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- Department of Justice Probes Harvard’s Financial Aid Programs Over Alleged China Ties – News – The Harvard Crimson
Department of Justice Probes Harvard’s Financial Aid Programs Over Alleged China Ties The Department of Justice building in autumn in Washington, D.C. | By Mae T. Weir By Hugo C. Chiasson and Elise A. Spenner, Crimson Staff Writers 20 hours ago, Updated July 20, 2026, at 7:58 p.m. The Department of Justice opened an investigation Monday into… Read more: Department of Justice Probes Harvard’s Financial Aid Programs Over Alleged China Ties – News – The Harvard Crimson - Did Viking 1 find life on Mars 50 years ago? Here’s why the debate continues – Space
Did Viking 1 find life on Mars 50 years ago? Here’s why the debate continues News By Leonard David Published yesterday “Viking more likely than not found autotrophic microbial life on Mars, roughly 1,000 cells per gram.” Share this article 6 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Subscribe to our… Read more: Did Viking 1 find life on Mars 50 years ago? Here’s why the debate continues – Space - House Democrats ready Iran war powers vote – Live Updates – POLITICO
Democrats are preparing to debate a measure to rein in Trump’s authority in Iran Wednesday with a final vote Thursday. Read original article: Read More
- If space war erupts, ‘none of us will be able to avoid the war zone,’ warns outgoing Space Force chief in final public speech
The outgoing head of the U.S. Space Force had some stark words in his last public speech, stating that “none of us will be able to avoid the war zone” should conflict extend to space. - Rubio and Chinese Diplomat Make Plans for Trump and Xi’s Washington SummitSecretary of State Marco Rubio spent much of a meeting with China’s foreign minister discussing the summit, but did not bring up President Trump’s …
- Princeton researchers awarded Genesis Mission grants from Department of Energy to …
… American leadership in science and technology.” “The DOE … Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education. - ‘Powerhouse of the city’: Nampa residents fight for library budgets, amid council consideration
More than 274000 people visited last year, while city leaders debate the next budget. Read original article: Read More
- Microsoft-Mistral Partnership is About Sovereign AI
Microsoft-Mistral Partnership is About Sovereign AI The expansion of a partnership between Microsoft and French AI startup … How SMBs Can Take Advantage of Generative AI. Jun 29, 2026; Generative AI. - CFP: EBSCO User Group (Phoenix, Arizona May 25-27, 2027)Where Your Ideas ShineBuilding a brighter library communitySheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass Phoenix, AZ May 25-27Discover how academic libraries across North America are solving challenges, exploring new technologies and supporting their communities through peer-led sessions, networking opportunities and conversations with EBSCO experts.CFP URL: https://ebscousergroup.org/submit-a-session/Before You SubmitPlease review the information below before submitting your proposal. Then, click the button at the bottom to enter the submission portal.Proposal Deadline: October 30.Who should submit?We welcome proposals from academic librarians and library staff who are using EBSCO products, services or content to support teaching, learning and research at their institutions. You do not need to have a large-scale project, polished case study or formal presentation background to submit. Some of the most valuable User Group sessions come from practical, everyday work: solving a workflow challenge, improving discovery, promoting a database, evaluating usage, supporting faculty, testing a new approach or learning from something that did not go exactly as planned. We encourage proposals from a range of library roles, including subject librarians, systems and electronic resources librarians, collection development teams, instruction and outreach librarians, administrators and anyone involved in connecting users with library resources.Session FormatsSessions are held in one of three formats:Standard Presentation – 40-minute presentation + 10-minute Q&A (1-2 speakers)Panel Presentation – 40-minute presentation or discussion + 10-minute Q&A (3-4 speakers)Innovation Session – 10-minute presentation + open Q&A, lightning round formatSession PathwaysTo help you shape your proposal, we invite submissions in the following session pathways. These are not formal agenda tracks, and proposals may fit more than one area. Research Journey and User ExperienceThis area focuses on evaluating and improving user workflows through optimization and integration of tools and services. It includes:Improving the research experienceConfiguring discovery toolsIntegrating new tools into existing servicesReducing friction in access or authenticationUnderstanding user behaviorApplying usability findingsCollections, Content and Database StrategyThis area focuses on identifying, analyzing, and sharing use cases around library content and collection development. It includes:Database evaluationSubject-specific resource use casesCollection development strategyFaculty engagementContent gaps and emerging needsManaging renewals, cancellations or budget pressureConnecting users with high-value contentAI, Innovation and Emerging TechnologyThis area focuses on use cases and expectations for newer and emerging technology. It includes:AI in library servicesLinked dataAutomationNew service modelsEmerging student or faculty expectationsResponsible technology adoptionPilots, experiments and lessons learnedImplementation, Migration and Change ManagementThis area focuses on practical tips and storytelling related to new product or service adoption and internal stakeholder input. It includes:Product migrations and new platform rolloutsInternal trainingStakeholder communicationLaunch planningTroubleshootingStaff adoptionLessons learned after go-liveAnalytics, Assessment and Demonstrating ValueThis area focuses on how libraries can demonstrate value through off-the-shelf reporting strategies or more creative approaches to analysis. It includes:Usage reportingAssessment strategyDashboardingROI and value conversationsStudent or faculty engagement metricsCommunicating impact to campus stakeholdersTeaching, Outreach and Campus EngagementThis area focuses on maximizing engagement with students, faculty, and other communities served by the library. It includes:Information literacyFaculty partnershipsStudent outreach effortsDatabase instructionSupporting specific disciplinesResearch consultationsBuilding awareness of tools or collectionsWhat makes a strong proposal?Strong proposals often focus on one or more of the following angles:A practical workflow others can adaptA challenge your team solved or is still working throughA decision-making process that helped your library move forwardA pilot, experiment or early lesson learnedA content, tool or service strategy that improved user engagementA collaboration between library teams, campus partners or vendorsA before-and-after look at a configuration, implementation or outreach effort
Where Your Ideas ShineBuilding a brighter library communitySheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass Phoenix, AZ May 25-27Discover how academic libraries across North America are solving challenges, exploring new technologies and supporting their communities through peer-led sessions, networking opportunities and conversations with EBSCO experts.CFP URL: https://ebscousergroup.org/submit-a-session/Before You SubmitPlease review the information below before submitting your proposal. Then, click the button at the bottom to enter the submission portal.Proposal Deadline: October 30.Who should submit?We welcome proposals from academic librarians and library staff who are using EBSCO products, services or content to support teaching, learning and research at their institutions. You do not need to have a large-scale project, polished case study or formal presentation background to submit. Some of the most valuable User Group sessions come from practical, everyday work: solving a workflow challenge, improving discovery, promoting a database, evaluating usage, supporting faculty, testing a new approach or learning from something that did not go exactly as planned. We encourage proposals from a range of library roles, including subject librarians, systems and electronic resources librarians, collection development teams, instruction and outreach librarians, administrators and anyone involved in connecting users with library resources.Session FormatsSessions are held in one of three formats:Standard Presentation – 40-minute presentation + 10-minute Q&A (1-2 speakers)Panel Presentation – 40-minute presentation or discussion + 10-minute Q&A (3-4 speakers)Innovation Session – 10-minute presentation + open Q&A, lightning round formatSession PathwaysTo help you shape your proposal, we invite submissions in the following session pathways. These are not formal agenda tracks, and proposals may fit more than one area. Research Journey and User ExperienceThis area focuses on evaluating and improving user workflows through optimization and integration of tools and services. It includes:Improving the research experienceConfiguring discovery toolsIntegrating new tools into existing servicesReducing friction in access or authenticationUnderstanding user behaviorApplying usability findingsCollections, Content and Database StrategyThis area focuses on identifying, analyzing, and sharing use cases around library content and collection development. It includes:Database evaluationSubject-specific resource use casesCollection development strategyFaculty engagementContent gaps and emerging needsManaging renewals, cancellations or budget pressureConnecting users with high-value contentAI, Innovation and Emerging TechnologyThis area focuses on use cases and expectations for newer and emerging technology. It includes:AI in library servicesLinked dataAutomationNew service modelsEmerging student or faculty expectationsResponsible technology adoptionPilots, experiments and lessons learnedImplementation, Migration and Change ManagementThis area focuses on practical tips and storytelling related to new product or service adoption and internal stakeholder input. It includes:Product migrations and new platform rolloutsInternal trainingStakeholder communicationLaunch planningTroubleshootingStaff adoptionLessons learned after go-liveAnalytics, Assessment and Demonstrating ValueThis area focuses on how libraries can demonstrate value through off-the-shelf reporting strategies or more creative approaches to analysis. It includes:Usage reportingAssessment strategyDashboardingROI and value conversationsStudent or faculty engagement metricsCommunicating impact to campus stakeholdersTeaching, Outreach and Campus EngagementThis area focuses on maximizing engagement with students, faculty, and other communities served by the library. It includes:Information literacyFaculty partnershipsStudent outreach effortsDatabase instructionSupporting specific disciplinesResearch consultationsBuilding awareness of tools or collectionsWhat makes a strong proposal?Strong proposals often focus on one or more of the following angles:A practical workflow others can adaptA challenge your team solved or is still working throughA decision-making process that helped your library move forwardA pilot, experiment or early lesson learnedA content, tool or service strategy that improved user engagementA collaboration between library teams, campus partners or vendorsA before-and-after look at a configuration, implementation or outreach effort Read original article: Read More
- ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ is time-travelling back into theaters next month for a 35th anniversary re-release
Grab your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle because it’s time to party like it’s the summer of 1991. - New Partnership Protects Canadian Music Creators – MixonlineNew Partnership Protects Canadian Music Creators – Mixonline Musical AI is a Canadian rights management technology company offering consent management and attribution infrastructure for generative AI outputs.
- A new approach to AI data puts communities in charge – Microsoft Source
Lead image: Photos from community libraries created by advocacy organizations working with Microsoft’s Community Library… Read original article: Read More
- Democratic leaders’ pick trails in Arizona primary for a key battleground district – NBC News
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee backed Marlene Galán-Woods in Arizona’s 1st District, a top target seat, but 2024 nominee Amish … Read original article: Read More
- San Marcos Public Library installs security camera to address litter, property damage – CBS Austin
The San Marcos Public Library has installed a new security camera in its parking lot… Read original article: Read More
- Advancing American Safety, Strength, and Prosperity in Southeast Asia – State DepartmentIncreasing International Military Education and Training (IMET): The United States is providing $21.45 million to enhance military education and …
- Trump ‘backing Gianni Infantino for UN boss’ – The TimesThe president is said to believe his friend is ‘respected around the world’ — yet the head of Fifa is unlikely to surmount the conventions in his …
- Americans Lead World in Viewing Politics as Risk to Safety – Gallup NewsThe World Risk Poll finds that one in 10 Americans name politics as the top risk to daily safety, with no other country rating it as a greater …
- WATCH LIVE: U.S. trade chief Jamieson Greer testifies on Trump’s agenda after latest tariffsCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that he and Donald Trump have agreed to intensify negotiations on a trade agreement between …
- Astronomers may have discovered the 1st moon outside of our solar system — or is it something weirder?
Have astronomers observed the first exomoon, or have they spotted a weird object that could challenge the very concept of planets and moons? - Our 1st-ever up-close look at the Martian surface | Space photo of the day for July 22, 2026
What might seem like a simple black-and-white picture of some rocks is actually the first photograph ever taken on the surface of Mars.
