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Harris welcomed the inaugural cohort of its Master of Science in Climate and Energy Policy program. Through rigorous training in data, economics, and climate science, students will prepare to navigate the tradeoffs shaping the global energy transition. har.rs/4pkvQYs

New @Axios story features Robert Kaestner on what GLP-1 drugs do (and don’t do): His new NBER working paper finds that among adults with diabetes, GLP-1 use did not materially improve mental health, employment, or marriage outcomes. har.rs/4h7xmew

In @NOTUSreports, Prof. Bruce D. Meyer argues that single adults, often men with extremely low incomes, are too often overlooked by the social safety net. His prescription: stronger job-search support, behavioral health care, and housing assistance. har.rs/4yghwVe

As Africa’s Ebola response draws scrutiny, @austinlwright's research offers a broader warning: abrupt USAID cuts can destabilize fragile regions. His recent @ScienceMagazine study found higher conflict in African areas most exposed to USAID pre-shutdown. har.rs/4buQUWt

In @IBTimes, @sndurlauf puts @elonmusk's near-trillion-dollar fortune in context, noting that wealth inequality is expanding in ways “we’ve never seen before.” The story highlights Musk’s fortune as equal to the combined wealth of ~165 million Americans. har.rs/4vHpjcI

Why do wars continue when they are so costly? On @NPR, "Why We Fight" author, Prof. @cblatts explains the incentives that can drive conflict, from leaders insulated from the costs of war to uncertainty, misperceptions, and commitment problems. har.rs/4p3VGQq

This year’s @ACarnegieFdn's Great Immigrants, Great Americans honorees include Prof. James Robinson, whose influential research on political and economic development has advanced understanding of institutions, prosperity, and global change.

🏟️ In @fox32news, Justin Marlowe weighs in on Soldier Field’s future if the @ChicagoBears leave, noting that @NFL stadiums are about more than the stadium itself: they’re about teams controlling surrounding development, revenue, and year-round activity. har.rs/44HmXPa

💰 In @MirrorUSNews, @sndurlauf, director of the Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility, puts Elon Musk’s fortune in context, highlighting how today’s extreme wealth reflects inequality growing on a scale “we’ve never seen before.” har.rs/3Tc0lUo

🇺🇦 In a new Q&A, @k_sonin, fresh from a trip to Kyiv, reflects on Ukraine, Putin, and the future of the war. He discusses how Ukraine continues to innovate under pressure, why authoritarian systems struggle to adapt, and how the conflict may end. har.rs/4eFA34a

🏥 In the @Suntimes, Prof. Joshua Gottlieb (@GottliebEcon) helps unpack why hospital prices remain opaque despite transparency rules. His analysis with @miurbanchicago found wide price variation, leaving patients asking, “Where did this come from?” har.rs/4vvNSJM

As Chicago enters its budget season, Research Professor Justin Marlowe says the city’s finances are “structurally unsound, but also not unmanageable in the long run.” har.rs/4f2XTar

📱 New in @washingtonpost: professors @ariel_kalil and Susan Mayer argue that school cellphone bans are unlikely to reverse declining test scores on their own, pointing to the importance of pre-k years and the role parents play in early skill formation. har.rs/4uWAugy

🌍 New coverage in the @HydeParkHerald highlights research by @austinlwright examining the effects of the abrupt USAID shutdown. A recent @ScienceMagazine study found that African regions experienced increases in violent conflict following the aid cuts. har.rs/4g6bj7J

In a new @nytimes story on @elonmusk becoming the first trillionaire, @sndurlauf highlights the unprecedented scale of wealth concentration. “The fact is that wealth for some and wealth inequality is growing in dimensions that we’ve never seen before." har.rs/4uIXYpn

Chicago’s 2027 budget season is underway as Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office hosts community roundtables. How much do you know about the budget process? Check out our Q&A from reporting fellow @ZainabNQureshi w/ @HarrisPolicy's Justin Marlowe to learn more. citybureau.org/newswire/2026/…

“The biggest cost of crude by rail isn’t explosions—it’s air pollution.” On our podcast Shocked, @AmyAHarder & @RyanMKellogg of @uchienergy and @harrispolicy explore why stopping pipelines isn’t always a clear win. climate.uchicago.edu/insights/ep12-…

“If you don’t understand the political institutions in a society,” says economist and political scientist James A. Robinson, “there’s no way to make sense of the economic outcomes that they generate.” bit.ly/3S2S5FU @HarrisPolicy

In the @nytimes, @RyanMKellogg explains that the last major episode of sustained oil “demand destruction” came during the 1970s energy crisis, reshaping consumer behavior and fuel-economy standards. Will today’s disruptions will trigger lasting changes? har.rs/49LnAKC

Rain couldn't stop the Harris Class of 2026 from celebrating a milestone moment. Congratulations to the Class of 2026. Your journey at Harris has prepared you to tackle complex challenges with rigor, creativity, and purpose. We're excited to see the impact you'll make.