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Many college students already have well-formed cheating habits – that, not AI, is the real problem

My colleagues and I recently spoke with a group of talented, interesting students who just completed their first year of college about using artificial intelligence as a research tool.

The Conversation · Jun 17

Newly announced TribFest speakers grapple with the country’s hardest questions

Kevin Stitt, Sherrilyn Ifill, Karl Rove, Imani Perry, Carla Espinoza-Grcic and Avi Loeb join us this September

The Texas Tribune · Jun 16

A Harvard 30-Year Study of 147,000 People Has Found the Exact Amount of Strength Training That Delivers the Greatest Longevity Benefits — and It Is Much Less Than You Think

A Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health study of 147,000 adults over 30 years, published June 2, 2026 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that 90–119 minutes of weekly strength training reduces all-cause mortality by 13%, CVD death by 19%, and neurological death by 27%. Here is…

Medical Daily · Jun 15

The Mission of Higher Education: The Pursuit of Infinite Knowledge and Enablement of Open Free-Speech

The origins of American higher education were closely tied to religious and classical traditions. Harvard College, founded in 1636, was initially established to educate clergy before expanding into a broader curriculum. Even as its mission evolved, the institution retained symbols that reflected a larger vision of education itself.

International Business Times · Jun 10

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 · Jun 9

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 · Jun 8

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 · Jun 8

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 · Jun 8

Harvard professor who changed how we see children dies at 97

Harvard University psychiatrist and author Robert Coles has died

The Independent UK · Jun 8

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 · Jun 7