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UChicago partners with Google, IBM and University of Tokyo to develop quantum supercomputer and workforce

The University of Chicago has formed a partnership with Google, IBM and the University of Tokyo to develop a supercomputer powered by quantum technology.

Chicago Tribune

Amb. Rahm Emanuel crafts $150 million quantum computing research deal with U. of Chicago, U. of Tokyo

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said the deal between the universities in Chicago and Tokyo with Google and IBM “puts Chicago in the lead in the field of quantum.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Trust in Supreme Court fell to lowest point in 50 years after abortion decision, poll shows

Confidence in the Supreme Court sank to its lowest point in at least 50 years in 2022, after the Dobbs decision that overturned the right to abortion and which led to state bans and other abortion restrictions

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Obama shares words of advice with a new generation of community organizers

Barack Obama credits Lilydale First Baptist Church on the South Side — where he spoke with about 30 students — and its longtime pastor for helping him find his way.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why we’re launching The Democracy Solutions Project

In the runup to the 2024 election, the Sun-Times, WBEZ and the Center for Effective Government at the University of Chicago will be collaborating on a project to educate our audience about the threat to our democracy and how we can form “a more perfect union.”

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS students surprised with $40,000 Amazon scholarship: ‘If you have the ambition you can go do it’

Thirteen CPS students will receive $40,000 over four years to study computer science or related fields this fall as part of the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship.

Chicago Sun-Times

New project seeks to bring south Asian literature to western readers

Founded by two translators – one American, one British – the Salt initiative will provide mentorships, funding and a south Asia-focused literary translation school

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University of Chicago grad students vote overwhelmingly to unionize

CHICAGO — Graduate students at the University of Chicago voted overwhelmingly to unionize following a ballot count held Thursday by the National Labor Relations Board, the latest such vote in a swell of organizing at universities across the country.

Chicago Tribune

Will Americans end up footing the bill for bank failures?

The government’s response to the failure of two large banks has already involved hundreds of billions of dollars

The Independent UK

Parker Solar Probe: First spacecraft to 'touch' the sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is on a mission to study the sun closer than ever before. Learn more about the fastest spacecraft to date in our solar probe guide.

Space

Americans struggle with what information to trust, but agree data, transparency are key

The 2019 State of the Facts Poll examines Americans’ perceptions of what constitutes a fact, their ability to understand facts, and their use and trust of government sources.

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