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Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega says he will run against Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency, according to The Athletic. The Swiss ex-international's announcement has drawn attention among Tottenham fans, alongside club news that midfielder Xavi Simons has completed a Harvard business programme. A credible challenge to Infantino, who has led FIFA since 2016, would be a notable moment for the sport's governance.

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is sharing what longtime nutrition researcher Walter Willett eats in a typical day. The piece offers a look at the personal diet of one of the most cited figures in nutrition science, whose work on diet and health has shaped public guidance for decades. Readers are drawn to how his own eating habits compare with the advice he gives.

Xavi Simons is drawing attention in the Netherlands, where his name ranks among the country's most-searched topics. The surrounding coverage is thin: one Dutch headline ties an Oranje international to a surprising move back into education, reportedly gaining admission to Harvard. Without further confirmation, it remains unclear what specific development involving the young PSV and Netherlands midfielder prompted the surge in interest.

Harvard's 'Harvard Thinking' series explores whether common parenting styles actually deliver the outcomes parents hope for, examining what research says about how approaches to raising children affect their development. The discussion invites parents to reflect on whether their own methods are effective, drawing on academic perspectives on child development and family dynamics.

Harvard particle physicist Matthew Schwartz has published 36 papers co-authored with Anthropic's Claude AI assistant. The unusual scale of the collaboration is drawing attention across the physics community, where researchers are debating what it means for academic authorship norms, research quality, and the growing role of large language models in producing scientific work.

Tottenham midfielder Xavi Simons has been accepted onto a business course at Harvard University while he recovers from an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The Dutch international will use his time out of football to study, drawing attention as an unusual example of a top player preparing for life beyond the pitch during a long rehabilitation.

Harvard's graduate student union has voted to authorize another strike after a 40-day walkout failed to produce an agreement with the university. The vote gives bargaining representatives a fresh mandate to walk out again if negotiations stall, escalating an already prolonged labor dispute at the Cambridge campus over contract terms with Harvard.

Harvard human evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman cautioned against what he calls 'hedgehog' diets — restrictive eating regimens built on a single rule — while speaking about his new book at Harvard. He argued that ultra-processed foods, not any one missing nutrient, drive much of modern chronic disease, and urged a broader evolutionary view of diet over fad fixes.

US Vice President JD Vance has drawn attention for criticism directed at Microsoft and Harvard, framing both as examples in a broader debate over legal immigration to the United States. Commentators are asking whether the remarks signal a shift in the administration's stance toward skilled-worker visas and academic institutions that rely on foreign students and staff.

A letter to the editor published in The Harvard Crimson argues that Harvard Medical School should not be turned into a platform for advocacy or political messaging. The author, writing under the headline 'HMS Cannot Become a Soapbox,' takes a stance in an ongoing campus debate about the limits of speech and activism within the medical school.

Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health is warning that holding onto grudges damages both physical and mental health. The message, shared through the school's public health channels, points to research linking lingering resentment with worse health outcomes and suggests letting go of grudges can benefit overall wellbeing.

The town of Harvard, Massachusetts is considering a new clean energy bylaw that would combine state-mandated requirements with local standards, replacing the town's existing solar bylaw. The proposal, reported by The Harvard Press, would update how local officials review clean energy projects, aligning town rules with current state law.

A Tottenham Hotspur player reportedly made an unusual move by turning to Harvard during his injury recovery, according to Yahoo Sports. The report suggests the footballer used his time on the sidelines to pursue an academic opportunity at the prestigious US university rather than focusing solely on rehabilitation. Details about the player's identity and the exact nature of the Harvard arrangement are not specified in the available reporting.

The International Gemini Observatory, part of NOIRLab, has released a new image of the supernova remnant Pa 30, credited to a team led by T. Cunningham of the Center for Astrophysics, Harvard & Smithsonian. The remnant is associated with the historic 1181 supernova, and the sharp new imagery is drawing interest from astronomy enthusiasts sharing it across social platforms.

US Senator Andy Kim called for a pragmatic relationship between the United States and China even as the two countries compete in technological development. Speaking at a Harvard event, he argued that competition in areas like technology should not rule out cooperation and practical engagement between Washington and Beijing. His remarks come amid ongoing tensions over chips, AI and trade, where lawmakers are debating how to balance rivalry with dialogue.

Harvard Business Review argues that while the political environment around sustainability has shifted, the underlying business case for it remains unchanged. The piece suggests companies should not abandon sustainability efforts despite political headwinds, because cost savings, consumer demand and long-term risk management still favour sustainable practices. It is drawing attention among business leaders weighing how far to stay the course on climate commitments as politics grows more contested.

Harvard Business Review explores a question increasingly urgent for businesses as AI agents mediate more of the buying process: when a customer's decisions are shaped, guided or made by artificial intelligence, who actually holds the customer relationship — the company, the platform, or the agent itself? The piece weighs how brands may lose direct access to customers as agents become the main interface for search, comparison and purchase.

A Harvard Business School publication has run an essay arguing that AI assistants are starting to feel as if they have personalities, or even souls, and asking who gets to shape them. The piece frames chatbot character design as a matter of corporate and ethical choice rather than an emergent property, raising questions about the values companies embed in the systems millions now talk to daily.

A climate column in the Harvard Press argues that during severe winter weather, close neighbors serve as a community's best backup system, weighing the challenges of winter and the value of local mutual support when infrastructure and services falter.

Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center has published an analysis of how American voters find and assess voting information heading into the 2026 midterm elections. The piece examines the challenges voters face in locating reliable guidance on registration, polling places and ballot rules, and what this means for election administration and public trust in the run-up to the vote.

Jared Kushner, 45, made a candid admission about his time at elite institutions, drawing fresh attention to his educational background. The former White House adviser attended Harvard and later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. Commentary online is focused on what he revealed and how it reflects on his career and public image.

Scholar Michael Legaspi gave a talk at Harvard's Mahindra Center examining how the Book of Job has been read differently across traditions. He explored contrasting interpretations of the biblical text and what they reveal about suffering, faith, and meaning. The event drew attention from readers interested in religion, literature, and biblical scholarship.

Harvard's MacDonald began competition in the qualifying rounds on the opening day of the ITA New England Regionals, a regional collegiate tennis tournament. The event brings together players from universities across New England, with qualifying matches determining entry into the main draws. Harvard Athletics reported on the first day of play.

Harvard University is privately considering a $500 million fundraising campaign dedicated to scientific research, according to the Harvard Crimson. The effort would represent one of the university's larger targeted drives for research funding at a time when federal science funding faces pressure. Details about the campaign's structure, timing and donor base remain limited, and Harvard has not publicly confirmed the plan.

Harvard Law School has published guidance on how professionals can prioritize their mental health while managing a demanding career. The piece emphasizes practical strategies for setting boundaries, managing stress, and seeking support in high-pressure work environments. The topic is resonating amid ongoing global conversation about burnout and wellbeing in the workplace.

French media are revisiting the relationship between Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, from their meeting at Harvard to their 2012 wedding and their family life with three daughters. The piece highlights how their romance began before Facebook made him a billionaire, drawing fresh attention to the couple amid ongoing debates about Zuckerberg and his company.