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Providence stabbing kills UMass Dartmouth football player; 19-year-old charged with murder
crime20 days ago

Providence stabbing kills UMass Dartmouth football player; 19-year-old charged with murder

Providence police charged 19-year-old Chukuwnonso Uzoma-eze with murder after a fatal stabbing in Providence that killed UMass Dartmouth football player Marvins Antoine and injured teammate Kensley Macean. The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. in a Wendy’s parking lot on Charles Street after a dispute, with victims previously at Mezza Lounge with teammates; investigators are pursuing leads and the university is offering counseling to students and staff.

via Boston 25 News|
#crime#murder#providence
Three UAEM Female Students Murdered in Seven Months Highlight Mexico's Femicide Crisis
world20 days ago

Three UAEM Female Students Murdered in Seven Months Highlight Mexico's Femicide Crisis

Three Autonomous University of the State of Morelos (UAEM) students — Claudia Tacoronte Aguilera, 21; Kimberly Ramos, 18; and Karol Toledo, 18 — have been killed in the past seven months, underscoring a surge of femicides in Morelos. Tacoronte, a Spanish exchange student, was deemed a femicide after a stabbing during a suspected phone robbery; Ramos was killed by her ex‑boyfriend, who has been arrested, and Toledo was found shot dead with no arrest yet. The deaths coincide with a broader pattern of violence against women in the state, which logged 69 female murders from January to July 2026. The cases prompted international attention and a UAEM response, including Granada University suspending its transfer program with UAEM. A separate high‑profile missing case, 15‑year‑old Michelle Fuentes, who disappeared in May and was found dead in June, further highlights safety concerns for young people in the region.

via New York Post|
#femicide#mexico#morelos
Three Dead, Eight Injured in Philippines School Shooting in Banga
world22 days ago

Three Dead, Eight Injured in Philippines School Shooting in Banga

A school shooting in Banga, South Cotabato, Philippines left at least three dead (including a 16-year-old student and the suspected gunman) and eight injured, four in critical condition. Authorities say the gunman reportedly shot himself after the attack, with unclear information on how many attackers were involved, as the situation was described as contained.

via Al Jazeera|
#gunman#philippines#school-shooting
health1 month ago

Regular Exercise Frequency Linked to Lower Depression Risk Among Students

A Norwegian prospective study of 10,460 students found that how often you exercise matters more for future mental health than how hard or long you work out; higher weekly frequency was consistently linked to lower risks of depression and anxiety over a year, with patterns that differed by gender. Benefits rose with total activity up to about 10 hours per week and aligned with the WHO guideline of at least 150 minutes per week. The findings suggest regular, attainable activity should be encouraged as part of student life, though causality cannot be proven from observational data.

via SciTechDaily|
#anxiety#depression#exercise-frequency
Sweden school sword attack leaves 17-year-old girl dead; student suspect arrested
world-news1 month ago

Sweden school sword attack leaves 17-year-old girl dead; student suspect arrested

An 18-year-old student attacked Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden, with a sword, killing a 17-year-old girl and injuring three others before police arrested him; investigators are probing motive, with two houses searched, and authorities say no other attackers were involved. The region briefly faced an emergency before calm returned, while national leaders expressed solidarity as Sweden's election approaches.

via New York Post|
#attacks#deaths#schools
Frat-house sting exposes Penn State’s alleged cocaine kingpin dubbed ‘Pledgescobar’
crime1 month ago

Frat-house sting exposes Penn State’s alleged cocaine kingpin dubbed ‘Pledgescobar’

Penn State student Agostino Abbatiello, 24, nicknamed 'Pablo Pledgescobar,' is at the center of a 14-defendant case alleging he ran a cocaine distribution ring involving Penn State fraternity members; prosecutors say he coordinated cocaine deliveries, used Venmo to collect payments, and boasted about earnings, with associates including a Delta Upsilon member and his father who allegedly helped conceal evidence. Abbatiello surrendered and was ordered held without bail as the investigation continues.

via The Independent|
#cocaine#crime#fraternity
Russia recruits students to drone forces to plug growing battlefield losses
world3 months ago

Russia recruits students to drone forces to plug growing battlefield losses

Russia is recruiting university and vocational students into a new unmanned systems drone unit, offering a one-year contract with training and perks (and potential postgrad benefits) to boost its war effort as casualties mount. Recruits are pushed toward high-tech drone roles seen as safer than infantry, but several recent student recruits, including 23-year-old Valery Averin, have died, exposing the fragility of these promises. Analysts note the official death tolls are likely far lower than the real figures, underscoring the ongoing human cost of the conflict.

via BBC|
#drone-warfare#military-recruitment#russia
First Lady Honors America’s Young AI Innovators at White House Presidential Challenge Awards
technology4 months ago

First Lady Honors America’s Young AI Innovators at White House Presidential Challenge Awards

First Lady Melania Trump led the White House Presidential AI Challenge Awards ceremony, honoring six national champion student teams from across the United States and beyond. The inaugural program drew more than 20,000 participants from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 49 DoD Education Activity schools in 10 countries. Trump praised AI’s potential to boost the economy and improve sectors like healthcare, nutrition, and public safety, and urged students to continue innovating and opening doors for America’s future.

via The White House (.gov)|
#ai#education#innovation
Audience boos highlight AI skepticism as Schmidt speaks at UA commencement
technology4 months ago

Audience boos highlight AI skepticism as Schmidt speaks at UA commencement

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was loudly booed by students at the University of Arizona during a commencement speech about artificial intelligence. While Schmidt defended AI as the future and urged grads to help shape it, the visible backlash underscores growing anxiety about AI’s impact on jobs and society among the next generation entering the workforce.

via Android Central|
#ai#booed#eric-schmidt