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Even threat of Federal Reserve’s independence can imperil accountability, says expert , articleThe criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, approved by a longtime ally of President Trump, “marks a critical test of central bank independence in the U.S. that goes well beyond a technical dispute over a building renovation,” according to Virginia Tech economist David Bieri.
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New year, new financial goals: Expert tips to strengthen your money habits in 2026 , articleWith the start of the new year, many people are not just thinking about healthier habits or new hobbies; they’re also looking to focus on financial wellness. According to Jesse Lineberry, assistant professor of practice and director of the Financial Planning Program in Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business, the most important change people can make this year is being more intentional with their money.
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Can future-focused thinking help smokers quit? , articleJeff Stein, a health behaviors researcher at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has been awarded a new grant from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health to test a low-cost behavioral intervention that may help people — particularly those in rural areas — quit smoking.
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Experts examine issues raised by the U.S. extraction of the Venezuelan president , articleThe U.S. military’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has raised complex questions about foreign policy, executive authority, and long-term regional stability, according to to Virginia Tech political scientists Paul Avey and Karen Hult.
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Expert shares STEM activities to keep kids engaged over winter break , articleJim Egenrieder, director of the Virginia Tech Thinkabit Labs, shares simple ways families can build real-world skills through everyday activities over winter break.
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Experts explain appeal of holiday rom-coms , articleVirginia Tech experts unpack the reasons that people are drawn to feel-good, formulaic films at the holidays.
