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Supreme Court Rejects Affirmative Action At Colleges, Says Schools Can't Consider Race In Admission

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Proponents for affirmative action in higher education rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court before oral arguments in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina on October 31, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the affirmative action admission policies of Harvard and the University of North Carolina, which gave weight to a would-be student's race, are unconstitutional.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's Fourth Baby Arrives via Surrogate - A Miraculous Journey of Love, Loss, and Hope

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 Surprise Arrival! Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's Magical Journey: Meet Wren Alexander Stevens, Their Fourth Bundle of Joy" In a breathtaking revelation, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have astounded fans with the unexpected arrival of their newest addition. Introducing Wren Alexander Stevens, their adorable son who joined their family through the incredible act of surrogacy. The couple took to Instagram, captivating their followers with heartwarming snapshots of their precious newborn. This delightful announcement not only unveiled their baby's arrival but also shed light on the remarkable path that led them to this joyous moment.   Surprise! Chrissy Teigen has welcomed her fourth child with John Legend, the couple announced on Wednesday                        Meet Wren! Chrissy shared this adorable photo of her newborn son Wren          Sharing a moment: Teigen shared this snap of her kissing her surrogate Alexandra's bump    On June 19, 2023, Chrissy, 37, and John

Here’s How Much Each Member Of The Royal Family Is Worth

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  The British royal family has power, prestige, and tons and tons of money. Contrary to popular belief, the Royals aren't fully funded by taxpayers. They're independently wealthy with inheritances, crown estates, and allowances. Alone, the crown jewels have an estimated worth of between £3 and £5 billion ($4 - $6.6 billion). Their combined wealth is thought to be around $88 billion. So, how much are the British family members actually worth? Spoiler: even the poorest royals are still wealthier than most of us could ever imagine Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, only has a $1 million net worth, but that doesn't mean she's struggling. She currently lives in a £13 million home in an upper-crust skiing village (she can thank the Duke of York for their massive chalet, which she got in the divorce). Fergie is one of the few scorned royals who originally wasn't even invited to Prince Harry and Megan Markle's wedding (she was outright banned from William and K

Rainbow Blast: NYC's Epic Pride March with Eric Adams and Chuck Schumer Ignites the City, but Rain Threatens the Party!

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 Spectacular Pride Extravaganza Unites NYC: Politicians, Activists, and Stormy Skies Battle for LGBTQ+ Rights! New York City witnessed a vibrant Pride Sunday as politicians, including Eric Adams, Kathy Hochul, and Chuck Schumer, joined forces with dazzling drag queens and passionate activists parading down Fifth Avenue. With an estimated million-strong audience and 60 captivating floats representing LGBTQ+ causes nationwide, the city buzzed with excitement for the 53rd historic march. Amidst the revelry, iconic figures like Reverend Al Sharpton and New York Attorney General Letitia James made their presence felt, while Governor Hochul took the stage to address the enthralled crowd. However, the festivities faced a dual threat from both the storm clouds looming on the horizon and the uncertainties raised by the NYPD and meteorologists. New York politicians such as Eric Adams were out in full force for Pride Sunday - after the NYPD said it was beefing up security in anticipation of the

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Addresses Nigerians Criticizing Her Delay in Posting Picture with President Tinubu at Paris Global Financial Summit

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The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has reacted after she was criticized for delaying in posting her photo with president Tinubu at the just concluded Paris Global Financial summit.   The WTO DG had posted several pictures she took with many world leaders at the France economic summit and was yet to post the picture she took with President Bola Tinubu at Global Financing Pact’ summit convened by the French President, Emmanuel Macron.  Some Nigerians made it an issue, stating that her decision not to post a photo with President Tinubu at the event smacks of disrespect.   She later shared a photo with President Tinubu at the event on her handle.   Reacting to the criticism she received, Okonjo-Oweala urged Nigerians to relax. The former Finance minister said the controversy has exposed how polarized Nigeria has become. “Nigerians, please relax! Re Paris, Interesting attacks from both sides. This sadly shows the depth of polarizatio

Canadian Police Investigate Five Deaths in Titan Implosion

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Canadian authorities are looking into the deaths of five people in the catastrophic Titan submersible implosion.   Superintendent Kent Osmond, of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on Saturday June 24, said a team of investigators has been established with the “sole purpose” of determining whether a criminal investigation would be warranted. Supt Osmond told reporters at the force’s headquarters in St John’s that no timeline has been established as to how long preliminary inquiries would take. The officer said interviews took place with people on board Titan’s main support ship, the Polar Prince, on Saturday as part of the force’s investigations. The ship returned to St John’s harbour on Saturday morning, with safety investigators also making inquiries on board.   Confirming preliminary inquiries were being made, Supt Osmond told reporters: “Today, the RCMP initiated an examination of the circumstances that led to the deaths of the five individuals on board the submer