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The Justice Department is investigating Duke Law School's admissions practices for allegedly violating the Supreme Court's recent ruling against race-conscious college admissions.
UK heatwaves in May and June may have killed over 2,700 people
Experts estimate more than 2,700 heat-related deaths occurred during the UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves, with June recording the warmest temperatures…
HighWest Bank school becomes deadly flashpoint as settlers and soldiers target pupils
At least five pupils at Al Mughayyir boys' school in the West Bank have been killed in the past year by settlers and soldiers, forcing the school to operate un…
HighOakland Ballers to host cannabis-themed baseball game on Grateful Dead Night
The Oakland Ballers will rebrand as the Oaksterdam Blazers for a cannabis-themed game on July 31, partnering with Oaksterdam University for what they claim is…
HighHigh school teacher discovers rare T. Rex trackway in North Dakota
A high school science teacher in North Dakota discovered rare Tyrannosaurus rex trackway fossils, marking the first-ever discovery of T. Rex footprints in the…
HighBrazilian Teacher's Unexpected Response to Immunotherapy Offers Hope—and Caution
A 33-year-old Brazilian physical education teacher diagnosed with metastatic melanoma across six organs experienced significant tumor regression after immunoth…
MediumCathay United Bank's 18-Year Program Supports 25,000 Vietnamese Students
Cathay United Bank's 18-year Elevated Tree Program has distributed VND 720 million in scholarships across Vietnam in 2026, supporting nearly 25,000 students si…
MediumOito hábitos simples podem adicionar até 24 anos à vida, segundo Harvard
Estudo com 700 mil pessoas identifica oito fatores-chave para longevidade: exercício, dieta saudável, controle de estresse, relacionamentos fortes, sono adequa…
HighComo usar inteligência artificial para planejar viagens melhores
Guia prático sobre como escrever prompts eficazes para chatbots planejarem viagens. Especialistas explicam que a IA funciona melhor com instruções detalhadas,…
HighNYU Professor's Multimillion-Dollar Estate Sparks Family vs. DSA Legal Battle
A New York University professor's death in 2024 triggered a legal dispute over a substantial accumulated fortune, with competing claims from family members and…
HighAncient Denisovan gene helped early Americans adapt to new world
A new study reveals that early humans crossing into the Americas carried a Denisovan gene variant (MUC19) inherited through ancient interbreeding, which may ha…
HighOxford Schools Close After Social Media Threat, Two Weeks Post-Shooting
Oxford Community Schools in Michigan closed all buildings Tuesday following a social media threat directed at its middle school, two weeks after a shooting kil…
HighSix Months of Intense Exercise Boosts Brain Function for Years, Study Finds
Australian researchers found that six months of high-intensity interval training improves cognitive function in older adults for up to five years, even without…
HighLondon's ULEZ restores children's lung capacity, study finds
A study of London schoolchildren found their lung capacity improved after the ultra-low emission zone restricted polluting vehicles, reversing decades of pollu…
HighEdible Molecule Models Help Blind Students Learn Chemistry Through Touch
Researchers at Baylor University created bite-sized, edible models of molecules to help visually impaired students learn chemistry through tactile sensation, a…
HighOral Health Education in Cardiac Rehab Significantly Improves Hygiene Behaviors
A randomised controlled trial shows oral health education during cardiac rehabilitation significantly improves oral hygiene behaviours, with combined face-to-f…
HighWorld Bank-Japan scholarship opens for 2026: Full funding for master's degrees abroad
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program opens applications for 2026, offering fully funded master's degrees at 24 global universities to mid-ca…
HighBrain organoids show promise as animal research alternative, but key hurdles remain
Human brain organoids show promise as alternatives to animal research, but scientists must overcome vascularization, maturation, and standardization challenges…
HighDormir mais de 9h aumenta risco de perda de mobilidade em homens idosos
Estudo com mais de 3 mil idosos revela que dormir mais de 9 horas por noite está associado à redução da velocidade de marcha em homens acima de 60 anos, indica…
HighCornell President Addresses Handling of Alleged 2024 Gang Rape Case
Cornell University's president publicly commented on the university's handling of an alleged gang rape involving a junior at a fraternity house in 2024, callin…
MediumReese Witherspoon Unveils First Look at 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Series 'Elle'
Reese Witherspoon shared a first look at the upcoming "Elle" prequel series for Prime Video, which follows young Elle Woods through high school with actress Le…
HighScientists Reset Cellular Age: 80-Year-Old Blood Cells Become Stem Cells Under 20
Researchers converted blood cells from an 80-year-old into stem cells with a molecular age under 20 by directly reprogramming them into neural stem cells, rese…
HighHawk Fire Forces 90,000 to Evacuate Near Reno as Blaze Spreads Rapidly
A fast-growing wildfire near Reno, Nevada has forced approximately 90,000 residents to evacuate as the Hawk Fire spreads across 13,000+ acres with zero contain…
HighGianella Marquina, hija de Melissa Klug, se gradúa en Derecho
Gianella Marquina, daughter of Peruvian media personality Melissa Klug, graduated with a law degree after five years of study. The young influencer celebrated…
MediumCanada Raises Financial Thresholds for International Student Visas
Canada has increased financial proof requirements for international student study permit applicants effective September 1, 2026, with single applicants now nee…
HighCooper's Haiti Journey: From Slain Teacher to Decades of Reporting
Anderson Cooper reflects on his Haitian math teacher Yves Volel's 1987 assassination and documents the country's current gang violence crisis through reporting…
HighWave of European protests over housing, jobs, education roils major cities
Rising fuel costs, housing crises, and declining public services have sparked widespread protests across Europe, with violence erupting in France, Italy, and A…
HighPL e Michelle Bolsonaro impulsionam bancada feminina recorde na Câmara
O PL elegeu 22 mulheres para a Câmara dos Deputados em estratégia de recrutamento feminino articulada por Michelle Bolsonaro, contribuindo para recorde de 21%…
HighFrance Sees Nationwide Protests Turn Violent as Student Movement Expands
Tens of thousands marched across France protesting rising living costs and school conditions, with riots erupting in several cities as the student movement exp…
HighVocational training now outpaces university degrees in Spanish job market
Spanish employers increasingly prefer vocational training graduates over university degree holders, with 47% of job offers requiring FP credentials versus 21%…
HighPipa frog's ultra-sensitive fingertips function as a touch-based fovea for hunting
Researchers discover the pipa frog hunts using 64 ultra-sensitive fingertips that function as a sensory fovea, representing a novel sensory strategy in non-mam…
HighUS prosecutors reopen Cornell gang rape investigation after public outcry
US prosecutors reopened a gang rape investigation at Cornell University after the alleged victim filed a civil lawsuit detailing claims she was drugged and ass…
HighChinese University Probes Undisclosed Death in Gene-Editing Trial
A Chinese university is investigating an undisclosed death of a six-year-old girl in a gene-editing trial, after researchers published findings without mention…
HighNew index maps HIV prevention gaps across the South, revealing resource disparities
University of Mississippi researchers created a prevention gap index identifying 220 counties with high HIV rates but weak prevention services, predominantly a…
HighCornell beauftragt Juristin Sally Yates mit Untersuchung des »Jane Doe«-Falls
Die Elite-Universität Cornell beauftragt die prominente Juristin Sally Yates mit einer detaillierten Überprüfung ihres Umgangs mit einem mutmaßlichen Vergewalt…
HighA Simple Blood Test May Spot Parkinson's Years Before Symptoms Appear, Swedish Researchers Report
Swedish researchers at Chalmers University identified blood markers linked to DNA repair and cellular stress that may reveal Parkinson's years before motor sym…
MediumHigh School Teacher Discovers First-Ever T. Rex Trackway in North Dakota
A high school teacher in North Dakota discovered the first known adult Tyrannosaurus rex trackway, with scientists subsequently uncovering four fossilized foot…
HighBeijing Pushes Transparency and Public Oversight to Curb Corruption in Grassroots Governance
A Party School professor argues China's grassroots governance integrity depends on public oversight, digital supervision, and mandatory disclosure of official…
LowFinding E. coli source in Calgary daycare outbreak proves 'needle in haystack'
Alberta investigators struggle to pinpoint the source of a massive E. coli outbreak affecting 11 Calgary daycares with 264 confirmed cases. Experts say identif…
HighThe Critical 72-Hour Window: Why Time Is Running Out for Turkey-Syria Earthquake Survivors
Over 90% of earthquake survivors are rescued within 72 hours, but adverse weather, aftershocks, and remote conflict zones complicate Turkey-Syria relief effort…
HighSevere gum disease doubles risk of high blood pressure, study finds
A new study reveals adults with periodontitis are twice as likely to have high blood pressure compared to those with healthy gums, independent of other cardiov…
HighCatalyst-Free Plastic Recycling Breakthrough Uses Water and Oxygen
Researchers developed a catalyst-free method to break down plastic waste into valuable chemicals using only water and oxygen, potentially making industrial rec…
HighScientists Unlock How Heart Cells Reshape Under Stress, Opening New Heart Failure Treatments
Researchers at UPenn identified how microtubules and the ERK signaling pathway control heart cell growth direction, offering potential treatments for dilated a…
HighGen Alpha Takes to the Streets in Madhya Pradesh, Forcing Authorities to Act on School Fares and Access
Schoolchildren across Madhya Pradesh have protested bus fare hikes and school mergers, with Sironj's fare increase rolled back after administration interventio…
MediumFrench Mayor Tear-Gassed While Protecting Student Protesters
Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko was tear-gassed while shielding student protesters from riot police during demonstrations across France demanding better schoo…
HighNanotechnology Offers Promise for Water Quality Monitoring and Treatment in South Africa
South African researchers are applying nanotechnology to detect pollutants and treat contaminated water more effectively, with applications ranging from nanose…
HighWema Bank launches Season Five of 5for5 rewards scheme with ₦170m pool
Wema Bank unveiled Season Five of its 5for5 Reward Scheme running May-December 2026 with ₦170 million in rewards to promote digital banking adoption and financ…
HighPrinceton ends 133-year honor code as AI cheating becomes rampant
Princeton University ended its 133-year-old honor code system, requiring exam proctors after AI tools made academic cheating easier to commit and harder to det…
HighPor qué los cocodrilos sobrevivieron al asteroide que extinguió a los dinosaurios: el calor fue su refugio
Un estudio de University College London sugiere que los antepasados de los cocodrilos sobrevivieron al impacto de Chicxulub al permanecer en zonas cálidas cerc…
MediumLumina, la più grande simulazione del baby universo mai realizzata, cattura i primi due miliardi di anni
Il gruppo di Oliver Zier ha presentato Lumina, la simulazione più vasta e dettagliata dei primi due miliardi di anni cosmici, realizzata con il supercomputer F…
HighEducation Freedom Tax Credit aims to reshape school choice through charitable giving
A new Education Freedom Tax Credit launching in 2027 aims to expand school choice through charitable giving to scholarship organizations, reflecting broader co…
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