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Universities are racing to add AI majors and minors, with 74 AI majors and 89 minors now offered in American campuses and more programs planned this year. The rush reflects the technology’s influence on the economy, but details vary by school. Demand and career outcomes remain uncertain as programs accelerate.
A wave of recent reporting shows graduates face a shifting labor market as AI reshapes entry-level work. Universities strike deals with AI firms while students push back against discussions of automation. Experts urge focusing on skill-building and AI literacy to navigate the coming changes.
The Knicks have clinched the NBA title after a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in game 5, sparking celebrations that spill into Times Square, where a shuttle bus convoy is set on fire amid crowds; no injuries have been confirmed yet.
Infections linked to Cyclospora have risen across several states, with authorities tracing a possible tie to contaminated lettuce. Health officials urge thorough washing and cooking to kill the parasite and advise peeling fruits where possible. Experts highlight safer fruit choices and the limits of washing against the parasite.
Novo Nordisk has filed a US lawsuit accusing Eli Lilly of false advertising over weight‑loss and diabetes drugs, arguing Lilly used outdated trial data to claim superiority. Lilly defends its campaigns, citing SURMOUNT‑5 results. The case centers on GLP-1 treatments and the race for market dominance, with potential damages and corrective advertising at stake.
A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into an abatement fund and to change product features for young users, adding to a $375 million jury award from March and bringing Meta’s total liability in the case to $942 million. The bulk of the new fund — $420 million — is allocated for youth mental-health treatment; other measures include limits on notifications and enhanced age-assurance steps.
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.
Employers increasingly monitor workers using digital tools first deployed during the pandemic. A wave of tracking spans location, productivity, communications, and device access, creating detailed dossiers that can punish or predict behavior. Pharmacist Lannie Duong’s case illustrates how hours, calls, and appointments are quantified, fueling burnout and union organizing.
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.
Multiple recalls are rippling through the US food system. A donut recall in March labeling issues, several wraps tied to STEC, and a broad recall wave linked to peppers and berries highlight ongoing safety concerns. Authorities urge discard or return of affected items and emphasize consumer safety as top priority.
California lawmakers are advancing a bill to add “Jewish” as an ethnicity option in state demographics. The measure aims to improve data on Jewish Californians for policymaking, while privacy guards are cited. The bill could help track hate crimes but faces concerns about counting Jews as a single ethnicity. The proposal has been amended to shield funding and privacy safeguards.
Massachusetts voters in the 2026 Democratic primary support Ed Markey for reelecton as he faces Seth Moulton. Early results show Markey leading with a large margin; campaign dynamics center on generational change and policy stances, including views on Israel, healthcare and AI. The outcome will determine who faces in November.
Bill Simmons has disclosed that he used his daughter’s boyfriend to place bets in Massachusetts while he was in California. Massachusetts Gaming Commission is reviewing the matter after FanDuel voided the bets; penalties may follow depending on the investigation.