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Political scientist Norman Finkelstein discussed Harvard's antisemitism inquiry in an interview, questioning the finding that Israeli and Jewish students "don't feel wanted at Harvard". He responded to the university's framing that inclusivity is the remedy, saying he supports being inclusive while disputing how the inquiry characterises antisemitism on campus. The interview is drawing attention amid ongoing US debate over antisemitism at elite universities.

A Harvard study reports that students learning physics with an AI tutor outperformed peers in a traditional classroom setting. The findings suggest personalized, interactive AI instruction can deliver greater learning gains than standard lectures, reigniting debate over how AI should fit into education and what it means for the future of teaching.

Roberto Velasco Álvarez, Mexico's Minister for Foreign Affairs, delivered a statement during the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. His remarks form part of the annual gathering where member states outline their positions on global affairs, multilateral cooperation and pressing international challenges before the assembly.

Jury selection is set to begin in the murder trial of Miguel Salguero Olivares, accused of killing University of North Carolina student Faith Hedgepeth, who was found dead in her Chapel Hill apartment years earlier. The case, unsolved for a long stretch after her 2012 death, drew wide attention, and the start of the trial marks a major step toward a verdict.

Santa Monica police have concluded that two deaths on Pico Boulevard were a murder-suicide. The announcement ends speculation about the incident, which drew attention in the area. Authorities have not released further details about the victims or circumstances in the initial reports.