Supreme Court rules against affirmative action policies at Harvard and UNC; President's remarks on court; Supreme Court evacuation; Riots in France; Investigation into Bishop; Potential Hollywood strike
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The Supreme Court has ruled the race-based admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina as unconstitutional, sparking varied reactions from officials and pundits.
Violent riots erupted in France following the shooting of a teenager by a police officer, resulting in protests, fires, damage to property, and a tense atmosphere throughout the country.
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Supreme Court Rules Against Affirmative Action Policies
The Supreme Court has ruled that the race-based admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina are unconstitutional. In both cases, the Court voted in favor of ending these policies, with 6-3 in the University of North Carolina case and 6-2 in the Harvard case. The decision has sparked different reactions from Republican and Democratic officials and political pundits.
Violent Protests Erupt in France Following Police Shooting
Violent riots have broken out in France after a police officer shot a teenager in a Paris suburb. The shooting of 17-year-old Nihal Am led to protests across the country, with some turning violent. Fires were set, cars and buildings were damaged, and police headquarters were targeted. The situation remains tense as France grapples with the aftermath of the shooting.
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Supreme Court Rules Against Affirmative Action Policies at Harvard and UNC