SCOTUS blocks affirmative action at Harvard, UNC; gun violence report card: 5 Things podcast
The Supreme Court blocks use of affirmative action at a pair of American colleges, forecasters predict a hot and smoky summer: 5 Things podcast
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Putin hails PM Modi as “big friend”, lauds ‘Make in India’ for bolstering nation’s economy
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “big friend” and commented that his ‘Make in India’ initiative had made significant impact…
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Heat Forecast: Temperatures Set to Rise in California as Southern U.S. Stews
In the South, oppressive temperatures are expected to continue through Sunday in southern Texas and places along the Gulf of Mexico. Out West, an arid heat will…
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Israel PM Netanyahu drops major part of controversial judicial overhaul plan amid widespread protests
In a surprising turn of events, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he has dropped one of the most key parts of his controversial planned…
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Five Ways College Admissions Could Change After Affirmative Action Decision
The Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision could upend how students apply to college, and how they are judged. Here’s how.The Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision could upend…
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Clarence Thomas and Ketanji Brown Jackson Spar Over Affirmative Action Ruling
Even as Justices Clarence Thomas and Ketanji Brown Jackson appeared to agree over the policy’s aim, they harshly criticized each other’s conclusions on what to do.Even as…
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With Affirmative Action Decision, College Admissions Could Become More Subjective
Colleges have a game plan, like emphasizing the personal essay, but so do conservative groups that promise to monitor and, if necessary, go back to court.Colleges have a…
Read more11 people died from fireworks-related injuries last year: How to stay safe this July 4th
Here’s what you should consider before lighting fireworks of any shape or size this Independence Day weekend.
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Peter Dutton says Gladys Berejiklian is ‘not a corrupt person’ but chose a ‘bum’ of a boyfriend
Federal Opposition leader Peter Dutton says Gladys Berejiklian isn’t corrupt as he defends the former NSW premier following a damning integrity report.
Read moreWith its leader in exile, is Wagner now finished?
With Wagner’s leader sent into exile, where might its thousands of fighters turn next?
Read moreAP Top Stories June 30 A
Here’s the latest for Friday, June 30th: Violent protests spread in France; Supreme Court overturns affirmative action; Former VP Mike Pence goes to Ukraine; Heat wave turns…
Read moreThailand: Rescuers amputate leg of woman stuck in travelator
Her family says they are shocked and saddened at the incident in Thailand’s Don Mueang airport.
Read moreZelenskyy meets with Pence in Kyiv
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has made a surprise visit to Ukraine, meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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This student is sharing a bed with a stranger because she can’t afford the rent
An international student in Melbourne has told SBS News she’s ‘hot-bedding’ with another sharehouse tenant to make ends meet. Things are about to get worse for international…
Read moreCrisis-hit Pakistan strikes $3bn IMF bailout deal
The South Asian nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from Britain in 1947.
Read moreColosseum: Man who carved names on ancient Rome amphitheatre is UK tourist, Italian police say
A man was filmed last week carving names into a wall at Rome’s ancient amphitheatre, a world heritage site.
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