Childhood disadvantage can block the benefits of genetic potential, study finds

New research from the University of Bath’s School of Management suggests that the genetic predisposition for success can be derailed by childhood adversity, diverting attention from long-term goals to immediate survival, creating hidden barriers to social mobility. The study, published in Communications Psychology, found that genes associated with educational attainment influence how people take risks…

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We never stopped foreign aid, but now we are doing more with less

Congress, in a rare bipartisan effort, has reaffirmed America’s commitment as a generous donor abroad. The recently passed National Security, State Department, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 allocates approximately $50 billion in base funding. That’s lower than previous levels but deeper than the deepest cuts proposed by the White House. The results highlight that……

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