Department of Education launches civil rights probe after lawsuit accuses Harvard of giving preferential treatment to legacy admissions
The US Department of Education has begun a civil rights investigation into whether Harvard University discriminates in its admissions process by giving preferential treatment to children of wealthy donors and alumni, roughly three weeks after a lawsuit made those allegations.
1970-01-01 08:00
Banc of California set to merge with rival PacWest
PacWest Bancorp is set to merge with Banc of California in a $400 million equity deal, according to a joint announcement the banks released Tuesday afternoon, ahead of their second-quarter earnings results.
1970-01-01 08:00
Texas congressman leads thirst and hunger strike to urge heat protections for workers
A Democratic congressman from Texas is participating in a brief thirst and hunger strike Tuesday to "draw attention to the need for a federal workplace heat standard, including protections for rest and water breaks."
1970-01-01 08:00
UN rejects Russian account of attack that killed 50 Ukrainian prisoners, confirming findings of a CNN investigation
The United Nations has said that Russian accounts of a rocket attack on a camp holding Ukrainian prisoners of war in July 2022 are not supported by the evidence.
1970-01-01 08:00
Inside McCarthy's sudden warming to a Biden impeachment inquiry
Speaker Kevin McCarthy in recent weeks has heard similar advice from both a senior House Republican and an influential conservative lawyer: prioritize the impeachment of President Joe Biden over a member of his Cabinet.
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden pledges 'mental health care is health care' with new rule ensuring mental health parity in insurance coverage
President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced new action to guarantee access to mental health care, unveiling a proposed rule that would ensure mental health benefits on private insurance plans more closely mirror physical health benefits.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jim Harbaugh facing 4-game suspension over NCAA violations
The NCAA and Michigan are reportedly working towards a resolution that would suspend head coach Jim Harbaugh for the first four games of the season.The 2023 college football season is nearly upon us, and predictions are going to begin to fly as to which teams will win their conferences, who will...
1970-01-01 08:00
Singer Monica says her 'instincts kicked in' when she jumped off stage to help concertgoer in Detroit
R&B superstar Monica is being praised for helping an audience member at the Riverfront Music Festival in Michigan on Saturday after a video of the altercation went viral on social media over the weekend.
1970-01-01 08:00
Florida ocean temps surge to 100 degrees as mass coral bleaching event is found in some reefs
An urgent rescue operation is underway to save Florida coral species from extinction as a mass bleaching event and die-off from unprecedented water temperatures spreads across the Florida Keys.
1970-01-01 08:00
House panel plans to move forward with Zuckerberg contempt vote Thursday
The House Judiciary Committee has announced it will hold a hearing on Thursday to begin contempt proceedings against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for failing to comply with a series of subpoenas to turn over documents related to the panel's investigation into whether the company censored free speech on its platform.
1970-01-01 08:00
That's so Raven! Raven-Symoné says she's psychic
We really should have seen this one coming.
1970-01-01 08:00
Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United - Leagues Cup preview: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction
Everything you need to know ahead of Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United in the 2023 Leagues Cup.
1970-01-01 08:00