Public university system overseeing NC’s 16 campuses and the NC School of Science and Mathematics.
New study finds Med-South, a North Carolina adaptation of the Mediterranean diet, helps weight loss and improves diet quality compared with Weight Watchers. Both programs achieve similar weight loss, but Med-South yields higher-quality eating habits through phased support over two years.
The latest data show global sea temperatures have reached record highs in August 2026 as El Ni 0o intensifies, driven by natural variability and long-term warming. Forecasts indicate the warmth will continue into 2027, with wide-ranging impacts on weather, seas and economies. Governments warn of increased risks to vulnerable communities and fisheries.
The UNC program led by Bill Belichick has faced an internal investigation expanding beyond initial questions, following the resignation of general manager Michael Lombardi and questions about personnel conduct. Belichick says the program is focused on preparing for upcoming games while maintaining compliance as investigations continue.
The Department of Justice and Education Department have opened a joint investigation into the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, alleging that the admissions process discriminates on race and uses essay prompts to group applicants by identity. Berkeley says it complies with Prop. 209 and federal law, and will provide evidence of compliance. The probe follows a Supreme Court decision on race-conscious admissions and may impact future diversity policies in higher education.
The Protect College Sports Act has cleared the Senate with broad bipartisan support and is moving toward a House vote. It codifies NIL rights, tightens transfers and eligibility rules, and creates a retention pool to fund women’s and Olympic sports. The House faces challenges from CBC opposition and concerns over antitrust protections as lawmakers weigh the bill’s path to law.
A federal judge has dismissed the Justice Department's lawsuit that sought applicant‑level admissions records from Harvard, ruling the agency did not take required administrative steps to secure voluntary compliance. The ruling rests on narrow procedural grounds and does not resolve whether Harvard has discriminated or whether agencies can ultimately obtain the data.
Hudson has filed a privacy lawsuit against Airbnb hosts in Massachusetts, alleging they leaked a Ring camera clip showing a shirtless Bill Belichick near their Winthrop rental. The video, from 2023, prompted public scrutiny of Hudson’s relationship with Belichick. The hosts faced removal from Airbnb after Hudson’s report, while Belichick himself is not named in the suit.