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How the White House prepared for the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling
The White House has been preparing for months for a potential Supreme Court ruling gutting affirmative action, even as President Joe Biden expressed optimism late last year that the court would uphold consideration of race in college admissions.
Shein sent American influencers to China. Social media users are furious
A group of American fashion influencers and creators has received online backlash after they visited a model factory in China as part of a tour sponsored by Shein, an internet shopping giant, and posted glowing reviews.
Kelly Clarkson says there’s no ‘beef’ between her and Carrie Underwood
While they both are “American Idol” winners with great voices, please don’t pit Kelly Clarkson against Carrie Underwood.
Justices Clarence Thomas and Ketanji Brown Jackson criticize each other in unusually sharp language in affirmative action case
The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling Thursday on affirmative action pitted its two Black justices against each other, with the ideologically opposed jurists employing unusually sharp language attacking each other by name.
China unveils sweeping foreign policy law as Xi consolidates power — and aims to counter the US
China has unveiled a sweeping foreign relations law enshrining its right to impose “countermeasures” against actions that it deems a threat – in Beijing’s latest bid to bolster its position amid strained relations with the West.
Eating this food may be a reason why some people live to 100
Beans, beans, the magical … longevity food?
Climate event El Niño could hit the economy from food prices to clothing sales this year
Earlier this month, scientists at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed that the climate event known as El Niño has officially emerged for the first time in more than four years, and it’s expected to be strong this time around.
In-car radar could save children from tragic hot car deaths
One hot June day in Louisiana, Tyler Cestia was supposed to drop his son off at a babysitter before continuing on to work. His two-year-old boy, Thomas, asked to ride in the “big boy seat,” the child safety seat his older brother usually rode in, the one right behind the driver’s seat. Once he was buckled in, it was nearly impossible to see him from the driver’s seat, and he didn’t make a sound.
Mobile Police: They Wouldn’t Let Him In, So He Tried to Blow Them Away
Mobile Police say a guy didn’t have the cash to get into a West Mobile club, so he took it out on the bouncer who turned him away.
Virgin Galactic is launching its first commercial space mission. Here’s what to know
Virgin Galactic, the venture founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, is finally prepared to launch its first paying customers to the edge of space — a milestone two decades in the making.
Overstock.com is changing its name. It’s one you may recognize
Overstock.com, one of the biggest names in e-commerce, is ditching its name for something just as recognizable: Bed Bath & Beyond.
Melinda French Gates says more women must join the AI race to help prevent bias
As Silicon Valley and beyond is gripped by the fervor of artificial intelligence, Melinda French Gates is raising the alarm that more women must be involved in developing these tech tools.
US economic growth expanded much faster in the first quarter than previously estimated
The US economy expanded at a much faster pace in the first three months of the year than previously estimated, the Commerce Department reported on Thursday.
Flight problems mostly over — except at United
The problems with flight delays and cancellations that have plagued US travelers this week are mostly over — except at struggling United Airlines.
Delphi, Indiana, murders suspect told wife he killed two teen girls, unsealed documents allege
Richard Allen, the man charged with the 2017 killings of two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana, confessed to the crime during a phone call with his wife while in custody, a newly unsealed court document alleges.
Man faces charges for attacking state representative while she attended prayer service at XL Center
State Representative Maryam Khan and her family were attacked while attending Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Xl Center, according to The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
When will the heat wave end? Relief arrives for some. For others, the danger has just begun
A deadly heat wave will worsen in parts of the South today, but relief from the most extreme, record-breaking temperatures arrives in Texas and is on the horizon elsewhere.
Pittsburgh synagogue gunman has mental illness and epilepsy, doctor testifies at death penalty trial
The Pittsburgh synagogue shooter made several suicide attempts as a young man, was involuntarily committed multiple times and has schizophrenia and epilepsy, a neurologist who examined him testified at his death penalty trial Wednesday.
150 arrested in second night of French protests after 17-year-old shot dead by police
Police stations, town halls and schools were set alight across France on Wednesday, the second night of protests following the fatal police shooting of a teenage boy that was captured on video.
Learning to let love lead: A family’s journey to accept their transgender daughter
As an ordained Christian minister, Ontay Johnson’s faith teaches love is patient and kind. After one of his children came out as a transgender woman, the husband and father of three has had to practice what he preaches.
Madonna home from the hospital, source says
Madonna has been discharged from the hospital and transported to her New York City home via a private ambulance, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN Thursday.
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.
Jamie Foxx’s ‘They Cloned Tyrone’ colleagues say he’s doing better
Some of the people who worked with Jamie Foxx on his latest project have shared a positive health update on the actor.
Appeals court dismisses Ivanka Trump as co-defendant in civil fraud case against Donald Trump
A New York appeals court has dismissed Ivanka Trump as a co-defendant in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ civil fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump, his children and the Trump Organization, according to a court order filed Tuesday.
15-year-old boy faces 10 charges in Juneteenth shooting that injured six teens
A 15-year-old boy is facing 10 charges in connection to a shooting after the Juneteenth festival celebrations last Monday.
'Not too many people survive a bullet': Family shares lasting impacts of gun violence
- It's been nearly two years since 11-year-old Ja'Liyah Baker was shot in the neck while trying to shield her little brother from gunfire in Birmingham.
Idaho student killings suspect could be executed by firing squad if he is convicted and sentenced to death
The man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students could be executed by firing squad if he’s convicted and sentenced to death – and if the state cannot obtain the drugs necessary for a lethal injection.
New Marvel TV show uses AI and fans are upset
Marvel's new "Secret Invasion" TV show featuring Samuel L. Jackson unveiled an intro utilizing AI that critics say "looks bizarre" and "low quality."
Angela Bassett to receive honorary Oscar
Angela Bassett’s time has come to hold an Oscar statuette that she can call her own.
Your Fourth of July cookout will cost you less this year, according to American Farm Bureau
Good news for your Fourth of July cookout — it’s more affordable than last year. Families can expect to pay $67.73 for a party of 10, down 3% from last year’s record high, according to a survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Rihanna shows off baby bump in new Louis Vuitton campaign
With multiple bags and a baby bump protruding from an unbuttoned jacket, Rihanna’s maternity style has reached new heights in Louis Vuitton’s latest campaign.
Trump allies outraged after McCarthy says ‘I don’t know’ if Trump is strongest 2024 candidate
Advisers and allies to former President Donald Trump are expressing outrage after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that he thinks Trump can win in 2024, but does not know if he is the “strongest” candidate.
British woman whose death sparked conspiracy theories accidentally drowned, coroner rules
Nicola Bulley – a British woman whose missing person case triggered feverish conspiracy theories and criticism of the police investigation – died from drowning after she accidentally fell into cold water in January, UK’s PA Media reported.
Jacquemus’ Versailles show was an ode to Princess Diana
“You can’t just rent Versailles, you start a relationship,” said Simon Porte Jacquemus who yesterday joined the rarefied club of fashion designers to have presented a collection on the grounds of the historic French palace near Paris.
Rainforest destruction soared in 2022 despite global pledges to halt deforestation, new report finds
The destruction of the world’s rainforests ramped up last year, despite global pledges to end deforestation by 2030, according to a new report.
DOJ issues scathing rebuke of Bureau of Prisons detailing multiple failures that led to Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide
The Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General on Tuesday issued a scathing rebuke of the Bureau of Prisons detailing the multiple failures that led to the death of high-profile financier Jeffrey Epstein following his arrest in 2019 but found no evidence to contradict the “absence of criminality” in his death.
Investigators from special counsel’s office to interview Georgia Secretary of State Raffensperger
Investigators from special counsel Jack Smith’s office are set to interview Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, as part of the federal probe into efforts to subvert the peaceful transition of power.
‘The Bachelorette’ Season 20 premiere had a few surprises
Chairty Lawson’s hunt for a husband has begun. Lawson met the 25 men vying for her heart on Monday’s Season 20 premiere of “The Bachelorette,” and said she was not going to settle for just anyone who she wasn’t “head over heels” in love with. Her choices include Harvard graduate Josh, record jumper Chris, who does a backflip upon meeting her, Warwick, a construction manager from Nashville, Brayden, a travel nurse, Caleb B., a professional wrestler, and others.
Bank of America CEO: Inflation could hit Fed’s 2% target by 2025
US inflation could hit the Federal Reserve’s 2% target in 2025, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan told CNN in an exclusive interview Tuesday
Lab-grown meat doesn’t involve slaughter. Does that mean it’s kosher or halal?
The USDA gave two brands, Good Meat and Upside Foods, the green light last week to start producing and selling lab-grown, or cultivated, chicken in the United States. But is that kosher, literally?
Why we need more Black blood donors to treat sickle cell anemia
Living with sickle cell anemia, each day feels like a silent battle against my body’s limitations.
Teen shot in the head after ringing the wrong doorbell wants justice and a conviction for accused gunman, he tells ‘GMA’
Ralph Yarl, the Missouri teen who was shot in the head after ringing the wrong doorbell, has spoken out for the first time in an interview on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
It’s one of the world’s oldest spirits. Now it’s making a comeback
Arak might just be one of the most interesting spirits you’ve never heard of – and the Middle Eastern drink is having a revival across the globe.
Illinois dog sets world record for longest tongue
It's official: Rocky the boxer has brought the glory of a Guinness World Record to the Twin Cities.
Starbucks promises ‘clearer’ guidelines after Pride Month decor clash with union
Starbucks will clarify its policy on Pride decorations following criticism and strikes at unionized stores.
Chris Noth denies feeling ‘iced out’ by his former costars after sexual assault allegations
Chris Noth is pushing back on a report that his former costars are shunning him.
Prosecutor says there’s ‘insufficient evidence’ for murder charge against woman arrested in shooting of a Black mother who knocked on her door
A woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbor through a closed door earlier this month will not face murder charges, Florida officials said.
More dogs and cats with deadly diseases are ending up in shelters and foster care
- A local animal rescue organization in Tarrant County is sounding the alarm on what they are describing as a "community crisis."
Racism, sexism and class-based discrimination ‘widespread’ in English cricket, independent report finds
An independent report into the culture of cricket in England and Wales has found racism, class-based discrimination, elitism and sexism to be “widespread” and “deep rooted” in the sport.
Judge denies Sam Bankman-Fried’s motion to dismiss charges
A federal judge on Tuesday denied efforts by Sam Bankman-Fried, the crypto entrepreneur accused of orchestrating a multibillion-dollar fraud, to have some of his criminal charges thrown out.