WASHINGTON, May 24 (Reuters) – In 1998, the year a voter-approved measure barring the use of race-conscious admissions policies for public colleges and universities in California took effect, the percentage of Black, Hispanic and Native American students admitted at two of the state’s elite public schools plummeted by more than 50%. Those figures for UCLA […]
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Miami zoo apologises for mistreatment of iconic kiwi bird
A US zoo has apologised for mistreating a kiwi, after footage of visitors patting the nocturnal bird under bright lights caused outrage in New Zealand. Zoo Miami said it was “deeply sorry” about the incident, which occurred during a paid animal encounter between the kiwi and zoo guests. The kiwi encounter has since been removed […]
Yellowstone kills baby bison after park visitor touches the animal
Yellowstone National Park says it has killed a newborn bison in the US state of Wyoming after a visitor intentionally touched the animal. The visitor was trying to help the calf rejoin its herd after it got separated from its mother, according to the park. The herd rejected the calf despite repeated attempts by park […]
US aircraft carrier arrives in NATO member Norway, to take part in drills
A U_S_ aircraft carrier has arrived in Oslo with the Norwegian armed forces saying it gives them “a unique opportunity to further develop cooperation and work more closely with our most important ally, the United States.” COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A U.S. aircraft carrier arrived Wednesday in Oslo with the Norwegian armed forces saying it gives them […]
Trump lawyers seek meeting with Garland as Mar-a-Lago investigation shows signs of winding down
Lawyers for Donald Trump have asked for a meeting with Attorney General Merrick Garland as a Justice Department investigation into the former president’s handling of classified documents shows signs of winding down. WASHINGTON — Lawyers for Donald Trump on Tuesday asked for a meeting with Attorney General Merrick Garland as a Justice Department investigation into the former president’s […]
Czech government approves $2.7-billion plan to acquire 246 armoured vehicles from Sweden
The Czech government has approved a Defense Ministry plan to acquire 246 CV90 armoured combat vehicles as part of a massive modernisation of the military amid the Russian war in Ukraine PRAGUE — The Czech government approved a Defense Ministry plan on Wednesday to acquire 246 CV90 armoured combat vehicles as part of a massive modernisation […]
Best Capital One Business Credit Cards in 2023
Best Capital One Business Credit Cards in 2023 :- Looking for the best Capital One business credit cards in 2023? Look no further! Here are five of the best Capital One business credit cards for your needs. 1. The Capital One VentureOne® Credit Card The Capital One VentureOne® Credit Card is perfect for small businesses that […]
Private Student Loan Default in USA 2023
Private Student Loan Default in USA 2023 :- Lone In the United States, the default rate on private student loans is expected to rise in 2023, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The report, which was released on Tuesday, found that the number of borrowers who are at least […]