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Martha Stewart Living
How to Wash Leafy Greens to Remove Dirt, Germs, and Pesticides
Spinach and kale frequently have higher amounts of pesticide residues than some other greens, says Darin Detwiler, author and food safety professor at Northeastern University.
Cosmopolitan
Hilary Duff’s Commencement Speech for Northeastern University Is Dividing the Internet
Hilary Duff delivered the commencement address during Northeastern University’s graduation ceremony on April 29.
Billboard
Hilary Duff Delivers Inspiring Northeastern University Commencement Speech: ‘Don’t Forget to Pause And Appreciate How Far You’ve Come’
Hilary Duff delivers Northeastern University’s 2026 Commencement Speech at Fenway Park on April 29, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
People Magazine
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Make a Rare Appearance Together in New York City, Plus Zendaya, Jane Fonda, and More
Hilary Duff waves to the crowd as she delivers Northeastern University’s 2026 Commencement Speech on April 29 in Boston.
Business Insider
I built my replacement
John Wihbey, a journalism professor at Northeastern University, described the bot to me as “human-ish,” and said for a brief moment, he wondered if the real me had started speaking to test him (I hadn’t).
Vox
What twins can teach us about friendship
“The research has shown that there’s no difference in the numbers of friends, but the closeness piece may be a little bit different,” says Laurie Kramer, a professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University.
MIT Technology Review
A new US phone network for Christians aims to block porn and gender-related content
“Blocking in the network is certainly not new,” says David Choffnes, a computer science professor and executive director of Northeastern University’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute.
Hilary Duff drops life lessons at Northeastern’s commencement. Watch the speech.
This is what dreams are made of, Hilary Duff gave Northeastern University’s commencement speech.
France 24
Are fans being priced out of live gigs?
Andrew Mall, associate professor of music at Northeastern University, says the trend of dynamic ticket pricing is likely to continue. “There are lots and lots of fans who are indeed willing to pay those higher prices.”
What to Know About Switzerland’s Proposal to Cap Its Population
The free movement of labor between European countries also allows for companies to establish multiple international branches and standardize licensing requirements, Mindy Marks, an economist at Northeastern University, told the university’s Northeastern Global News in March.
Al Jazeera
Europe’s little-known mutual defence clause: Is it a NATO substitute?
Pablo Calderon Martinez, head of politics and international relations at Northeastern University London and a specialist in European affairs, told Al Jazeera that Spain cannot legally be removed from NATO.
Hilary Duff urges Northeastern Class of 2026 to build a life, not just a career
Singer, actress, and entrepreneur Hilary Duff delivered the commencement speech for the Northeastern Class of 2026. “I’ll be honest, it’s a little surreal to be standing here and giving advice, since I am genuinely still figuring it out myself every single day,” Duff said during the ceremony at Fenway Park.