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Mass killings in the US fall to lowest levels in 20 years, data shows

As 2025 winds to a close, new data show a surprising trend: this year is on track to record the fewest mass killings in two decades.
Womens hockey players on the ice at Matthews Arena under red lighting photographed from behind.

Matthews Arena demolition planned. Here’s what you need to know

Matthews Arena will soon be coming down to make way for multipurpose athletics and recreation complex that will be built on the site.
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What happened with Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr.?

Nuzzi recently released a memoir, “American Canto” about what happened with RFK Jr.
A newborn baby receiving a jab in the shoulder. Someone out of shot wearing blue gloves is administering the shot.

Vaccine panel ends recommendation for hep B shot at birth

Northeastern public health experts express concern cases of the virus that can cause chronic liver damage will rise

University News

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Women’s hockey team wins final game at Matthews Arena

Many alumni players attended Northeastern’s final women’s hockey game at the 115-year-old arena, where the Huskies beat BC 4–2.
The Toronto skyline during rush hour traffic, with the sun setting in the background.

How to solve Toronto’s traffic troubles? Start with the data 

A group of Northeastern students, led by assistant teaching professors Yvonne Leung and John Wilder, examined traffic in Toronto.

Meet the marketing manager making Boston school lunches go viral

Northeastern graduate Kashish Patel is the first marketing manager for the Boston Public Schools’ food and nutrition services division.

Photos: Matthews Arena, table tennis and university labs

Jason Trott, part of the Northeastern Facilities team, prepares the ice at Matthews Arena for a women’s hockey practice.

Viral jewelry maker turns college lessons into her next launch

Northeastern student Rebecca Zhao turned a TikTok trend into a jewelry business and now plans to grow it using skills from college.

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Popular Posts

Were the Supreme Court to rule against Trump’s tariff program, what would happen to the billions of dollars in duties already collected?

U.S. government makes a pitch to restore ‘civility’ on flights: dress up

Bitcoin falls, but crypto is here to stay, Northeastern experts say

Shredded cheese recall affects dozens of labels in 31 states

CDC’s new claim that vaccines cannot be ruled out as autism cause leads to confusion, misinformation, public health experts say

Artificial intelligence

Future computer scientists urged to embrace AI collaboration

Northeastern University professor Tina Eliassi-Rad met with students on the Oakland campus to discuss concerns about AI

The AI industry has a problem: Chatbots are too nice

New research reveals that AI sycophancy is not just a behavioral quirk. It actually makes AI more error prone.
3D illustration of a human brain constructed from digital cubes dissolving into natural elements like flowers.

Meet CRAIG, Northeastern’s groundbreaking responsible AI center

The first NSF-funded responsible AI center tackles some of the biggest questions around AI.

2025 Commencement

Graduate from Northeastern’s Arlington campus turns successful co-op into dream job at Amazon

Soumya Hukkeri tells fellow grads at Northeastern’s Arlington commencement to “never stop believing in yourself.”

Degrees in hand, jobs secured, Northeastern grads in London are in high demand

‘I decided to take a leap. I’m so happy I did,” said Maria Abbadi, one of 110 students to graduate with a master’s or apprenticeship degree.
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Northeastern celebrates 215 graduates during commencement ceremony in Portland, Maine

The Class of 2025 included master’s degree recipients from 19 countries, nine U.S. states and 41 cities or towns across Maine.

Global University System

Where oaks, redwoods and monkey-puzzle trees become a living classroom

With more than 5,000 trees over 135 acres, the Oakland campus arboretum offers abundant research, teaching and recreational opportunities.

Northeastern’s global campuses serve up Thanksgiving spirit and feast

Northeastern students spending Thanksgiving on global campuses can enjoy festive meals, fun events and a sense of home away from home.
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Rituals, routines and superstitions: How Northeastern students get ready for finals

Finals prep looks different for everyone, but it almost always involves some mix of ritual, self-care and even superstition.

Research

TikTok still delivering suicidal content in France, research finds

The progression from videos of sadness to videos related to suicide is documented in new research.

Unlocking the hidden power of proteins in every one of our cells

Early human embryo cells are distinct from the first division of cells.
Kris Dorsey working on an adaptive sleeve in a lab environment.

This adaptive splint could transform autism care for patients

Northeastern researchers are developing a new splint that can relax and stiffen on command.

World News

Edward Tirtanata sits at a table in a black suit, with a cup of coffee resting on the table.

How Edward Tirtanata became the coffee king of Indonesia

California voters give Democrats a chance in mid-term elections, expert says

Election 2025: Historic night for Democrats with key wins in New York, New Jersey and Virginia

Society & Culture

The view from over Levi Kaplan's shoulder as he works on TikTok research.

TikTok still delivering suicidal content in France, research finds

Why do the latest fads spread like wildfire? Research explains

Why was James Garfield assassinated? A historian reveals the real story behind Netflix’s ‘Death by Lightning’

Health

Purple and yellow plastic pill strips stacked on top of each other.

How to talk with your doctor about HRT now that black label is gone

Team takes CathNode from class project to medtech startup

Want to eradicate malaria-bearing mosquitoes? Try fungus, this researcher says

Business

A stock trader sitting on a computer on the phone.

Are world governments in hock to bond markets?

After Google and Meta antitrust cases, experts say the courtroom may be the wrong venue for challenging Big Tech

Experts question the feasibility of Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff stimulus checks

Lifestyle

A person's hand sprinkling chili flakes over a pan of food cooking on a stove.

Cuisines can be broken down into simple ‘culinary fingerprints,’ research finds

How a Victorian-era marketing ploy made chocolate the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift

10 tips to make your New Year’s resolutions stick this year

Law

A gilt bronze statue of Lady Justice, sculpted by F.W. Pomeroy, on top of the Central Criminal Court building. Lady Justice is holding a sword in her right hand and scales in her left.

The birthplace of the jury system wants to cut back on them

Why Smucker’s is taking Trader Joe’s to court over PB&Js

What are stand your ground laws? Experts break down the tragic reality behind ‘The Perfect Neighbor’

Arts & Entertainment

The Warner Brothers logo displayed on a water tower overlooking a street.

Netflix’s $83B gamble on Warner Bros. — will viewers pay the price?

In Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus,’ the biggest ethical dilemmas ‘are our fault’

‘Dancing with the Stars’ season finale set to air. Here’s why the 20-year-old show is more popular than ever

Science & Technology

Kris Dorsey working on an adaptive sleeve in a lab environment.

This adaptive splint could transform autism care for patients

Unlocking the hidden power of proteins in every one of our cells

Breakthrough research uses machine learning to better predict New England floods

Sports

Jake Paul, left, and Anthony Joshua, right, face off during a news conference.

Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua is a ‘substantial mismatch’ with real risks, experts say

Winning isn’t everything. One Northeastern professor’s new book argues for the ethics of sports

Hockey star David Sherlock leads 2025 Northeastern Athletics Hall of Fame class

Israel-Hamas War

Trump peace plan greeted with ‘optimism’ in Israel, but leaves out a ‘vision for Palestinians,’ experts say

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a broad “peace deal” brokered by the Trump administration.

Pro-Palestinian posts on TikTok continue to vastly outnumber pro-Israel posts, research shows

For every pro-Israel post that appeared on TikTok in September there were roughly 17 posts supporting Palestinians, research finds.

BBC under fire after livestreamed IDF chants by Bob Vylan. Experts weigh in on the broadcasting ‘mistakes’

BBC and authorities' response to chants led by punk-rap band Bob Vylan show the regulatory system is working, says Northeastern professor.
A group of people observing from a distance destroyed buildings in Gaza.

‘Legitimate questions’ loom over Trump’s international stabilization plan in Gaza

President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan stipulates that the international stabilization force will comprise Arab and international partners.

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