University of California, Berkeley

public university in Berkeley, California

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Young entrepreneur drops out of college to chase African tech dream
business Apr 23, 2026, 2:00 AM
Young entrepreneur drops out of college to chase African tech dream
  • Aubrey Niederhoffer dropped out of UC Berkeley to pursue his business full-time after launching Swoop.
  • Swoop aims to be more than just a food delivery service and aspires to become a comprehensive super app.
  • The service capitalizes on the lack of legacy banking infrastructure in Africa, aiming to revolutionize local marketplace services.
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UC Berkeley pays $1 million to settle antisemitism lawsuit
politics Mar 19, 2026, 2:00 PM
UC Berkeley pays $1 million to settle antisemitism lawsuit
  • UC Berkeley settled a lawsuit with the Brandeis Center concerning antisemitic discrimination against Jewish students.
  • The university will pay $1 million and implement significant reforms, including rescinding discriminatory bylaws.
  • This settlement marks a crucial step in the fight against antisemitism on university campuses.
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Billionaires face 1% annual tax amid economic fairness debate
business Jan 29, 2026, 1:00 AM
Billionaires face 1% annual tax amid economic fairness debate
  • The proposal for a 1% annual tax on billionaires has divided California's Democratic Party, affecting potential presidential hopefuls.
  • Advocates for the tax argue it is necessary to address economic inequality and budget deficits.
  • Brian Galle contends that a wealth tax would not significantly harm businesses and is vital for a fair economic system.
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