Supreme Court guts affirmative action in college admissions
The Supreme Court says colleges and universities can no longer take race into consideration as a specific basis for granting admission, a landmark decision that overturns long-standing precedent that has benefited Black and Latino students in higher education.
2023-06-29 22:25
Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions, says race cannot be a factor
The Supreme Court has struck down affirmative action in college admissions, forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies
2023-06-29 22:16
Oversight board recommends Facebook suspend Cambodian premier's account for violent language
A quasi-independent review board recommends that Facebook temporarily suspend the social media accounts of Cambodia's prime minister
2023-06-29 20:49
US mulls new export restriction on computing power in AI chips
By Stephen Nellis and Karen Freifeld U.S. officials are considering tightening an export control rule designed to slow
2023-06-29 16:54
How's the weather up there? It'll be harder for Alaska to tell as longtime program goes off air
The “Alaska Weather” program has been must-see TV for 47 years in a state where extreme weather dictates everyday life
2023-06-29 14:16
Microsoft CEO Nadella tells a judge his planned Activision takeover is good for gaming
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told a judge Wednesday that his company's proposed $69 billion takeover of video game-maker Activision Blizzard will be good for the gaming industry
2023-06-29 06:17
Smoke hangs over U.S. Midwest, East, hurting air quality
By Brendan O'Brien CHICAGO (Reuters) -Hazy, smoke-filled skies from raging Canadian wildfires hovered Wednesday over the U.S. Midwest and East,
2023-06-29 03:23
FTX accuses ex-lawyer of aiding Bankman-Fried's fraud, silencing whistleblowers
By Andrew Goudsward Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX sued one of its former top lawyers, accusing him of aiding
2023-06-29 02:52
Tennessee State will become the first HBCU to add ice hockey
Tennessee State University announced it will become the first historically Black college and university to introduce ice hockey
2023-06-29 01:24
Solvay settles drinking water pollution claims with New Jersey
BRUSSELS The U.S. branch of Belgian chemicals company Solvay has struck a deal with the New Jersey Department
2023-06-29 00:54
U.S. launches $7bln program to bring solar to low-income households
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday launched a $7 billion competitive grant program that
2023-06-29 00:54
Charter school lost case over skirts rule for girls, but debate over charter autonomy isn't over
One of the mothers who successfully sued a North Carolina charter school over its requirement that girls wear skirts says she always knew she'd prevail
2023-06-28 23:51