Wesleyan University: Top US college says it will end 'legacy' admissions
The university says it is "important" to end the policy, seen as a perk for the white and wealthy.
2023-07-19 23:46
Oversight Committee to hear from 2 IRS whistleblowers Wednesday
The House Oversight Committee is expected to publicly hear Wednesday from two IRS whistleblowers whose closed-door testimony alleging that the Hunter Biden criminal probe was mishandled has ignited a firestorm among House Republicans and led to calls to impeach Attorney General Merrick Garland.
2023-07-19 23:28
In-N-Out burger chain bans employees in five states from wearing masks without a doctor's note
In-N-Out will bar employees in five states from wearing masks unless they have a doctor’s note, according to internal company emails leaked on social media last week
2023-07-19 22:58
Exclusive-Israeli bid for U.S. visa waiver hangs on Palestinian-American access test
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel's bid to join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) hinges on a month-long trial
2023-07-19 22:57
Carvana stock surges 30% after it reaches a massive debt reduction deal
Shares of Carvana, the online used-car seller known for its tall, glass car-vending machines, surged by more than 30% in early trading Wednesday after the company reached a debt restructuring agreement.
2023-07-19 22:50
MLB Rumors: Justin Verlander throws cold water on Mets trade rumors
Mets veteran ace Justin Verlander finally addressed the ongoing rumors swirling around his potential trade at the August 1 deadline.What do you do when the media starts spreading rumors about your potential trade? Sit down with one of them and set the record straight. That's what New York M...
2023-07-19 22:46
The Russians Didn't Just Use Pencils in Space
A longstanding urban legend goes like this: During the space race of the 1960s, NASA spent millions developing a fancy "space pen" that could be used in zero gravity ... but the Soviets just used a pencil. This story resonates with us because NASA did act
2023-07-19 22:28
Man City winger target set to seal Saudi Pro League move
Former Barcelona star Malcom set to move to Saudi Pro League with Al Hilal. He was a target for Manchester City, who could lose Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez this summer.
2023-07-19 22:25
China to increase support for private firms to bolster recovery
By by Ella Cao and Kevin Yao BEIJING (Reuters) -China on Wednesday pledged to make the private economy "bigger, better
2023-07-19 22:24
Five European countries will extend ban on Ukraine's grain but let it head to other places
Five European Union countries will extend their ban on Ukrainian grain to protect their farmers’ interests
2023-07-19 22:22
Democratic senator wants new taxes on private jet travel
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON Senator Ed Markey on Wednesday said he is proposing additional taxes on private jet
2023-07-19 22:19
What is a war crime and could Putin be prosecuted over Ukraine?
The ICC wants President Vladimir Putin arrested for war crimes, but South Africa may not cooperate.
2023-07-19 22:17