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A widely shared item claims Duke statistician Nicholas Polson has authored 258 academic papers in 2026 so far, an extraordinary rate for one researcher. Readers are treating the figure as a striking example of how publication counts have ballooned, with many linking the surge to AI-assisted writing and mounting pressure in academia to produce papers at industrial scale.

A relative of Prince Harry has confirmed a rumour involving the Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle, according to News.com.au. The report has sparked fresh discussion about the couple in Britain, where searches for Prince Harry are currently topping the news agenda. The palace has not commented, and details of what the uncle confirmed remain limited in early coverage.

Duke University's Fuqua School of Business has expanded its executive education offerings with a new certificate program focused on agentic AI, the branch of artificial intelligence centered on autonomous software agents that can plan and act on tasks. The announcement signals Fuqua's push to equip executives and business leaders with practical skills in deploying agentic AI systems, joining a growing roster of business schools building programs around rapidly evolving AI technology.

A look back at Dennis Haskins' lesser-known television work is drawing attention, remembering his appearances on classic shows like 'CHiPs' and 'The Dukes of Hazzard'. The actor is best known for playing Mr. Belding on 'Saved by the Bell', but the tribute highlights the smaller parts that came before and around his signature role, prompting fans to revisit his career.

Mary Klotman, dean of Duke University's School of Medicine, will step down from the post in June 2027, according to the Duke Chronicle. The announcement sets a timeline for a leadership transition at one of the top US medical schools. Klotman has led the school for years, overseeing its research and education programs, and attention now turns to who will succeed her and how the search will be conducted.

Mary Klotman, MD, will step down as dean of the Duke University School of Medicine and executive vice president for health affairs in June 2027, Duke announced. The move opens a high-profile leadership transition at one of the nation's top academic medical centers, with the university expected to begin planning for her successor.

Charles of Blois-Châtillon became Duke of Brittany through his marriage to Joan of Penthiève, also known as Joan the Lame, holding the title from 1341. His rule ended with his death on this day in 1364, during the era of the Breton War of Succession. History and travel enthusiasts are marking the anniversary with notes about sites around Mont Saint-Michel and Saint-Malo.

Mary Klotman, Duke University's chief academic health leader, will complete her service in 2027. The announcement from Duke Health signals the end of a long tenure overseeing the university's academic medicine enterprise, with a transition in leadership expected as the date approaches.