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.
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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.
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Australia's Suncorp forecasts rise in FY24 catastrophe reinsurance costs
Australian general insurer Suncorp Group Ltd said on Tuesday that it expects costs associated with catastrophe reinsurance premiums
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NFL refuses to take the blame for slippery Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl
Super Bowl 57 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles was hindered by the slippery turf. The NFL believes it's the players' fault for the conditions.Super Bowl 57 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles was nothing short of entertaining. Whether it was Eag...
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9 Creative Ways People Kept Cool Before Air Conditioning
People have come up with a range of ingenious, harebrained, and sometimes grim but often remarkable ways to stay cool during a summer scorcher.
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Federal complaint challenges Harvard legacy admissions
Petitioners allege it benefits the white and wealthy while discriminating against minority students.
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Léon Gautier: Last French D-Day fighter dies aged 100
Léon Gautier is being remembered as a "defender of freedom" for his role opposing Nazi Germany.
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How to Track Down Ice Cream Trucks Near You
These online tools can help you locate the nearest ice cream truck in your neighborhood.
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Two killed in Russian drone strike on northern Ukrainian city
KYIV (Reuters) -At least two people were killed and 19 others were wounded in a Russian drone attack on the
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An ex-OceanGate employee once sent an ominous email raising safety concerns about the doomed Titan submersible, report says
A former OceanGate Expeditions employee emailed another ex-associate of the company years ago with concerns about the potential failings of its Titan submersible and an ominous warning about its CEO, who was killed last month with four others when the vessel imploded on a dive in the North Atlantic.
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Barbecuing vs. Grilling: What’s the Difference?
Though they’re sometimes used interchangeably, grilling and barbecuing describe distinct methods of outdoor cooking.
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Brazil economists foresee deeper monetary easing, lower inflation
BRASILIA/SAO PAULO Private economists in Brazil anticipate deeper monetary easing this year and improved inflation prospects until 2026
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