Newly announced TribFest speakers grapple with the country’s hardest questions Kevin Stitt, Sherrilyn Ifill, Karl Rove, Imani Perry, Carla Espinoza-Grcic and Avi Loeb join us this September The Texas Tribune · Jun 16
A Harvard 30-Year Study of 147,000 People Has Found the Exact Amount of Strength Training That Delivers the Greatest Longevity Benefits — and It Is Much Less Than You Think A Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health study of 147,000 adults over 30 years, published June 2, 2026 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that 90–119 minutes of weekly strength training reduces all-cause mortality by 13%, CVD death by 19%, and neurological death by 27%. Here is… Medical Daily · Jun 15
AI use by the US government is ballooning. And the lack of transparency is troubling The list of government AI use cases has ballooned by 70% since Biden left office and includes many plans to hand over sensitive governmental functions to AI The Guardian - US · Jun 15
Elite American colleges are entering a new territory: A six-figure-per-year price tag A small group of American universities is crossing a threshold that once seemed absurd: $100,000 for a single year as an undergraduate. The Independent UK · Jun 14
FDA Clears First Human Epigenetic Reprogramming Trial in U.S. — What the Harvard-Backed Anti-Aging Therapy Could Mean for You Harvard-backed Life Biosciences has received FDA clearance for the first-ever human epigenetic reprogramming trial. Here's what it targets and why it matters. Medical Daily · Jun 12
A Blood Test That Detects Alzheimer's Disease Years Before Brain Scans Can Just Took a Major Leap Forward — Harvard Study Confirms It Outperforms PET Imaging in Early Detection Harvard Mass General Brigham study in Nature Communications (April 2026): plasma pTau217 blood test detects Alzheimer's progression years before PET scans. FDA already cleared Lumipulse pTau217 test for symptomatic patients. Medical Daily · Jun 12
The Mission of Higher Education: The Pursuit of Infinite Knowledge and Enablement of Open Free-Speech The origins of American higher education were closely tied to religious and classical traditions. Harvard College, founded in 1636, was initially established to educate clergy before expanding into a broader curriculum. Even as its mission evolved, the institution retained symbols that reflected a larger vision of education itself. International Business Times · Jun 10
Why Are US Kids Falling Behind in Reading and Math? Smartphones & Social Media Blamed US students' reading and math scores have declined over a decade, with smartphones and social media cited as major distractions. Efforts to ban phones in schools show promise in reversing this trend International Business Times UK · Jun 9
Exclusive: Goldman Sachs intern acceptance rate falls below 1% for third straight year It's harder to get a Goldman Sachs internship than to get accepted into Harvard, MIT or Stanford. Fortune · Jun 8
Bernie Sanders’ AI sovereign wealth fund plan is good. But we think this is better While we do not outright oppose the taking of AI company stock, or of a US a sovereign wealth fund, there are better ways to achieve the senator’s goals The Guardian - US · Jun 8
The best TV of 2026 so far From ludicrously fun 80s love affairs to outrageously scandalous drama, this has already been a year of great television. Here are our favourite shows of the year The Guardian - UK · Jun 8
Harvard professor who changed how we see children dies at 97 Harvard University psychiatrist and author Robert Coles has died The Independent UK · Jun 8
Why U.S. Privacy Laws Weren't Built for AI Smart Glasses What AI-powered glasses are capable of at scale has been drawing scrutiny and creating legislative pressure. International Business Times · Jun 7
1776 All-Stars: Samuel Adams Was the Most Libertarian Founder The libertarian rabble-rouser who helped ignite the American Revolution Reason · Jun 7
Medical Daily · Jun 6 The Forgotten Organ Hiding in Your Chest May Hold the Key to Living Longer — And AI Just Proved It A Harvard-affiliated research team used artificial intelligence to analyze CT scans from tens of thousands of Americans — and discovered that a small organ most doctors ignored after your teens could predict when you'll die.
International Business Times UK · Jun 5 'F**k AI, F**k It to Death': Ronny Chieng Tells Harvard Graduates to 'Destroy AI' in Viral Address [Watch] Daily Show host and comedian Ronny Chieng urged Harvard's Class of 2026 to 'kill' AI, citing MIT research on cognitive decline amid the university's $56.9B endowment.
The Economic Times · Jun 4 Trump shifts higher education fight from campus probes to federal rulebook The Trump administration is changing its approach to higher education. Instead of targeting individual campuses, new federal rules are being proposed. These rules aim to influence thousands of universities nationwide. The administration seeks to reshape policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This shift follows legal challenges to earlier actions. The…
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…
International Business Times UK · Jun 4 Meet Kevin Sobieski: The Harvard MBA, Private Equity Executive and Andy Cohen's Rumoured Boyfriend Andy Cohen was spotted holding hands with Kevin Sobieski during his birthday in NYC, sparking rumours of a new romance. Sobieski's career and education add intrigue to the speculation.
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 3 Harvard MBA but no job: How this Indian techie eventually landed at Google with visa clock ticking down An Indian graduate from Harvard Business School, Abhijay Vuyyuru, shares his difficult job search. He graduated without an offer and faced visa pressures. Vuyyuru utilized networking extensively to secure a product manager position at Google. His journey highlights the importance of connections in the competitive US job market. He now…
Tom’s Guide · Jun 2 Comedian Ronny Chieng says 'AI is just gonna end up making mediocre people dumber' — but I think the real risk is worse Comedian Ronny Chieng warned Harvard grads that AI makes mediocre people dumber. Here is why the real risk of ChatGPT and Claude is much worse than that.
International Business Times UK · Jun 1 Harvard's Avi Loeb Debunks Viral UFO Footage and CIA Genetic Tracking Rumours Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb debunks viral claims linking a meteor sighting in the Philippines to UFOs and addresses CIA genetic tracking rumours, emphasising the need for solid evidence.
International Business Times UK · May 31 The Return of the Alien Hunter: Avi Loeb's Mind-Bending New Claim About Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Harvard's Avi Loeb suggests interstellar object 3I/ATLAS might have scattered life-building materials, reviving panspermia debates. His hypothesis remains speculative, lacking concrete evidence of intentional design.
The Independent UK · May 29 Conan O’Brien delivers zingers at alma mater Harvard graduation address Comedian Conan O’Brien fired off some zingers while speaking to graduating students at his alma mater Harvard on May 28.