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Man earns Ph.D., fulfills dream of being physicist — at 89

13 Sept 21:31 Key points summarised by AI

Manfred Steiner, 89, successfully earned his Ph.D. in physics from Brown University, fulfilling a lifelong dream he pursued for two decades despite health challenges.
Initially inspired by Albert Einstein as a teenager, Steiner first had a distinguished career as a hematologist, leading a section at Brown University's medical school before retiring in 2000.
At age 70, he began taking undergraduate physics classes at Brown, eventually enrolling in the Ph.D. program and defending his dissertation on quantum mechanics.
Steiner, who will celebrate his 90th birthday, plans to continue contributing to research and encourages others to pursue their passions regardless of age.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.