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High-profile Twitter accounts hacked in cryptocurrency scam
There appears to be a major security breach at Twitter involving several major companies and public figures. The accounts have been hacked in a scam that promises big returns on...
High-profile Twitter accounts targeted in cryptocurrency scam
High-profile Twitter accounts, including those of Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Kanye West, were hacked in an apparent scam asking for bitcoin payments. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson...
The Lincoln Project targets Trump in new ads
Rick Wilson, co-founder of The Lincoln Project, joined "Red & Blue" to discuss his group's new ads against President Trump and whether Republicans will take a stand against him in...
Scammers hack Twitter to hijack verified accounts and steal cryptocurrency
Twitter was hit Wednesday with an unprecedented attack targeting verified accounts. The hackers were looking to steal money from followers of those accounts and made away with about $100,000 before...
U.S. charges Chinese hackers with targeting coronavirus vaccine research
The Justice Department is accusing China of sponsoring hackers targeting coronavirus research labs in the U.S. Jeff Pegues reports.
How to tell if your Facebook has been hacked
There are different ways hackers can break into a Facebook account; here are the clues to look for
Is the United States "hitting bottom"?
1968 was a year that saw America tested over issues of race and war. In 2020, the country is being tested over issues of race and the pandemic. "Sunday Morning"...
Computer approaches human skill for first time in mapping brain
Scientist, for the first time, have developed a computer algorithm that is nearly as accurate as people are at mapping brain neural networks -- a breakthrough that could speed up...
Cigarette makers shifted stance on nicotine patches, gum, study shows
Tobacco companies have known for decades that, without counseling, NRT hardly ever works, and that consumers often use it to complement smoking. This insight from the formerly secret industry documents,...
U.S. promotes 'free and open Indo-Pacific' with Japan, S. Korea leaders
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau discussed security and commerce when he met with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro and South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoonjoo...
Kennedy Institute to give lifetime achievement award to Joe Biden
Edward M. Kennedy Institute to give lifetime achievement award to President Joe Biden. The ceremony will also honor Martin J. Walsh and Adm. Lisa Franchetti
Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro given ankle monitor for alleged coup attempt
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was ordered by his country's supreme court to wear an ankle monitor. He has been lobbying Donald Trump for help.
House approves the GENIUS Act and two crypto-related bills
The House of Representatives voted to regulate digital currencies and protect their owners on Thursday during what many lawmakers called "crypto week."
Migrants in El Salvador prison swapped for Americans held in Venezuela
About 250 Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador's maximum-security prison have been sent to Venezuela as part of a prisoner swap that included Americans.
Trump signs GENIUS Act for stablecoin regulation
President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act, which regulates dollar-based digital tokens called stablecoins and the first major law governing digital currency.
Artificial intelligence expedites breast cancer risk prediction
Researchers at Houston Methodist have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) software that reliably interprets mammograms, assisting doctors with a quick and accurate prediction of breast cancer risk. According to a...
Sean Duffy
Sean Duffy Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy is the Secretary of the Department of Transportation since Jan. 28, 2025. On July 9, President Trump selected Sec. Duffy to serve as the acting...
Congressional spending panels continue to push back against proposed Trump research cuts
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Large study of scientists who move their labs reveals how location drives productivity
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Russian scientists’ international collaborations to be vetted by security services under new law
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Europe plans to double research spending in next Horizon Europe scheme
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Google alerts offer quick, cheap earthquake warnings
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U.S. research community says new indirect cost model is still too complicated
An initiative by university leaders to revamp how the U.S. government reimburses universities for what they spend to support research on their campuses has run into opposition—from other university leaders. At an online...
Fearful of AI-generated grant proposals, NIH limits scientists to six applications per year
Scientists hoping to obtain some of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH’s) dwindling research funds face a new challenge: They will be limited to submitting six applications per calendar year, according to a...
‘Truly the best’
Photos by Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Campus & Community ‘Truly the best’ Clea Simon Harvard Correspondent June 17, 2025 7 min read 65 staffers honored as ‘Harvard Heroes’ for ‘exemplary’ service to mission...
How market reactions to recent U.S. tariffs hint at start of global shift for nation
Work & Economy How market reactions to recent U.S. tariffs hint at start of global shift for nation Christy DeSmith Harvard Staff Writer June 17, 2025 8 min read Economist updates literature...
Harvard to advance corporate engagement strategy
Campus & Community Harvard to advance corporate engagement strategy Roche Genentech Innovation Center Boston will be based at Harvard’s Enterprise Research Campus in Allston, which they toured during its construction phase in March.Veasey...
Need a good summer read?
Arts & Culture Need a good summer read? Illustration by Doval/Ikon Images Tenzin Dickie Harvard Library Communications June 24, 2025 long read Whether your seasonal plans include vacations or staycations, you’ll be transported...