Immigration policy changes under the Trump administration are causing foreign researchers to leave the U.S. or decline offers, with visa renewal burdens and uncertainty deterring international scientists from pursuing careers in America. A STAT survey found that 14% of NIH-supported labs lost researchers to immigration policy changes, and medical residency match rates for international graduates hit a five-year low.
Warren Buffett's 71-year-old son Howard became Berkshire Hathaway's chairman after his father stepped down, transitioning from a career as a farmer, sheriff, war photographer, and foundation leader. Howard will serve as a guardian of Berkshire's culture and values rather than manage day-to-day operations, which remain under CEO Greg Abel. He also helps distribute his father's $145 billion fortune through family foundations.