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Bill Gates says Microsoft's $3 trillion success is a blend of — youthful late-night coding escapades, a premature Harvard departure, and a sprinkle of "laissez-faire treatment" from passers-by

Bill Gates attributes Microsoft's success to sneaking out in the wee hours of the night to perfect his coding skills, ditching Harvard after three semesters, and laissez-faire treatment from passers-by.

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DOGE shut the funding spigot for medical research overnight. Scientists are calling it 'the end of science' in America

Scientists warn the private medical sector won’t see a boost after DOGE cuts public research funding and emphasizes an ‘imminent’ brain drain of scientists to China.

Fortune

Bill Gates says Microsoft might not have taken off if he hadn’t dropped out of Harvard—or spent his nights sneaking out to code until 2 a.m. at 13

The software CEO and billionaire said: “I had to give in to the inevitable, and give up school and, of course, never go back.”

Fortune

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“Anant has fought obesity throughout his life…” Nita Ambani’s emotional speech about son's struggle with health

Nita Ambani recently took to the stage at the Harvard India Conference and shared a deeply personal and emotional story about her youngest son, Anant Ambani. She reflected on his struggles with health, particularly his lifelong battle with obesity, and the transformation he underwent.

The Times of India

In Pics: Nita Ambani at Harvard India Conference 2025 as keynote speaker

Nita Ambani, Founder-Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, recently delivered the keynote address at the prestigious Harvard India Conference 2025. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Strange Earth’: 50 Happenings That Are Borderline Unbelievable

The members of this group share unsettling conspiracy theories, bizarre coincidences, unexpected animal behaviors, and everything else that challenges our understanding of reality. The post ‘Strange Earth’: 50 Happenings That Are Borderline Unbelievable first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Harvard team built a CMOS chip to map 70,000 synaptic connections between 2,000 rat neurons

A Harvard team built a CMOS chip that can see the signals across 2,000 rat neurons, allowing the team to map over 70,000 connections — a first in the field of neural research.

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How far can a person run without stopping?

People go on 5K and 10K runs all the time. But what's the farthest humans can run at one time?

LiveScience

‘We’re like sitting ducks’: the right’s ‘war on woke’ has a well-tested playbook to take down academics

The campaign against Claudine Gay, Harvard’s first Black president, has become a blueprint increasingly wielded against women and scholars of color

The Guardian - US

Jaylen Brown Is Redefining the Role of Sports

Sure, he wants to win another NBA title. But the Celtics’ Finals MVP is also building a legacy off the court and tackling the problem of wealth disparity.

Sports Illustrated

The Aga Khan obituary

Spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and billionaire businessman who enjoyed a jet-setting lifestyle

The Guardian - UK

Bill Gates says he got into every Ivy League school he applied to, but tailored a different 'persona' for each application: 'Each was a performance'

“I wanted the chance to see how I stacked up against the other brainy kids from a much wider pool than Lakeside,” Gates said.

Fortune

Cynthia Erivo Named Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman Of The Year

Cynthia Erivo honored as Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman of the Year in festive parade and roast event at Harvard University.

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Trump's HHS investigating medical schools for antisemitism because students wore keffiyehs: report

Health agency noted medical schools receive hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding

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'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo headlines parade for Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo is beimg feted as Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman of the Year

The Independent UK

The Aga Khan: Philanthropist and spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims dies

Aga Khan was given the title of ‘His Highness’ by Queen Elizabeth in July 1957

Reason

Harvard / Dep't of Ed Settlement Chilling Anti-Israel, Anti-Zionist, and Anti-Anti-Zionist Speech

FIRE (Robert Shibley) has a long and detailed analysis of the settlement (announced Jan. 21), which I highly recommend. A… The post Harvard / Dep't of Ed Settlement Chilling Anti-Israel, Anti-Zionist, and Anti-Anti-Zionist Speech appeared first on Reason.com.

The Times of India

Harvard doctor shares 4 signs of magnesium deficiency and urges not to ignore them

Magnesium is a vital mineral that plays a crucial role in numerous bodily functions. It is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions, making it essential for maintaining overall health. Despite its importance, many people do not get enough magnesium in their diets, which can lead to various health issues.

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The Guardian - UK

Source Code by Bill Gates review – growing pains of a computer geek

The first volume of the tech baron turned philanthropist’s memoirs focuses on his parent’s struggles to control him – and a painful early loss

The Independent UK

Gazans already enduring health issues, lack of clean water now face hazardous rubble

As Gazans return to what is left of their homes, they're facing new risks on top of monumental health challenges

Latin Times

Harvard Abruptly Sacks Entire Slavery Remembrance Team, Refuses to Say Why

Harvard abruptly laid off its Slavery Remembrance Program staff, who were tasked with identifying direct descendants of people enslaved by Harvard affiliates.

The Conversation

Harvard expands its definition of antisemitism – when does criticism of Israel cross a line?

As part of Harvard University’s agreement in response to two federal lawsuits filed by Jewish students alleging antisemitic discrimination, it will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, or IHRA, “working definition” of antisemitism.

Evening Standard

Oxford named best university in the world for two subjects

Cambridge is one of three universities named in the top 10 for all 11 subjects in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.

The Independent UK

Harvard settles antisemitism suits as Trump defunding threats loom

Suits include Harvard agreeing to use hotly debated definition of antisemitism

Top News

Rep. Stefanik Exposes Antisemitic Rot In U.S. Colleges

Rep. Elise Stefanik's focus on combating antisemitism on college campuses during her confirmation hearing for U.S. ambassador to the U.N.

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