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Cesar Mora, a California farmer, is giving away 100,000 pounds of white nectarines due to a legal dispute with Giumarra Brothers Fruit Co., which claims exclusive rights to the Monalise variety. The case involves allegations of contract violations and highlights tensions between farmers and plant breeders over patented fruit varieties.

A Cornell University study reveals consumers are willing to pay more for wines produced using climate adaptation strategies like shade cloth, heat-resistant grape varieties, or relocation to cooler regions, despite potential changes to brand recognition. The research highlights consumer preferences for climate-resilient wines, with relocation being the least desirable but still acceptable option.

A second MBA can benefit professionals seeking career advancement or a field change, particularly foreign students who earned their first MBA in their home countries. The choice of business school impacts job opportunities, with nonprofit institutions often valued higher than for-profit ones. Accreditation and program reputation are emphasized as critical factors.

Paul Krause, Cornell’s vice provost for external education, argues that online learners deserve a clear and honest definition of the term 'professional certificate' in a guest post. The article highlights concerns about the lack of transparency in how these certificates are marketed and their actual value.

Federal courts blocked Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas in executions, ruling it causes unconstitutional suffering. The decision may discourage other states from adopting the method and could influence future execution practices, including potential shifts to firing squads.

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are reducing U.S. consumption of carbon-intensive foods like red meat and sugary drinks, leading to significant declines in food-system emissions. Clinical data shows users cut calorie intake by 21% and grocery spending by 5–6%, with Wall Street projecting billions in lost food sales by 2030. The shift aligns with federal dietary guidelines and could surpass climate policy in reducing emissions.

Cornell University student Austin Franco is under investigation for allegedly rejecting an internship with VryfID due to antisemitic remarks. An Israeli flag was confiscated at an Iran World Cup game while Palestinian flags were allowed, and Israel has launched the 'Biblical Highway' to preserve Jewish history.

English YouTuber 'Lord Miles,' who has expressed a desire to see 'another Hitler,' raised nearly $20K for a Cornell student who stated they are 'not interested in working for a jew.' The fundraiser is linked to antisemitic rhetoric, as noted in the article.

The family of Julia Hyman, a 27-year-old real estate worker and Cornell University graduate killed in last year’s Midtown mass shooting, plans to sue New York City for $65 million. They allege police 'utterly and completely' failed to prevent the shooter from attacking 345 Park Ave.

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a lawyer and eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died at 47 after being hospitalized since 2022. She was known for her legal work and the Kamlangjai project to support incarcerated women. The Prime Minister described her death as an 'immeasurable grief' and praised her commitment to justice and equality.

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, a lawyer and eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died at 47 after a prolonged illness. She was known for her work on criminal justice reform, including the Kamlangjai project to rehabilitate incarcerated women, and held roles such as UN goodwill ambassador and Thailand’s ambassador to Austria.

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a lawyer and eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died at 47 after a three-year illness. She was known for her justice reform efforts, including the Kamlangjai project for incarcerated women, and held roles at the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a lawyer and eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died at 47 after a prolonged illness. She was known for her justice reform work, including the Kamlangjai project to aid incarcerated women, and served as a UN goodwill ambassador. Her death followed hospitalization in 2022 due to a mycoplasma infection.

A Cornell student activist has been banned from campus after hounding university president Michael Kotlikoff in a parking lot following an Israel-Palestine debate.

Critics argue AI perpetuates stereotypes and erases cultural nuances for Indigenous groups and people of color by relying on data from Western writers, particularly white men. They describe this data collection as a new form of colonialism, where AI companies profit from marginalized groups without consent or accuracy verification. Examples include AI models flattening regional diversity in cuisines like Indian food.

President Trump reversed his position on phasing out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), loosening EPA rules that delay HFC reduction deadlines for grocery stores and exempt transport companies from repairing leaks. Experts and industry groups argue this will likely increase costs and HFC use, contradicting Trump's claims of lowering grocery bills.

A UN University report reveals that global data centers consumed 448 trillion watt-hours of electricity in 2023, exceeding all but 10 countries, with CO2 emissions comparable to Argentina. By 2030, energy use and pollution from data centers are projected to double as AI adoption grows, accounting for nearly 3% of global electricity use.

Cornell researchers discovered an underground bee colony with an estimated population of 5.5 million at a New York cemetery, one of the largest such colonies ever recorded.

Despite recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships, the demand for cruises remains strong, with industry representatives expecting a record number of passengers this year. Three passengers died and several others fell ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius. The Cruise Lines International Association estimates 38.3 million people will travel on ocean-going ships this year.

Farmers in the Midwest are facing financial pressure due to rising energy and fertilizer prices, driven by the Iran conflict, which may lead to more family farms going out of business and increased food prices. The current landscape is more challenging than at any time since the 1980s farm crisis. Rising fuel and fertilizer costs threaten rural economies already strained by trade disruptions and extreme weather.

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff was cleared of wrongdoing after a confrontation with anti-Israel students in April. The incident occurred after a debate on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and an investigation found that the students' actions were inconsistent with university policies. The committee's decision was supported by evidence gathered by the Cornell University Police Department.

The US is facing challenges from Iran and other countries, while also dealing with internal issues such as immigration and budget allocation. Trump's Iran crackdown is being tested, and there are concerns about nuclear power and UFO theories. The US is also experiencing population shifts, with many people moving to states like Texas and Florida.

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff was involved in a confrontation with anti-Israel student protesters, which sparked controversy and questions about conduct and free speech on campus. The incident occurred after an Israel-Palestine debate hosted by the Cornell Political Union. Kotlikoff claimed the students were harassing and intimidating him, while the students alleged that he hit them with his car.

Cornell University's president is accused of backing a car into a student. The incident allegedly involved the university's president. The details of the incident are not specified.

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff was accused of striking students with his car after a campus event, but he claims he was a victim of harassment and intimidation. The incident occurred after an Israel-Palestinian debate series hosted by the Cornell Political Union. Students allege that Kotlikoff backed into one student and ran over another's foot before driving away.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is urging California and New York attorneys general to investigate Google for failing to notify users before sharing data with ICE. The case involves Amandla Thomas-Johnson, a Cornell University PhD candidate who claims ICE accessed his email without prior notice.

Scientists at Cornell University have developed a reversible male birth control method using JQ1 to temporarily halt sperm production in mice without causing lasting damage.