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The Latest FAFSA Form is Available. It Works Fine.

The rollout of the new student aid form last year was a debacle. This year’s beta testing has gone better. Next up: millions of users and a new administration.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

The latest $5 meal? This year’s Thanksgiving dinner.

The average cost per person for a Thanksgiving meal is expected to fall this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Tulsa fires Wilson as coach after latest blowout

Tulsa has fired football coach Kevin Wilson. The Golden Hurricane lost nine games by more than 30 points over Wilson's two seasons, including a 63-30 loss at USF on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

China’s Huawei Takes Aim at Apple With Latest Smartphone

Last year, a chip breakthrough put Huawei on top of the Chinese smartphone market. Now it is rolling out its newest phone, the Mate 70 series.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Latest news on Thanksgiving holiday travel, airline fees

Airports across the country expect a record number of people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports as more news emerges about ...

San Jose State Women’s Volleyball Team Finds Itself at Center of Transgender Debate

After reports that the team includes a transgender player, several schools have forfeited matches against the university out of protest.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Bill on school bathroom use by transgender students clears Ohio Legislature, heads to governor

The Republican-led Ohio Senate has approved a bill banning transgender students from using bathrooms that fit their gender identities

Health - ABC News - November 13

Athletes from five universities file Title IX suit in transgender volleyball controversy

In the latest chapter of the ongoing controversy following reports that a player on the San Jose State University women's volleyball team is transgender, a lawsuit has been filed against the ...

Rep. Mace says Capitol restroom bill targeted 1st transgender member of Congress

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is the first transgender member of Congress.

Harris Loss Has Democrats Fighting Over How to Talk About Transgender Rights

Kamala Harris left Donald J. Trump’s anti-transgender attack ads largely unanswered. Some Democrats call it political malpractice.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Sir Lady Java, pioneering transgender performer and activist in L.A. nightclub scene, dies

Sir Lady Java, a pioneering transgender performer and activist, died Saturday at 82 following a stroke, close friends said.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 20

Transgender Rep.-elect Sarah McBride calls GOP attacks 'an attempt to distract' from the issues

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, D-Del., the first openly transgender person elected to serve in Congress, on Sunday called House Republicans’ moves to ban her from using women’s bathrooms in the Capitol ...

Judge rejects request to block San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing on grounds she’s transgender

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Transgender volleyball controversy: Judge rules San Jose State women’s volleyball player eligible to play in conference tournament

A federal judge denied emergency injunctive relief despite complaints from competitors who object to the Spartans player's participation on the grounds that she is transgender.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Court rejects request to sideline San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that allows a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member to play in the Mountain West Conference tournament after complaints said she should be ...

Sports - ABC News - 17 hours ago

Appeals court rejects request to sideline San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender

Sports - ABC News - 20 hours ago

FirstFT: Twin scandals hit PwC’s Asia profits

Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from the Madison Square Garden rally and what happened to Project 2025?

World - Financial Times - October 29

As Schools Ban Phones, More Kids Are Using Smartwatches

Many parents are unable or unwilling to send their children to school with a phone. Smartwatch use among kids is booming, but experts warn the devices could be yet another “electronic umbilical cord.”

Tech - Wired - October 29

What is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it?

The agency provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere, and has long been criticised by Israel.

Why Israel's UNRWA ban could be devastating for Palestinians

UNRWA, United Nations refugee agency for Palestinians, provides far more than humanitarian aid.

Interfering Yankees fans banned from Game 5

Two Yankees fans have been banned from attending Game 5 of the World Series after interfering with Dodgers star Mookie Betts in Game 4.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

15 attorneys general call for national ban on price gouging

Fifteen attorneys general called on congressional leaders to support a national ban on price gouging in a letter sent Wednesday. The letter — addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Bills' Miller practicing after ban, 'in a great spot'

Von Miller returned to Bills practice after his four-game ban for violating for the NFL's personal conduct policy, saying he's "happy all of that stuff is behind" him.