New York and the UK are implementing new taxes on luxury properties to address the housing crisis and fund public services. While these measures aim to target the ultra-rich, experts suggest they are only a partial solution to broader issues of real estate financialization and monetary policy.
Michael Dell has donated $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin, one of the largest gifts to a public university. The funds will support a new healthcare and research campus, featuring an AI-native hospital, scholarships, and advanced computing infrastructure.
A Chinese university team has developed a low-cost microwave-absorbing composite using expanded graphite and titanium dioxide, potentially enabling mass production and wider applications beyond military use.
Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog has charged Lau Mun-cheung, former head of the Chinese University Medical Centre's Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre, with fraud. He is accused of falsely claiming to have provided services to patients to obtain fees from the university.
HIT researchers in China have developed a microwave plasma chemical vapour deposition (MPCVD) technology to grow high-purity, single crystal diamonds of any size. This breakthrough could provide China with an advantage in next-generation AI hardware due to diamonds' superior heat dissipation capabilities.
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new campus in Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong. The campus, themed 'A Hub for Community Health and Wellness,' will focus on teaching and research in health sciences and interdisciplinary education, aiming to nurture professionals and serve the community.
A Cambridge University astrophysics professor, Wyn Evans, alleges the Institute of Astronomy tolerates misogyny and bullying, and retaliated against whistleblowers. The university denies the claims, calling them a "vendetta" against the director.
A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, involving 147 passengers and crew from 23 nationalities, has been successfully contained. Spain's leadership in docking and managing disembarkation, WHO's technical guidance, and UKHSA's repatriation efforts were crucial. This success highlights effective international cooperation in public health.
The US government disclosed 3,611 AI use cases, a 70% increase since the Biden administration. Concerns are raised over AI's role in sensitive government functions, lack of transparency, and potential for misuse, despite potential benefits.
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge has written to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat demanding detailed disclosures on the organization's legal status, finances, structure, and tax compliance, citing its vast influence and public mobilization.
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.
Staff at Goldsmiths, University of London, are on an indefinite strike due to a third round of restructuring aimed at saving £22 million through mass redundancies, putting over a fifth of the workforce at risk. This follows two previous restructuring programs that resulted in job losses and significant savings, the destination of which remains unclear.
Cornell University is pioneering a deep geothermal system, Earth Source Heat, to provide fossil fuel-free heating for its campus. This project, utilizing enhanced geothermal system (EGS) techniques adapted from oil and gas, aims to serve as a blueprint for scaling geothermal energy in the Northeast US, a region not traditionally suited for such power generation.
Cornell University is pioneering a deep geothermal system, Earth Source Heat, in upstate New York, aiming to provide fossil fuel-free heating for its campus by 2035. This project utilizes enhanced geothermal system (EGS) technology, adapting oil and gas techniques like fracking but with lower pressures and safer substances, potentially serving as a blueprint for wider adoption in the Northeast US.
A University of Michigan survey reveals over half of parents track their adult children (18-25) using smartphone apps, often with location tracking always on. While cited for safety, it can blur lines between support and surveillance, impacting young adults' autonomy.
A University of Michigan survey reveals over half of parents with 18-25 year olds track their children's location via smartphone apps, often for safety. Experts note this can blur lines between support and surveillance, impacting young adults' autonomy.
Displaced families in El-Geneina, Sudan, are sheltering in university lecture halls due to the ongoing civil war. One mother, Zainab, lost three children in a SAF attack and struggles to afford medical care for her injured daughters. Humanitarian aid is insufficient to meet the needs of over 120,000 displaced people in the region.
A seven-year-old Chinese boy was admitted to intensive care with acute volvulus and bowel necrosis after consuming two iced drinks in hot weather. The incident has sparked online debate.
Research reveals UK patients with hypermobility conditions wait up to 21 years for diagnosis, facing chronic pain, dislocations, and mental health issues. Low awareness among healthcare professionals contributes to fragmented care and significant impacts on employment and education.
Rana Safvi's visit to Mohammad Barkatullah's grave in San Francisco highlights the fading memory of the revolutionary who co-founded India's first government-in-exile. Despite his significant contributions to India's freedom struggle, his name is being debated for removal from Bhopal University, his only namesake institution.
Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan strongly criticized the Vice-Chancellors of Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi, and Malayalam universities for attending an event with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, calling their presence a "grave lapse" and demanding an apology.
Graham Potter, speaking at a press conference in Monterrey, Mexico, ahead of Sweden's World Cup game against Tunisia, discussed his career, learning from past experiences with Chelsea and West Ham, and his growth as a coach.
The New York Knicks have won their first NBA championship since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games. Jubilant celebrations erupted across all five boroughs of New York City, with fans expressing euphoria and pride. A ticker tape parade is scheduled for June 18.
DNA from 2,000-year-old grape seeds in Tuscany shows Roman-era vineyards were part of a sophisticated agricultural network. Research revealed white grapes dominated the Chianti site, contrary to today's red wine fame, suggesting continuity from Etruscans to Romans.
