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Long-standing Northeastern employees honored as ‘foundation’ of university’s future 

Long-standing Northeastern employees honored as ‘foundation’ of university’s future 

“You gave us all the foundation and you continue to help us build it,” Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun told longtime employees.
Five decades after his graduation, a legendary general returns to Northeastern as an inductee into the ROTC Hall of Fame

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Five decades after his graduation, a legendary general returns to Northeastern as an inductee into the ROTC Hall of Fame

Major Gen. Salvatore Cambria, who led U.S. Army Special Forces operations around the world, retired in 2012 after a highly decorated career.
Czech Kindertransport survivor shares the story of how she escaped the Holocaust  

Czech Kindertransport survivor shares the story of how she escaped the Holocaust  

In July 1939, Eva Paddock, along with her sister, boarded a train that would take her from Prague to England, saving them from the Holocaust.
Inspecting seagrass on the coast of Ireland, Northeastern co-op just ‘can’t sit idly by’

Inspecting seagrass on the coast of Ireland, Northeastern co-op just ‘can’t sit idly by’

A co-op in Ireland gives a Northeastern student an opportunity to compare progress in environment protection in the U.S. and abroad.
Northeastern student and Gideon Klein Scholar kicks off Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week with ‘solo biographical performance’

Northeastern student and Gideon Klein Scholar kicks off Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week with ‘solo biographical performance’

Andie Weiner, a fourth-year Northeastern student, tells of a family member’s journey from Nazi-occupied Netherlands to the United States.

Israel-Hamas War

How the U.S. Army will build a floating pier to deliver humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza
A causeway being constructed off the coast of Australia.

How the U.S. Army will build a floating pier to deliver humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza

Engineering expert Qin Jim Chen says the mission presents several challenges, but none are insurmountable.
A generational divide on views of Israel … in both parties, according to new survey 

A generational divide on views of Israel … in both parties, according to new survey 

“I think one topline finding that resonates with prior survey findings and some prior research is that there are both partisan and generational differences in attitudes towards Israel and Palestine,” David Lazer says.
Could the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars escalate into World War III?

Could the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars escalate into World War III?

With tensions now flaring in the Middle East and in Europe, can the two crises snowball into one global war or are they contained?
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is more important – and more complicated – than ever this year, Northeastern experts say

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is more important – and more complicated – than ever this year, Northeastern experts say

The need to understand the horrors of the Holocaust and the role of fascism and antisemitism in the genocide has added weight this year.
Will South Africa’s lawsuit alleging genocide change the course of the Israel-Hamas war?

Will South Africa’s lawsuit alleging genocide change the course of the Israel-Hamas war?

South Africa's lawsuit could change the course of the Israel-Hamas War as it puts Israel in the position to defend itself, a law expert says.

World News

Can Boeing be trusted again? What steps can the biggest name in aviation take to repair its reputation?

Can Boeing be trusted again? What steps can the biggest name in aviation take to repair its reputation?

Dengue fever spreads fast. How can you protect yourself as cases explode in Puerto Rico and other popular travel destinations?

Dengue fever spreads fast. How can you protect yourself as cases explode in Puerto Rico and other popular travel destinations?

European regulators are cracking down on Alphabet, Apple and Meta. Will that have an impact on how their products work around the world?

European regulators are cracking down on Alphabet, Apple and Meta. Will that have an impact on how their products work around the world?

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Society & Culture

Czech Kindertransport survivor shares the story of how she escaped the Holocaust  

Czech Kindertransport survivor shares the story of how she escaped the Holocaust  

Congestion pricing approved in New York City. Expect it elsewhere soon, traffic expert says

Congestion pricing approved in New York City. Expect it elsewhere soon, traffic expert says

Northeastern student and Gideon Klein Scholar kicks off Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week with ‘solo biographical performance’

Northeastern student and Gideon Klein Scholar kicks off Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week with ‘solo biographical performance’

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Health

Dengue fever spreads fast. How can you protect yourself as cases explode in Puerto Rico and other popular travel destinations?

Dengue fever spreads fast. How can you protect yourself as cases explode in Puerto Rico and other popular travel destinations?

Can pottery be therapy? This psychology student thinks so.

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Can pottery be therapy? This psychology student thinks so.

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cancer among men. Here’s what to know about it

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cancer among men. Here’s what to know about it

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Business

Is Trump Media & Technology Group a meme stock? Finance experts draw parallels to GameStop, crypto

Is Trump Media & Technology Group a meme stock? Finance experts draw parallels to GameStop, crypto

Drybar founder Alli Webb shares the ‘Messy Truth’ about her life and $255 million business sale

Drybar founder Alli Webb shares the ‘Messy Truth’ about her life and $255 million business sale

Meghan Markle announced a new lifestyle line — but do consumers still care about celebrity brands?

Meghan Markle announced a new lifestyle line — but do consumers still care about celebrity brands?

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Lifestyle

This co-op at a Napa Valley winery teaches students about wine ‘from grape to bottle’

This co-op at a Napa Valley winery teaches students about wine ‘from grape to bottle’

Efforts to limit fast-food near homes need rethinking, Northeastern researcher says

Efforts to limit fast-food near homes need rethinking, Northeastern researcher says

After 20 years behind a desk, adventure seeker starts business leading hikes in the mountains

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After 20 years behind a desk, adventure seeker starts business leading hikes in the mountains

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Law

European regulators are cracking down on Alphabet, Apple and Meta. Will that have an impact on how their products work around the world?

European regulators are cracking down on Alphabet, Apple and Meta. Will that have an impact on how their products work around the world?

Unraveling Trump’s assets — including Trump Tower — will be ‘a long, drawn-out process,’ fraud expert says

Unraveling Trump’s assets — including Trump Tower — will be ‘a long, drawn-out process,’ fraud expert says

Allowing Texas immigration law would lead to “total chaos,” NU law expert says.

Allowing Texas immigration law would lead to “total chaos,” NU law expert says.

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Arts & Entertainment

Can pottery be therapy? This psychology student thinks so.

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Can pottery be therapy? This psychology student thinks so.

Northeastern student and Gideon Klein Scholar kicks off Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week with ‘solo biographical performance’

Northeastern student and Gideon Klein Scholar kicks off Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week with ‘solo biographical performance’

What is the ‘3 Body Problem’? Astrophysicist explains concept behind hit Netflix show

What is the ‘3 Body Problem’? Astrophysicist explains concept behind hit Netflix show

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Science & Technology

European regulators are cracking down on Alphabet, Apple and Meta. Will that have an impact on how their products work around the world?

European regulators are cracking down on Alphabet, Apple and Meta. Will that have an impact on how their products work around the world?

With a mighty robotic arm, Northeastern’s Mars Rover Team wins first place in Winter Canadian International Challenge

With a mighty robotic arm, Northeastern’s Mars Rover Team wins first place in Winter Canadian International Challenge

What is the ‘3 Body Problem’? Astrophysicist explains concept behind hit Netflix show

What is the ‘3 Body Problem’? Astrophysicist explains concept behind hit Netflix show

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Sports

Federal sports betting bill is introduced with assist from Northeastern’s Public Health Advocacy Institute

Federal sports betting bill is introduced with assist from Northeastern’s Public Health Advocacy Institute

No. 2 BU beats No. 19 Northeastern 4-2 in Hockey East men’s quarterfinal

No. 2 BU beats No. 19 Northeastern 4-2 in Hockey East men’s quarterfinal

Mike Sirota, rated as a high first-round pick, could be Northeastern’s greatest baseball player

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Mike Sirota, rated as a high first-round pick, could be Northeastern’s greatest baseball player

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