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8 Black investors discuss the intersection of race, tech and funding

Since the killing of George Floyd at the hands of four police officers heightened awareness about racial justice, the experiences of Black people in tech — and the industry’s lack of racial diversity — are getting new attention. In the tech ecosystem at large…

harvard - TechCrunch
6:12am PDT - July 7th, 2020

Only 40% of Harvard undergrads will return to campus this fall

Even though all coursework will be done online, tuition at Harvard will still be nearly $50,000.

harvard - CBS News
6:01am PDT - July 7th, 2020

Coronavirus: Anger over US decision on foreign students' visas

Foreign students whose courses move completely online may have to move universities to stay in the US.

harvard - BBC News
4:27am PDT - July 7th, 2020

Economists call for more direct cash payments tied to the health of the economy - Reuters India

Direct cash payments can improve financial security, boost consumer spending and may speed up the recovery, according to a letter from a group of economists calling on U.S. policymakers to keep providing direct cash payments to Americans until the economy is …

harvard - Reuters
3:13am PDT - July 7th, 2020

Economists call for more direct cash payments tied to the health of the economy - Reuters

Direct cash payments can improve financial security, boost consumer spending and may speed up the recovery, according to a letter from a group of economists calling on U.S. policymakers to keep providing direct cash payments to Americans until the economy is …

harvard - Reuters
3:00am PDT - July 7th, 2020

U.S. to force out foreign students taking classes fully online - Reuters India

Foreign students in the United States, numbering in the hundreds of thousands, will have to leave the country if their classes are all taught online this fall or if they transfer to another school with in-person instruction, a government agency said.

harvard - Reuters
1:43am PDT - July 7th, 2020

International students may need to leave US | Reuters Video - Reuters UK

International students in the U.S. with a fully virtual courseload will soon be forced to leave the country, as universities like Harvard shift to online instruction for the upcoming academic year. Gloria Tso reports.

harvard - Reuters
10:32pm PDT - July 6th, 2020

PRESS DIGEST -Wall Street Journal - July 7 - Reuters

The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

harvard - Reuters
9:39pm PDT - July 6th, 2020

Victress Capital, a fund founded by women to back women founders, just closed its second fund

Women start 40 percent of the businesses in the U.S., but they receive just 3 percent of venture funding. It doesn’t take a math whiz to recognize that such an extreme funding gap could spell opportunity, but it might help if you are math minded, a longtime i…

harvard - TechCrunch
6:16pm PDT - July 6th, 2020

Dozens of expensive private schools received millions in U.S. pandemic loans - Reuters

At least six dozen expensive private schools, including one where former President Barack Obama's children studied, got between $42 million and $104.25 million in loans under a U.S. program meant to help small businesses weather the coronavirus crisis.

harvard - Reuters
3:46pm PDT - July 6th, 2020

U.S. to force out foreign students taking classes fully online - Reuters UK

Foreign students must leave the United States if their school's classes this fall will be taught completely online or transfer to another school with in-person instruction, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency announced on Monday.

harvard - Reuters
2:35pm PDT - July 6th, 2020

U.S. to force out foreign students taking classes fully online - Reuters

Foreign students must leave the United States if their school's classes this fall will be taught completely online or transfer to another school with in-person instruction, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency announced on Monday.

harvard - Reuters
2:28pm PDT - July 6th, 2020

Harvard just made its choice between remote learning and bringing students back in the fall: both

  • Harvard released a statement on July 6 saying the university will continue all-online learning in the fall — but plans to allow 40% of its undergraduate student body to return to campus.
  • Those invited to the Cambridge, Massachusetts campus i…

    harvard - Business Insider
    1:21pm PDT - July 6th, 2020

Coronavirus | India’s COVID-19 fight will be a case study of failures in Harvard: Rahul Gandhi

The Congress leader puts up a video in which PM Narendra Modi had expressed the confidence of winning the battle against the pandemic in 21 days.

harvard - Google News (India)
11:04pm PDT - July 5th, 2020

Japan asks U.S. to extradite men accused of helping ex-Nissan boss Ghosn flee - Reuters India

Japan has formally asked the United States to extradite a former Green Beret and his son accused of helping former Nissan Motor Co boss Carlos Ghosn flee the country while he was awaiting trial on financial charges.

harvard - Reuters
7:27pm PDT - July 2nd, 2020

Japan asks U.S. to extradite men accused of helping ex-Nissan boss Ghosn flee - Reuters

Japan has formally asked the United States to extradite a former Green Beret and his son accused of helping former Nissan Motor Co <7201.T> boss Carlos Ghosn flee the country while he was awaiting trial on financial charges.

harvard - Reuters
1:05pm PDT - July 2nd, 2020

COVID-19 strain in Beijing outbreak may have come from Southeast Asia: Harvard study - Reuters India

A strain of COVID-19 that has infected more than 300 people in Beijing since early June could have originated in South or Southeast Asia, according to a study by Harvard University researchers.

harvard - Reuters
12:05am PDT - July 2nd, 2020

COVID-19 strain in Beijing outbreak may have come from Southeast Asia: Harvard study - Reuters

A strain of COVID-19 that has infected more than 300 people in Beijing since early June could have originated in South or Southeast Asia, according to a study by Harvard University researchers.

harvard - Reuters
11:35pm PDT - July 1st, 2020

'This impacts your life forever': How 1 school district addresses students' racism charges

As police departments and corporations face public reckonings over systemic racism, schools, too, are confronting accusations of racism from students.

harvard - USA Today
2:00am PDT - July 1st, 2020

Opinion: Princeton, Woodrow Wilson and my father

When I heard the stunning news that Princeton University was removing the name Woodrow Wilson from its famed School of Public and International Affairs in belated acknowledgment of the racist views held by the former US President and one-time head of that Ivy…

harvard - CNN
8:30pm PDT - June 30th, 2020

Wanted for graft, ex-Pemex boss to be extradited to Mexico from Spain - Reuters

The former chief executive of Mexican state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos, Emilio Lozoya, has agreed to be extradited from Spain to Mexico to stand trial on corruption charges, Mexican Attorney General Alejandro Gertz said on Tuesday.

harvard - Reuters
2:24pm PDT - June 30th, 2020

Frats, sororities say case over Harvard same-gender club ban isn't over - Reuters.com

Lawyers for a group of fraternities and sororities on Tuesday said Harvard's decision to stop sanctioning students who joined single-gender social clubs does not end their lawsuit alleging the school's policy discriminated on the basis of sex.

harvard - Reuters
1:52pm PDT - June 30th, 2020

UPDATE 1-Ex-Pemex chief, accused of graft, to be extradited to Mexico to face charges - Reuters.com

UPDATE 1-Ex-Pemex chief, accused of graft, to be extradited to Mexico to face charges  Reuters.com

harvard - Reuters
9:07am PDT - June 30th, 2020

Opinion: Dear Gen Z, don't give up on America just yet

In the age of coronavirus, young Americans are increasingly fed up with their country. But it seems there is another layer to our newfound dynamic of social distancing: this generation of "Zoomers" is also feeling increasingly separated from their American id…

harvard - CNN
3:54am PDT - June 30th, 2020

Harvard drops single-sex club ban after lawsuit by fraternities, sororities - Reuters India

Harvard University on Monday said it would discontinue its policy of sanctioning students who joined single-sex clubs, citing a lawsuit by a group of U.S. fraternities and sororities who said the crackdown amounted to sexual discrimination.

harvard - Reuters
11:36pm PDT - June 29th, 2020

Nothing like censorship. https://t.co/O5bgysuH9M

Cassie (@CassieLillian)
5:03pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @BostonGlobe: Research from Harvard economists confirms elite colleges favor wealthy students https://t.co/o7m1rH7rQe

Rojan Seth Ⓥ (@trelayne)
5:03pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @DarrenJBeattie: The funny thing about this is someone this wealthy can get his kids any job by virtue of his connections, they don't ne…

Charlotte (@cwychar)
5:03pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @adamdharrell: Scarcity mindset and over-indexing on status signals is a root cause of anxiety, but a predisposition towards anxiety may…

Mihir Shah (@mihirpshah)
5:02pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

Music isn't just for entertainment. Having it on in the background can help you focus better. Harvard psychiatrist and neuroscientist Srini Pillay shares the No. 1 type of music he listens to for concentration—and it's not classical. https://t.co/A5WVEp5ZbD

Bertrand PW (@BertrandPit)
5:02pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @harvardmed: A new study shows that taking a multivitamin daily can improve memory in older adults — but the effects are small https://t…

Victormedical (@weideyilia91067)
5:01pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @AmanpourCoPBS: Raj Chetty, professor of economics at Harvard University, discusses a new study examining admissions policies for colleg…

hari sreenivasan (@hari)
5:01pm PDT - July 24th, 2023
RT @iIovemrk: mark would be the most hardworking harvard student ever https://t.co/1zl8qddhA4

RT @iIovemrk: mark would be the most hardworking harvard student ever https://t.co/1zl8qddhA4

(@miimmy99)
5:01pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

Allison Burroughs is your hero for finding Harvard's discrimination was not 'intentional.' Intentional or not - was Harvard's practice FAIR? It's true that Asian Americans who got a boost from affirmative action won't anymore. But in a fair system other Asians benefit. https://t.co/4ypRuB6Jw1

Scott Shepard (@Shepardofmaine)
5:01pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

Posting retard tier clips and complaining is a market I must tap into. The Harvard experiment begins.

hiper (@hyperhinhitters)
5:01pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @EpiEllie: People love to claim to we can’t change people’s behavior. But did you know the idea of “designated drivers” is only normal…

Dimas P. Nugroho (@poteker_dimas)
5:01pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @hrkbenowen: Harvard-Harris Poll: Only 25% of Democrats Think Biden Is Mentally Unfit https://t.co/J5XsssxMa1

john (@cloonfad1)
5:00pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @RobertKennedyJr: Long shot candidate — or frontrunner? A new Harvard-Harris poll puts my favorability rating at 47% — higher than Trump…

Mario (@MarioKarma2022)
5:00pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @haelovs: haechan’s shocked reaction when he learned that the fan is studying at harvard.. and him saying that he almost went to study a…

shinn - ia at times (@suhyounghons)
3:14am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @EpiEllie: People love to claim to we can’t change people’s behavior. But did you know the idea of “designated drivers” is only normal…

uzoooo . adadioramma, MPH (@realnaija4lyfe)
3:13am PDT - July 24th, 2023
RT @iIovemrk: mark would be the most hardworking harvard student ever https://t.co/1zl8qddhA4

RT @iIovemrk: mark would be the most hardworking harvard student ever https://t.co/1zl8qddhA4

ㅈㄴ.՞•・•՞ (@jjayhyunn)
3:13am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @subyroy: Numerous of my Haileybury LSE Camb friends/acquaintances left quickly... for Vancouver SF Harvard NCarolina etc.. one Lekhampt…

Dr Subroto Roy (@subyroy)
3:13am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @EpiEllie: People love to claim to we can’t change people’s behavior. But did you know the idea of “designated drivers” is only normal…

Monique (@jAD0ReQUi)
3:13am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @EpiEllie: People love to claim to we can’t change people’s behavior. But did you know the idea of “designated drivers” is only normal…

Michael "Admiral Memo" Moore  (@AdmiralMemo)
3:12am PDT - July 24th, 2023
RT @iIovemrk: mark would be the most hardworking harvard student ever https://t.co/1zl8qddhA4

RT @iIovemrk: mark would be the most hardworking harvard student ever https://t.co/1zl8qddhA4

mudra ni yangyang (@yangiee__taroo)
3:12am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @EpiEllie: People love to claim to we can’t change people’s behavior. But did you know the idea of “designated drivers” is only normal…

Tanya Lynn (@groovyhippie4u)
3:12am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @RobertKennedyJr: Long shot candidate — or frontrunner? A new Harvard-Harris poll puts my favorability rating at 47% — higher than Trump…

Shamega Johnson - Bella Soul #gangstalking (@ShamegaJohnson)
3:12am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @InadeBree: ‘I cannot remember a time when I was not in love with them - with the books themselves, (…) I was ready for them, committed…

Daniela Dobos (@DanielaDobos9)
3:12am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @Fact: You have a better chance in getting into Harvard than becoming a Delta Airlines flight attendant.

Yoruba Samurai (@dantrebofficial)
3:12am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @EpiEllie: People love to claim to we can’t change people’s behavior. But did you know the idea of “designated drivers” is only normal…

Daylight (@KentJustineEC)
3:12am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @RobertKennedyJr: Long shot candidate — or frontrunner? A new Harvard-Harris poll puts my favorability rating at 47% — higher than Trump…

Raven Black (@RavenBl66010842)
3:12am PDT - July 24th, 2023
RT @saphiregal01: When your barber graduated from Harvard https://t.co/2dl9XoGQVW

RT @saphiregal01: When your barber graduated from Harvard https://t.co/2dl9XoGQVW

M zagy (@zagy_mr)
3:12am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @goddeketal: In 2018, Prof. Anderson from @Harvard warned we had five years to combat climate change and predicted no Arctic ice after 2…

UnifyAmerica99 (@UnifyAmerica9)
3:12am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @katalin_pota: Barack Obama Is A War Criminal - Harvard Political Review https://t.co/8WcuCzAVBp

Aggie L (@agski48)
3:12am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @Earlychildhood: Did you know that you can help build a child’s brain, starting even before babies can talk? Simple serve and return int…

Curious (@Curious37430953)
3:11am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @Enraged_Indian: Modi has tweaked several data methodologies to fool the world. GDP is just one of them. “Official estimates place annu…

nandan ganguly (@sgnandan)
3:11am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @IAMCouncil: Indian Americans and allies gathered at Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA to protest the ongoing brutal violence against Kuki…

Zakariya musa (@zakpatel77)
7:57pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @Thekeksociety: HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL HIT WITH LAWSUITS FOR BEING PART OF BLACK MARKET ORGAN HARVESTING https://…

JCMO (@JeannaChaney3)
7:57pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @RobertKennedyJr: Long shot candidate — or frontrunner? A new Harvard-Harris poll puts my favorability rating at 47% — higher than Trump…

Dave Mac (@dmccauley60)
7:57pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @EpiEllie: People love to claim to we can’t change people’s behavior. But did you know the idea of “designated drivers” is only normal…

⁀➷。☁️˚mimi•♡ (@cherrypalete)
7:57pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @iIovemrk: mark would be the most hardworking harvard student ever https://t.co/1zl8qddhA4

RT @iIovemrk: mark would be the most hardworking harvard student ever https://t.co/1zl8qddhA4

miri (@pomckity)
7:57pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @RobertKennedyJr: Long shot candidate — or frontrunner? A new Harvard-Harris poll puts my favorability rating at 47% — higher than Trump…

FlutesNToots (@FlutesNToots)
7:57pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @Ieemarkees: mark:

RT @Ieemarkees: mark: "i always thought that i'd go to harvard as well" https://t.co/5gnkJ2ah3v

kryzjaener (@MARKJAEC0BS)
7:57pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @Enraged_Indian: Modi has tweaked several data methodologies to fool the world. GDP is just one of them. “Official estimates place annu…

prp (@ForHumanity80)
7:57pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023