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A lawsuit says Adam Kalkstein, a professor at the US Military Academy at West Point, was fired after objecting when department officials barred faculty from teaching that humans contribute to climate change. The case has drawn attention as a clash between academic freedom and political pressure over climate science at the prestigious military academy, with the legal filing now bringing the dispute into public view.

Italian media are reporting that Amici di Maria De Filippi will return to Canale 5 for its 26th season, with an official start date now confirmed. The talent show is planning a major revamp: the school will add judo, boxing and roller skating to its disciplines, alongside changes to professors and the casting process. In related coverage, former dancer Rossella Brescia spoke about her bond with Maria De Filippi, describing her as maternal and reflecting on returning to single life.

Researchers at Northeastern University, working with the nonprofit Consumer Reports, tested 21 vehicles from 19 car brands to examine how much data modern cars collect about their drivers. The privacy and cybersecurity professors found vehicles gather far more personal information than owners likely realize, renewing concerns about automotive data privacy.

A theatre professor has published a new book examining musical theatre fandom, exploring how audiences engage with and build communities around musicals. The release adds to a growing body of scholarship treating fans of musical theatre as a serious subject of academic study. Details about the professor's identity, the book's title, and its publisher were not included in the announcement.

A professor at the Yale School of Management has published an analysis of gender disparity in the art industry. The piece, covered by the Yale Daily News, looks at how women artists and professionals remain underrepresented and undervalued across galleries, auctions and institutional roles, and considers what structural factors sustain the gap.

Michigan State University professors are arguing that biology textbook descriptions of plant reproduction contain sexist language and framing. The claim, reported by The College Fix, suggests standard academic materials anthropomorphise plant reproduction in ways the professors consider gender-biased. The story has drawn attention as an example of ongoing debates over ideological language in science education and textbook content.

Professor Chunrong Jia is researching the environmental and community effects of rapidly expanding data centers, according to The Daily Helmsman. As demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence drives construction of new facilities, her work examines what this growth means for energy use, resources, and surrounding communities.

Pamela Fletcher, a professor at Bowdoin College, gave a talk on "Fungi and Flesh," examining how color, technique and artistic style shape meaning in art. The discussion, covered by the Bowdoin Orient, looked at the implications of these visual choices and what they reveal about artistic practice and interpretation.

A James Madison University professor is urging young people to take action on heart health, warning that cardiovascular problems are not just a concern for older adults. The message, reported by WBTV, encourages students and young adults to pay attention to risk factors, adopt healthier habits, and get checked early rather than assuming heart disease can wait until later in life.

The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities has filed suit naming itself as a party in a discrimination case involving a UConn professor, an unusual legal posture that has drawn attention. The agency, which normally enforces anti-discrimination law, appears on both sides of the dispute, raising questions about how the case against the university will proceed.

Law professor Leah Litman has reviewed 'Supremacy: How Rule by the Court Replaced Government by the People', a new book by Harvard law professors Nikolas Bowie and Daphna Renan arguing that judicial supremacy has displaced democratic self-government in the United States. The book opens with a quote from Richard Spaight, a Constitutional Convention delegate, and the review is drawing attention among legal commentators discussing the Supreme Court's expanding authority.

A Stanford professor is promoting a new network protocol intended to replace TCP, the transmission control protocol that has underpinned internet data delivery for decades. The push is drawing attention in networking and software circles, where replacing such foundational technology sparks debate over feasibility, compatibility and whether the internet's core plumbing truly needs rethinking after more than forty years.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told US military academies that civilian faculty members will no longer receive tenure, according to Forbes. The move would affect professors at institutions such as West Point, Annapolis and the Air Force Academy, and has sparked debate over academic freedom, faculty recruitment and the balance between military and civilian influence in officer education.