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The Prebys Foundation is tossing a $7 million lifeline to local biomedical research in order to try to prevent the inevitable brain drain that will result from deep federal cuts. It’s not going to keep the region afloat, but it’s definitely going to help.
Speaking of science, a group of UCSD scientists have discovered alarming news about the Tijuana River Valley’s air quality (it’s bad) and how ongoing and increasing environmental pollution is exacerbating the international crisis.
And please don’t miss our final story, featuring an orphaned bear cub and the fabulous outfits its caregivers have to wear in order to prevent him from bonding with humans before returning to the wild.
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Today’s top story
Prebys Foundation launches $7M emergency fund to safeguard San Diego biomedical research
By Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego
Prebys Foundation, the county’s largest independent private foundation, has announced a $7 million emergency package to support San Diego’s biomedical research sector amid significant cuts to federal funding for medical and life sciences research.
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Today’s opinion column
Opinion: San Diego Pride must reject antisemitism and champion true inclusion
San Diego Pride’s decision to feature Kehlani — an artist who has amplified antisemitic rhetoric — has left many LGBTQ Jews feeling excluded and unsafe.
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