Month: May 2023
The Empire of Racial Preferences Strikes Back
Even if the Supreme Court rules against using race in college admissions, some schools plan to ignore it.
Read MorePutin’s War Is America’s Opportunity
Ukraine will emerge as a formidable force in Europe—and one aligned with the U.S.
Read MoreWhy tensions are flaring between Kosovo and Serbia
Tensions between Serbia and Kosovo have flared anew this weekend after Kosovo’s police raided Serb-dominated areas in the region’s north and seized local municipality buildings.
Read MoreDebt Ceiling Deal Includes New Work Requirements for Food Stamps
The agreement will place additional work requirements on older Americans to receive food assistance, but will remove those barriers for veterans and homeless adults.
Read MoreWhite House and Republicans reach a tentative deal to avoid U.S. default – CNBC
White House and Republicans reach a tentative deal to avoid U.S. default CNBC White House and Republicans reach tentative debt ceiling deal NBC News White House to Dems: The debt deal could have been a LOT worse POLITICO
Read MorePresident Biden’s speech briefly paused after LSU women’s basketball star collapses during White House visit – Fox News
President Biden’s speech briefly paused after LSU women’s basketball star collapses during White House visit Fox News LSU’s Sa’Myah Smith faints during White House ceremony – ESPN ESPN Jill Biden and Angel Reese meet at White House ceremony for LSU champs The Washington
Read MoreErdogan’s Next Focus: Turkey’s Place on the World Stage
After his election win, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan turns to his legacy and securing Turkey’s place as an aspiring global power.
Read MoreA Scientist’s Sexuality Shouldn’t Matter
If you earn a doctorate, a federal agency wants to know if you’re gay, trans, ‘queer’ or ‘genderqueer.’
Read MoreFor Black drivers, a police officer’s first 45 words are a portent of what’s to come
A Black driver is more likely to face being searched, handcuffed, or arrested when a police officer’s first words are commands rather than a greeting or an explanation. (Image credit: Hill Street Studios/Getty Images)
Read MoreHow ‘Succession’ Treated Every Character
Who won HBO’s Shakespearean corporate drama? There were many winners—and losers. Here’s how the fate of the entire cast was decided.
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