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Why Are US Kids Falling Behind in Reading and Math? Smartphones & Social Media Blamed

US students' reading and math scores have declined over a decade, with smartphones and social media cited as major distractions. Efforts to ban phones in schools show promise in reversing this trend

International Business Times UK

Exclusive: Goldman Sachs intern acceptance rate falls below 1% for third straight year

It's harder to get a Goldman Sachs internship than to get accepted into Harvard, MIT or Stanford.

Fortune

Bernie Sanders’ AI sovereign wealth fund plan is good. But we think this is better

While we do not outright oppose the taking of AI company stock, or of a US a sovereign wealth fund, there are better ways to achieve the senator’s goals

The Guardian - US

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The best TV of 2026 so far

From ludicrously fun 80s love affairs to outrageously scandalous drama, this has already been a year of great television. Here are our favourite shows of the year

The Guardian - UK

Harvard professor who changed how we see children dies at 97

Harvard University psychiatrist and author Robert Coles has died

The Independent UK

Why U.S. Privacy Laws Weren't Built for AI Smart Glasses

What AI-powered glasses are capable of at scale has been drawing scrutiny and creating legislative pressure.

International Business Times

1776 All-Stars: Samuel Adams Was the Most Libertarian Founder

The libertarian rabble-rouser who helped ignite the American Revolution

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The Forgotten Organ Hiding in Your Chest May Hold the Key to Living Longer — And AI Just Proved It

A Harvard-affiliated research team used artificial intelligence to analyze CT scans from tens of thousands of Americans — and discovered that a small organ most doctors ignored after your teens could predict when you'll die.

Medical Daily

'F**k AI, F**k It to Death': Ronny Chieng Tells Harvard Graduates to 'Destroy AI' in Viral Address [Watch]

Daily Show host and comedian Ronny Chieng urged Harvard's Class of 2026 to 'kill' AI, citing MIT research on cognitive decline amid the university's $56.9B endowment.

International Business Times UK

Trump shifts higher education fight from campus probes to federal rulebook

The Trump administration is changing its approach to higher education. Instead of targeting individual campuses, new federal rules are being proposed. These rules aim to influence thousands of universities nationwide. The administration seeks to reshape policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This shift follows legal challenges to earlier actions. The…

The Economic Times

Anonymous donors pledged a $15 million deferred gift to a private Indiana university, and the endowment was designed to support scholarships for years

Valparaiso University received a historic $15 million anonymous donation for an endowment scholarship fund. This significant gift, the largest for scholarships at the 161-year-old institution, ensures long-term student aid. Endowments provide enduring financial support, crucial for universities facing declining enrollment and rising costs. This commitment underscores the lasting power of…

The Times of India

Meet Kevin Sobieski: The Harvard MBA, Private Equity Executive and Andy Cohen's Rumoured Boyfriend

Andy Cohen was spotted holding hands with Kevin Sobieski during his birthday in NYC, sparking rumours of a new romance. Sobieski's career and education add intrigue to the speculation.

International Business Times UK

New Study Finds Average College Professor 'Only Slightly Less Left' Than Bernie Sanders

FIRE's data suggest that the range of opinions at American universities is far too narrow.

Reason

Harvard MBA but no job: How this Indian techie eventually landed at Google with visa clock ticking down

An Indian graduate from Harvard Business School, Abhijay Vuyyuru, shares his difficult job search. He graduated without an offer and faced visa pressures. Vuyyuru utilized networking extensively to secure a product manager position at Google. His journey highlights the importance of connections in the competitive US job market. He now…

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Comedian Ronny Chieng says 'AI is just gonna end up making mediocre people dumber' — but I think the real risk is worse

Comedian Ronny Chieng warned Harvard grads that AI makes mediocre people dumber. Here is why the real risk of ChatGPT and Claude is much worse than that.

International Business Times UK

Harvard's Avi Loeb Debunks Viral UFO Footage and CIA Genetic Tracking Rumours

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb debunks viral claims linking a meteor sighting in the Philippines to UFOs and addresses CIA genetic tracking rumours, emphasising the need for solid evidence.

International Business Times UK

The Return of the Alien Hunter: Avi Loeb's Mind-Bending New Claim About Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS

Harvard's Avi Loeb suggests interstellar object 3I/ATLAS might have scattered life-building materials, reviving panspermia debates. His hypothesis remains speculative, lacking concrete evidence of intentional design.

The Independent UK

Conan O’Brien delivers zingers at alma mater Harvard graduation address

Comedian Conan O’Brien fired off some zingers while speaking to graduating students at his alma mater Harvard on May 28.

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Conan O'Brien tells Harvard graduates to play down their $250K Ivy League degree—and instead embrace being humble and ‘bad at things’

Comedian Conan O’Brien said his Harvard education sometimes hurt his career—and now he’s urging Gen Z not to let a degree define them.

Fortune

The EEOC chair knows gutting diversity reporting will blind the agency to discrimination. She's doing it anyway.

In April, Andrea Lucas told Harvard students that demographic data collection is sometimes necessary. A month later, her agency proposed to stop the reports.

Marie Claire

The Future Queen of Belgium Makes Her Mom's Lady Dior Bag the Star of Her Harvard Graduation Outfit

Princess Elisabeth and Queen Mathilde embraced flag dressing at the Harvard Kennedy School.

International Business Times UK

Are Aliens Even Real? Harvard Physicist Avi Loeb Details Upcoming Historical Cosmic Revolution

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb says humanity may be nearing a 'cosmic revolution' as AI and new sky surveys could finally reveal evidence of alien life and reshape our view of the universe.

The Independent UK

Harvard awards Conan O’Brien and four others honorary degrees

Three men and two women will be honored

The Independent UK

Princess Elisabeth of Belgium celebrates graduation from Harvard University

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The Independent UK

Conan O’Brien speaks at Harvard commencement as grad students picket outside

Harvard commencements have grown increasingly political in recent years

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