Private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia; founder Benjamin Franklin.
Researchers have published long-term data showing that very high blood levels of the tau marker p‑tau217 predict a 38% risk of cognitive impairment within five years and 78% within ten. Trials are using the test to recruit volunteers while Scotland has started a primary‑care rollout of p‑tau testing to study real‑world use.
The Republican-led EEOC has voted to end the annual demographic reporting requirement (EEO-1) for private employers, prompting a 30-day public comment period and a hearing on August 11. The move argues the data collection is costly and potentially at odds with colorblind employment principles; critics say the data are crucial to uncover discrimination patterns.
The Salamanca City Central School District has paused a nearly $60,000 pilot to deploy a humanoid robot named Sally in high school tech classes after parents and teachers raise concerns about student data privacy. District officials insist the project is not about replacing teachers and will focus on adding AI-assisted tutoring and at-home support, while state officials review protections.
Bumble has announced changes allowing either user to send the first message and extending the reply window to 72 hours, as part of a broader move by dating apps to combat user fatigue and lift engagement.
Prolonged heat across the continental U.S. has continued into August, with nighttime temperatures remaining unusually high. NOAA reports record-setting July temperatures and a hotter-than-average pattern linked to climate change and a strengthening El Niño. Experts warn that heat will persist and intensify, contributing to drought, fires, and health risks.
A new report from America's Voice argues that aggressive deportation policies under Trump have raised costs for groceries, homes, and healthcare, and slowed local economies. The analysis links higher prices in food categories reliant on immigrant labor and weaker construction activity to an “ICE Tax,” while noting other factors at play.
Lawyers and federal prosecutors have scheduled a Friday hearing after reports that Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in the federal stalking case tied to the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The plea would cover federal stalking counts that carry life sentences and will prompt legal fights over whether New York state murder charges can proceed.
The 28-year-old Mangione has pleaded guilty to two federal stalking charges linked to the December 2024 killing of Thompson in Manhattan. He faces a maximum life sentence in federal court. He remains charged in New York state with eight felonies including second-degree murder, with a September trial date, as lawyers contend about double jeopardy across courts.
The Trump administration has urged states to separate the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into individual shots. Several officials caution that doing so could fuel vaccine hesitancy and leave immunity gaps while some leaders push for more personal choice in immunization policies. New reporting shows the policy debate is unfolding amid mixed messages from health agencies and political leaders.
The United States faces rising government bond yields amid fears of a debt sustainability crisis. A recent intervention by Washington seeks to calm markets as inflation pressures persist, while AI-driven corporate debt adds to demand for risk-free Treasuries. Analysts warn that the debt trajectory could reshape global finance if policy paths remain unchanged.
Major US medical societies have issued unified guidance this week for flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines after the CDC’s advisory process has been disrupted. Updated COVID shots have FDA approval and manufacturers are shipping doses, but legal and policy disputes over federal recommendations continue to leave states and insurers uncertain about timing and coverage.
UK immunisation coverage shows signs of stabilising among children starting primary school, but latest data reveal uptake for several vaccines remains below the 95% target set by the WHO. The UK Health Security Agency reports small year-to-year declines in several shots, with regional gaps and disparities in deprived areas. NHS continues offering vaccines free of charge from infancy onward.
Elizabeth Warren-Wilson is undertaking a complete retranslation of The Odyssey, stating it is not a revision but a fresh version. The project enlarges her Iliad-informed approach, adds endnotes, and revises terms like 'slave' to reflect more precise ancient Greek terminology. Nolan’s Odyssey film has drawn strong reactions from critics and scholars.
Two stabbings occur in Times Square; 32-year-old Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America executive and Fordham Law graduate, dies from injuries. A 68-year-old man is hospitalized. The attacker, Pamela Cisneros, is shot dead by police after brandishing knives. Investigations continue.
The Justice Department has filed a brief supporting OpenAI and Microsoft in the New York Times' copyright suit, arguing training large language models on published works is transformative fair use that advances national security and economic goals. Publishers argue the practice harms journalism and undercuts creators; Judge Sidney H. Stein is expected to rule on summary judgment soon.
DoorDash is expanding nationwide Costco delivery in the U.S., joining Uber Eats in extending grocery delivery networks. The move follows DoorDash’s existing partnerships in Puerto Rico and Australia and comes as Costco membership drives delivery uptake. Uber Eats is extending its Costco delivery to nearly 600 locations, while Instacart and Amazon face intensified competition in the grocery space.
Federal investigators have found that several U.S. medical schools discriminate in admissions by race, with Black and Hispanic applicants having higher acceptance odds than white and Asian applicants despite similar credentials. The findings cover UCLA, UC San Diego, and UCSF for classes from 2023–2025, and flag allegedly two-tier admissions that shift based on race. The case could lead to voluntary resolutions or legal action.
Amazon’s About You page has become a viral topic as users discover personalized inferences drawn from purchases, Alexa conversations, and reviews. The pages mix accurate details with surprising guesses, prompting debate over data privacy and user control. Shoppers can edit or remove details, but underlying history may remain.