
How Ron DeSantis gained a fan base among some suburban women far from Florida
In the early days of the Covid pandemic, mothers frustrated that opening schools seemed a low priority formed communities online. Ron DeSantis became their hero.
1970-01-01 08:00

Lawsuit alleges Harvard gives preferential treatment to legacy admissions, who are 'overwhelmingly' White
Three minority advocacy groups are suing Harvard University's governing body, accusing the school of discrimination by giving preferential treatment to children of wealthy donors and alumni, and are citing the recent US Supreme Court ruling that gutted affirmative action to bolster their lawsuit.
1970-01-01 08:00

Trainer Bob Baffert set to miss 2024 Kentucky Derby after organizers extend his suspension
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert will miss the Kentucky Derby next year after Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI), the organizer of the horse race and owner of the famed racetrack, extended his suspension through the end of 2024.
1970-01-01 08:00

Dolly Parton says she doesn't want to live on through AI after she dies: 'When I'm gone, I want to fly with it'
Dolly Parton isn't interested in living on through artificial intelligence.
1970-01-01 08:00

SPAC seeking merger with Trump's media company agrees to settlement with SEC
Blank-check firm Digital World Acquisition Corp said it reached an agreement in principle with the Securities and Exchange Commission after the commission began investigating the company's merger deal with Truth Social owner Trump Media & Technology Group.
1970-01-01 08:00

Ohio governor asks Biden to declare disaster for East Palestine train derailment
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has asked President Joe Biden to issue a major disaster declaration for the February 3 train derailment in East Palestine that released massive amounts of toxic chemicals, triggered evacuations and extensive, ongoing, cleanup efforts.
1970-01-01 08:00

Where to watch all the 4th of July celebrations and fireworks on TV
Independence Day is finally here. It's summer, the sun is out and your grill is hot but you've opted to avoid navigating crowded beaches or noisy bars for a more curated firework viewing experience.
1970-01-01 08:00

No credible security threats ahead of 47th annual Macy's 4th of July fireworks show, NYPD says
New York officials say there are no credible threats ahead of Tuesday's annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration in Manhattan, but there will be heightened security, including thousands of police officers, across the city.
1970-01-01 08:00

Biden nominates controversial former Trump-appointee to Public Diplomacy Commission
President Joe Biden announced Monday his intention to nominate a former appointee under former President Donald Trump with a controversial past in Latin America to the bipartisan United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.
1970-01-01 08:00

5 dead in North Myrtle Beach plane crash
Five people have died following a plane crash in North Myrtle Beach on Sunday, according to police.
1970-01-01 08:00

What's open and closed on July 4
Americans across the country will celebrate Independence Day with barbeques, fireworks and — for many — a day off from work.
1970-01-01 08:00

Los Angeles officials urge beachgoers to stay away from poisoned sea lions amid Fourth of July celebrations
Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, public health officials in Los Angeles are advising beachgoers to avoid sea lions that have been sickened by toxins from large algae blooms coating California beaches.
1970-01-01 08:00