By COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump attempts to reshape college admissions, he’s promising a new era of fairness, with an emphasis on merit and test scores and a blind eye toward diversity. … Continued
By Lauren Schwahn, NerdWallet A six-figure salary used to be the benchmark of wealth and success. But now, it’s not uncommon for high earners to feel financially stretched. That raises the question: What does it actually take to be rich? … Continued
Mark Gongloff: Pope Leo is becoming the climate champion we need By Mark Gongloff, Bloomberg Opinion News Service While the leader of 340 million Americans furiously works to derail climate action, the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics is embracing … Continued
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By LINDSAY WHITEHURST, ASHRAF KHALIL and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s capital challenged President Donald Trump’s takeover of its police department in court on Friday, hours after his administration stepped up its crackdown on policing by naming … Continued
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, Associated Press Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, as they shrug off President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which are starting to take a toll on … Continued