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Bill Ackman's $35 billion hedge fund made janitors and receptionists millionaires—and its investment team summer together in the Hamptons

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman says employee loyalty pays dividends—and he's willing to invest millions in stock awards and allowing summer remote work to earn it.

Fortune

Psychology says people who scroll their phone while eating may be using constant stimulation to avoid being alone with their thoughts

Psychology research suggests people who scroll their phones while eating may be doing more than passing time. Studies show most people find being alone with their thoughts genuinely uncomfortable, and the phone offers a ready escape. Research ranging from a 2014 University of Virginia study to a 2010 Harvard paper…

The Economic Times

Northwood Space's Bridgit Mendler on the next chapter for space startups

Bridgit Mendler—a Harvard and MIT grad who cofounded Northwood in 2022—draws attention for her childhood as a Disney Channel star. But she’s chasing one of the most granular (and most vital) space economy problems.

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Trump’s university ‘compact’ is gone. That doesn’t mean the assault on education is over

The administration’s proposed agreement met a scathing response. But universities must remain vigilant

The Guardian - US

A 45,000-year-old crystal tool found in France suggests Neanderthals chose beauty as well as practicality

A remarkable find in France reveals a 45,000-year-old Neanderthal quartz scraper that changes the narrative around these ancient beings. This tool, crafted from rare rock crystal, highlights that Neanderthals had an appreciation for aesthetics and craftsmanship, challenging the notion of them as mere primitive beings. The sophistication in its creation…

The Times of India

Bill Ackman's next big bet is convincing Americans to fall back in love with capitalism

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Fortune

Our Friend with the "Attractive, Busty Jewess" Problem Drops Case Against Harvard Rather Than Naming Himself

Readers of the blog may recall a certain John Doe who is suing Penn, Dartmouth, Harvard, and Berkeley for alleged… The post Our Friend with the "Attractive, Busty Jewess" Problem Drops Case Against Harvard Rather Than Naming Himself appeared first on Reason.com.

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Tyler Perry covers Harvard graduate student’s tuition: ‘Thank you for believing’

Graduate student thanked filmmaker and actor for believing in ‘my gifts as a writer and educator’

The Independent UK

The secret to a happier life? Harvard says it depends on having these 3 kinds of friends

A Harvard study highlights positive relationships as key to happiness and health. Aristotle identified three friendship types: utility, pleasure, and perfect connections. Utility friendships offer practical benefits and shared goals for advancement. Pleasure friendships stem from mutual enjoyment and shared interests. Perfect friendships, built on mutual care, foster virtue and…

The Economic Times

Playbooks, plagiarism and a pig’s head: new claims surrounding a star Cambridge professor

Jason Arday was regarded as an academic superstar, but then questions about his work prompted scrutiny of his backstory and counterclaims of racism

The Guardian - UK

Wall Street's hidden recruiting pipeline isn’t an Ivy League diploma—it’s the teammate who triples your odds of getting hired

A new study of more than 120,000 Ivy League graduates finds locker room ties, not diplomas, do the real gatekeeping into finance's top firms

Fortune

New Harvard Files Claim UFO Witnesses From Three Continents Recounted Same First 60 Seconds of Abduction

Harvard researcher Dr John E. Mack's archives reveal consistent patterns in UFO encounters, with witnesses from diverse backgrounds describing similar initial experiences.

International Business Times UK

Ex-Citigroup Exec Jailed for 30 Years for Drugging Women, Filming Assaults, and Possessing Child Abuse Images

Former Citigroup exec and Harvard grad Edward Gene Smith sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for drugging and assaulting women, possessing child abuse material, and obstructing justice in New York.

International Business Times UK

I'm a Personal Trainer: Forget Your Actual Age—Your "Push-Up Age" Might Be Telling a Different Story

Experts say it’s more than you think.

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International Business Times UK

Secret Document Reportedly Exposes Mass Layoffs at Harvard as Restructuring Slams Dozens of College Staff

A confidential disclosure obtained by student newspaper The Harvard Crimson shows at least 36 layoffs and dozens more roles changed or are at risk in Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

The Economic Times

In 1938, a study found which type of people will live longer, is now linked with impact of stress in modern lifestyles

More than 85 years after researchers first began following hundreds of participants in 1938, the Harvard Study continues to deliver a powerful message. People flourish when they feel connected. In an age dominated by digital communication and fast-paced lifestyles, genuine human connection remains one of the most valuable resources for…

The Times of India

From deterrence theory to frontier AI: 2See podcast brings the Iranian tech community together at Stanford

On a Saturday morning at Stanford University, a discussion of deterrence theory was followed by a debate over one of the technology industry’s defining questions: will the future of artificial intelligence be led by open or closed frontier models?

Fortune

I've been teaching college students for decades. Most of them can no longer finish a book

I assume students will do the reading of long, dense texts, week after week. Lately, that assumption has started to feel naive.

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Mathematicians grapple with a ‘very rapid and very unsettling change’ as AI cracks yet another century-old problem

Anthropic's Levant Alpöge, a former Harvard valedictorian, used Claude's Fable 5 to find something that mathematicians have failed to since 1939.

International Business Times UK

'Dinosaur Descendants': Harvard Study Claims Aliens May Be Hiding on Earth

Harvard researchers propose the cryptoterrestrial hypothesis, suggesting UFOs might indicate hidden civilisations on Earth, urging scientific openness to alternative explanations.

The Economic Times

Psychology says asking one more follow-up question can make people like you more, here's why

Psychologists suggest asking thoughtful follow-up questions makes people like you more. These questions signal attentiveness and genuine interest in others' experiences. Research shows people remember those who made them feel heard and valued. Asking questions allows brains to engage in intrinsically rewarding self-disclosure. This simple approach fosters warmer, more engaging,…

The Independent UK

Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students

The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard University is allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students

Fortune

The American Dream according to Bill Ackman

The billionaire investor on reviving Americans’ faith in capitalism—and the family crisis reshaping his legacy.

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: 50 years after Viking landed on Mars, did Nasa overlook evidence of life?

In today’s newsletter: Breakthroughs increasingly hinge not on finding something new, but on recognising what was missed. A leading scientist tells us why it matters

The Economic Times

Harvard study finds spending just two hours a week on this habit could help you live longer, cut heart disease and dementia death risk; combining it with aerobic exercise may lower early death risk by up to 45%

New research suggests strength training offers significant health benefits. Just 90 to 120 minutes weekly lowers death risk from all causes. This exercise also reduces the likelihood of dying from heart disease. Neurological conditions like dementia also show a decreased risk. Combining strength and aerobic workouts provides the greatest health…

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