Activist Struggles With Friends Who Avoid Political Discussions
A politically engaged friend wonders if they should end friendships with those who don't want to talk about politics.
Shattuck Labs Upgraded to Buy Rating by Wall Street Firm
Mirador Capital Partners Invests $3M in Sarepta Therapeutics
Crime
Massachusetts Man Charged Over Alleged Threat to FBI Director's Girlfriend
Alden Ruml accused of sending violent email to Alexis Wilkins, partner of FBI Director Kash Patel

Worker seriously injured after bucket truck tips over on Memorial Drive
Accident shuts down part of Cambridge parkway for several hours
Fed Bans Ex-Employees of Two Banks for Misconduct
Regulators take action against former workers for embezzlement and misappropriation of funds.
Sports
Cambridge Hungry for More After Salford Win
Manager Neil Harris calls for continued improvement despite vital victory.

Marist Grad Nathen Toth Thrives as MIT Freshman Volleyball Player
Toth leads MIT in kills, digs and aces despite rigorous academics
No. 25 Princeton Women Defeat Harvard 62-49
Tall, Belker, and Chea lead the Tigers to victory over the Crimson.
Lifestyle
Ivy League Waitlist Acceptance Rates Revealed
Experts share tips to boost chances of getting off the waitlist

Schools Steer Girls, Low-Income Students Away From Creative Careers
Study finds underrepresentation of women and poorer students in creative fields starts early in education system
Cambridge Author's Memoir "Becoming Superman" Inspires Readers to Rise Above Adversity
Dan Mathieson's raw and personal account of resilience and personal growth resonates with those facing life's challenges.
Tech
Cursor CEO Warns Against 'Vibe Coding' with AI
Michael Truell says skipping the details leads to software that eventually collapses.

MIT Researchers Unveil ChromoLCD, a Portable Device That Can Reprogram Everyday Items
The new tool allows users to customize the appearance of clothes, furniture, and other surfaces with high-resolution digital designs.
MIT Conference Debates AI's Path Forward
Speakers call for a shift away from massive AI scale-up toward more targeted, purpose-driven approaches.
Health
Harbour BioMed Reports Positive Phase I Results for HBM9378 Antibody
The TSLP-targeting antibody demonstrated a favorable safety profile and extended half-life in healthy subjects, supporting further clinical development.

Research Links Chronic Pain to Depression Through Brain
Study finds hippocampus changes may explain why some chronic pain patients develop depression
New National Guideline Aims to Improve Kidney Cancer Care Across UK
Professor Grant Stewart led the development of the first national guideline on diagnosing and managing kidney cancer.