in Sudan and Gaza, with hospitals under attack and aid systems overwhelmed. Experts, including Dr. Paul Spiegel of Johns Hopkins University, criticize bureaucratic inefficiencies, the UN's need for reform, and the Trump Administration's restructuring of USAID as contributing to the collapse. The report calls for urgent reforms, including direct aid to communities and accountability for aid blockages.

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists discovered dynamic weather patterns on WASP-94A b, a hot gas giant 690 light-years away, finding it has cloudy mornings and clear evenings. This discovery suggests previous atmospheric models of exoplanets may have been oversimplified by averaging atmospheric conditions rather than accounting for dynamic weather systems.

A doctor with a colorful past has been put in charge of a rat virus outbreak. The doctor is an expert on penis health and has a history of controversy. The appointment has raised concerns about the handling of the outbreak.

The article discusses Iran's potential long-term objectives in pursuing a peace agreement with the United States, as analyzed by Narges Bajoghli, an expert in Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University.

Vice President JD Vance is leading renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations to end the conflict, amid tensions over a proposed ceasefire brokered by Pakistan. Israel's intensified attacks on Lebanon have complicated efforts, while Iran seeks non-aggression guarantees and sanctions relief.

The article explores whether the U.S. and Israel's military actions against Iran have bolstered the Iranian regime. Vali Nasr, an Iran expert from Johns Hopkins University, is featured in the discussion.

Iran expert Vali Nasr of Johns Hopkins University analyzes the impact of the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran on the Iranian regime's strength. The discussion centers on whether the conflict has bolstered the regime's position.