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Recent weather patterns in the northeastern US have shifted from early warmth to cold snaps, causing drought conditions and damaging crops and flowers. Temperatures have fluctuated sharply, impacting agriculture and natural blooms. Meteorologists warn that ongoing dry conditions will likely intensify, affecting the region's flora and water supplies.
The Cornell incident has intensified tensions on campus after a debate on Israel and Palestine. President Michael Kotlikoff says he was harassed and that his car was surrounded; students deny causing damage. Cornell says video shows harassment and an investigation is under way.
A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has found that trees in cities like New York and Philadelphia start pollen production earlier and finish later due to light pollution, potentially extending the allergy season by up to 130 days; the effect is linked to plants using day length cues for flowering and leaf-out.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha has died after nearly four years in hospital. The eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn has been treated in Bangkok since collapsing in December 2022; the palace has authorised royal funeral rites and the government has said it will observe a period of national mourning.
A 19-year-old Cornell applicant has faced widespread condemnation after writing, “Not interested in working for a Jew,” in a Handshake submission to VryfID. The incident has triggered a university bias probe, drawn responses from the startup involved, and sparked discussions about antisemitism in hiring.
China's LineShine has been named the world's fastest supercomputer on the TOP500 list, marking its debut at the top. The system runs entirely on CPUs and achieves 2.198 exaflops, surpassing El Capitan in the US. Analysts say the result signals recognition of China’s chip-design efforts, though AI workloads and list methodology cloud the claim.
SpaceX’s debut has sparked a wave of investor interest, but early gains have cooled as post-IPO volatility declines and market enthusiasm faces valuation questions amid AI hype.
A California farmer, Cesar Mora, has started giving away about 125,000 pounds of Monalise white nectarines amid a legal battle with Giumarra Brothers Fruit Co. The case centers on ownership rights to the Monalise variety and sublicensing arrangements. Court proceedings are ongoing.