The Supreme Court has ruled that the use of affirmative action in college admissions is unconstitutional, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing the majority opinion and Justice Sonia Sotomayor writing a dissenting opinion. This decision is likely to have a significant impact on college admissions, as many institutions have long relied on affirmative action as a way to promote diversity on campus.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 and 6-2 that race-conscious admission policies of Harvard College and the University of North Carolina violate the Constitution, bringing an end to affirmative action in higher education. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, which could have implications for other areas of the law such as employment and housing. The ruling is a major victory for Students for Fair Admissions, Inc., and could have a major impact on college admissions nationwide.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in the University of North Carolina case and 6-2 in the Harvard dispute, effectively overturning the 2003 ruling…
Paula Peltonovich is demanding the return of her mother's remains after learning that her father's body was stolen as part of an alleged gruesome theft ring at the Harvard Medical School morgue. Harvard confirmed that her father was a victim of the ring, and Peltonovich is now demanding that her mother's remains be returned to their family. She is still in shock over the news and is hoping to get some closure.
Greeks have gone to the polls in the first election since the country's economy ceased to be subject to international lenders. Conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the leader of the left-wing Syriza party, Alexis Tsipras, are the two main contenders vying for power. Mitsotakis' New Democracy party is ahead in the polls, but the new electoral system of proportional representation means his 40% vote share is not enough to secure a majority of the 300 seats in Parliament. He has indicated he will seek a second election if necessary.
On Thursday, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to address concerns about the app's national security implications, consumer privacy, data security practices, and its relationship with the Chinese Communist Party. Chew has sought to reassure the public that the company is taking steps to protect user data, but a recent incident involving a reporter's data has raised questions about the company's commitment. The hearing will be closely watched to see if Chew's testimony is enough to allay the concerns of U.S. policymakers.