European countries top ‘scorecard’ on climate progress while US slips to 27th Estonia, Luxembourg and UK are the top three in biennial Yale University index in tackling pollution and other issues The Guardian - US · Jul 8
Ex-PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi worked from midnight until 5 a.m. as a receptionist to pay for her Yale degree—and she says ‘respect went up’ because of it The former PepsiCo CEO says grinding through overnight shifts as a Yale receptionist earned her respect no social connection could buy. Fortune · Jul 6
Elham Neisani Samani: The Physician-Scientist Who Turned Personal Pain Into a Global Mission for Women's Health There's a particular kind of authority that comes not from degrees alone, but from having lived the thing you study. Dr. Elham Neisani Samani holds both. A physician-scientist, OB/GYN, researcher, and women's health advocate, she has built a career that stretches from the mountain villages of western Iran to the… inkl · Jul 6
'We are in a new era': Trump's bombshell $2.2 billion income haul, the 'Big Player Theory' and what happens when the president becomes the bubble In the age of artificial intelligence, Syracuse University's Robert Koppl, progenitor of "big player theory," told Fortune, we have "augmented ignorance." Fortune · Jul 3
Scientists finally know how Italy’s Renaissance-era Medici brothers died Findings confirm one of the brothers wasn’t poisoned to death, contrary to widely-held view The Independent UK · Jul 1
Netflix could turn NBC into its biggest bet yet — and this time, the math actually works After walking away from Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix may have stumbled onto a far better deal, one that could define the streaming era. Fortune · Jun 30
Grieving America's 250th birthday On this July Fourth, Americans ask: What does it mean to love a country that won't love you back? Salon · Jun 30
Yale Study of 11,000 Older Adults Finds Nearly Half Actually Improved Cognitively or Physically Over 12 Years A Yale study of 11,000 adults 65+ found 45% improved cognitively or physically over 12 years. Positive age beliefs were strongly linked to better health outcomes. Medical Daily · Jun 22
What Yale Researchers Found About Positive Aging Beliefs—and Why It Matters After 60 Many people grow up hearing that aging automatically means decline. Slower movement, worsening health, memory problems, and reduced independence are often portrayed as unavoidable parts... Saving Advice · Jun 20
US public still favours action on climate change despite Trump’s fossil fuel drive Two-thirds of Americans say they are worried about climate but level of media coverage does not reflect this The Guardian - US · Jun 17
The Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite is a clever, affordable Matter lock with no subscription fee, but a few rough edges A renter-friendly smart lock that plays nicely with all the main smart home platforms, once you've navigated the instruction manual. TechRadar · Jun 14
'Sorry but I cannot offer you US visa today': Indian student narrates F1 visa rejection. Redditors point out one mistake Getting a US visa approved at the consulate counter following a 10-minute interview could be tricky. Officers may not explicitly give a reason for the rejection, leaving applicants more confused about what they said wrong. A student took to Reddit, narrating the interview experience at the Mumbai consulate, which ended… The Times of India · Jun 13
The Seattle Storm used to be the ‘tail’ on the ‘dog’ of its NBA counterpart. Now the WNBA team is leading the city’s basketball revival “It's the Sonics and the Storm; it's the Storm and the Sonics,” team co-owner Ginny Gilder said. “It's bread and butter, apple pie and vanilla ice cream. They belong together.” Fortune · Jun 6
More Than 1,000 University of California Professors Want Standardized Tests Back The letter, penned by U.C. Berkeley professors, claims STEM students are arriving to college severely underprepared. Reason · Jun 5
The Guardian - US · Jun 4 DoJ investigates 15 medical schools over alleged discrimination in admissions Announcement follows DoJ’s recent findings that medical schools at UCLA and Yale illegally used race in admissions
The Times of India · Jun 4 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…
Reason · Jun 3 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.
The Economic Times · Jun 1 How Donald Trump's Ukraine aid cuts undermine justice for Russian war crimes US funding cuts are impacting Ukraine's pursuit of justice for war crimes. Organizations documenting atrocities face reduced capacity. This impacts investigations into alleged torture and abductions. Other nations are stepping up, but the loss of US support creates significant challenges. Victims may be denied justice as evidence gathering and prosecution…
The Conversation · May 29 I’ve been studying racist costume parties for a decade, and colleges are failing at educating the students about why they’re wrong In 2014, a group of students at Bowdoin College thought it would be fun to dress up as Pilgrims and Native Americans for a Thanksgiving-themed party. This is not the first or last event like this, nor is it unique to one college.
International Business Times UK · May 28 Ben Affleck And Jennifer Garner Reportedly Face Family Health Scare After Daughter Violet Was Rushed to the Hospital Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner supported daughter Violet during a Los Angeles hospital visit, showing their strong co-parenting bond.
The Guardian - US · May 27 How Garry Trudeau’s Doonesbury cartoons captured America: ‘One of our nation’s greatest journalists’ A new book looks back at the work of artist and journalist Garry Trudeau and how he told the story of a country’s highs and lows through a comic strip
Reason · May 22 In New Hampshire, a Setback for Second Amendment Rights on Campus A legislative effort to eliminate gun-free zones on public college campuses has died. But for its student sponsor, the fight isn’t over yet.
Reason · May 21 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.
Creative Bloq · May 18 6 ways to learn essential creative skills, inspired by the Masters What Warhol, the Bauhaus and Paul Rand can teach us about thriving in the AI era.
Sports Illustrated · May 15 This Is the Correct Way to Cheer at the PGA Championship, According to the PGA of America After a heated Ryder Cup, it appears the PGA of America was looking to get ahead of any intense jeers that might come at the PGA Championship.