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State Fair Extends Free Student Tickets to WeekendsLifestyle — 2dThe State Fair of Texas has expanded free admission tickets for pre-K through eighth-grade students in participating districts within 100 miles of Fair Park, making them valid any day—including weekends—through Oct. 18. The change follows early-fair bad weather and requests for more flexibility; parents can get $5 off admission online.

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DOJ Accuses UCLA Law of Racial Discrimination in Admissions — 6dThe Justice Department says UCLA School of Law discriminated against white and Asian applicants in its 2023–2025 admissions by using race, allegedly through application essays and recruitment practices, in violation of federal law and the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling. UCLA disputes the finding, saying it admits students through a comprehensive, merit-based process and complies with applicable law.

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Elena Vasquez If UCLA used essays and recruiting to favor certain races after the Supreme Court ruling, that violates federal law and deserves investigation.

Columbia pauses journalism MA admissions amid visa uncertainty — 6dColumbia Journalism School is pausing admissions to its Master of Arts program for an upcoming cycle while reviewing and reworking the curriculum; the dean said visa dynamics were among the considerations, as shifting Trump administration policies have reportedly contributed to a sharp decline in international applications. The school will continue its other journalism degrees and introduce a part-time online Master of Science program.

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Regional schools offer prospective-student open housesLifestyle — 2dColleges and schools across several states are holding open houses to introduce prospective students and families to academic and career programs, campus life, admissions, transfer pathways and financial aid. Events include tours, faculty and student Q&As, program demonstrations and family activities, with some institutions highlighting affordability initiatives and scholarships.

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US Wildlife Sites Welcome VisitorsLifestyle — 2dFamily-friendly wildlife outings range from Montpelier’s annual fall open house, with hayrides and nature activities, to close-up animal encounters at Georgia’s Hope Ranch Zoo. Other options include free-admission animal farms and sanctuaries in New York and Missouri’s Powder Valley nature center, which offers wildlife exhibits, trails and hands-on activities.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Travel Destinations Expand Experiences, Face Visitor ChallengesTravel — 2dThe articles describe tourism strategies and visitor experiences in several destinations: Labrador’s Mealy Mountains reserve is developing opportunities centered on its landscapes and Indigenous heritage, while Stockton promotes leisure, sports and business events to support its economy. A separate commentary argues Gibraltar could improve its tourist experience by reconsidering high admission prices and making visitor information easier to find; another article highlights airports designed as attractions in their own right.

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DOJ Accuses UCSF Medical School of Admissions Discrimination — Sep 22, 2026DOJ on Sept. 22, 2026, found UCSF Med illegally used race in 2023–25 admissions; Black applicants were 12.6 times more likely than comparable white applicants to be admitted.

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Maya Lindstrom This kind of racial preference in med school admissions lowers standards and risks patient care down the line.

Iran Guard Urges Americans to Protest Trump Policies — Sep 28, 2026On Sept. 29, 2026, Iran Guard spokesman Mohebbi told Americans to protest Trump, revise leaders, and force a U.S. admission of defeat as the rial hit 2.5 million per dollar.

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Priya Raman Settler attacks on Palestinians will only drag the region into more violence.

U.S. Plans 17,500 Refugee Admissions, Mostly White South Africans — Sep 22, 2026State Department told Congress Tuesday the FY2027 refugee cap rises to 17,500, primarily Afrikaners; resettlement expected to cost about $500 million.

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Marcus Bell Prioritizing one ethnic group for nearly all slots feels off when other persecuted minorities worldwide could use the same help.

Feds Accuse Berkeley Law of Racial Admissions Bias — Sep 9, 2026Federal investigators from the Justice Department and Education Department concluded that UC Berkeley Law systematically discriminated against white and Asian applicants, using race-based prompts and other tactics to advance diversity goals even after the 2023 Supreme Court ruling. The findings, aligned with the Trump administration’s push to roll back race-conscious admissions, cite a significant disparity in admission odds—berating Black applicants with much higher odds of admission compared with similarly qualified white applicants—and call for enforcement action and a voluntary resolution.

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Tom Gallagher The Supreme Court ruling was clear, so these race-based prompts and tactics need to end to restore fair admissions.

Caddell agrees to $35 million settlement in Milan consulate labor probe — Sep 27, 2026Caddell Construction agreed to pay about €30.9 million in a settlement tied to allegations that workers recruited from India for the new U.S. consulate in Milan faced low wages, exhausting shifts and unsafe conditions. Most of the money will go to workers, with additional payments to Italian authorities; the company denies the deal is an admission of wrongdoing, while the investigation continues.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Credit Acceptance Agrees to $710 Million Auto-Lending Settlement — Sep 17, 2026Credit Acceptance agreed to a roughly $710 million multistate auto-lending settlement, with $634 million in debt forgiveness for more than 55,000 borrowers and no admission of liability.

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Rachel Meyers Forgiving that much debt shows how many of these loans were unaffordable from the start.

Nationwide Campaign to End Legacy Admissions At Universities Gains SteamReporting — Jan 29, 2024Following the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling against race-based college admissions, a bipartisan movement against legacy admissions has been gaining steam at the state and federal level, as well. Legacy admissions refers…

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Blue State College Allegedly Using Explicit Racial Quotas In Admissions — Apr 4, 2025Young America’s Foundation (YAF) on Thursday filed a civil rights complaint against Gettysburg College over its allegedly illegal admissions policy. Gettysburg’s senior assistant director of admissions presented a plan…

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CASEY RYAN: Students For Fair Admissions Versus Harvard Brings Back Meritocracy — Jun 24, 2025Two years ago the Supreme Court upended decades of precedent by ruling that universities could no longer use affirmative action to determine admissions for students. In the case Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard…

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Biden Makes Admission About the Situation at the BorderReporting — May 11, 2023President Joe Biden is making an admission about the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border. On Wednesday, a reporter asked the president to elaborate on his statement that it will be “ chaotic ” at the border once the…

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Education Department Opens Investigation Into Admissions at Virginia High School — May 23, 2025Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia is being investigated over the admissions policy at an elite high school. According to the Associated Press , the Department of Education announced Thursday they will be opening…

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DOJ’s Civil Rights Division Probes California Universities’ Admission Policies — Mar 28, 2025The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday that it has launched investigations into several elite California universities due to concerns their admissions policies violate federal civil rights law. Stanford and…

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Gavin Newsom Greenlights Bill Banning Legacy Admissions For Private Universities — Sep 30, 2024Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Monday banning legacy and donor preferences in admissions for private colleges and universities. After passing the Senate in August, Gov. Newsom signed the…

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Actress Lori Loughlin, Husband to Plead Guilty to US College Admissions ScamReporting — May 21, 2020“Full House” actress Lori Loughlin and her husband have agreed to plead guilty to U.S. charges that they tried to fraudulently win their children’s admission to the University of Southern California, federal prosecutors…

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Jack Smith Makes Four Big Admissions In Fiery Public Hearing — Jan 22, 2026Former special counsel Jack Smith made major admissions during his public testimony Thursday, including about former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s credibility as a witness. Republicans grilled Smith on…

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Harvard Slashes Admissions Seats Despite Massive Endowment Gains, Winning Back Federal Funds — Oct 21, 2025Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) has cut more than half of its admissions seats in two graduate programs over the next two years in order to “balance both our academic and fiscal…

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U.S. Naval Academy Ditches Racial Preferences In Admissions Following Trump Order — Mar 28, 2025The U.S. Naval Academy has ended racial preferences in its admissions process, President Donald Trump’s administration said in court filings Friday. The new changes to policy come in the wake of Trump issuing an…

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Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Challenge To Racial Discrimination In Public School Admissions — Dec 9, 2024The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a case challenging Boston Public Schools using a student’s ZIP code as a factor for admission in an attempt to admit more nonwhite students. The case alleges white students were…

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