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Sat Jul 1 2023

College seems less accessible after SCOTUS decisions, say students of color

Protestors gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 27, 2023 in Washington, D.C., ahead of the oral arguments in two cases that challenge President Joe Biden's $400 billion student loan forgiveness plan.

Taken together, students and advocates of color say Supreme Court decisions this week on affirmative action and student loans reinforce obstacles.

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President Joe Biden speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Friday, June 30, 2023, in Washington. The Biden administration is moving forward on a new student debt relief plan after the Supreme Court struck down his original initiative to provide relief to 43 million borrowers. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ORG XMIT: DCEV431

Biden says he will try new path to forgive student loans after Supreme Court loss

President Biden said he will pursue canceling student loan debt through an alternative legal authority after his defeat in the Supreme Court.

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A 59-year-old Immokalee, Florida woman who spent decades as a farm worker, but remains undocumented, is among those weighing whether to leave the state because of a law that imposes new penalties and restrictions on undocumented immigrants.

As Florida immigration law arrives, families face impossible choice

Critics worry Florida immigration bill will lead to a labor shortage, potentially hobbling crop harvests, home construction and the tourism industry.

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The US Postal Service has created its own metrics to measure how well it serves its customers. That seems unfair since the USPS is not its own client. It would be better to survey Americans about how well the Post Office performs. Most recently, for the period from July 1 to August 12, its average […]

USPS is making changes in July. Here's what you need to know

It will cost more - or less, in some cases - to send mail in July. Here's what you need to know about USPS changes.

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FILE - Britain's Prince William and Britain's Prince Harry walk beside each other after viewing the floral tributes for the late Queen Elizabeth II outside Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are expected to vent their grievances against the monarchy when Netflix releases the final episodes of a series about the couple's decision to step away from royal duties and make a new start in America. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File) ORG XMIT: XROY104

Prince Harry, William both appear at 2023 Diana Awards

Prince Harry and Prince William may have a complicated relationship, but, on Friday, the brothers came together for a cause honoring their mother.

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Tyrese Haliburton has agreed to a monster extension with the Indiana Pacers.

NBA free agency updates: Busy Day 1 capped by monster extensions

NBA free agency opened at 6 p.m. on Friday, beginning one of the most unpredictable times on the sports calendar. Here's everything you need to know.

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Your guide to the 2023 Tour de France, the world's best-known bike race

Here is everything you need to know about the world's most challenging bicycle race, the 2023 Tour de France

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Alef Aeronautics revealed in late June 2023 its flying car "Model A" is now available for preorder and will soon hit the road − and sky.

World's first flying car gets FAA approval

Alef Aeronautics' 'Model A' has a driving range of 200 miles and a flight range of 110 miles. The company plans to start delivering cars by late 2025.

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Suzy Kolber took over "Monday Night Countdown" hosting duties from Stuart Scott in 2014. She wrote on Twitter that she is among ESPN employees who are being laid off.

ESPN layoffs include Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber: What we know

Jeff Van Gundy had been with ESPN since he left coaching in 2007. He's known for his strong criticism of NBA officiating.

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Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts arrives before President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Washington.

Week in politics: Supreme Court torches Biden student loan plan.

The Supreme Court ended a significant term with a trio of cases pleased conservatives but infuriated liberal critics of the judicial branch's tilt.

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