{"id":23632,"date":"2024-10-07T08:48:44","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T12:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/communications\/?page_id=23632"},"modified":"2024-10-07T09:22:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T13:22:54","slug":"spotlights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/communications\/media\/spotlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Read expert insights from leading University of Rochester faculty and researchers on a wide variety of topics and current events.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<style>\n    #spotlight-visual a.bg-expertfile-600 {\n        background-color: #ffc326 !important;\n        color: #FFF !important;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    #spotlight-visual .hover\\:bg-expertfile-700:hover {\n        background-color: #ffc326 !important;\n        opacity: 0.7;\n    }\n    .spotlight-item .exfl-flex-1 p:not(:first-of-type) {\n    display: none;\n}<\/p>\n<p>.exfl-plg #profile-intro p:not([class]) {\n    display: block;\n    margin-top:20px;\n}\n.exfl-plg br {\n    display: none;\n}\n.expertfile-plugin-directory a {\n  line-height: inherit !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n}\n.t-content .exfl-plg p {\n  margin-bottom: auto !important;\n}\n.exfl-plg .anchor, .t-content .exfl-plg a:not(.button){\n  box-shadow:none;\n}\n.exfl-plg #alpha-filter-wrap-lg, .exfl-plg #alpha-filter-wrap-sm{\n  display: none !important;\n}\n.t-content .exfl-plg form {\n    margin: 0px !important;\n}\n.exfl-plg #topic-filter-wrap-lg{\n  padding-top:0px !important;\n}\n.t-content .exfl-plg label{\n    all: unset;\n}\n.t-content .exfl-plg li~li{\n  margin-top: auto;\n}\n.exfl-plg #profile-intro span.exfl-relative{\n  display:none !important;\n}\n.t-content .exfl-plg{\n  all: unset;\n}\n.exfl-plg p:empty{\n  display:none !important; \n}\n.exfl-plg .spotlight-pagination{\n  display:none !important;\n}\n.exfl-plg #profile-content #media{\n  display: none !important;\n}\n.exfl-plg #profile-content h2[content~=Media]{\n    display: none;\n}\n.t-content .exfl-plg img.exfl-ml-2.exfl-h-8{\n  width:auto;\n}<\/style>\n<div class=\"exfl-plg\">\n<div id=\"spotlight-visual\">\n<section class=\"clear\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"exfl-max-w-lg exfl-mx-auto exfl-grid exfl-gap-5 sm:exfl-grid-cols-3 sm:exfl-max-w-none\">\n<div class=\"spotlight-item exfl-flex exfl-flex-col exfl-rounded-lg exfl-shadow-lg exfl-overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-shrink-0\">\n                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"exfl-h-32 exfl-w-full exfl-object-cover  exfl-my-0\" src=\"https:\/\/media-speakerfile-pre.s3.amazonaws.com\/spotlightv2_images\/16a97c31-f23b-4d83-942b-5710bd2da682_f.jpg\" alt=\"spotlight image\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-1 exfl-bg-white exfl-p-4 exfl-flex exfl-flex-col exfl-justify-between\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-1\">\n                                                                                                <a class=\"exfl-block\" href=\"https:\/\/expertfile.com\/spotlight\/11696\/spielbergs-disclosure-day-revives-the-ufo-debate-but-what-would-real-disclosure-mean\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-text-lg exfl-font-semibold exfl-text-gray-900 exfl-line-clamp-2  exfl-my-0\">Spielberg&#039;s &quot;Disclosure Day&quot; Revives the UFO Debate. But What Would Real &#039;Disclosure&#039; Mean?<\/p>\n<p>                                                                                                        <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-mt-3 exfl-text-base exfl-text-gray-500  exfl-line-clamp-4 exfl-text-left\">\n                                                         What if the government finally revealed the truth about UFOs and extraterrestrial visitors?<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the premise of the new Steven Spielberg film \u201cDisclosure Day,\u201d which the director has said was inspired by the U.S. government\u2019s release of previously classified records related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) that sparked congressional hearings and renewed interest in so-called \u201cdisclosure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But to University of Rochester astrophysicist Adam Frank the real question isn&#039;t whether the government is hiding secrets. It&#039;s what would count as actual evidence of extraterrestrial interaction.<\/p>\n<p> \u201cOver the last several years, we\u2019ve had hearings, testimony, and lots of extraordinary claims,\u201d Frank says. \u201cWhat we haven\u2019t had is the one thing science requires: hard physical evidence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Frank, an award-winning science communicator, astrophysicist, and leading expert on the search for extraterrestrial life, says the distinction matters. Stories, rumors, and secondhand accounts may generate headlines, but they don&#039;t constitute proof. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;What true disclosure would mean is simple,&quot; Frank says. &quot;It wouldn\u2019t be stories about alien spaceships, but the actual spaceships. Not stories about alien bodies, but actual physical evidence that independent scientists around the world could examine and verify.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>As media coverage surrounding UFOs, government transparency, and extraterrestrial life intensifies, Frank offers a grounded scientific perspective on what we know, what we don&#039;t know, and how science separates possibility from proof.<\/p>\n<p>Frank is available to discuss:<br \/>\n\u2022\tThe science behind UFO and UAP investigations<br \/>\n\u2022\tWhat constitutes evidence of extraterrestrial life<br \/>\n\u2022\tWhy government disclosures have so far failed to provide proof<br \/>\n\u2022\tThe search for life elsewhere in the universe<br \/>\n\u2022\tHow Hollywood portrays alien contact versus scientific reality<br \/>\n\u2022\tWhy scientists remain open to \u2014 but skeptical of \u2014 extraordinary claims<\/p>\n<p>&quot;The universe is vast, and the possibility of life elsewhere is real,&quot; Frank says. &quot;But if we&#039;re going to claim aliens have visited Earth, then we need evidence that meets the same standards we would demand for any other scientific discovery.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Frank is a frequent on-air commentator for live interviews and segments in national media outlets and the author of The Little Book of Aliens (Harper Collins, 2023). He also regularly contributes to written publications, including Forbes, The Atlantic, The New York Times, and Scientific American. He is a recipient of the Carl Sagan Medal, which recognizes and honors outstanding communication by an active planetary scientist to the general public.<\/p>\n<p>Click on Frank&#039;s profile to connect with him.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-mt-6 exfl-flex exfl-items-center\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-items-center exfl-space-x-2\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-flex-shrink-0 exfl--space-x-1\">\n                                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"exfl-max-w-none exfl-h-10 exfl-w-10 exfl-rounded-full exfl-ring-2 exfl-ring-white\" src=\"\/\/media-speakerfile-pre.s3.amazonaws.com\/images_avatars\/4fe974c322e3cd3b40e12be3ac36cc6a1692719026_m.jpg\" alt=\"Adam Frank\">\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-mt-6 exfl-flex exfl-items-center\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-space-x-1 exfl-text-gray-500\">\n<p class=\"exfl-text-sm exfl-text-gray-500\">\n                                                        <svg class=\"exfl-h-5 exfl-w-5 exfl-inline exfl-relative -z-exfl-2\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"exfl-transform exfl-transition-transform exfl-duration-500 exfl-ease-in-out\">\n                                                            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M8 7V3m8 4V3m-9 8h10M5 21h14a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2H5a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2z\"><\/path>\n                                                        <\/svg><br \/>\n                                                        June 08, 2026                                                    <\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"exfl-my-0 exfl-text-sm\">\n                                                        &middot;\n                                                    <\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-my-0 exfl-mt-0 exfl-text-sm exfl-text-gray-500\">\n                                                        2 min\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"spotlight-item exfl-flex exfl-flex-col exfl-rounded-lg exfl-shadow-lg exfl-overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-shrink-0\">\n                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"exfl-h-32 exfl-w-full exfl-object-cover  exfl-my-0\" src=\"\/\/media-speakerfile-pre.s3.amazonaws.com\/spotlightv2_images\/0341356d-b85c-4935-a1e0-26ea61b980c2_l.jpg\" alt=\"spotlight image\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-1 exfl-bg-white exfl-p-4 exfl-flex exfl-flex-col exfl-justify-between\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-1\">\n                                                                                                <a class=\"exfl-block\" href=\"https:\/\/expertfile.com\/spotlight\/11693\/world-cup-expert-sees-world-history-in-motion\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-text-lg exfl-font-semibold exfl-text-gray-900 exfl-line-clamp-2  exfl-my-0\">World Cup: Expert Sees World History in Motion<\/p>\n<p>                                                                                                        <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-mt-3 exfl-text-base exfl-text-gray-500  exfl-line-clamp-4 exfl-text-left\">\n                                                         Most soccer fans watch the FIFA World Cup for the goals, the stars, and the drama. Pablo Sierra Silva sees a lot more.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019re seeing empire, migration, nationalism, labor, religion, commercialization, and identity all unfolding in real time,\u201d says Sierra Silva, a University of Rochester history professor who teaches a course called \u201cWorld History Through Soccer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He adds: \u201cThe World Cup is never just 22 players kicking a ball.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As the largest World Cup field ever unfolds across North America, Sierra Silva says the tournament offers a unique lens into the forces shaping the modern world. Fans need only look for it.<\/p>\n<p>Take the scheduled Group Stage game between France and Senegal. The matchup reflects centuries of shared history, from French colonial rule in West Africa to contemporary migration patterns and diaspora populations. The crowd, the flags, the chants, and even who is playing can reveal as much as the final score.<\/p>\n<p>The same is true for players like Spain\u2019s teenage superstar Lamine Yamal, whose Moroccan and Equatorial Guinean heritage reflects broad changes in European society.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe is redefining what it means to be Spanish,\u201d Sierra Silva says. \u201cThis is one of the stories of modern Europe, and soccer makes it visible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sierra Silva also studies how the World Cup has evolved into a global cultural phenomenon shaped by social media, celebrity, commerce, and fandom. Even seemingly simple traditions \u2014 such as collecting Panini World Cup stickers \u2014 offer lessons about geography, migration, and national identity.<\/p>\n<p>For journalists looking for unique angles on the World Cup, Sierra Silva can provide expert commentary on:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\tThe history and politics behind international soccer rivalries<br \/>\n\u2022\tMigration, diaspora communities, and national identity<br \/>\n\u2022\tRace, religion, and representation in global sport<br \/>\n\u2022\tSports marketing, fandom, and media culture<br \/>\n\u2022\tThe World Cup as a reflection of world history and its various impacts on nations\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople feel connected to histories and identities through these teams,\u201d Sierra Silva says. \u201cThat\u2019s why it matters.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To connect with Sierra Silva, contact University of Rochester media relations specialist David Andreatta at david.andreatta@rochester.edu.                                                     <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-mt-6 exfl-flex exfl-items-center\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-items-center exfl-space-x-2\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-flex-shrink-0 exfl--space-x-1\">\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-mt-6 exfl-flex exfl-items-center\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-space-x-1 exfl-text-gray-500\">\n<p class=\"exfl-text-sm exfl-text-gray-500\">\n                                                        <svg class=\"exfl-h-5 exfl-w-5 exfl-inline exfl-relative -z-exfl-2\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"exfl-transform exfl-transition-transform exfl-duration-500 exfl-ease-in-out\">\n                                                            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M8 7V3m8 4V3m-9 8h10M5 21h14a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2H5a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2z\"><\/path>\n                                                        <\/svg><br \/>\n                                                        June 04, 2026                                                    <\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"exfl-my-0 exfl-text-sm\">\n                                                        &middot;\n                                                    <\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-my-0 exfl-mt-0 exfl-text-sm exfl-text-gray-500\">\n                                                        2 min\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"spotlight-item exfl-flex exfl-flex-col exfl-rounded-lg exfl-shadow-lg exfl-overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-shrink-0\">\n                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"exfl-h-32 exfl-w-full exfl-object-cover  exfl-my-0\" src=\"\/\/media-speakerfile-pre.s3.amazonaws.com\/spotlightv2_images\/81496139-49fb-41c7-8f7f-db8711cfb460_f.jpg\" alt=\"spotlight image\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-1 exfl-bg-white exfl-p-4 exfl-flex exfl-flex-col exfl-justify-between\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-1\">\n                                                                                                <a class=\"exfl-block\" href=\"https:\/\/expertfile.com\/spotlight\/11568\/us-national-debt-how-to-stop-the-bleeding\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-text-lg exfl-font-semibold exfl-text-gray-900 exfl-line-clamp-2  exfl-my-0\">U.S. National Debt: How to Stop the Bleeding<\/p>\n<p>                                                                                                        <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-mt-3 exfl-text-base exfl-text-gray-500  exfl-line-clamp-4 exfl-text-left\">\n                                                         The U.S. national debt exceeding the size of the American economy is a dubious milestone that has sparked alarm and confusion among policymakers who are asking how worried they should be and what can be done to stop the bleeding.<\/p>\n<p>David Primo, a political scientist and professor of business administration at the University of Rochester and a fiscal policy expert who has testified before Congress on the national debt, says Americans should be very concerned about the debt and, at the same time, know there is a solution.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe federal budget outlook is grim and threatens the economic future of the United States,\u201d says Primo, the author of Rules and Restraint: Government Spending and the Design of Institution (University of Chicago Press). \u201cIf Congress waits to act, Americans will need to give up a bigger piece of the nation\u2019s economic pie to stabilize the country\u2019s finances.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Primo says a solution lies in a constitutional amendment restraining the federal budget. Specifically, such an amendment would clearly define spending and revenue, set spending limits based on a multiyear period, and allow for waiving the limit only with a large supermajority in Congress.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs it stands, Congress is constitutionally incapable of tying its own hands, making it difficult for legislators to implement durable changes to the federal budget,\u201d Primo says.<\/p>\n<p>Recent data show the national debt has crossed 100% of the GDP threshold \u2014 roughly $31.27 trillion versus $31.22 trillion in economic output \u2014 marking the highest peacetime level in U.S. history. The Congressional Budget Office has projected that debt levels, if left unchecked, could reach 181% of GDP in the next 30 years.<\/p>\n<p> Primo says delaying implementing a solution raises the risk of increased interest rates, which would, in turn, reduce investment and, ultimately, economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>For journalists covering deficits, tax policy, and the long-term economic outlook, Primo offers key expertise and a clear lens on:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\tThe implications of national debt exceeding GDP<br \/>\n\u2022\tConstitutional and institutional approaches to fiscal reform<br \/>\n\u2022\tFiscal policy and political incentives<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe United States is in precarious fiscal health,\u201d Primo told Congress in 2023. \u201cIn the absence of a constitutional amendment, I fear it will take a fiscal crisis before Congress acts. Nobody wants that.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Connect with Primo by clicking on his profile.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-mt-6 exfl-flex exfl-items-center\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-items-center exfl-space-x-2\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-flex-shrink-0 exfl--space-x-1\">\n                                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"exfl-max-w-none exfl-h-10 exfl-w-10 exfl-rounded-full exfl-ring-2 exfl-ring-white\" src=\"\/\/media-speakerfile-pre.s3.amazonaws.com\/images_avatars\/4ffd3ed82e27abbfa4d34e929a36b8b41554816623_m.jpg\" alt=\"David Primo\">\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-mt-6 exfl-flex exfl-items-center\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-space-x-1 exfl-text-gray-500\">\n<p class=\"exfl-text-sm exfl-text-gray-500\">\n                                                        <svg class=\"exfl-h-5 exfl-w-5 exfl-inline exfl-relative -z-exfl-2\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"exfl-transform exfl-transition-transform exfl-duration-500 exfl-ease-in-out\">\n                                                            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M8 7V3m8 4V3m-9 8h10M5 21h14a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2H5a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2z\"><\/path>\n                                                        <\/svg><br \/>\n                                                        May 01, 2026                                                    <\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"exfl-my-0 exfl-text-sm\">\n                                                        &middot;\n                                                    <\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-my-0 exfl-mt-0 exfl-text-sm exfl-text-gray-500\">\n                                                        2 min\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"spotlight-item exfl-flex exfl-flex-col exfl-rounded-lg exfl-shadow-lg exfl-overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-shrink-0\">\n                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"exfl-h-32 exfl-w-full exfl-object-cover  exfl-my-0\" src=\"\/\/media-speakerfile-pre.s3.amazonaws.com\/spotlightv2_images\/5855059b-d541-4c77-a784-8353acceff02_f.jpg\" alt=\"spotlight image\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-1 exfl-bg-white exfl-p-4 exfl-flex exfl-flex-col exfl-justify-between\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-1\">\n                                                                                                <a class=\"exfl-block\" href=\"https:\/\/expertfile.com\/spotlight\/11562\/get-over-it-pluto-isnt-a-planet\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-text-lg exfl-font-semibold exfl-text-gray-900 exfl-line-clamp-2  exfl-my-0\">Get Over It: Pluto Isn&#039;t A Planet!<\/p>\n<p>                                                                                                        <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-mt-3 exfl-text-base exfl-text-gray-500  exfl-line-clamp-4 exfl-text-left\">\n                                                         Put down the protest signs already. Retire the \u201cSave Pluto\u201d pins. Step away from the planetary outrage. Seriously.<\/p>\n<p>So says University of Rochester astrophysicist Adam Frank in his latest column in Forbes. Frank explains that the real story behind Pluto being stripped of its planetary status in 2006 isn\u2019t about what Pluto lost, but what scientists found.<\/p>\n<p>Pluto made news recently when NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman replied to a Florida girl\u2019s handwritten plea to restore Pluto\u2019s designation as a planet, saying he supported such a move.<\/p>\n<p>Frank has one word for Isaacman: Stop!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow Isaacman seems like a good guy and I sure don\u2019t want to make little kids cry,\u201d Frank writes. \u201cStill, there\u2019s an amazing science reason why Pluto got kicked out of the planet club.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For decades, Frank explains, we thought the solar system ended with the nine familiar planets, with Pluto being the most distant. But beyond Neptune lies the Kuiper Belt, a vast expanse filled with icy remnants from the birth of the solar system.<\/p>\n<p>These objects are essentially the leftover building blocks of planets. Pluto, it turns out, is one of them.<\/p>\n<p>That matters because this cosmic debris holds crucial clues about how planets form. Studying Pluto and its neighbors helps scientists understand the origins of Earth and the potential for life elsewhere in the universe.<\/p>\n<p>So, Pluto isn\u2019t an outcast; it\u2019s a key witness to our cosmic history. It belongs to a newly understood class of worlds that are central to modern astronomy.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than mourn Pluto\u2019s status and push for restoring its former title, Frank suggests we celebrate its reclassification as the moment astronomers realized the solar system is far richer than they had ever imagined.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a journalist looking for an expert to talk about Pluto \u2014 or planets and worlds formerly known as planets \u2014 Frank is your scholar. He is a frequent contributor to the likes of CNN, The New York Times, The Atlantic, and MSNBC, and can help your audience make sense of our vast universe. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-mt-6 exfl-flex exfl-items-center\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-items-center exfl-space-x-2\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-flex-shrink-0 exfl--space-x-1\">\n                                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"exfl-max-w-none exfl-h-10 exfl-w-10 exfl-rounded-full exfl-ring-2 exfl-ring-white\" src=\"\/\/media-speakerfile-pre.s3.amazonaws.com\/images_avatars\/4fe974c322e3cd3b40e12be3ac36cc6a1692719026_m.jpg\" alt=\"Adam Frank\">\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-mt-6 exfl-flex exfl-items-center\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-space-x-1 exfl-text-gray-500\">\n<p class=\"exfl-text-sm exfl-text-gray-500\">\n                                                        <svg class=\"exfl-h-5 exfl-w-5 exfl-inline exfl-relative -z-exfl-2\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"exfl-transform exfl-transition-transform exfl-duration-500 exfl-ease-in-out\">\n                                                            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M8 7V3m8 4V3m-9 8h10M5 21h14a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2H5a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2z\"><\/path>\n                                                        <\/svg><br \/>\n                                                        April 28, 2026                                                    <\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"exfl-my-0 exfl-text-sm\">\n                                                        &middot;\n                                                    <\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-my-0 exfl-mt-0 exfl-text-sm exfl-text-gray-500\">\n                                                        2 min\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"spotlight-item exfl-flex exfl-flex-col exfl-rounded-lg exfl-shadow-lg exfl-overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-shrink-0\">\n                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"exfl-h-32 exfl-w-full exfl-object-cover  exfl-my-0\" src=\"\/\/media-speakerfile-pre.s3.amazonaws.com\/spotlightv2_images\/c71301a4-d1bb-4e75-8523-05d1e69b48a7_l.jpg\" alt=\"spotlight image\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-1 exfl-bg-white exfl-p-4 exfl-flex exfl-flex-col exfl-justify-between\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-1\">\n                                                                                                <a class=\"exfl-block\" href=\"https:\/\/expertfile.com\/spotlight\/11538\/energy-shocks-consumer-pullback-and-the-long-road-back\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-text-lg exfl-font-semibold exfl-text-gray-900 exfl-line-clamp-2  exfl-my-0\">Energy Shocks, Consumer Pullback, and the Long Road Back<\/p>\n<p>                                                                                                        <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-mt-3 exfl-text-base exfl-text-gray-500  exfl-line-clamp-4 exfl-text-left\">\n                                                          As Americans scale back spending on luxuries and some necessities \u2014 from dining out and live entertainment to home and auto maintenance \u2014 the ripple effects are being felt across the broader economy.<\/p>\n<p>Daniel Burnside, clinical professor of finance at the Simon Business School, says the trend reflects more than just belt-tightening and signals deeper structural pressures tied to energy markets.<br \/>\n\u201cHigher energy prices push inflation up and growth down, putting monetary policymakers in a bind,\u201d Burnside says, explaining the current situation as being beyond a typical price spike.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis isn\u2019t just a price shock, it\u2019s a capacity shock,\u201d he says. \u201cYou can\u2019t just flip a switch back to normal because a lot of energy infrastructure has been destroyed.<\/p>\n<p>That distinction matters. Because energy costs are embedded in nearly every good and service, rising prices squeeze consumers beyond the gas pump. The result is reduced discretionary spending at venues like sporting and live music events, restaurants, and leisure destinations.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, Burnside says a rapid rebound in discretionary spending is possible but unlikely.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf, by some miracle, energy prices quickly return to prewar levels, you would see a sharp run-up in discretionary stocks,\u201d he says. \u201cBut that\u2019s precisely because expectations are so low.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For now, markets are signaling that a swift return to pre-crisis conditions isn\u2019t on its way, Burnside says. Until energy supply stabilizes, the pressure on both consumers and the businesses that rely on it is likely to persist.<\/p>\n<p>Burnside regularly fields inquiries from journalists looking for his insight on personal money matters and investing. Contact him by clicking on his profile.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-mt-6 exfl-flex exfl-items-center\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-items-center exfl-space-x-2\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-flex-shrink-0 exfl--space-x-1\">\n                                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"exfl-max-w-none exfl-h-10 exfl-w-10 exfl-rounded-full exfl-ring-2 exfl-ring-white\" src=\"\/\/media-speakerfile-pre.s3.amazonaws.com\/images_avatars\/ea628561-1058-419c-966f-183ab5cf937a_m.JPG\" alt=\"Daniel Burnside\">\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-mt-6 exfl-flex exfl-items-center\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-space-x-1 exfl-text-gray-500\">\n<p class=\"exfl-text-sm exfl-text-gray-500\">\n                                                        <svg class=\"exfl-h-5 exfl-w-5 exfl-inline exfl-relative -z-exfl-2\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"exfl-transform exfl-transition-transform exfl-duration-500 exfl-ease-in-out\">\n                                                            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M8 7V3m8 4V3m-9 8h10M5 21h14a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2H5a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2z\"><\/path>\n                                                        <\/svg><br \/>\n                                                        April 14, 2026                                                    <\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"exfl-my-0 exfl-text-sm\">\n                                                        &middot;\n                                                    <\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-my-0 exfl-mt-0 exfl-text-sm exfl-text-gray-500\">\n                                                        2 min\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"spotlight-item exfl-flex exfl-flex-col exfl-rounded-lg exfl-shadow-lg exfl-overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-shrink-0\">\n                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"exfl-h-32 exfl-w-full exfl-object-cover  exfl-my-0\" src=\"\/\/media-speakerfile-pre.s3.amazonaws.com\/spotlightv2_images\/7127c7fc-8e2f-4d6d-9447-592f1b0a5174_l.jpg\" alt=\"spotlight image\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-1 exfl-bg-white exfl-p-4 exfl-flex exfl-flex-col exfl-justify-between\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-1\">\n                                                                                                <a class=\"exfl-block\" href=\"https:\/\/expertfile.com\/spotlight\/11498\/fewer-parents-are-reading-to-their-kidsand-why-it-matters\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-text-lg exfl-font-semibold exfl-text-gray-900 exfl-line-clamp-2  exfl-my-0\">Fewer Parents are Reading to Their Kids\u2014and Why It Matters<\/p>\n<p>                                                                                                        <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-mt-3 exfl-text-base exfl-text-gray-500  exfl-line-clamp-4 exfl-text-left\">\n                                                         A dramatic decline in reading for pleasure in the United States has fewer American parents reading aloud to their children \u2014 and experts warn the consequences can be dire.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt builds connections,\u201d Carol Anne St. George, an expert in early literacy at the University of Rochester\u2019s Warner School of Education and Human Development, recently told The74 for an article citing a 41-percent decline in parents reading to children daily.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople talk about text to text, text to world,\u201d St. George said, \u201cand those are the kinds of things that help children cognitively think and classify their world around them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Many young parents grew up in an education system focused on reading as a means to testing and building skills rather than enjoyment. As a result, St. George worries, they often view reading to their young as an obligation rather than a joy and a time to bond.<\/p>\n<p>Experts say an increased reliance on screens and digital content and time pressures and competing demands on families have also fueled the decline.<\/p>\n<p>St. George notes that children benefit greatly from being read to regularly. The advantages of early literacy include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\tHaving a more robust vocabulary and stronger communications skills.<br \/>\n\u2022\tBeing better prepared to learn in school.<br \/>\n\u2022\tHaving a closer relationship with their parents.<br \/>\n\u2022\tHigher academic achievement and better health outcomes later in life.<\/p>\n<p>What Parents Can Do St. George advises parents to:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\tLet children choose books they enjoy.<br \/>\n\u2022\tMake reading part of a daily routine and that bedtime is ideal.<br \/>\n\u2022\tFocus on fun and connection.<br \/>\n\u2022\tModel good reading behavior because children mimic what they see.<\/p>\n<p>St. George is available for media interviews and can be reached by contacting Theresa Danylak, the director of communications at the Warner School, at tdanylak@warner.rochester.edu.                                                     <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-mt-6 exfl-flex exfl-items-center\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-items-center exfl-space-x-2\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-flex-shrink-0 exfl--space-x-1\">\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-mt-6 exfl-flex exfl-items-center\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-space-x-1 exfl-text-gray-500\">\n<p class=\"exfl-text-sm exfl-text-gray-500\">\n                                                        <svg class=\"exfl-h-5 exfl-w-5 exfl-inline exfl-relative -z-exfl-2\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"exfl-transform exfl-transition-transform exfl-duration-500 exfl-ease-in-out\">\n                                                            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M8 7V3m8 4V3m-9 8h10M5 21h14a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2H5a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2z\"><\/path>\n                                                        <\/svg><br \/>\n                                                        March 31, 2026                                                    <\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"exfl-my-0 exfl-text-sm\">\n                                                        &middot;\n                                                    <\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-my-0 exfl-mt-0 exfl-text-sm exfl-text-gray-500\">\n                                                        2 min\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"spotlight-item exfl-flex exfl-flex-col exfl-rounded-lg exfl-shadow-lg exfl-overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-shrink-0\">\n                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"exfl-h-32 exfl-w-full exfl-object-cover  exfl-my-0\" src=\"\/\/media-speakerfile-pre.s3.amazonaws.com\/spotlightv2_images\/d80fc44b-db8e-48f4-9039-9e51c9cd1599_f.jpg\" alt=\"spotlight image\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-1 exfl-bg-white exfl-p-4 exfl-flex exfl-flex-col exfl-justify-between\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-1\">\n                                                                                                <a class=\"exfl-block\" href=\"https:\/\/expertfile.com\/spotlight\/11499\/target-cant-seem-to-escape-the-crosshairs\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-text-lg exfl-font-semibold exfl-text-gray-900 exfl-line-clamp-2  exfl-my-0\">Target Can\u2019t Seem to Escape the Crosshairs<\/p>\n<p>                                                                                                        <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-mt-3 exfl-text-base exfl-text-gray-500  exfl-line-clamp-4 exfl-text-left\">\n                                                          The on-again-off-again nationwide boycott of Target has the retailer\u2019s new chief executive, Michael Fiddelke, officer facing relentless pressure from activists on both sides of the issue.<\/p>\n<p>David Primo, a professor of political science and business administration at the University of Rochester, says Fiddelke can\u2019t seem to move Target from the crosshairs despite slashing prices on thousands of products and investing in stores, workers, and technology.<\/p>\n<p> \u201cTarget remains a battleground for activists on the left and the right, and its new CEO hasn\u2019t yet figured out how to extricate the company from this role,\u201d Primo recently told USA Today. \u201cFiddelke already faces a huge challenge in turning around a company with significant operational issues. This certainly doesn\u2019t help matters.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Target has reported 13 straight quarters of sluggish sales. Company officials have admitted that shopper anger has contributed.<\/p>\n<p>Activists in Minneapolis, where Target is based, organized a nationwide boycott last year over the company\u2019s rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.\u00a0From church pulpits to community gatherings, the policy about-face was widely viewed as a betrayal of Black Americans who had propped up the retail giant\u2019s bottom line. <\/p>\n<p>Primo studies corporate political strategies, among other areas, and regularly shares his insights with business journalists and political reporters. His essays have appeared in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, and he\u2019s been interviewed by many radio and television outlets, including Bloomberg and National Public Radio.<\/p>\n<p>Contact him by clicking on his profile.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-mt-6 exfl-flex exfl-items-center\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-items-center exfl-space-x-2\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-flex-shrink-0 exfl--space-x-1\">\n                                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"exfl-max-w-none exfl-h-10 exfl-w-10 exfl-rounded-full exfl-ring-2 exfl-ring-white\" src=\"\/\/media-speakerfile-pre.s3.amazonaws.com\/images_avatars\/4ffd3ed82e27abbfa4d34e929a36b8b41554816623_m.jpg\" alt=\"David Primo\">\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-mt-6 exfl-flex exfl-items-center\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-space-x-1 exfl-text-gray-500\">\n<p class=\"exfl-text-sm exfl-text-gray-500\">\n                                                        <svg class=\"exfl-h-5 exfl-w-5 exfl-inline exfl-relative -z-exfl-2\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"exfl-transform exfl-transition-transform exfl-duration-500 exfl-ease-in-out\">\n                                                            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M8 7V3m8 4V3m-9 8h10M5 21h14a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2H5a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2z\"><\/path>\n                                                        <\/svg><br \/>\n                                                        March 26, 2026                                                    <\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"exfl-my-0 exfl-text-sm\">\n                                                        &middot;\n                                                    <\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-my-0 exfl-mt-0 exfl-text-sm exfl-text-gray-500\">\n                                                        1 min\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"spotlight-item exfl-flex exfl-flex-col exfl-rounded-lg exfl-shadow-lg exfl-overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-shrink-0\">\n                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"exfl-h-32 exfl-w-full exfl-object-cover  exfl-my-0\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1656608138197-2aea23cc3564?crop=entropy&#038;cs=tinysrgb&#038;fit=max&#038;fm=jpg&#038;ixid=M3w2MDg0Njl8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwyfHxVRk98ZW58MHwwfHx8MTc3MjA0MzExMXww&#038;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&#038;q=80&#038;w=1080\" alt=\"spotlight image\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-1 exfl-bg-white exfl-p-4 exfl-flex exfl-flex-col exfl-justify-between\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-1\">\n                                                                                                <a class=\"exfl-block\" href=\"https:\/\/expertfile.com\/spotlight\/11420\/the-truth-behind-federal-disclosure-of-alien-life\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-text-lg exfl-font-semibold exfl-text-gray-900 exfl-line-clamp-2  exfl-my-0\">The truth behind federal disclosure of alien life<\/p>\n<p>                                                                                                        <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-mt-3 exfl-text-base exfl-text-gray-500  exfl-line-clamp-4 exfl-text-left\">\n                                                          With the recent presidential comments on potential alien life, UFO enthusiasts have new hope that finally we\u2019re going to get federal \u201cdisclosure\u201d of UFOs, aliens and the great government conspiracy surrounding both. But, as a scientist who studies the search for life in the Universe, the question I have is much simpler: What would disclosure really need to disclose? What is required for actual, factual proof that aliens exist and they\u2019ve been visiting Earth? <\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve already had three years of Congressional hearings on UFOs that have produced zero proof of anything. What we need now is simple: hard physical evidence. That is what disclosure needs to deliver. Not stories about alien spaceships being held by the government, but the actual spaceships themselves. Not stories about alien bodies but the actual icky, gooey bodies with their icky gooey tentacles. If disclosure provides physical evidence that independent laboratories and independent scientists all over the world can verify, then it will live up to its hype. That would make \u201cDisclosure Day\u201d truly history-making.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-mt-6 exfl-flex exfl-items-center\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-items-center exfl-space-x-2\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-flex-shrink-0 exfl--space-x-1\">\n                                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"exfl-max-w-none exfl-h-10 exfl-w-10 exfl-rounded-full exfl-ring-2 exfl-ring-white\" src=\"\/\/media-speakerfile-pre.s3.amazonaws.com\/images_avatars\/4fe974c322e3cd3b40e12be3ac36cc6a1692719026_m.jpg\" alt=\"Adam Frank\">\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-mt-6 exfl-flex exfl-items-center\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-space-x-1 exfl-text-gray-500\">\n<p class=\"exfl-text-sm exfl-text-gray-500\">\n                                                        <svg class=\"exfl-h-5 exfl-w-5 exfl-inline exfl-relative -z-exfl-2\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"exfl-transform exfl-transition-transform exfl-duration-500 exfl-ease-in-out\">\n                                                            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M8 7V3m8 4V3m-9 8h10M5 21h14a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2H5a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2z\"><\/path>\n                                                        <\/svg><br \/>\n                                                        February 25, 2026                                                    <\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"exfl-my-0 exfl-text-sm\">\n                                                        &middot;\n                                                    <\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-my-0 exfl-mt-0 exfl-text-sm exfl-text-gray-500\">\n                                                        1 min\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"spotlight-item exfl-flex exfl-flex-col exfl-rounded-lg exfl-shadow-lg exfl-overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-shrink-0\">\n                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"exfl-h-32 exfl-w-full exfl-object-cover  exfl-my-0\" src=\"\/\/media-speakerfile-pre.s3.amazonaws.com\/spotlightv2_images\/c3c76b99-081d-4f11-9d33-1205ced65695_f.jpg\" alt=\"spotlight image\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-1 exfl-bg-white exfl-p-4 exfl-flex exfl-flex-col exfl-justify-between\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex-1\">\n                                                                                                <a class=\"exfl-block\" href=\"https:\/\/expertfile.com\/spotlight\/11392\/parents-stop-trying-to-be-your-teens-bff\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-text-lg exfl-font-semibold exfl-text-gray-900 exfl-line-clamp-2  exfl-my-0\">Parents \u2014 Stop Trying to Be Your Teen&#039;s BFF<\/p>\n<p>                                                                                                        <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"exfl-mt-3 exfl-text-base exfl-text-gray-500  exfl-line-clamp-4 exfl-text-left\">\n                                                         As teenagers push for independence, many parents respond by trying to become their friends and confidants.<\/p>\n<p>University of Rochester psychologist Judi Smetana says blurring the line between warmth and authority can backfire.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s great if kids want to disclose to you,\u201d Smetana explains. \u201cBut it would be weird for parents to talk about their private lives with their kids. When parents start revealing things about themselves, it\u2019s slippery. Your child should not be your confidant.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Smetana, an expert in adolescent development and parent-teen relationships, emphasizes that closeness and trust are essential \u2014 but they are not the same as \u201cfriendship.\u201d Teenagers need structure, limits, and clear boundaries as they test autonomy. When parents overshare they risk shifting roles in ways that reduce parental influence.<\/p>\n<p>That doesn\u2019t mean parent-child relationships remain rigid forever. The dynamics naturally evolve as children mature into early adulthood.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet the child take the lead,\u201d Smetana says. \u201cThere may show a willingness to become more like friends when parents don\u2019t have the same authority. But there will still be some boundaries.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her research underscores that healthy parent-teen relationships balance openness with guidance. Trust grows not from collapsing boundaries, but from maintaining them with consistency and care.<\/p>\n<p>For reporters covering parenting and adolescent behavior, Smetana is available to discuss:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\tHealthy boundaries in parent-teen relationships<br \/>\n\u2022\tOversharing and role confusion in families<br \/>\n\u2022\tAdolescent autonomy and authority<br \/>\n\u2022\tHow parent-child dynamics shift in early adulthood<\/p>\n<p>Click her profile to connect with her.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exfl-mt-6 exfl-flex exfl-items-center\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-items-center exfl-space-x-2\">\n<div class=\"exfl-flex exfl-flex-shrink-0 exfl--space-x-1\">\n                                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"exfl-max-w-none exfl-h-10 exfl-w-10 exfl-rounded-full exfl-ring-2 exfl-ring-white\" 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