MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, announces her return to fiction writing with a serial novel, 'Last Days in Two Nations (A History in Eighteen Minds)', to be released throughout August, marking her first literary work in over a decade.
Liao Heng, chief scientist at Huawei's semiconductor business and former skeptic, discusses how witnessing HiSilicon's execution and high success rate in chip design shifted his perception of China's technological capabilities.
More than £17bn was wiped off AstraZeneca's market value after reports it is discussing a takeover of US rival Bristol Myers Squibb in a potential $400bn deal.
AstraZeneca's shares fell over £17bn after reports of talks to acquire US rival Bristol Myers Squibb, potentially creating a near $400bn pharmaceutical group. Analysts and shareholders question the deal's rationale due to regulatory hurdles and portfolio overlap.
An analysis argues that Donald Trump's power grabs, characterized by constant scandals, a focus on loyalty over competence, and a spectacle of cruelty, create both autocratic consolidation and significant vulnerabilities, contrasting with 21st-century 'spin dictatorships' like Orbán's and Putin's.
Britain’s AstraZeneca is reportedly in discussions to acquire US rival Bristol Myers Squibb, a deal potentially creating a nearly $400bn pharmaceutical group. The news caused AstraZeneca's shares to drop, while BMS's rose, with analysts questioning the rationale and regulatory hurdles.
Um fóssil articulado da cobra Tametara mirim, que viveu no período Cretáceo e tinha adaptações para a vida subterrânea, foi descoberto em Presidente Prudente, SP. A descoberta, publicada na revista "Nature", oferece novas pistas sobre a diversidade de ambientes ocupados pelos primeiros ancestrais das serpentes.
Stanford student Justin Sato, admitted to Stanford, Princeton, and Caltech, revealed a 15% JEE score. His post highlights India's intense competition and diverse assessment of talent, contrasting US holistic admissions with India's exam-centric approach.
Graham Burnett, académico de Princeton, alerta en Madrid sobre cómo las plataformas digitales y la IA realizan "fracking humano" al extraer nuestra atención. Critica el modelo de negocio y aboga por "santuarios" de atención plena para resistir la mercantilización de la distracción y proteger la democracia.
Joyce Carol Oates, a prolific author, discusses her new short story collection, "The Frenzy," exploring themes of isolation, friendship, and loss. She reflects on her personal experiences with grief, her views on societal issues like AI and wealth, and the recurring presence of violence in her literary work.
El ex primer ministro surcoreano Chung Un-Chan analiza los problemas de desarrollo de Corea del Sur, destacando el bajo crecimiento, la desigualdad y la falta de inversión de las grandes empresas (chaebols). Propone incentivar el desarrollo regional y la inversión en nuevas tecnologías para revitalizar la economía.
The article discusses how figures like Greg Bovino and Tina Peters monetize past actions and conspiracy theories, contrasting this with historical examples of accountability. It draws parallels to Argentina's 'escraches' and medieval 'rough music' as forms of public shaming to address impunity, while acknowledging potential risks of vigilantism and government overreach.
Historian Eddie Glaude Jr. expresses deep rage and sadness as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, criticizing the nation's failure to live up to its founding principles and its ongoing racial divisions. He argues America must confront its past and move beyond an adolescent self-image.
16 US colleges now exceed $100,000 in annual attendance costs. While sticker prices rise, many institutions offer significant discounts and financial aid, especially for high-sticker-price schools.
Brasil mantém liderança acadêmica na América Latina entre 2014-2026, com USP, UFRJ e Unicamp no topo. Globalmente, porém, instituições brasileiras perdem competitividade e caem no ranking CWUR, enquanto China avança impulsionada por investimentos.
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan faces sexual misconduct allegations. A flawed internal review by the UN's OIOS failed to make credibility assessments, leaving a factual void. Member states now grapple with how to resolve the issue, with potential for the executive bureau to make its own judgments.
Texas metro area small cities (Celina, Princeton, Melissa, Anna, Fulshear) led US growth with 15%-25% year-over-year rates, outpacing larger cities impacted by immigration crackdown, according to 2024-2025 Census estimates.
Princeton University, facing a significant rise in cheating facilitated by generative AI, has voted to reintroduce instructor proctoring for all in-class exams starting July 1, 2026.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp has stated that working at the data analytics company is more valuable than holding degrees from top universities like Harvard, Princeton or Yale. During a 2025 earnings call, Karp said Palantir is 'by far the best credential in tech' and that once someone joins, their educational background becomes irrelevant. The company has promoted a merit-based hiring model through programmes like the Meritocracy Fellowship, which allows high school graduates to enter the workforce directly. Palantir reported revenue nearing $1 billion per quarter with a rising market value, while simultaneously planning to reduce its workforce by 500 through AI-driven efficiency gains.
