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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

The Independent UK

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The Harvard economist behind the Education Scorecard says the ‘Learning Recession’ is more than a COVID problem—it’s at least a decade old

Think all the backsliding in U.S. education is the result of remote school, masks and a year of social distancing? Not exactly, says Tom Kane.

Fortune

Did 3I/ATLAS Bring Extraterrestrial Life Into Our Solar System? Avi Loeb's New Theory Suggests We May Already Have the Answer

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb suggests 3I/ATLAS may carry extraterrestrial life, sparking debate on panspermia; evidence remains unproven.

International Business Times UK

Harvard Astrophysicist Says Alien Technology Could Be Humanity's Biggest Discovery

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb examines Pentagon UFO files, urging scientific investigation into unexplained anomalies. He suggests that even one non-human technology discovery could be historically significant.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Elise Stefanik? Trump's Fiercest Israel Defender in Congress Now Tipped to Lead America's Entire Spy Network

Elise Stefanik's potential appointment as Director of National Intelligence has raised concerns over her pro-Israel stance, with critics questioning her ability to maintain neutrality in US intelligence priorities.

International Business Times UK

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“Would You Get Into Harvard 150 Years Ago?”: Test Yourself With 16 Entrance Exam Questions

Harvard has always been hard to get into, but 150 years ago? It was a different kind of hard. We’re talking Latin grammar, history & geography, algebra, and arithmetic. This exam-style quiz challenges you with 16 questions from Harvard’s entrance exams between 1869 and 1899.

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60% of Harvard Grades Were A's in 2025. Now the School Is Fighting Grade Inflation.

Harvard faculty voted to put a 20 percent cap on A’s to combat grade inflation.

Reason

Harvard faculty votes to limit number of A’s it hands out to slow grade-flation

“It would be flippant to say that [Harvard] grades are useless,” a law school dean told the Washington Post, “But they’re almost useless.”

The Independent UK

Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn As

Harvard University faculty have voted to limit the number of A grades awarded to undergraduates, approving one of the most sweeping efforts by a major university to curb grade inflation

The Independent UK

RISE brings Harvard-backed AI learning to Thailand

RISE, a regional corporate innovation consultancy, has joined hands with Harvard Business Impact to elevate Thai corporate leaders' global leadership capabilities and accelerate innovation-driven transformation, enabling businesses to adopt a more offensive strategy.

Bangkok Post

Harvard faculty enacts cap on A-grades as students push back

Harvard University faculty have voted to limit the number of A-grades awarded in undergraduate courses. Starting in 2027, a maximum of 20% of students plus four can receive an A. This move aims to combat grade inflation and re-center academic rigor.

The Economic Times

Harvard College will limit the number of students who can receive A grades

Mandatory cap on top grades at one of America’s most prestigious colleges will go into effect in fall of 2027

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Struggling with heartburn after eating meals? Harvard doctor shares common foods to eat and avoid

Experiencing frequent heartburn after meals? A gastroenterologist highlights common food triggers like coffee, alcohol, tomatoes, citrus fruits, chocolate, and spicy/fried foods that can worsen acid reflux. Conversely, foods such as oatmeal, ginger, bananas, and lean proteins may offer relief.

Reason

"Plaintiff Was Enticed by an Attractive, Busty Jewess, and Wet His Mouth with a Drink of Partially Unknown Provenance"

"Plaintiff suspects he was poisoned by Jews."

International Business Times UK

Alien Invasion Involving Advanced AI Could Trigger A Global Financial Collapse, Geopolitical Crisis, And Widespread Riots

A Harvard astrophysicist has warned that an alien invasion driven by advanced AI could trigger global financial collapse, political turmoil and street unrest.

Fortune

Harvard sold off its entire $87 million Ethereum stake just one quarter after buying it

The university was the largest new buyer of BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF in Q4 of 2025

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The Pyramids' Latitude Matches the Speed of Light—And a Scientist Claims It's an Alien GPS Coordinate

A controversial new physics study claims the Great Pyramid of Giza was built on a precise 'alien GPS coordinate' that perfectly mirrors the speed of light.

The Times of India

Nirmal Narvekar, Harvard’s $57 billion Indian-American money manager, bows out

TOI correspondent from Washington: Nirmal Narvekar, the Indian-American financier who spent nearly a decade reshaping the investment machinery behind Harvard University’s colossal $57 billion endowment, is preparing to retire, closing one of the most consequential – and controversial – chapters in modern university finance.

Reason

What Do Bruen, Dobbs, and SFFA Have In Common?

The Supreme Court issued landmark rulings that were resisted by lower courts, and the Supreme Court refused to intervene.

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Panic near Harvard and MIT after gunman randomly fires at passing cars, hitting dozens of vehicles

This is not the gunman's first run-in with the law.

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51 Funny Tweets That Are Hilarious Examples Why Having A Husband Is Never Boring (New Pics)

Husbands may not be the traditional sole providers anymore but they haven't stopped providing us with comedy gold. Sometimes they're intentionally funny, other times they cause roars of laughter purely by chance. Here are the best tweets from wives and partners poking fun at their men in the most loving…

The Economic Times

Harvard University may limit number of A grades awarded to students

Harvard University faculty are voting on a proposal to limit A grades to 20% of students, aiming to curb grade inflation. This move, driven by concerns over declining academic standards and political attention, could influence other elite institutions. While supporters cite a devaluation of academic achievement, students strongly oppose the…

The Economic Times

Shooting near Harvard University leaves two wounded, officials say

A man with a history of gun violence and mental health issues opened fire on a busy road near Boston. He wounded two drivers with an assault-style weapon. A state trooper and a Marine veteran intervened, stopping the gunman. The incident caused panic among motorists. The shooter faces multiple charges.

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