JUST IN: Harvard officially bought $117 million of BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF — SEC filing https://t.co/Q4gvypdeU4 ...

Investment Activity - Harvard University has invested $120 million in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF [1] Institutional Adoption - A major university's investment signals growing institutional acceptance of Bitcoin ETFs [1]

The last word with Lawrence O'Donnell starts right now. Hey, Lawrence. >> Hey, Jen. And I say this for you and the control room. Uh, as I was just listening to you, uh, your volume was going up and down on my end of it. So, I'm I'm hoping that we uh are going to fix that. But it's not going to be a problem at all for the beginning of this program because >> because you're going to talk loud. >> Well, no, because Lisa Rubin is joining me in the studio. So I can hear her with my actual in the room ears instea ...

Healthcare & Research - Harvard researchers have potentially discovered a way to prevent and even reverse Alzheimer's disease [2] - A Harvard Medical School study published in Nature suggests the possibility of restoring memories lost to Alzheimer's through brain tissue studies and experiments with mice [2][3] - Research progress may be significantly limited due to the termination of federal grant supporting the research [4] Political & Academic Freedom - The report draws a parallel between current attacks on academic institutions and historical suppression of dissent, referencing the Third Reich's tactics [7][8] - There are concerns about attacks on institutions cherished by historians, including the National Archives, the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Institution, and universities [10] - A history professor challenges a figure from the Heritage Foundation to a public debate on American history and its interpretation [11][16] - The challenge is prompted by attacks on historians, scholarship, and the teaching of history, framed as a political fight [13][15]

Trump administration offered to “simplify” its lawsuit with Harvard University over a proposed ban on international student enrollment https://t.co/ShNmoqtmme ...

Alumni, faculty and students report feeling pride in Harvard’s president for resisting Donald Trump’s extortion scheme. Yet more and more university staff are calling for a deal https://t.co/j5y12ZRdQO ...

Academic Freedom & University Independence - The report highlights concerns over government interference in university affairs, including control over leadership, hiring, curriculum, and research [5][6][13] - Academic freedom is crucial for fostering innovation, effective democracy, and societal progress, with university-funded research yielding a 15-20% return to the government and society [15][16][17] - Universities should maintain the autonomy to make decisions about their governance, teaching, and hiring practices to ensure competition in ideas and admissions [13][14] Disputes & Settlements - The Trump administration has been actively challenging diversity programs and academic freedom at colleges and universities, leading to investigations and potential settlements [1][2][3] - Columbia University settled a civil rights claim with the government for $200 million following accusations of anti-semitism [1] - Brown University agreed to limit trans participation in athletics programs, dismantle its DEI programs, and pay $50 million to state workforce development programs over 10 years [2] - Harvard University was rumored to be considering a settlement of up to $500 million with the Trump administration over alleged civil rights violations related to anti-semitism, but the university president denied that a deal is imminent [3][7] Harvard's Response - Harvard has already taken steps to address concerns, including dismantling diversity offices, centralizing disciplinary powers, suspending certain initiatives, and modifying its Middle Eastern studies program [4] - Nine Harvard professors published a letter outlining values they hope will be protected in negotiations with the Trump administration, emphasizing the importance of university autonomy [4][5][6] - Harvard's president favors resolving disputes with the White House through the courts rather than through financial settlements [8]

Alumni, faculty and students report feeling pride in Harvard’s president for resisting Donald Trump’s extortion scheme. Yet more and more university staff are calling for a deal https://t.co/nUAF9lTTJS ...

Economic Development & Investment - Massachusetts aims to reinforce its position as a global hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, science, and research by leveraging public investment in research with additional private funding [2][3] - The investment in research is expected to act as a catalyst for job creation across various sectors, including construction, real estate, hospitality, restaurants, and retail [5] - Massachusetts faces competition from China in attracting and retaining scientists and researchers, emphasizing the need to keep talent within the state and contribute to American GDP and global dominance [6] - The state government acknowledges the need to compensate for potential funding uncertainties from the federal government by proactively investing in research and development [2][7] Trade & Tariffs - Tariffs are viewed as taxes that can negatively impact key sectors, such as housing, due to increased lumber costs from Canada [13] - Massachusetts exported $3 billion in goods to Canada in 2024, highlighting Canada as the state's third-largest trading partner [13] - The current administration's tariff policies are causing uncertainty, hindering capital deployment and potentially diverting investment away from the United States [17] - Tourism in New England has experienced a decline of 20-60% due to the treatment of Canadian visitors [21] Political Landscape - Concerns are raised about efforts to weaponize governmental bodies against universities, potentially silencing critics and undermining academic freedom [11] - The governor expresses concerns about redistricting efforts in Texas, emphasizing the importance of fair representation [25][26]

Harvard University is facing increasing pressure from some Democratic lawmakers, faculty and alumni to reject a White House settlement similar to those struck by its Ivy League counterparts https://t.co/BJp7o25Lym ...