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  • Beyond the Politics and Protests, Super Bowl LX Security Gears Up
    Corri Zoli, senior research associate in the Maxwell School, says Super Bowl security is a large public-safety effort that requires close coordination between federal and local agencies.
  • Last Call for the Landline. The Wired Communication World Will Soon Be No More
    Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, reflects on the history of the telephone in popular culture and how it served as a narrative device creating dramatic tension in storytelling.
  • Why AI’s Legal Wins Create Leverage for Journalists
    Nina Brown, associate professor in the Newhouse School, says that courts say AI can learn from news under fair use, giving journalists leverage to demand payment for fresh content.
  • Netflix Merger Raises Theatrical Release Antitrust Fears
    Shubha Ghosh, Crandall Melvin Professor of Law in the College of Law, compares the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal to the Department of Justice's failed AT&T-Time Warner challenge and expects similar dynamics with possible divestitures.
  • Trump Threatened to Invoke the Insurrection Act (Again). What Is It?
    William Banks, professor emeritus in the College of Law and Maxwell School, explains the history and legal uses of the Insurrection Act
  • Homicide Rates Dropped in Most US Cities Last Year, Report Finds
    Alex Wagner, adjunct professor in the Maxwell School, weighs in on a new nonpartisan report that finds homicide rates are at their lowest in decades.
  • Beyond the Game: Esports Opens College Doors for CNY Students
    The University's esports program is inspiring central New York high school students to pursue competitive gaming as a viable pathway to college scholarships and careers.
  • Japan’s Snap Election: Who’s Running, What They Stand For and What’s at Stake
    Margarita Estevez-Abe, associate professor in the Maxwell School, argues this election matters because a strong win for Sanae Takaichi could fundamentally reshape Japanese politics.
  • Trump Administration Inquiry Into Fed Chairman Raises Hackles Even Among Senate Republicans
    Ryan Monarch, associate professor in the Maxwell School, says the investigation represents the most serious threat to the Federal Reserve’s independence in modern history.
  • What’s Driving the Rise in Grandparent Childcare
    Madonna Harrington Meyer, University Professor in the Maxwell School, explains how grandparents increasingly provide care due to rising single parenthood and inadequate federal family support programs.
  • The Rise of the Political Potty Mouth
    Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, discusses how recent years have established new norms blurring the line between casual speech and public political discourse.
  • Supreme Court Delay May Signal Trump Win in High-Stakes Tariff Fight, Experts Say
    Terence Lau, dean of the College of Law, suggests the Supreme Court's delay indicates justices are debating the scope of potential remedies if they rule against the president’s tariffs.
  • Europeans Have Trillions of Dollars Worth of Leverage on the US Economy. They’re Not Likely to Use It.
    Daniel McDowell, professor in the Maxwell School, breaks down the economic consequences if European banks sell off American treasuries.
  • Can a City Tell ICE To Leave? What Law Actually Allows—and What It Doesn’t
    Jenny Breen, associate professor in the College of Law, explains the Tenth Amendment and the powers between city and federal agencies.
  • The Saturday Morning Cartoons That Raised Us—and Still Make Us Smile Today
    Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, talks about the impact of Saturday morning cartoons on kids of the past.
  • The Wait for a Tariff Ruling Could Signal a Trump Win—Or a Refund Headache
    Terence Lau, dean of the College of Law, offers theories on why the Supreme Court has again delayed a decision in the case of economic tariffs.
  • A Year Into New Trump Term, Civility Takes a Colossal Hit
    Keith Bybee, professor in the College of Law, discusses the role of civility in public office and why it still matters.
  • Trump’s USDA Is Hiding the Data on Food Stamp Cuts
    Colleen Heflin, professor in the Maxwell School, discusses the impact of SNAP benefit work requirements on older adults with disabilities.
  • $650,000 in Pop Star Memorabilia? These Superfans Know Few Limits.
    Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, speaks about the history of collecting memorabilia dating back to ancient Rome.
  • Experts Reflect on Trump’s Economic Policies One Year Into His Second Term
    Ryan Monarch, associate professor in the Maxwell School, explains shifts in the American economy due to tariffs and how they have influenced spending habits.
  • An Onondaga County District Got Students to School by Offering Something They Really Want: Gift Cards
    George Theoharis, professor in the School of Education, says that while they aren’t a cure-all, gift card incentives can effectively motivate school attendance.
  • Top Agenda Items in Year 2 of President Donald Trump’s Term: Health Care, the Economy, Greenland
    Grant Reeher, professor in the Maxwell School, discusses why some Republicans may break with President Trump to show independence ahead of the midterms.
  • Do You and Your Partner Have Formal ‘Planning Sessions’?
    Eman Tadros, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, says couples should balance individual and shared goals while staying flexible.
  • The Central New York Pasta That’s Winning Over Philly
    Mary Kiernan, teaching professor in the Falk College, says chicken riggies are a defining cultural dish that helps set a sense of place for Utica.
  • Widespread Verizon Outage Is Resolved
    Lee McKnight, associate professor in the School of Information Studies, said the most common causes of major network outages are internal technical failures, not cyberattacks.
  • Syracuse University’s ‘Shark Tank’ Class Aims to Connect Cash-Hungry Startups With Investors
    Alex McKelvie, Whitman School dean, and Jeff Gish, Orange Business Angel Network academic director, share about a new program linking entrepreneurs with investors.
  • How US Could Annex Greenland
    William Banks, professor emeritus in the College of Law and Maxwell School, explains what the U.S. Constitution allows in the takeover of another country.
  • ROTC Students Are Helping the Military Defend Against AI Deepfakes
    Jason Davis and Regina Luttrell, co-directors of the Real Chemistry Emerging Insights Lab in the Newhouse School, and ROTC cadet Glenn Miller ’27 discuss developing AI deepfake tools and applying them to real-world security and military challenges.
  • Watch: What You Should Know About Food Dyes
    Maryam Yuhas, assistant professor in the Falk College, says synthetic food dyes aren’t immediately toxic but may affect children’s behavior and development, urging a focus on overall diet quality.
  • Exclusive: Former Fed Chair Calls Powell Probe ‘Politically Motivated’
    Ryan Monarch, associate professor in the Maxwell School, says the probe appears politically motivated and aimed at weakening the Federal Reserve’s independence, but would be very hard to prove legally.
  • ‘Fire Amoeba’ Likes It Hot, And A Faraway Lava Planet
    Angela Oliverio, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, talks about the discovery of the “fire amoeba.”
  • Warner Bros. Rejects Paramount Offer
    J. Christopher Hamilton, assistant professor in the Newhouse School, explains that regulatory risks are similar between the Netflix and Paramount bids for Warner Bros.
  • Trump Demands Venezuela Pay for Seized US Oil Assets After Calling for ‘Blockade’
    Robert Murrett, professor of practice in the Maxwell School, says the U.S. seizure of oil tankers aligns with past policy and carries less military risk than direct confrontation.
  • How Close Is Phase 2 of the Gaza Peace Plan?
    Osamah Khalil, professor in the Maxwell School, discusses the meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the future of Gaza.
  • Social Media Fuelled Mamdani’s Rise. Can He Keep the Momentum as New York Mayor?
    Jennifer Stromer-Galley, professor in the School of Information Studies, notes Zohran Mamdani’s lighthearted social media tone contrasts with President Donald Trump’s more negative online style.
  • Supreme Court’s National Guard Decision Could Force New Debate Over How Trump Could Use Insurrection Act
    William Banks, professor emeritus in the College of Law and Maxwell School, says using the Insurrection Act today would be politically fraught.
  • Say Welcome Back to the Blue Book: How AI Is Reshaping Higher Education in Syracuse
    University experts share how the institution is adapting to AI through in-class assessments, critical thinking courses and ethical discussions about the technology's impact.
  • Australia Terror Attack Exposes ISIS Resurgence as Experts Warn of Global Jihadist Networks
    Corri Zoli, research associate in the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute, says intelligence agencies have noted increased terrorist targeting of religious minorities.
  • Move Aside, Snowflake: ‘Theater Kid’ Is the New Go-To Political Insult
    Jacob Kerzner, assistant professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, notes the term carries connotations that wouldn't apply to other art forms.
  • Tennessee Religious Charter School Fight Could Tee Up Next Supreme Court Showdown
    George Theoharis, professor in the School of Education, says some right-wing activists may be seeking alternative legal paths to the Supreme Court.
  • Why Japan’s Economic Woes Spark Global Market Concern
    Margarita Estévez-Abe, associate professor in the Maxwell School, discusses her thoughts on Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s budget.
  • Can Universities Help Students Become Influencers?
    Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie shares the story behind launching the Center for the Creator Economy.
  • World Awaits Fresh Epstein Cache—But Could Trump Officials Block Full Release?
    Roy Gutterman, professor in the Newhouse School, warns that even with new disclosures, doubts remain about whether anything was withheld or sanitized.
  • World Awaits Fresh Epstein Cache – But Could Trump Officials Block Full Release?
    Roy Gutterman, professor in the Newhouse School, warns that even with new disclosures doubts remain about whether anything was withheld or sanitized.
  • A Softer Image of AI? This Google-Backed Film Aims to Change the Narrative
    Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, believes the movie “Sweetwater” seeks to make people comfortable with AI, which he claims is a tougher task than selling a product.
  • Calibri Font Banished as U.S. Diplomacy Returns to Times New Roman
    Christine Ashby, professor in the School of Education, says the State Department's decision to change fonts will create barriers for individuals with visual impairments.
  • Who Could Replace Nicolas Maduro?
    Gladys McCormick, professor in the Maxwell School, says Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has been accommodating to Maduro’s leadership, and likely wouldn't step in to fill the power void and take control.
  • How Marie Antoinette Shaped Centuries of Fashion and Design
    Jeffrey Mayer, professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, notes that Marie Antoinette sought to escape rigid court fashion rules and express herself.
  • Mamdani Won’t Stop Netanyahu From Visiting NYC, Israeli Leader Vows
    Cora True-Frost G’01, L’01, professor in the College of Law, says a mayor can't arrest a foreign leader—only the federal government has that authority.
  • Meta Loss Shows Time Not on Enforcers’ Side in Tech Cases
    Shubha Ghosh, professor in the College of Law, says the judge in FTC v. Meta focused too much on app convergence rather than innovation when defining Meta's competitive market.
  • Trump Says SNAP Will Be Half Funded in November. What Does That Mean?
    Colleen Heflin, professor in the Maxwell School, expects increased food bank visits and more reliance on family support systems and soup kitchens due to SNAP benefits cuts.
  • DA’s Office: One Person’s Remains Found at Newton Ave. Property in Southcrest
    Michael Marciano, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, weighs in on the process of collecting and identifying DNA for an active homicide investigation in California.
  • ‘Fire Amoeba’ Survives in Hotter Conditions Than Any Other Complex Cell
    Angela Oliverio, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, and graduate student H. Beryl Rappaport discovered a heat-tolerant amoeba that can survive at record temperatures.
  • A University Trip to Latin America Opens Students’ Eyes & Ears: What They Learned
    Bandier Program for Recording and Entertainment Industries students traveled to Mexico, Colombia and Brazil to study Latin music markets and emerging genres.
  • Russia-Ukraine War: Talks Underway in Florida
    Brian Taylor, professor in the Maxwell School, discussed top U.S. officials meeting with a Ukrainian delegation.
  • How ‘Stranger Things’ Became Netflix’s ‘Star Wars,’ Propelling It Into Hollywood’s Stratosphere
    Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, shares how the popular program became a catalyst for Netflix to transform a single show into a global lifestyle brand.
  • Shopping Trends and a Note for Shoppers From a Retail Expert on Black Friday
    Shelley Kohan, adjunct professor in the Whitman School, predicts U.S. holiday spending will hit a record $1 trillion while warning of possible stockouts due to reduced inventory.
  • What Will It Take for Russia to Sign Off on Peace Proposal With Ukraine?
    Robert Murrett, professor of practice in the Maxwell School, discusses the proposed peace deal brokered by the U.S. administration to stop the war between Russia and Ukraine.
  • Flight Cuts From Government Shutdown Strain Supply Chain That’s Already Stretched Thin
    Patrick Penfield, professor in the Whitman School, explains how the recent reduction in air traffic created a one-two punch for consumer goods.
  • Who Pays When A.I. Is Wrong?
    Nina Brown, associate professor in the Newhouse School, provides an analysis of the legal implications surrounding AI-generated content.
  • The NHL and Syracuse University Come Together for Higher Learning
    Jeremy Jordan, dean of the Falk College of Sport, examines the significance of a new partnership between the National Hockey League and Syracuse University.
  • DOJ Memo Draws Doubts on Military Lawyers as Immigration Judges
    William Banks, professor emeritus in the College of Law and Maxwell School, explains how constitutional and impartiality issues could come into play.
  • Japan and China Spar Over Taiwan as Donald Trump Tilts Global ‘Chessboard’
    Margarita Estévez-Abe, associate professor in the Maxwell School, says both Japan and China feel emboldened after recent wins, which is making their rhetoric tougher.
  • Dick Cheney’s Policies Continue to Haunt American Power.
    Osamah Khalil, professor in the Maxwell School, says Cheney’s post-9/11 policies left a deep, lasting impact on U.S. politics.
  • When Rift Lakes Dry Up It Can Cause Earthquakes and Eruptions
    Chris Scholz, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, explains how the loss of water has led to increased seismic activity.
  • Heat Pumps Have Bright Future, Expert Says
    Ian Shapiro, professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, talks about the importance of clean energy sources like heat pumps.
  • Veteran Founders Need to Know These Key Resources
    The D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families is cited as a key resource for veteran entrepreneurs.
  • ’90s Retailers Are Back. What’s Driving the Craze?
    Ray Wimer, professor in the Whitman School, explains how retailers like Abercrombie & Fitch and Gap achieved comebacks through strategic reinvention.
  • US, China Reach a ‘Framework’ Trade Agreement Before Trump-Xi Meeting
    Ryan Monarch, associate professor in the Maxwell School, explains how U.S.-China relations will fluctuate amid strategic competition.
  • Deion Sanders ‘Not a TV Novelty Anymore’ as Ratings Dip With Results
    Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, offers insight into viewership habits for college football games coached by a player once known as Prime Time.
  • How Uncle Jerry’s Pretzels Is a Poster Child for Healthy Snacks
    Shelley Kohan, adjunct professor in the Whitman School, speaks with a snacks retail leader about the challenges facing big brands in the food industry.
  • Tom Brady Says He Cloned His Dog. Cue the Critics.
    Sam Gorovitz, professor of philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences, provides perspective into cloning man's best friend, and says the result is not what one would expect.
  • Zohran Mamdani Faces a Daunting Task: Making New York Affordable
    Grant Reeher, professor in the Maxwell School, questions whether New Yorkers will have patience for Mamdani given that New York City is notoriously difficult to govern.
  • Breaking Down Trump’s Comments on Resuming Nuclear Weapons Testing
    Robert Murrett, professor of practice in the Maxwell School, discusses what resuming nuclear weapon testing after more than three decades would mean for the U.S.
  • K-12 Smartphone Bans Linked to Improved Student Participation, Test Scores
    Matthew Mulvaney, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, says existing research doesn’t convincingly support the effectiveness of school smartphone bans.
  • Fate of Trump’s National Guard Deployment Stays in Hands of Supreme Court
    William Banks, professor emeritus in the College of Law and Maxwell School, reflects on the Supreme Court's delayed ruling on the president’s National Guard deployment.
  • Even if Baby Boomers Don’t Break Social Security, Millennials and Gen Z Will Be in Trouble
    Eric Kingson, professor emeritus in the School of Education, says ongoing adjustments to Social Security are inevitable and don’t represent a crisis for the program.
  • In Senior Homes, A.I. Technology Is Sensing Falls Before They Happen
    Nina Kohn, Distinguished Professor of Law in the College of Law, discusses privacy concerns surrounding monitoring technologies in assisted-living facilities
  • The TikTokification of News, and Why It Matters
    Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, analyzes how news consumption on sites like TikTok compares to traditional TV news broadcasts.
  • Study Shows the World Is Far More Ablaze Now With Damaging Fires Than in the 1980s
    Jacob Bendix, professor emeritus in the Maxwell School, shares the results of a recent study on devastating fires worldwide.
  • How Taylor Swift Scored the Biggest Album Opening of All Time
    Bill Werde, director of the Bandier Program in the Newhouse School, notes how Taylor Swift achieved record-breaking sales.
  • In CBS Role, Bari Weiss Goes From Critic of Mainstream News to One of Its Gatekeepers
    Aileen Gallagher, professor in the Newhouse School, says the announcement of Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief of CBS News opens the network up to credibility questions.
  • Sea Otters and Museums Are Feeling Taylor Swift’s Midas Touch
    Theo Cateforis, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, offers thoughts on how Taylor Swift fandom turns passive viewership into active engagement.
  • Baseball Players Study Beyond the Field as Labor Union Teams Up With Syracuse University
    Jeremy Jordan, dean of the Falk College of Sport, provides insight into a new partnership formed between the University and the Major League Baseball Players Association.
  • Fact Check: Trump’s False Claims About the Insurrection Act
    William Banks, professor emeritus in the College of Law and Maxwell School, says invoking the Insurrection Act wouldn't eliminate court challenges.
  • What’s the Deal With Politician Workout Posts?
    Jennifer Stromer-Galley, professor in the School of Information Studies, explains the appeal and political messaging behind politicians posting workout videos online.
  • Culture Clash in Hollywood: How the Paramount Skydance Layoffs Could Reshape Studio Identity
    J. Christopher Hamilton, assistant professor in the Newhouse School, offers insight on how the newly merged Paramount Skydance and related layoffs could impact creative and original content.
  • How to Prepare for Outages That Impact Our Online Lives, From Banking to Chatting Apps
    Lee McKnight, associate professor in the School of Information Studies, explains how to prepare for outages, like the Amazon Web Services outage, that impact our online lives.
  • Episode 318: A Journey From War to Harmony
    Amir Duric, assistant dean for religious and spiritual life in Hendricks Chapel, says faith-based leadership and interfaith cooperation are essential, drawing on lessons from his personal journey from Bosnia to the U.S.
  • In France, Calls to Dissolve Parliament Grow as Macron Reinstates the Prime Minister
    John Goodman, director of Syracuse Strasbourg, says the French presidency's focus on international affairs causes presidents to neglect domestic issues.
  • Swap your boiler for a money-saving heat pump
    Ian Shapiro, professor of practice in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, explains the science behind heat pumps and how they might improve in the future.
  • Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban News Is Everywhere. Why Are We So Interested?
    Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, explains why celebrity breakups resonate with audiences seeking relatable experiences.

  • How Zohran Mamdani Built a Campaign Around Food
    Grant Reeher, professor in the Maxwell School, notes that Mamdani's blending of food-related personal experiences with policy initiatives marks an innovative campaign approach.
  • Poland Says It Shot Down Russian Drones in Its Airspace During Ukraine Strikes
    Brian Taylor, professor in the Maxwell School, says Russian drones over Poland represent a potential escalation that could expand the war beyond Russia and Ukraine.
  • Trump Signs Executive Order Supporting Proposed Deal To Put TikTok Under Us Ownership
    Dimitar Gueorguiev, associate professor in the Maxwell School, says Beijing prioritizes U.S. tech access over TikTok as it builds self-sufficiency in key industries.
  • Jerry Quits Ben & Jerry’s, Saying Its Independence on Social Issues Has Been Stifled
    Beth Egan, associate professor in the Newhouse School, says trying to silence Ben & Jerry's longstanding activism will likely backfire given its well-known brand identity.
  • ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Will Return to ABC on Tuesday After Being Benched by Disney
    Joel Kaplan, professor in the Newhouse School, says that capitulating to bullies only encourages more pressure and threats.
  • A Trump Administration Playbook: No Data, No Problem
    Sarah Pralle, associate professor in the Maxwell School, says the Trump administration's elimination of data collection makes it harder to claim problems exist and require government action.
  • ‘Phillies Karen’ Highlights Our Love for Jostling for Home Run Balls and Freebies
    Matthew Mulvaney, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, says group environments at sporting events raise arousal levels and blood pressure, which can trigger more aggressive fan behavior.

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