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Harvard President accused of failing to address campus anti-Semitism

Join the conversation on college campus antisemitism and the resignation of Claudine Gay, with Hillel International CEO Adam Lehman, exploring how universi...

Wife of financier who called for Harvard head’s exit faces plagiarism allegations

After Claudine Gay was ousted amid accusations of plagiarism, Neri Oxman was accused of copying from Wikipedia in dissertation

The Guardian - US · Jan 6, 2024

Universities Use DEI Statements To Enforce Groupthink

DEI statements are political litmus tests.

Reason · Jan 6, 2024

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology forced into spotlight After Harvard, Penn presidents ousted

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has long stood apart from America’s elite universities.

The Times of India · Jan 6, 2024

Bill Ackman's wife admits to additional instances of plagiarism

Get ready for a shocking twist as billionaire investor, Bill Ackman's wife, Neri Oxman, is now accused of plagiarism. Find out the jaw-dropping details!

Alien life could thrive in Venus' acidic clouds, new study hints

A new study has found that amino acids — the building blocks of proteins — remain stable in concentrated sulfuric acid, the stuff that Venus' clouds are made of.

Space · Jan 5, 2024

Protests against Harvard donor outside New York office led by Reverend Sharpton

Protests erupt outside Harvard donor's office as Reverend Al Sharpton leads the charge. Controversy surrounds Harvard's recent personnel changes and calls ...

MIT President under scrutiny for handling campus anti-Semitism

Join us as MIT graduate student Talia Khan shares her firsthand experiences with anti-Semitism on campus and calls for real change to ensure student safety.

Second administration official resigns in protest of Biden's support for Israeli war in Gaza

A Department of Education policy adviser has resigned to protest the administration’s military support of Israel’s war in Gaza, as well as its handling of fallout from the war at home and abroad

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024

James Webb Space Telescope could look for 'carbon-lite' exoplanet atmospheres in search for alien life

If the James Webb Space Telescope detects depleted carbon dioxide in a planet's atmosphere, that could indicate water.

Space · Jan 3, 2024

With Harvard’s Gay gone, billionaire speculator Bill Ackman shifts crosshairs to MIT president—and DEI

The activist investor behind the Pershing Square hedge fund blames diversity, equity, and inclusion policies for the spread of anti-Semitism on college campuses.

Fortune · Jan 3, 2024

1st private mission to Venus will search for alien life in clouds of sulfuric acid

The first-ever private mission Venus is slated to launch in 2025. and aims to search for signs of life in its clouds by detecting organic chemistry.

Space · Jan 3, 2024

Why has Claudine Gay resigned as president of Harvard?

Gay’s resignation letter cited personal threats amid rising tensions about anti-Semitism and war on Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2024

CO2 levels in planet atmosphere could be a sign of its habitability: study

New research reveals a "habitability signature" to detect liquid water on planets, potentially aiding in the search for life.

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

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The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024

Republican Elise Stefanik claims credit for Harvard president’s resignation

Republican representative was part of congressional committee questioning presidents of top universities on campus antisemitism

International Business Times · Jan 3, 2024

Harvard President Resigns After Rows Over Plagiarism, Anti-Semitism

The president of Harvard University resigned Tuesday after coming under ferocious attack over plagiarism accusations and her response to anti-Semitism on campus amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Latin Times · Jan 2, 2024

Claudine Gay Resigns From Harvard Amid Plagiarism Claims, Backlash From Antisemitism Testimony

Gay is the second Ivy League president to resign in the past month after a heated congressional hearing over antisemitism on college campuses

International Business Times · Jan 2, 2024

Harvard President Resign After Rows Over Plagiarism, Anti-Semitism

The president of Harvard University resigned Tuesday after coming under ferocious attack for her handling of anti-Semitism during protests over Gaza, as well as allegations that she had plagiarized in her academic work.

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Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns amid controversies surrounding Israel-Hamas conflict

Discover the latest news on Claudine Gay's resignation as president of Harvard University. Find out the reasons behind her departure and the ensuing contro...

Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2024

Harvard President resigns after anti-semitism row

Her decision to step down comes after weeks of criticism.

International Business Times · Jan 1, 2024

Is Bankman-Fried The Luckiest One? DOJ Reveals Plan To Not Pursue Additional Charges

Bankman-Fried was expected to be prosecuted on six additional charges, including unlawful political campaign contributions, conspiracy to commit bank fraud, substantive securities and commodities fraud, conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business and charges of conspiracy to bribe foreign officials.

Reason · Dec 30, 2023

October 7: A Turning Point for Free Speech?

Restricting speech about the world's most pressing problems does not make them go away, nor does it settle any disputes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023

Here’s how Illinois Democrats in Congress split on Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism legislation

Democrats locally and nationally are grappling with a challenging dynamic being played out, with the Israel-Hamas war in its third month.

Inverse · Dec 22, 2023

This Vibrating "Pill" May Be the Next Best Thing For Weight Loss

In a new study, MIT engineers design an ingestible vibrating pill for weight loss, one that could be a minimally invasive, cost-effective treatment for obesity.

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023

Embattled Harvard president makes admission about past work after plagiarism probe launched

Ms Gay submitted updates to her 1997 PhD thesis after a US House committee expanded a probe to investiate claims of plagiarism

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