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Chinese Universities Surge in Global Rankings as U.S. Schools Slip

The New York Times | 1.15.2026

Is $3 million enough to expand mental health services in school? Advocates say no.

The Boston Globe | 1.13.2026

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Teen Grind Culture and A New Prescription for Youth Mental Health

Tell alarmists this secret about voter ID

The Washington Post | 1.9.2026

America’s Biggest Power Grid Operator Has an AI Problem—Too Many Data Centers

The Wall Street Journal | 1.12.2026

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: How AI Energy Demand Costs Consumers

Trump doubles down on Iran threat — but also offers talks — as protest spreads

NPR | 1.12.2026

Harvard’s Foreign Enrollment Hits Record Despite Trump Feud

Bloomberg | 1.12.2026

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Harvard’s Standoff: The International Students

Harvard DEI changes leave some students feeling abandoned: ‘It sends an incredibly damaging signal’

The Boston Globe | 1.13.2026

NASA Will Bring I.S.S. Astronauts Home Early After Medical Issue

The New York Times | 1.8.2026

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Getting to Mars (for Real)

Trump’s college agenda may have a lasting impact on research, culture

The Washington Post | 1.11.2026

The Cuba-born Harvard economist behind Trump’s immigration crackdown

The Washington Post | 1.7.2026