Harvard’s Black Student Enrollment Declines After Affirmative Action

Post-Affirmative Action, Is Sustained Campus Diversity Suspicious?

There are perfectly legal explanations for why schools’ demographics might not change after the fall of affirmative action.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Freshman Enrollment Appears to Decline for the First Time Since 2020

A projected 5 percent drop in this year’s freshman class follows a number of disruptions last year, including persistent failures with the FAFSA form.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

More students are eligible for college aid, but fewer high schoolers enroll — 'there's still work to do,' official says

Although more students are eligible for federal aid this year, rising college costs and ballooning student debt balances are still major concerns.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Affirm sees booming buy-now-pay-later growth, but stock dips after earnings

The company is seeing more of its business shift toward interest-bearing products.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

University student dies after incident at gym

Police say the death is "being treated as unexplained".

Students warned after Bonfire Night firework 'war'

Meanwhile, some students in Nottingham tell of their fears after the fireworks "war" on Bonfire Night.

Harris tells anti-abortion protesters that they're at the 'wrong rally'

Trump to address Catholic charity benefit after Harris declines

Belgrade’s Hotel Yugoslavia likely to face demolition after years of decline

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Ivory Coast dissolves student unions after deaths and a police raid

The government of Ivory Coast has announced a ban on all student union associations following the death of two students and the arrest of 17 suspects

World - ABC News - October 18

Elite School Will Offer a Day Off for Students Distressed by Election

Attendance on Wednesday, or whatever day the results are announced, is optional for high school students at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York City, families were told.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Investigation underway after 2 Jewish DePaul students attacked on campus

An investigation from DePaul University and the Chicago Police Department is underway after two Jewish students who were visibly showing their support for Israel were attacked on the university’s ...

Tua Tagovailoa Returns to N.F.L. Action After Three Concussions in Two Years

The quarterback’s third diagnosed concussion in two years prompted league-wide discussion about whether he should continue playing football.

Sports - The New York Times - October 25

ULM assistant to face 'disciplinary action' after shoving Warhawks player on sideline

Video of the incident went viral on social media after ULM's loss to Marshall

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Affirm beats on top and bottom lines

Affirm beats on earnings and revenue in fiscal first quarter.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

ObamaCare open enrollment kicks off

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story ACA enrollment now open days before election Americans can start signing up for health coverage through ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Oil prices rise as U.S. supply posts a surprise decline, but trend ‘favors the bears’

Crude futures finished higher on Thursday for the first time in five sessions, supported in part by an unexpected decline in last week’s U.S. crude inventories, which followed sizeable back-to-back ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Kimberly-Clark’s stock falls after sales fall short, with declines in tissues and personal care

Shares of Kimberly-Clark Corp. fell 3.1% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the parent of consumer brands including Huggies diapers, Kleenex tissues and Scott toilet paper reported third-quarter ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Hedgehogs ‘near threatened’ on red list after 30% decline over past decade

The mammals were once common across Europe but urban development has pushed them towards extinction. Hedgehogs are now listed as “near threatened” on the International Union for Conservation of ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Yankees decline 2025 option on Anthony Rizzo, Gerrit Cole opts out of deal

After a loss in the World Series, New York has kicked off what is likely to be a busy offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

One year after 4 Pepperdine students were killed in high-speed crash, sorority sisters push for change

Thursday marks one year since four Pepperdine University students were struck and killed in a high-speed crash along Pacific Coast Highway.

University of Alabama students charged in alleged fraternity hazing incidents

Several University of Alabama students were charged in alleged fraternity hazing incidents after a pledge said he was shoved and stepped on and had things thrown at him.

Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham invites ASU students to try out for kicker after loss to Cincinnati

The Sun Devils coach is exploring all options after his team missed a pair of field goals in the fourth quarter

Sports - CBS Sports - October 19

Akron school resource officer put on administrative duty after punching student in the head

An Akron, Ohio, school resource officer has been assigned to administrative duty after he was recorded on video punching a high school student in the head, the mayor said.

House Education GOP says schools failed to protect Jewish students after nearly yearlong antisemitism investigation

Republicans on the House Education Committee on Thursday released their report regarding antisemitism on college campuses after a nearly yearlong investigation that played a part in at least two ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

NCAA mulling in-season action after Oregon's controversial late-game situational move helped Ducks beat Ohio State

The NCAA Football Playing Rules Committee is actively “engaged” in examining Oregon's controversial play for possible action.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

FCA warns Crispin Odey it will take action after his conduct ‘lacked integrity’

UK financial regulator gives warning notice to hedge fund founder

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Harris courts Black voters in Michigan after unusual Trump town hall

Vice President Kamala Harris courted Black voters in battleground Michigan and stepped up her attacks on Donald Trump, as the former President promoted is plan to impose large tariffs on imports he ...

Politics - NBC News - October 15

A historically Black community grapples with lasting impacts after Baltimore bridge collapse

As the dust settled after the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, residents of Turner Station found themselves facing an uncertain future.

After Harris's defeat, state victories show a new direction for Black politics

While most observers of Black politics will focus on the defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris, we should not neglect a silver lining to be found in the states.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Open enrollment changes to save you money

It's open enrollment season and certain considerations to your health plan could help you save money on taxes and other costs. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the best tips.

Auto-enrolment drives surge in ‘lost’ UK pensions

£31bn sitting in unclaimed, inactive or lost savings pots

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Pope urged at LGBTQ meeting to reverse church ban on gender-affirming care

Pope Francis faced calls to overturn the Catholic Church’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender people when he held talks with LGBTQ activists at the Vatican.

Harris says gender-affirming care decisions should be left to doctors and patients

Vice President Harris on Tuesday said decisions on gender-affirming care should be left to doctors and their patients in an interview with NBC News. The vice president said “we should follow the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

‘Buy now, pay later’ group Affirm launches in the UK

Move comes as British government looks to bring the popular borrowing method under FCA rules

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

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