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First LookStudents return to campus while affirmative action does not. What’s the impact?The first freshman class since a Supreme Court ruling ended affirmative action in higher education is starting college. Experts say it will take years to see the full impact on enrollment, but some colleges are reporting fewer incoming Black students.
Why Harris has more at stake in Tuesday’s debate than TrumpThe Harris-Trump debate, hosted by ABC News, comes as polls show a neck-and-neck race in the states that will determine who wins in November.
Judge delays Trump’s hush-money sentencing until after November electionA New York judge agreed to postpone the sentencing of former President Donald Trump in a criminal case involving falsified records on hush money.
- Judge delays Trump’s hush-money sentencing until after November election
A New York judge agreed to postpone the sentencing of former President Donald Trump in a criminal case involving falsified records on hush money.
Backdrop for Georgia mass shooting: Both gaps and progress on school safetyA school shooting in Georgia has left four people dead. It also highlights how efforts to prevent and respond to threats are improving but incomplete.
First Look‘I will not subject my family to more pain’: Hunter Biden pleads guilty to tax chargesHunter Biden’s winding legal saga may soon be over. On Sept. 5 he pled guilty to tax evasion charges to avoid going to trial. He now awaits sentencing with the possibility of prison time. Here’s how the story has played out so far.
Parent stress is a national health issue: Asking for help is a strong first stepStress is now considered a major health risk for parents. The U.S. surgeon general says asking for help is the first line of defense.
College students are back. Here are 4 issues to watch on campuses.Did the summer offer a reset to roiled college campuses? As classes resume, students face new rules around protesting – and some flux around financial aid, artificial intelligence, and the viability of higher ed.
First LookBiden administration cracks down on Russian fake news sites ahead of electionThe Justice Department is aiming at Russian attempts to sway US voters. It has seized 32 websites and issued sanctions. Nearly 2,000 videos posted by a Russian-funded media company have reached more than 16 million views on YouTube alone, prosecutors say.
FocusIs a Venezuelan gang growing in the US? Colorado feels the threat.Colorado officials have increasingly gone on record about the suspected presence of a gang called Tren de Aragua. Police and politicians here are boosting efforts to address security concerns.
First LookAt Columbia, a new academic year brings a renewed focus on protestsColumbia University, the epicenter of last spring’s campus movement against Israel’s war in Gaza, is bracing for the return of protests this fall. Administrators say they seek to ease tensions, while student organizers continue to push for their demands to be met.
First LookWhat is Spamouflage? How a Chinese firm uses fake accounts to confuse US voters.A network of fake online accounts, linked to a Chinese disinformation campaign, mimic Americans to spread fake or inflammatory news about US politics.
Asian American history can be scarce in schools. States are trying to change that.What should students in the United States learn about Asian and Asian American culture and history? With hate crimes on the rise, more states are turning to classroom lessons to help foster tolerance and understanding.
First LookNew York governor’s aide, Linda Sun, arrested on charges of ties to Chinese governmentLinda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was arrested the morning of Sept. 3 along with her husband at their home on Long Island. Prosecutors say Ms. Sun pushed China’s priorities, among other infractions.
Is Kamala Harris at ease on campaign trail? My two days with the VP.Questions about Kamala Harris’ ease at mingling with the public have swirled since she became the Democratic nominee. Our reporter got to observe the candidate up close in Georgia.
First LookWhat happened at Arlington National Cemetery? And did Trump’s campaign break the law?Federal law and Pentagon policies do not allow political activities in Section 60 of the cemetery, which is considered hallowed ground. An official was abruptly shoved aside, the U.S. Army said. And videos were taken by Donald Trump’s campaign and used in ads.
The job market needs workers. The newest ones are over age 75.This Labor Day, the fastest-growing part of the workforce is also the oldest – people well past “retirement age” seeking both income and activity.
Will the 2024 election results be accepted by all? Wisconsin is a key test.Republicans protested Joe Biden’s narrow win of Wisconsin in 2020. A battle over trust in elections in that key swing state hasn’t really ended.
Tutoring is getting kids excited about school. Educators want to make it permanent.Tutoring emerged as a leading strategy to mitigate pandemic-related learning loss. Now, evidence suggests it’s helping reduce absenteeism as well.
Cover StoryFlorida woman kills wild boar with mango. (This is not a meme.)Some of Florida’s liberty-seeking transplants seek out the state’s wildness. Others seeking freedom are finding politics stifling.
