Harvard University’s ambitious effort to confront its historical ties to slavery has ignited controversy, raising questions about academic freedom and institutional accountability after the lead researcher, Cris Beam, alleges his contract was not renewed following his findings. Cris Beam, a journalist and author hired by Harvard’s Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study to investigate the university’s…
Iranian missiles targeted Jerusalem early Monday, triggering air defense systems following U.S. strikes against Iran-backed groups in Syria and Iraq. The missile barrage, intercepted by Israeli air defenses, follows escalating tensions in the region amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza and heightened concerns about a wider regional war. Jerusalem awoke to the sound of explosions…
A traveler who visited all 50 U.S. state capitals in 30 days has identified Trenton, New Jersey, and Springfield, Illinois, as the two “worst” capitals based on factors like walkability, safety, and overall appeal. TikTok user @travelingwiththierry, real name Thierry, documented his ambitious journey, offering insights into each city and sparking debate about his assessments….
A researcher hired by Harvard University to investigate its historical ties to slavery alleges she was dismissed after presenting findings that implicated the university more deeply than it was willing to acknowledge. Christina Sharpe, a renowned scholar of Black studies, claims her research revealed that Harvard not only benefited from slavery but also actively participated…
Iranian missiles were intercepted over Jerusalem early Monday, triggering air raid sirens and explosions, following reported U.S. strikes against Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria. The incident marks a significant escalation of tensions in the region already inflamed by the ongoing conflict in Gaza and heightened concerns about a wider regional war. Jerusalem residents…
Humanity’s timeline in the Americas may need a significant rewrite following the discovery and dating of ancient footprints in New Mexico’s White Sands National Park, suggesting humans arrived at least 8,000 years earlier than previously thought. The research, detailed in a new study published in the journal Science, pushes back the accepted arrival date to…
A groundbreaking genetic study reveals a previously unknown migration of ancient Africans into the Levant nearly 45,000 years ago, challenging existing narratives of early human dispersal and suggesting a more complex interaction between African and Eurasian populations than previously understood. The research, published in Nature Communications, unveils genetic evidence from the remains of individuals found…
Many people online are sharing perceived indicators of privilege and a lack of real-world work experience, sparking debate about socioeconomic disparities and workplace dynamics. Common signals include difficulty with basic tasks, unrealistic expectations, and a general disconnect from the realities faced by many working individuals. The discussion, fueled by anecdotal observations on social media platforms…
Newly discovered fossilized footprints in White Sands National Park, New Mexico, are pushing back the timeline of human presence in North America by thousands of years, suggesting humans were in the Americas as early as 23,000 years ago, during the height of the last glacial period. The research, published in the journal Science, provides compelling…
A groundbreaking DNA study has revealed a surprising and complex history of early human populations in Africa, indicating that groups once thought to be distinct actually mixed extensively, challenging previous assumptions about human evolution on the continent. The research, published in the journal Nature, unveils that ancient humans across different regions of Africa were more…