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The article discusses strategies to stay cool during heat waves without air conditioning, emphasizing risks for vulnerable groups and the role of climate change. It highlights methods like creating a 'cool corner,' using fans or evaporative coolers, and accessing public cooling centers. Workplace protections vary by state, with some offering specific heat safety regulations.

Six former Google interns share advice on securing internships and full-time offers at Google, emphasizing early preparation, underclassman-targeted programs, communication, and networking. Nancy Qi and Islina (Yunhong) Shan highlight starting early with technical skills, building team relationships, and leveraging internships for career advancement.

Charlotte is addressing urban heat through initiatives like planting street trees, using lighter-colored building materials, and applying titanium dioxide treatments to roads to reduce heat absorption. The city's sustainability office, in partnership with the Smart Surfaces Coalition, maps surface temperatures to identify hot spots caused by the heat island effect.

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld responded to an influencer's request for a 'Free Palestine' statement by saying it 'doesn't exist.' He faced anti-Israel protests at a New York Knicks game and a Duke University event, where he compared anti-Israel activists to the KKK for being 'honest' about their views. Seinfeld also criticized electric cars as 'a big, stupid virtue signal.'

Travelers are advised to prepare for extreme heat this summer, with above-average temperatures and a developing El Niño potentially increasing risks. Experts recommend checking forecasts, adjusting activity schedules, ensuring access to cooling resources, and taking precautions for vulnerable individuals. Car safety during road trips and hydration strategies are also emphasized.

Attackers exploited Meta's AI customer support agent to steal Instagram accounts by linking them to controlled email addresses. Experts criticized Meta for failing to detect the vulnerability, which allowed breaches of high-value accounts and raised concerns about AI security as companies increasingly rely on automated systems.

Google has partnered with Voltus to establish a virtual power plant (VPP) that aggregates energy resources like electric vehicles and smart thermostats to support its data centers during grid stress. The initiative, part of PJM's US East Coast grid, aims to reduce energy demand during peak times, aligning with studies suggesting data centers could operate without new infrastructure by cutting usage for 40 hours annually. Regulatory efforts in the US and Texas also encourage flexible energy consumption for large users.

A study found that yoga significantly reduces insomnia, fatigue, and mood disturbances in cancer survivors. The Yoga for Cancer Survivors (YOCAS) program, combining hatha and restorative yoga, improved participants' mood, anxiety, and fatigue compared to standard care. Researchers highlight yoga as a non-pharmaceutical solution for managing multiple post-treatment side effects.

Regulatory commissions in North and South Carolina approved a merger between Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress, two major electricity providers in the region. The merger occurs amid industry consolidation, with NextEra Energy also acquiring Dominion Energy, which serves parts of northeastern North Carolina. Duke University’s Jackson Ewing discussed the implications of these developments with Newsline.

Scientists at Duke University discovered that damaged nerves can be revived by introducing healthy mitochondria, potentially offering a new solution for chronic nerve pain. This approach targets the root cause of the condition by restoring cellular energy production.

President Trump hosted a swearing-in ceremony for Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve Chair. Jon Hilsenrath, a visiting scholar at Duke University, analyzed the challenges Warsh will face in the coming months.

Duke University plans to build a 1.5-megawatt data center at Central Campus, emphasizing environmental sustainability despite faculty concerns about energy and water use. The $23 million facility, part of a potential series of small data centers, aims to support research while aligning with the university’s climate commitments.

Canvas, a school platform used by colleges and universities, experienced a breach during finals week, causing stress and confusion among students and teachers. The outage was caused by unauthorized activity detected by Instructure, the company behind Canvas. Instructure temporarily took Canvas offline to contain the activity and apply additional safeguards.

Duke law lecturer Lee Reiners argues that World Liberty Financial's governance token is a security. He disputes the classification of the token as a digital commodity or pure governance tool. This argument has implications for the regulation of similar tokens.

A US study found that strict bans on mobile phones in schools have little to no impact on student learning and show no evidence of improvements in attendance or online bullying. The study analyzed nearly 1,800 US schools where students' phones were kept in locked pouches. Researchers from universities including Stanford and Duke conducted the study.

A US study found that strict bans on mobile phones in schools have close to zero impact on student learning and show no evidence of improvements in attendance or online bullying. The study analyzed nearly 1,800 US schools where students' phones were kept in locked pouches. Researchers from universities including Stanford and Duke conducted the study.

Amazon's deal with Duke to broadcast non-conference basketball games has hit a snag due to a dispute with the Big Ten over broadcasting rights for a game against Michigan. The issue arises from a television rights agreement between the Big Ten and FOX. Duke and Amazon had announced the deal, which includes games against UConn, Michigan, and Gonzaga.

Prime Video will stream three Duke basketball games next season, marking Amazon's first streaming deal with a college team. This partnership highlights Amazon's expansion into college sports broadcasting.

Fox News' 'Antisemitism Exposed' newsletter highlights rising antisemitism, including Jewish groups like Lox & Loaded partnering with the NRA for security training, Duke University reinstating a controversial SJP chapter, and a foiled mass casualty plot targeting a Houston synagogue. The article also details antisemitic incidents at elite institutions and a stabbing attack in London.

Duke University reinstated its Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter after reversing its suspension over antisemitism concerns tied to an Instagram post. The university's Office of Institutional Equity found insufficient evidence of policy violations, though the post was deemed offensive and linked to antisemitic tropes.

Fox News' 'Antisemitism Exposed' newsletter highlights rising antisemitism, including Duke University suspending a student group over an antisemitic post, a hostage's account of Gaza captivity, and a Maine Senate candidate facing backlash for praising Hamas and Nazi imagery. It also covers Iran's state-sponsored antisemitism and an Israeli youth activist combating hate online.

The article discusses a teachers' union's May Day event criticized for allegedly grooming students into Democratic 'foot soldiers,' Duke University's suspension of Students for Justice in Palestine over antisemitic content, and leftist streamer Hasan Piker's rhetoric predicting the violent downfall of the 'American empire.'

The Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter highlights concerns over Democratic teachers' union activities allegedly grooming students into political 'foot soldiers' and Duke University's suspension of Students for Justice in Palestine over antisemitic posts. Hasan Piker, a far-left streamer, is also cited for rhetoric predicting the collapse of the 'American empire.'

A Virginia judge expressed concerns about Justin Fairfax's mental state weeks before the former lieutenant governor killed his wife and himself in a murder-suicide. The judge noted Fairfax's isolation, heavy drinking, and lack of family engagement during a custody case, which occurred amid ongoing divorce proceedings following sexual assault allegations against him in 2019.

Duke University has integrated the Playdate, a tiny yellow handheld gaming device, into its game design curriculum, significantly altering how students learn and develop games. The device's unique features and portability have influenced educational approaches at the institution.