The U. S. Justice Department recently raised concerns about how Yale University’s medical school picks its students. Officials claim the school favored Black and Hispanic applicants over others with stronger academic records. This follows a government review that found Black and Hispanic students we
The U. S. Senate is set to confirm Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, a move that could shape how the central bank tackles rising prices. Warsh, a seasoned lawyer and financier, will take over from Jerome Powell, whose term as chair ends this week. Although Powell will remain on th
The Senate made Kevin Warsh the new chair of the U. S. Federal Reserve after a narrow vote of 54-45. Only one Democrat joined Republicans in backing him. Just the day before, senators had approved his 14-year term on the Fed’s board—a sign of how much influence he’ll hold over America’s economy. Wa
A government review found that UCLA’s medical school admissions process gave Black and Hispanic applicants an edge over other groups. The Justice Department claims the school broke the law by prioritizing race in selections, pointing out that Black and Hispanic students who got in typically had lowe
Pomona College in Claremont, known for its elite liberal arts programs and picturesque campus, is facing scrutiny after multiple racist incidents targeting Black students. Over the past year, reports have surfaced of students shouting racial slurs at athletic events, hosting offensive costume partie
Kevin Warsh could become the next head of the Federal Reserve, but his fate will hinge on more than just policy skill. The new chair must show he can move interest rates at the right moments, a hallmark of successful central bankers. In addition, he will be measured against Jerome Powell’s benchma
Jared Isaacman, a wealthy businessman, is now the new leader of NASA. The Senate recently approved his appointment, ending a long and bumpy process that started over a year ago. Isaacman, who is 42, has never worked for NASA or any government agency. He is the founder of a payment company called Shi
Ever notice how some people seem to overthink everything? From picking an outfit to choosing a meal, they ponder every option. But here's an interesting fact: those who often see multiple sides to a situation might actually be making smarter choices. This is because they possess something called "tr
Jared Isaacman, a billionaire tech boss and friend of Elon Musk, is back in the hot seat. He's up for a big job: running NASA. But first, he's got to convince a group of senators that he's the right guy for the role. This isn't his first time at the rodeo. Back in April, he had a similar chat with
Paul Ingrassia, a nominee for a key role in the Trump administration, is facing scrutiny after private messages surfaced. These messages, part of a larger leak, reveal troubling statements made by Ingrassia and other young Republicans. Ingrassia, set to appear before a confirmation hearing, has bee
