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Not just ‘eunuchs’ or sex workers: in ancient Mesopotamia, gender-diverse people held positions of power

Today, trans people face politicisation of their lives and vilification from politicians, media and parts of broader society.

The Conversation

Gen Z men are moving away from MAGA in droves, polls show

Economic concerns and growing disenchantment with both parties is draining support for Trump among Gen Z young men, a key bloc of support during the 2024 election

The Independent UK

Dinosaur ‘mummies’ help scientists visualize the fleshy details of these ancient animals

Dinosaur “mummies” couldn’t have been further from my mind as I trudged up a grassy knoll on the Zerbst Ranch in east-central Wyoming, followed by University of Chicago undergraduates on a field trip linked to my “Dinosaur Science” course.

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Debunking the 100,000 Medicaid Deaths Myth

Partisan pundits are misreading statistical estimates and misrepresenting the science to suggest that Trump's Medicaid cuts will kill 100,000 people. That claim doesn’t survive scrutiny.

Reason

Federal budget cuts threaten to decimate America’s AI superiority—and other countries are watching

America’s future economic growth depends on federal research investment in AI and computing.

Fortune

California's Wildfires Exposed Failings of the State's Leadership

The potential risks from a major wildfire have been well known for years, but there was little appetite to solve those problems before disaster struck.

Reason

We ranked the best MBA Programs, but you shouldn't count out some sleeper schools

Harvard, Chicago Booth, and Northwestern Kellogg top Fortune’s 2025 MBA ranking, but the data highlights programs you might want to consider.

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University Of Chicago Commencement Disrupted By Gaza Protest

University of Chicago students protest Gaza war during commencement, leading to disruption and diploma withholding. Protests highlight alleged genocide aga...

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Disruptions at University of Chicago graduation as school withholds 4 diplomas over protests

A crowd of students protesting the war in Gaza walked out of the University of Chicago’s commencement

The Independent UK

University Governance And Divestment Policies In Recent Campus Disputes

Universities navigate divestment protests, balancing free speech and neutrality amidst internal dissent.

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How the University of Chicago, Northwestern and other colleges have responded to Gaza protests

Police cleared out University of Chicago encampment but no arrests were made.

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University Of Chicago Police Clear Anti-Israel Encampment

University of Chicago clears anti-Israel encampment on campus citing safety concerns and institutional neutrality.

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University Of Chicago Professor Criticizes Graduation Ceremony Cancellations

University of Chicago professor criticizes schools for cancelling graduation ceremonies due to anti-Israel protests, calling it 'absurd'.

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University Of Chicago To Intervene In Ongoing Campus Encampment

University of Chicago President addresses encampment disruptions on campus, emphasizing intervention for safety and operational concerns.

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Inside the 20-year quest to unravel the bizarre realm of 'quantum superchemistry'

More than two decades ago, scientists predicted that at ultra-low temperatures, many atoms could undergo 'quantum superchemistry' and chemically react as one. They've finally shown it's real.

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'Barbenheimer Star' that blew up 13 billion years ago defies explanation, baffling scientists

The inexplicable entity, which likely had a chemical composition unlike any other known star, was identified by a group of "stellar archaeologists" who traced back the cosmic history of another equally unique star.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago effort to get at-risk kids back in school off to slow start

Back to Our Future targets school-age teenagers who have been out of class for at least a year and who are at high risk of being involved in gun violence.

Chicago Sun-Times

Racing to save ancient history, University of Chicago scientists work to preserve carvings in Egypt

For 100 years, U. of C. researchers have worked to record history at the temple complex of Medinet Habu. Now, they’re aiming to protect them from climate change and other ravages.

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Pope.L, world-renowned performance artist and teacher at University of Chicago, dies at 68

Pope.L called himself a “fisherman of social absurdity.” He once crawled along New York’s Broadway in a Superman costume and ate scraps of the Wall Street Journal while sitting on a toilet.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fermilab’s ‘muon shot’ could see suburban lab become site of revolutionary particle collider

An influential panel of the world’s top particle physicists is recommending exploring building the most powerful collider on Earth to help unwind the universe’s mysteries.

Chicago Sun-Times

How two Chicago college students on both sides of a seemingly uncrossable divide are coping with the Israel-Hamas war

Campuses across the U.S. have been embroiled in conflict since the war began. Students at Northwestern University and University of Chicago share their thoughts on the conflict abroad and on campus.

Chicago Sun-Times

Liz Cheney warns in new book, interview that the nation faces danger if Trump returns to White House

Cheney said in a Sun-Times interview: “I haven’t made a decision yet about whether I will run (for president). But it’s a decision I’ll make over the next couple of months.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Federal government shutdowns are costly, for the economy and public trust

There are serious debates to be had about government spending, but the edge of a shutdown is no place to have them. Ignoring the consequences won’t bring us closer to more responsible government, two University of Chicago experts write.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hands-on experience wows kids at South Side Science Festival: ‘Exposure is everything’

The second annual University of Chicago event brought a new generation of potential researchers closer to science.

Chicago Sun-Times

Clearer college financial aid offers promised by hundreds of colleges, including some in Illinois

Northern Illinois, Chicago State and Northeastern Illinois commit to new standardized financial aid offers. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern, University of Chicago haven’t signed on.

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