US lawmakers challenge ‘secrecy’ on Huawei-funded research grant
Members of US House issue bipartisan demand for details of private foundation giving $1 million annually using controversial Chinese company’s donations Read more
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Harvard keeps saint relic, despite returning other items
Harvard University plans to keep its relic of St. Sebastian, a martyr, despite returning other human remains and items of cultural significance. Read more
US Department of Labor investigates Saint Augustine’s University after missed paychecks
According to the federal government, the labor department’s wage and hour division is investigating Saint Augustine’s as an employer after employees went months without paychecks. Read more
Electricity grids creak as AI demands soar
There’s a big problem with generative AI, says Sasha Luccioni at Hugging Face, a machine-learning company. Generative AI is an energy hog. Read more
UC Academic Workers Strike Over Pro-Palestinian Protest Arrests
A walkout at the University of California, Santa Cruz could spread to other campuses in the state. The university system is calling the strike “illegal.” Read more
China’s President puts museums in spotlight
From heritage sites preserved for millennia to bustling ancient streets being revitalized across the nation, China's cultural venues, including museums, are enjoying a boom in popularity. Read more
Why are class reunions so terrifying?
The prospect of a high school or college reunion elicits shame, dread and regret. What if going could actually be good for your mental health? Read more
1,500 college applicants thought they were accepted. They soon learned it was an error
An unfortunate mistake caused 1,500 people who applied for admission to Georgia State University in Atlanta to celebrate their acceptance a little too early. Read more
Stanford now has 177 DEI employees, research finds
Stanford University now employs at least 177 people — a mix of scholars and staffers — dedicated to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, a tally that does not even include employees working in the elite institution’s Title IX office. Read more
People want ‘dumbphones’. Will companies make them?
Self-labelled neo-Luddites and the tech-stressed are searching for phones with fewer features. Industry experts cite precarious profit margins and a wobbly market around this niche need. Read more
