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Recent Supreme Court Ruling Affects College Diversity This fall, major changes are being observed in college admissions across the United States, particularly following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that has significantly affected how schools consider race in their admissions processes. As schools are adjusting to these new guidelines, some are reporting noticeable shifts in their racial diversity numbers while others appear to maintain their previous levels. Impact on UNC’s Black

New York Court to Sentence Donald Trump Amidst Legal Challenges New York City, NY – Former President Donald Trump, who is also a candidate in the upcoming Republican presidential race, is facing significant legal challenges as he awaits sentencing on multiple felony counts. A New York State judge has made it clear that the case will move forward, rejecting Trump’s request to delay the sentencing until after the November 5

Long Island Couple Arrested for Alleged Ties to Chinese Government In a surprising turn of events on a Tuesday morning, Linda Sun, who previously served as a deputy chief of staff to New York Governor Katie Hochul, was arrested by the FBI at her home in Long Island. This arrest also included her husband, Chris Hu. The couple faces serious allegations, including acting as unregistered agents of the Chinese Communist

Rancho Palos Verdes Faces Severe Landslide Crisis The scenic city of Rancho Palos Verdes, located atop picturesque bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is grappling with a growing crisis as landslides damage or destroy homes in the area. This community, consisting of around 42,000 residents, has always had its vulnerabilities due to its unique geological makeup and the coastal conditions it faces. A Fragile Foundation The Palos Verdes Peninsula, where this

Power Outages Continue in Rancho Palos Verdes Amid Landslide Threats Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. – A total of 105 homes lost electrical service on Monday as Southern California Edison (SCE) takes steps to manage the ongoing landslide threat in the area. This latest shutoff affected the Seaview district, following another incident the previous day where 140 homes in the Portuguese Bend community were also left without power, leaving residents on

US Authorities Seize Nicolás Maduro’s Plane Amid Ongoing Tensions Fort Lauderdale, Florida – In a significant move escalating the pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, US authorities have seized his private jet. This action comes more than a month after Maduro made a controversial claim of victory in the national elections held on July 28. On Monday, US officials confirmed that they had seized the aircraft, described as Venezuela’s equivalent

Tragedy Strikes Forest Park as Four People Killed on CTA Blue Line Train Forest Park, IL – A tragic shooting occurred early Monday morning on a CTA Blue Line train in west suburban Forest Park, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. The incident took place around 5:30 a.m. as officers responded to reports of gunfire at the Forest Park Blue Line station located at 711 Desplaines Ave. Details of

Minnesota State Fair Welcomes Governor Tim Walz Amid Tight Security St. Paul, Minnesota – Governor Tim Walz made a quick and spirited visit to the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday morning, his first since being named as Kamala Harris’s running mate on the Democratic ticket. The governor’s 30-minute appearance was marked by strict security measures, including metal barricades and patrols by Secret Service agents and security dogs, reflecting his elevated

Portland Faces New Drug Law as Decriminalization Experiment Comes to an End PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregonians are on the verge of a significant change this Sunday, as the state’s experiment with drug decriminalization officially comes to an end. Starting this weekend, there will be a new misdemeanor charge for individuals caught using or possessing hard drugs. This shift is part of a partial rollback of Measure 110, which was previously

Dam Removal Marks New Era for Klamath River Restoration PHOENIX — Last week, a significant environmental milestone occurred when the final dam on the Klamath River, located at the California-Oregon border, was taken down. This event marks a victory for tribes and environmentalists who have spent decades working to heal the river’s ecosystem, which had suffered dearly due to the dams. A Journey from Tragedy to Triumph Brook Thompson, now