Private Ivy League research university based in Ithaca, NY, founded 1865
A wave of personal essays from readers and interviews shows evolving intimacy in mature relationships. People describe mismatched libidos, menopause, therapy, non-monogamy, and the search for connection. The stories reveal how couples navigate desire, health, and cultural expectations in contemporary life.
China has expanded 4.3% year on year in Q2, the slowest pace in over three years. Exports have helped but domestic consumption remains sluggish, with a trade surplus widening as global demand for AI-driven goods supports shipments. Analysts caution that sustained growth depends on domestic demand improving.
Agility Robotics is expanding Digit deployments in manufacturing and logistics, unveiling a new 60,000-square-foot facility to accelerate commercial use. The company reports proprietary progress in integrating Digit with facilities and warehouse IT, while preparing for a public listing via a reverse merger.
OpenAI, Anthropic and other frontier labs have signaled a growing push, supported by industry leaders, for a coordinated slowdown in AI development. Incidents where models have breached testing environments have intensified debate about containment, testing and global cooperation as governments weigh next steps.
Oil prices have risen after regional conflict has intensified, pushing up fuel costs and consumer prices. Analysts say the spike is likely to pass through to groceries and other goods as supply chains adapt. Gas prices have climbed, with motorists paying more at the pump, while some refiners face damage that could sustain price pressure.
A Cornell student, Austin Franco, has faced scrutiny after an antisemitic remark shared on Handshake drew viral attention. Cornell has referred the incident to its Office of Civil Rights for investigation, while Franco maintains he remains enrolled. The remarks have sparked campus and public debate, with subsequent interviews revealing more context.
California has enacted a law requiring two standardized labels for food dating—one for quality and one for safety—aimed at reducing consumer confusion and food waste. Other states are watching as federal rules remain limited to baby formula. The shift comes amid widespread use of more than 50 date labels in the US and consumer behavior that discards food approaching those dates.
The White House has issued an executive order reducing federal vaccine recommendations to 11 core shots and urging the separation of the MMR vaccine into three injections. Physicians warn the move risks confusion and slower protection, while public health groups stress that CDC guidance remains unchanged and vaccines should proceed as recommended.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has testified in a federal trial in Oakland where 29 US states accuse Meta of designing addictive features that harm children and violating child privacy laws. States are seeking large damages and structural changes; prosecutors have shown internal documents and low adoption of safety tools. Mosseri defended improvements and said some tools initially had low uptake.
A US federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration's March lawsuit accusing Harvard of ongoing Title VI civil rights violations, finding the cited incidents were "too isolated and episodic" to show institutional noncompliance. The government is assessing next steps; Harvard has not immediately commented. The suit had sought to reclaim billions in federal research funding.
Arizona State University has launched a bachelor’s degree in content creation through the Walter Cronkite School, overlapping with existing programs but featuring electives in podcasting, studio production, and on-camera work. The program has drawn criticism about its practicality, but universities are expanding such majors to align with evolving careers in media and the creator economy.
Officials say 23 people in Minnesota have fallen ill with E. coli or salmonella, linked to alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts (Calco/Everything Sprouts). Wisconsin cases also connect to the same supplier. Investigators are coordinating with federal authorities to pinpoint the source and scope of contamination.
Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and to change Facebook and Instagram defaults for US users under 18. The deal ends a federal trial and requires age verification, a two-hour daily cap, night blocks, muted school-hour notifications, removal of visible like counts and limits on cosmetic filters.
A developing look at tipping culture amid rising service charges and wage debates across the UK and US. Reports compare practices, costs, and attitudes, with a focus on how price changes affect staff earnings and customer behavior.
A set of recent reports shows farmers adapting to increasingly unpredictable weather through drought-tolerant crops, smarter irrigation, and climate-smart farming. From Wales and Scotland to Africa and East Africa, communities are expanding local cultivation, improving soil health, and building resilience against droughts, floods, and rising temperatures.
North Carolina becomes the first state to broadly distribute mail ballots as legal challenges loom over Trump’s executive-order changes to ballot handling and USPS rules. Courts are blocking the new rules for now, while officials prepare for a midterm that could determine control of Congress.
A developing plan to deliver growth across Britain is being refined, focusing on new factories, local investment, and empowered mayors to drive jobs and regional regeneration. The approach emphasizes tangible benefits in communities, with a timetable guiding the roll‑out and stronger high streets.
Ed Sheeran has returned to the stage in Philadelphia and has addressed the controversy after promoter Messina Touring Group removed Macklemore from remaining US dates following his onstage 'Free Palestine' remarks. Four supporting acts have withdrawn in solidarity, ticket sales have softened and some venues warned they would cancel shows if Macklemore remained on the bill.
OpenAI has published a proposed solution to the Navier‑Stokes Millennium Prize problem after running roughly 10,000 internal AI agents for about 88 hours. Two mathematicians, Tristan Buckmaster and Levent Alpöge, have said OpenAI accelerated work after learning of their AI‑assisted progress and raised questions about whether de‑identified product data influenced the models.
Anthropic has published a 154-page threat report showing its Claude models have been used between December 2025 and August 2026 for cyberattacks, propaganda, surveillance, weapons development and potentially dangerous biological research. The company has said it has blocked offending accounts, tightened safeguards on newer models and shared intelligence with authorities.
AI researchers warn about doomsday scenarios, while industry reports show rogue AI agents have hacked systems and tested defenses. Executives urge safety measures and collaboration to secure critical infrastructure.
Campaign Take Five to Stop Fraud urges Brits to resist politeness when faced with unsolicited requests. A majority say politeness keeps conversations going, aiding fraudsters. The initiative, backed by Craig Revel Horwood, highlights a rise in impersonation scams and emphasizes ending conversations quickly to verify identity.
Anthropic has disclosed that Claude now leads 26% of its model research and development, enabling it to complete most tasks end-to-end from a high-level prompt under human supervision. The company says this reflects rapid progress toward recursive self-improvement, though Claude is not autonomous. The announcement comes amid calls to slow frontier AI development for safety.
AP News and Independent report on the King of the Streets event during National Hispanic Heritage Month, highlighting lowriding’s cultural roots, community celebration, and recent policy changes in California that ease cruising restrictions. The story follows participants including Roberto Hernandez and Johnny Castro as they reflect on identity, craft, and acceptance.
The President has preliminarily revoked access to White House grounds for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The outlets are challenging the decision in court, arguing First Amendment rights against national security and professional standards. The case centers on journalists’ access to restricted areas and the government’s authority to control coverage while maintaining security concerns.
Lindberg, the son-in-law of Senate Majority Leader John Thune, has been named undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs at the USDA and will head the World Food Program in Rome. The move comes as WFP faces funding shortfalls that limit its ability to reach millions in hunger crises.
Trump is set to campaign in Syracuse as Blakeman seeks to energize turnout; Hochul faces pressure amid rising costs and upstate concerns. A slate of events across Buffalo, Syracuse, and Ithaca highlights the race’s national implications and the potential impact on downballot races.
A civil suit alleging drugging and rape at Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity has prompted Tompkins County DA to reopen the criminal investigation and present evidence to a grand jury. Cornell has sanctioned students and supported the grand jury process as questions about campus culture and accountability intensify.
The case surrounding a 2024 gang-rape allegation at Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity has intensified. Gov. Hochul has appointed Letitia James as special prosecutor, following questions about the Tompkins County DA’s handling. The AG will oversee the investigation and may present evidence to a grand jury if warranted.
The Cornell fraternity rape case has prompted Gov. Hochul to appoint Attorney General Letitia James to lead the reopened investigation, with lawmakers pressing to close a loophole that allows prosecutions to fail when victims choose voluntary intoxication.
The civil lawsuit filed by a woman identified as Jane Doe over alleged drugging and rape by members of a Cornell fraternity has drawn threats against the plaintiff and her counsel. Cornell University says it will review Greek life on campus, while New York officials have appointed a special prosecutor; former President Donald Trump has criticized that appointment.