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.
2023-07-04 08:18
Solomon Islands country profile
Provides an overview of Solomon Islands, including key facts about this Pacific island nation.
2023-06-30 19:45
EU court finds Ireland failed to follow nature laws
The European Court of Justice rules that Ireland was not doing enough to protect hundreds of sites.
2023-06-30 17:57
New Zealand seeks to exterminate predators to save native birds
New Zealand plans to wipe out every last rat, possum and stoat. Can the plan work?
2023-06-27 05:26
Yevgeny Prigozhin: From Putin's chef to rebel in chief
Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was a Putin ally before launching a rebellion inside Russia.
2023-06-24 21:25
Volkswagen prevails against US counties' diesel emissions claims
By Brendan Pierson A federal judge has ruled in favor of Volkswagen in lawsuits brought against the automaker
2023-06-24 04:47
First woman to serve as New York City's top cop announces surprise resignation
NEW YORK New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell, the first woman to lead the nation's largest police
2023-06-13 07:15
More Americans disapprove than approve of colleges considering race, ethnicity in admissions decisions, study shows
Half of surveyed adults in the US disapprove of students' race and ethnicities factoring into the college admissions process, according to a recent Pew Research Center study.
2023-06-11 21:59
At least 5 hospitalized after shooting in San Francisco's Mission District, official says
At least five people are hospitalized after a shooting in San Francisco's Mission District neighborhood on Friday, according to a city official.
2023-06-10 13:57
Republican state AGs, industry groups challenge US approval of California truck rules
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A group of 19 Republican state attorneys general, oil industry, farming and truck driver groups
2023-06-07 05:45
Ben Roberts-Smith: How war hero's defamation case has rocked Australia
Ben Roberts-Smith denies killing Afghan civilians, in a case that's shone a light on elite soldier units.
2023-05-31 05:17
VW, Audi agree to $85 million diesel settlement in principle with Texas
By David Shepardson (Reuters) -Volkswagen and its Audi unit have agreed to an $85 million settlement in principle over violations
2023-05-26 06:46