Michigan drops letter grades for freshmen
Michigan drops letter grades for freshmen Niv Bavarsky Good news for anyone planning to wing it on their Victorian lit final (there are multiple Brontë sisters btw): The University of Michigan won’t release official grades for its freshmen’s first…
Did students at Brown use ChatGPT to ace tests?
Did students at Brown use ChatGPT to ace tests? Getty Images In the scandal heard ’round the Ivy League, Brown University economics professor Roberto Serrano accused his students of using AI to cheat on a take-home exam, and said the school was “meek”…
Lake Mead, the nation’s largest reservoir, reaches its lowest water level on record
Lake Mead, the nation’s largest reservoir, reaches its lowest water level on record The Colorado River basin is a critical system for residents in the western U.S.ByMatthew GlasserAugust 7, 2026, 6:58 AM Historic Lake Mead drought leads to…
Trade court upholds Trump’s closure of ‘de minimis’ loophole
Trade court upholds Trump’s closure of ‘de minimis’ loophole Trade court upholds Trump’s closure of ‘de minimis’ loopholePublished Thu, Aug 13 20263:12 PM EDTUpdated Thu, Aug 13 20263:56 PM EDTKevin Breuninger@KevinWilliamBShareShare…
EU: Meta’s apps are so addictive they violate the law
EU: Meta’s apps are so addictive they violate the law Matt Cardy/Getty Images A European Union investigation has determined that Meta’s Facebook and Instagram apps are too addictive, presumably after regulators lost half a day watching cooking reels…
A near-collapse looms over the office-to-apt boom
A near-collapse looms over the office-to-apt boom Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images An increasingly popular way to ease the housing crisis just developed some cracks. Some financiers are rethinking their involvement in office-to-apartment conversions…
OpenAI Tried to Hire Influencers to Spread Love for Its Products
OpenAI Tried to Hire Influencers to Spread Love for Its Products, But It Backfired Horrendously“People will literally sell their soul and their planet down the river for a nice free hotel room.” By Frank Landymore Published Aug 6, 2026 2:58…
New EU border security is causing airport chaos
New EU border security is causing airport chaos Dursun Aydemir/Getty Images You shall not pass through Europe without waiting in line to provide biometrics, despite protest from top travel officials. This week, the EU rejected calls from the aviation…
This small fish is making big market waves
This small fish is making big market waves Niv Bavarsky On Wednesdays, the Brew’s Sam Klebanov highlights a fascinating stock, commodity, or other asset that’s worth your attention. Amid a shortage of anchovies, prices for the teeny fish are…
The NCAA tells athletes they need a 5-year plan
The NCAA tells athletes they need a 5-year plan David Buono/Getty Images On Fridays, the Brew’s Dave Lozo looks at a sports business story that says a lot more than just the final score of a game. The NCAA announced a new rule that all but ends the…