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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.

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Putin’s War Is America’s Opportunity

Ukraine will emerge as a formidable force in Europe—and one aligned with the U.S.

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Why 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.

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Debt 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.

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White 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

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President 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

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Erdogan’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.

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A 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.’

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For 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)

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How ‘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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