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Evan Newton, a 25-year-old Gen Z journalist, purchased the Monticello News in Georgia, becoming one of the state's youngest newspaper owners. He acquired the outlet from previous owner Katherine Mudd to keep it local, avoiding a corporate takeover. The sale has drawn national attention as a rare example of optimism in local journalism amid widespread newsroom closures.

The article discusses strategies to minimize jet lag by adjusting meal times to align with the destination's time zone and avoiding alcohol. Experts like Tara Schmidt and Joanne Slavin recommend gradually shifting eating schedules before travel and adhering to local meal times upon arrival. The CDC also advises smaller meals during travel to reduce gastrointestinal discomfort.

Colleges nationwide are expanding AI education to non-computer science majors due to growing student demand and employer expectations. Programs like AI minors, graduation requirements, and interdisciplinary courses are being introduced at universities such as Virginia Commonwealth University, Purdue, Harvard, and Ohio State.

Jet lag can be minimized by adjusting meal schedules to align with the destination's time zone, eating smaller meals during travel, avoiding alcohol, and using caffeine strategically. Experts like Tara Schmidt and Joanne Slavin recommend starting to shift meal times before travel and maintaining local eating patterns upon arrival.

Jet lag can be minimized by adjusting meal schedules to align with the destination's time zone, eating smaller meals, avoiding alcohol, and using caffeine strategically. Experts from Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota recommend shifting meal times gradually before travel and maintaining local eating patterns to help the body adjust.

The article discusses how adjusting meal schedules, eating local foods upon arrival, avoiding alcohol, and using caffeine strategically can help minimize jet lag. Experts like Tara Schmidt and Joanne Slavin recommend aligning meals with the destination's time zone and avoiding heavy or unfamiliar foods during initial travel days.

UChicago and Northwestern are accused of colluding with other elite colleges to limit financial aid and prioritize wealthier applicants. A multi-million dollar settlement has been reached, with eligible alumni receiving payouts as remaining universities face trial over 'need-blind' admissions violations.

Current and former students of 10 elite schools are receiving payments from a $284 million financial aid settlement following a lawsuit alleging price-fixing in favor of wealthy students. Payments average $2,000 and were first distributed on July 20 via digital methods and checks.

Ananya Joshi, an Indian national, moved to the US in 2022 to study biotechnology, worked in Chicago until losing her job in 2025 due to H-1B visa sponsorship issues, and relocated to Germany. She now considers starting a company in India after being forced to leave the US.

Northwestern University engineers unveiled a new drone called the 'Phantom Twist' that nearly disappears, developed using AI and presented at a robotics convention in Sydney, Australia.

Multiple states have passed new juvenile justice laws, with some prioritizing rehabilitation through trauma-informed care and diversion programs while others impose stricter penalties. States like Hawaii and Colorado have introduced measures requiring consideration of trauma and individualized treatment plans for minors, contrasting with approaches that expand adult prosecution options.

More than half a dozen states, including Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, and Utah, have passed new juvenile justice laws this year, with some focusing on rehabilitation and diversion from incarceration while others impose stricter penalties. Research highlights the increased reoffending risk for youth incarcerated in adult prisons, influencing debates over trauma-informed approaches and legal reforms.

Cook County has recorded 220 gun homicides through June 2024, a 24% increase from the same period last year, but a 50% decline from the 2021 peak. Federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act enabled over $350 million in community-based violence intervention investments, with a 2025 Northwestern University study showing these efforts reduced violent crime arrests by 73% for program participants.

President Donald Trump sends mixed signals on major issues, such as the Iran ceasefire agreement, oscillating between contradictory statements. His approach, described as the 'Great Equivocator' role, creates confusion for markets and allies, with experts noting it erodes credibility while allowing political flexibility.

Erik Brynjolfsson, an economist, predicted AI would transform society decades before tools like ChatGPT emerged. He argued against claims of technological stagnation, asserting that AI would drive productivity growth and reshape industries, similar to past industrial revolutions. Brynjolfsson's current work at Stanford focuses on AI's impact on labor and innovation.

Rudy Arora and Sarthak Dhawan, childhood friends and AI startup founders, generated over $13 million in revenue by age 21 after dropping out of Northwestern University and Duke, respectively. Their AI learning tool app, launched in 2024, grew to $500,000 monthly revenue by March 2025, prompting them to go full-time with the venture.

A Northwestern researcher and four others were removed from an American Diabetes Association conference for distributing an editorial critical of President Trump's attacks on scientific research. The group faced police intervention and had their materials confiscated, with the association citing code of conduct violations.

Northwestern University's 'Bedside Pediatric Theatre' class provides interactive storytelling at a children's hospital to bring joy and entertainment to young patients and their families.

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.

The article links memory decline after menopause to reduced estrogen production in the brain, according to a study from Northwestern University. The research suggests that the loss of estrogen in brain tissue may contribute to cognitive changes during menopause.

Stephen Colbert's late-night TV program is ending after 11 years, with many speculating that the cancellation was due to political pressure from Donald Trump. The show was known for its criticism of Trump and his policies. Colbert's final show will air on Thursday.

The author defends free speech by supporting former Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro and former FBI Director James Comey, despite criticizing them in the past. Schapiro was removed as a commencement speaker at Georgetown Law School due to his pro-Israel views. The author argues that believing in free speech means defending it for all individuals, even those with opposing views.

Georgetown Law students succeeded in getting pro-Israel commencement speaker Morton Schapiro to drop out after facing backlash over his views on Israel. Schapiro was replaced by Georgetown law professor David Cole. The controversy surrounds Schapiro's criticism of universities and media for their handling of antisemitic protests.

Political violence in the U.S. is increasing, according to a report. Kevin Boyle, a professor at Northwestern University, discusses the issue with CBS News.

Engineers at Northwestern University have developed artificial neurons that can communicate with living brain cells, generating lifelike electrical signals to activate real neurons in mouse brain tissue. This breakthrough represents a significant step toward merging machines with the human brain.