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How U.S. military funding propelled China's robot dogs

The rise of Unitree, a Chinese company known for its impressive robot dogs, can be attributed to research breakthroughs funded by the US military. These innovations, which originated in American universities, have propelled Unitree's expansion into the market. Unlike smaller US manufacturers, Unitree's economical designs benefit from China's robust industrial…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Personal data stolen during Harvard and UPenn data breaches leaked online - over a million details, including emails, home addresses and more, all published

Negotiations were unsuccessful, so ShinyHunters decided to leak everything.

TechRadar · Feb 5

Failed IIT twice, now leads at Microsoft: Indian techie’s journey from debt to the top will leave you inspired

For millions of Indian students, the three letters “IIT” often feel like destiny. A dream. A make-or-break moment. And when that door closes, it can feel like the end of the road. (Photo credit: X) For Priyanka Vergadia, it was only the beginning. An Indian-origin tech executive now serving as…

Times Life · Jan 26

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Hard work beats talent when it comes to success, UPenn psychologist says: 'Effort counts twice'

Skill is kind of barren unless you apply it,” Angela Duckworth said.

Fortune · Nov 17, 2025

Ivy League school warns of ‘unprovoked’ slapping attacks tied to social media trend

‘It's pretty scary to hear that you could walk around randomly minding your business, you get slapped by a kid,’ one University of Pennsylvania student told local news

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

US universities’ settlements with Trump ‘will only fuel his authoritarian appetite’

Experts say settlements worth hundreds of millions will further embolden US president’s use of ‘coercive tactics’

The Guardian - US · Aug 7, 2025

U.S. Olympic Committee Bans Transgender Athletes From Competing In Women’s Sports

Trans athletes have essentially been banned from competing in women's sports in the U.S.

Bored Panda · Jul 23, 2025

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US Supreme Court To Weigh Transgender Athlete Bans

The US Supreme Court agreed on Thursday to wade into the hot-button issue of transgender athletes in girls and women's sports.

International Business Times · Jul 3, 2025

US university bars trans athletes from women’s sports after Trump order

University of Pennsylvania removes times set by trans swimmer as part of resolution to civil rights investigation.

Al Jazeera · Jul 2, 2025

Lia Thomas Stripped of Titles: Female Swimmers to Receive Apologies as NCAA Crowns New Champions

Lia Thomas' NCAA records revoked after UPenn settlement. What led to this decision and what it means for transgender athletes in women's sports.

International Business Times UK · Jul 2, 2025

UPenn bans transgender athletes from female sports and revokes some of Lia Thomas’ records in Trump admin deal

The Department of Education claimed trans women’s sporting victories had been illegally ‘misappropriated’ from their cisgender competitors

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

UPenn to ban transgender athletes, feds say, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas

The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban transgender women from its women’s sports teams to resolve a federal civil rights case that found the school violated the rights of female athletes

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Congressman Demands Firing Of Professor Over Controversial Social Media Posts

GOP Rep. Dan Meuser calls for dismissal of UPenn professor over controversial social media posts praising murder suspect.

Top News · Jan 4, 2024

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.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023

Bill Ackman condemns doxxing of Harvard president’s home after antisemitism hearing saga

Non-profit news watchdog Accuracy in Media deployed four billboard-bearing trucks outside Claudine Gay’s home on Tuesday and Wednesday

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023

House passes resolution condemning college presidents’ comments in antisemitism hearing

Lawmakers approved the resolution in a 303-126 vote, with 125 Democrats and one Republican voting against the measure

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

Billionaire denies ‘resentment’ toward Harvard after failing to oust president

Comment comes after the Harvard board announced that university president Claudine Gay would keep her job

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