Spirit of 1676: remembering the Native American cataclysm of King Philip’s war The conflict that tore through New England 350 years ago was the bloodiest per capita in colonial or US history The Guardian - US · Nov 1
As you paid way more at the gas pump, Big Oil made $135B in profit during the Iran War US drivers have paid a staggering $147.7 billion extra for fuel since the start of the Iran war The Independent UK · Oct 30
Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Reinstate Green Card Lottery Suspended Last Year The lottery has provided up to 55,000 immigrant visas annually to applicants from countries with historically low levels of immigration to the United States Latin Times · Oct 16
A couple started a coffee cart using a credit card limit; it now generates $4.5 million a year Audrey Finocchiaro and Sam Lancaster founded The Nitro Bar in 2016, embarking on a path marked by financial constraints and initial customer engagement hurdles. Their persistence paid off at Brown University, resulting in significant sales growth. With the help of investors, they expanded into wholesale and retail sectors, achieving impressive… The Times of India · Oct 13
Trump Admin Targets Harvard, Yale, MIT and 6 Universities in Explosive Probe Into Alleged J-1 Visa Fraud The Trump administration is probing nine top US universities over alleged J-1 visa fraud as JD Vance questions foreign researcher wages and federally funded research. International Business Times UK · Oct 9
Diesel Above $6, Brent at $107, and Tortillas Getting Pricier: The Iran War's Hidden Toll on Latin People Diesel hit a national record above $6 a gallon. Here's how the Iran-U.S. tanker war is squeezing Latino workers, Mexico, Venezuela, and Brazil's election. Latin Times · Oct 3
Young Veterans Had Higher Forever Chemical Levels Than Civilians, but VA Medical Centers Do Not Offer PFAS Tests Veterans ages 20 to 39 had PFAS levels 13% to 24% higher than civilian peers, a Brown study found, yet VA medical centers do not offer PFAS blood tests. Medical Daily · Sep 15
Atrium Health Executive Pay Rose an Average of 21 Percent as a Proposed WakeMed Deal Raises Price Questions Atrium Health raised executive pay by 21% on average in 2025 while seeking a WakeMed deal. What the price gap could mean for patients. Medical Daily · Sep 12
The War In Iran Has No End In Sight. Diesel Just Hit $6 For The First Time Ever. The Energy Information Administration outlook raised its forecast for next year's diesel prices as well. International Business Times · Sep 11
Iran War Has Added More Than $760 To The Average U.S. Household's Energy Bill. Diesel Is Driving The Increase. Brown University researchers estimated that Americans had spent roughly $100 billion more on gasoline and diesel since the conflict began in February. International Business Times · Sep 9
Iran War is costing Americans $100B in extra energy costs Gas prices in the US hit a national high over Labor Day weekend The Independent UK · Sep 7
US fossil fuel lobbyists also represent hundreds of cities fighting for climate damages Analysis of federal lobbying disclosures shows local governments working with firms also linked to fossil fuel giants The Guardian - US · Aug 25
Meet Flock, the $8 billion startup backed by a16z and Tiger facing growing backlash against surveillance capitalism Cities are canceling contracts. Cameras are getting vandalized, and lawyers who have reviewed the company’s contracts say data ownership is not clearly defined. Fortune · Aug 24
A Flicker in Your Pupil Marks the Instant Your Brain Deletes an Outdated Assumption Brown University researchers report that pupil dilation during surprise marks the moment the brain swaps an old mental context for a new one. Medical Daily · Aug 19
Medical Daily · Jul 29 Senate Panel Votes Thursday on a CDC Director Who Would Inherit the Worst Measles Year Since 1991 The Senate HELP Committee votes Thursday on Erica Schwartz for CDC director. She would inherit record measles cases and a nine-state outbreak.
Medical Daily · Jul 24 Millions Are Turning to AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support. Psychiatrists Warn It Is Not Safe Yet. Millions use AI chatbots for mental health support as wait times reach months. Psychiatrists and new research warn the tools are not safe for crises. Here is what patients need to know.
The Economic Times · Jul 12 Blind Brown University professor Roberto Serrano exposes massive AI cheating scandal after students' scores plunge from 100 to 48, calls AI 'tsunami for all of us' A Brown University professor noted unusual perfect scores on a take-home midterm exam and exposed a massive AI cheating scandal. Many students achieved top marks, which contrasted sharply with prior years. The subsequent in-person final exam saw a dramatic drop in the class average. When the exam was held in…
International Business Times UK · Jul 10 Brown University Students Fled After Handwritten Final Put AI-Era High Marks to the Test A Brown University professor's switch to traditional exams exposed widespread AI-assisted cheating, sparking debate on academic integrity and revealing a dramatic drop in student grades.
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 'We Cannot Choose to Become Idiots': Brown Professor Exposes AI Cheating After In-Person Exam Scores Plunged 50% Brown University professor Roberto Serrano uncovers AI-assisted cheating in his class, revealing a significant drop in exam scores when moving from take-home to in-person exams.
The Times of India · Jul 9 Blind professor catches massive AI cheating scandal at Brown University, says it should be a wake-up call after scores drop from 100 to 48 Brown University professor Roberto Serrano allowed the students to take their midterm exam at home, as the shock of the December 13 shooting at the university was still there. Serrano has been teaching at the Ivy League University for 34 years and it was for the first time that he…
Tom’s Hardware · Jul 9 Professor suspected AI-powered cheating on take-home midterms, makes finals in-person — only two students scored within 10% of their midterm score A Brown University professor suspected that almost his entire class cheated on take-home mid-term exams using AI tools after they scored unusually high. In-person final exams showed that only two students scored within 10% of their midterm score, with just one getting a higher grade compared to their midterms.
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 Mass AI Cheating at Brown Raises Shocker Query: Is an Ivy League Degree Worth $90,000 a Year? A Brown professor says about 50 students used AI to cheat, yet leaders stayed silent. With costs near $100,000 a year, parents are asking what an Ivy League degree proves.
The Guardian - US · Jun 30 Kash Patel draws flak for posting FBI case details on social media ‘to make himself look good’ FBI veterans believe director may have flouted legal rules by prematurely divulging details of UFC attack plot inquiry
Fortune · Jun 29 'Humanity has chosen to become idiots': This Brown professor switched to take-home exams after a mass shooting and discovered mass cheating Roberto Serrano literally wrote the book on game theory, but he's befuddled: "Why are you at a university if you refuse to learn, you refuse to work hard?"
International Business Times UK · Jun 19 Who's the Father of Anne Hathaway's Baby No 3: Meet Adam Shulman, the Man She Said 'Changed My Ability to Be in the World' Anne Hathaway announced her third pregnancy, sparking interest in her husband, Adam Shulman, known for his work in acting, film production, and jewellery design.