‘Buyout’ pause extended, NIH research funding cap, trio of storms & more

A federal judge has extended the pause on Trump's buyout plan amidst legal challenges from over a dozen states. Meanwhile, NIH funding cuts threaten vital research, potentially impacting $4 billion in annual funding. Scientists are on alert due to a new bird flu variant discovered in Nevada dairy cattle, and immigration courts are overwhelmed with over 4 million cases. Additionally, severe winter storms are expected across the U.S., bringing snow, ice, and rain to various regions, anticipating major disruptions.