The Millennial Internet Is Dead, and Politicians Killed It. Social media use is declining, and what's left has shifted from conversation to passive scrolling. Reason · Oct 4
Darrell Waltrip's Frontotemporal Degeneration Diagnosis and Possible CTE Put New Focus on Head Injuries in Racing Careers Darrell Waltrip's family says he has frontotemporal degeneration with possible CTE. Here is what those terms mean and what they do not confirm. Medical Daily · Sep 24
At Least One in Four Former NFL Players Who Died in a Recent Six-Year Span Had CTE A new BMJ study puts the minimum CTE rate among former NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 at 24.5 percent. Why that is a floor. Medical Daily · Aug 26
One in four NFL players could get CTE, alarming new study finds Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a progressive brain disease linked to repeated head impacts The Independent UK · Aug 25
Kangana Ranaut takes swipe at Abhijeet Dipke over english speaking comparison reel: ‘12th pass vs Boston University’ Kangana Ranaut recently shared an Instagram reel that humorously contrasts her English speaking skills with those of Abhijeet Dipke. The reel showcased snippets of both speaking publicly, highlighting their journeys with the language. Ranaut reflected on her own early struggles, while Dipke addressed his English abilities amidst the social media… The Economic Times · Aug 25
SpaceX rocket's moon crash highlights 'a tangible operational risk' of lunar settlement A SpaceX rocket body slammed into the moon earlier this month, showcasing a risk that will increase as humanity establishes a footprint on Earth's nearest neighbor. Space · Aug 14
Heading a Soccer Ball Even Casually Spikes Brain Injury Markers, New Study Warns Youth Players AAIC 2026 research finds that heading a soccer ball raises blood markers of brain injury even in recreational players. Here is what parents and coaches need to know now. Medical Daily · Jul 24
Scientists Found Unique Blood Chemistry in Centenarians: What Makes Their Biology Different BU researchers found centenarians have distinct blood chemistry — elevated bile acids and preserved steroids — linked to lower mortality risk. Here's what the GeroScience study found. Medical Daily · Jul 6
Why Gen Z Is Suddenly Backing This Viral Party It started as satire. A strange name, meme-style content, and online sarcasm that looked like another internet trend destined to disappear within days. But suddenly, millions of young people started joining it. The Cockroach Janta Party is no longer being treated like a joke online. What began as a satirical… MyLifeXP · May 21
Cockroach Janta Party surpasses BJP on Instagram, has over 10 million followers: Who is CJP's founder Abhijeet Dipke and how is he linked to Arvind Kejriwal's AAP? A satire website, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has rapidly gained over 10 million Instagram followers, surpassing India's ruling BJP. Founded by Abhijeet Dipke, the CJP emerged in response to a remark by the Chief Justice of India comparing youth to "cockroaches." The group's satirical manifesto and viral appeal have resonated… The Economic Times · May 21
What to Know About 'Million Dollar Secret' Season 2 Standout Kat Ellis The sports content creator had fans buzzing over her power moves in the Netflix hit's finale. Marie Claire · May 1
Boston University Pride Flag Policy Explained as Students and Alumni Clash With Admin Over Flag Removals Boston University halts Pride flag policy amid protests, reviewing signage rules affecting LGBTQ+ visibility and free speech on campus. International Business Times UK · Apr 9
‘I think I could run even faster’: the NZ teenager shattering athletics records Sam Ruthe, 16, was the youngest person to break the four-minute mile in 2025 and this year the ‘remarkable’ running talent extended his record streak The Guardian - AU · Mar 6
Who is Nick Fuentes, the ‘white nationalist’ provocateur even MAGA won’t touch? Nick Fuentes, 27, has evolved from libertarian teen activist to a prominent white nationalist livestreamer, building a loyal online following through provocation, digital savvy and factional battles within the Right. Deplatformed yet resilient, he has clashed with mainstream conservatives, broken with MAGA, and leveraged controversy to maintain influence disproportionate to… The Times of India · Feb 19
The Conversation · Feb 12 How far can teenage Kiwi running star Sam Ruthe go? What science and history tell us When New Zealand runner Sam Ruthe crossed the line to break the under-18 indoor mile world record last week at Boston University, he became the 11th fastest indoor miler of all time.
Fortune · Dec 10, 2025 Netflix–Paramount bidding wars are pushing Warner Bros CEO David Zaslav toward billionaire status—he has one rule for success: ‘Never be outworked’ Warner Bros CEO (and soon-to-be billionaire) Zaslav tells Gen Z talent is just an entry ticket—hard work is the ultimate driver of success. It’s a lesson he learned playing tennis as a teen.
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025 Trump and RFK Jr claim Tylenol is linked to autism. Here’s why scientific experts say that’s a lie Doctors say Tylenol remains the safest drug to take during pregnancy for fever and pain
GOBankingRates · Sep 5, 2025 7 Halloween Items To Get at Costco That Cost Way More at Target Halloween has become an expensive holiday, with Americans spending approximately $11.6 billion on Halloween each year, according to Boston University's "BU Today." But that doesn't mean that you have...
Creative Bloq · Aug 13, 2025 “Essentially identical” logo reignites a 40-year brand war It’s a battle for the ‘BU’ emblem.
The Guardian - US · Aug 12, 2025 ‘On call for brain retrievals’: the man who gets American football players examined for CTE after death The gunman who killed four people in the building of NFL’s New York headquarters asked for his brain be studied for CTE. Neuroscientist Chris Nowinski on what happens next
Tom’s Hardware · Jul 21, 2025 Researchers pack a "quantum light factory" into a 1mm² CMOS chip — combines photonics, electronics, and quantum hardware with traditional silicon manufacturing that can achieve mass scale Researchers have created a 1 mm² chip that merges quantum photonics, electronics, and self-tuning systems—all on a standard 45 nm CMOS process. This breakthrough brings mass-producible quantum hardware closer than ever, much like the Intel 4004 did for microprocessors.
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025 Alex Cooper mercilessly booed at Wrigley Field after rendition of ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame’ ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcaster was invited to perform the baseball classic during seventh-inning stretch
The Conversation · Jul 7, 2025 Nations are increasingly ‘playing the field’ when it comes to US and China – a new book explains explains why ‘active nonalignment’ is on the march In 2020, as Latin American countries were contending with the triple challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, a global economic shock and U.S. policy under the first Trump administration, Jorge Heine, research professor at Boston University and a former Chilean ambassador, in association with two colleagues, Carlos Fortin and Carlos Ominami,…
Space · Jun 22, 2025 May 2024 solar storm cost $500 million in damages to farmers, new study reveals GPS positions were off by up to 230 feet during the Gannon Solar Storm in May 2024 in a disruption that lasted for up to two days, a new study has revealed.
International Business Times UK · Jun 18, 2025 What Happened To Alex Cooper In College? Full Details Of Sexual Harassment Claims Against Ex-Coach Nancy Feldman Former BU footballer Alex Cooper alleges sexual misconduct by coach Nancy Feldman in her latest documentary, Call Her Alex.