Brown University

A professor at Brown University, suspecting AI cheating, mandated an in-person final exam, resulting in a 50% decline in student scores. The incident highlights concerns about AI misuse in academic settings.

A Brown University professor suspects that most of his class used AI to cheat, and he criticized the university's response to the incident as 'meek'.

A top analyst, Dan Ives, states that AI stocks are in an 'air pocket,' with Meta and Microsoft being traded like 'bear market names that cannot be owned.' The article also mentions global shipping price increases due to an Iran war, a potential market correction, Europe's heat crisis with a $638 billion economic impact, AI-driven inflation, and a student cheating scandal at Brown University.

Brown University Professor Roberto Serrano switched to take-home exams for his economics class after a campus mass shooting but discovered widespread AI-assisted cheating. Over 40 students scored a perfect 100 on the exam, with answers matching AI-generated responses from ChatGPT, leading to a cheating scandal.

Trapped earthquake victims in Venezuela's La Guaira can survive up to a week or more depending on conditions like access to water and air, but survival odds decrease daily. Rescue teams are working to extract survivors from collapsed buildings after two powerful earthquakes, with most rescues occurring within the first 24 hours.

Trapped earthquake victims' survival depends on factors like access to water, air, and injuries, with most rescues occurring within 24 hours. In Venezuela, over 770 buildings collapsed after recent earthquakes, prompting international rescue efforts. Survivors in rubble have included a Japanese teenager and grandmother rescued after nine days and a Haitian girl after 15 days.

A study by the Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium found that most mass shooters display observable warning signs, such as communicating violent intentions, before attacks. Perpetrators often experienced multiple overlapping stressors and spent nearly 10 months planning, with firearms typically obtained legally.

A survivor of two U.S. school shootings shares advice for others affected by gun violence, emphasizing that trauma and survival are subjective experiences. The essay highlights the ripple effects of such events and the author's advocacy for gun violence prevention since age 13.

Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of Gojek and former education minister, faces an 18-year prison sentence for corruption, alarming Indonesians abroad who once viewed him as a symbol of homecoming success. His transition from tech entrepreneur to government official and subsequent legal troubles highlight concerns about Indonesia's political and judicial landscape.

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Rhode Island has recognized Providence Police Department Lieutenant Patrick Potter as a 'Hometown Hero' for his courageous actions during a shooting incident at Brown University. The recognition highlights Potter's bravery and heroic response to the dangerous situation.

Researchers found that practicing Baduanjin, a centuries-old Chinese exercise, five times a week can lower blood pressure in adults with Stage 1 hypertension, with results comparable to some medications. The study involved 216 adults and showed that Baduanjin is an effective and accessible lifestyle intervention. The American College of Cardiology published the report.

US overdose deaths fell by 14% in 2025, marking the third straight annual drop, with declines seen across various drug types and states. The 2025 total is similar to the tally in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, researchers caution that deaths can rise again due to policy changes or shifts in the drug supply.

Mia Tretta survived two shootings and now experiences chronic pain, a phenomenon supported by a recent study linking gun violence exposure to higher rates of chronic pain. The study found that both direct and indirect exposure to gun violence are linked to chronic pain among American adults. Tretta's experience represents a growing cohort of young people who have lived through more than one shooting.

Brown University significantly reduced its investment in the Blue Owl Private Credit Fund. The article mentions a gate at the university's campus in Providence, Rhode Island.

The FBI revealed that Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, a 48-year-old Portuguese national, began planning the 2023 Brown University and MIT professor shootings as early as 2022, targeting victims he viewed as 'symbolic' due to personal struggles and a lack of social support. Valente, a former Brown student, committed suicide after the attacks, leaving behind incriminating audio and video files.

A new analysis by Brown University’s Costs of War Project reveals U.S. military operations in Venezuela and the Caribbean, including Operations Absolute Resolve and Southern Spear, have cost taxpayers at least $4.7 billion between August 2025 and March 2026. The Pentagon has not disclosed costs, and researchers warn the figure is an undercount, with naval deployments accounting for $3.8 billion alone.

A string of deaths and disappearances of high-level U.S. scientists, many involved in nuclear science, space research, and UFO studies, has raised concerns about potential shadow operations or criminal organizations. Experts suggest the individuals may have been targeted for their knowledge or protected due to sensitive investigations.

President Trump nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz, a qualified public health official with a background in preventive medicine and federal service, to lead the CDC. The choice contrasts with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance, which the administration views as politically damaging.

At least two people were killed and several others wounded in a shooting at Brown University's engineering building during final exams. The suspect remains at large, prompting a manhunt.