Harvard hits headlines over antisemitism, admissions probes, and safety debates as the oldest U.S. university faces fresh scrutiny. Founded 1636 in Cambridge.
Recent geopolitical tensions and energy shocks are reshaping global markets. Europe faces potential gas shortages amid conflicts in the Middle East, while falling renewable costs offer developing countries new energy options. These shifts could influence prices, security, and economic stability worldwide.
Walid Khalidi, a leading scholar of Palestinian history and co-founder of the Institute for Palestine Studies, passed away in Massachusetts at age 100. His meticulous research on the Nakba and Palestinian villages shaped modern understanding of Palestinian history. Tributes highlight his influence on scholarship and diplomacy.
The annual Ig Nobel Prize ceremony, traditionally held in Boston, will be hosted in Zurich this year due to safety concerns and visa issues affecting international travel to the US. The event will alternate between Zurich and other European cities every other year, with no immediate plans to return to the US.
Tracy Kidder, acclaimed for his immersive, research-driven narratives, has died at age 80. Known for works like 'The Soul of a New Machine' and 'Mountains Beyond Mountains,' he spent decades exploring complex worlds, earning major awards and inspiring generations of readers. He passed away from lung cancer.
Minutes from the Fed's March meeting show some policymakers support future rate hikes, citing inflation risks from rising oil prices. The Fed has kept rates steady at 3.6%, but ongoing geopolitical tensions and energy disruptions are complicating its outlook. The Iran conflict is influencing monetary policy considerations today.
A European study has quantified how inequality increases temperature-related deaths. If Europe’s regions reached the lowest level of material deprivation, heat and cold-related mortality could fall by up to 30%, a major policy argument for targeted relief and poverty reduction.
A UK-led study shows a finger-prick blood test combined with online cognitive testing could triage dementia risk from home, while another tool using interpretable AI predicts 10-year obesity-related health risks to guide NHS interventions. Separately, an AI-assisted triage study in emergency medicine suggests AI may outperform humans in rapid decision-making, signaling a shift in clinical workflows.
Fires have burned record extents this year, El Niño is strengthening global heat and drought patterns, and inequality is linked to higher temperature-related deaths in Europe, with warnings of worsening extremes in coming months.
A 46-year-old man has fired more than 50 rounds along Memorial Drive in Cambridge, near Harvard and MIT. He has been wounded and faces multiple gun-offense charges as investigators say there is no connection to the victims. Authorities are reinforcing safety measures and continuing to investigate motive.
Instructure has said it has reached an agreement with the unauthorized actor behind the Canvas breach, with data copies reportedly destroyed. The incident disrupted exams and deadlines across thousands of schools and millions of users, prompting investigations and forensic work.
Stanford's Educational Opportunity Project has found that, in most U.S. districts, reading scores have declined over the past decade, with 83% reporting lower reading results last year. Math has declined in about 70% of districts. The data underscore a long-term trend predating the pandemic and point toward a shift toward phonics-based instruction in some states.