Bolstering labor rights, increasing corporate taxes, and deregulating industries

Expanding healthcare access, increasing minimum wage, and privatizing public services

Making public investments in America, educating American workers, and promoting competition

Enhancing social safety nets, reducing corporate taxes, and increasing minimum wage

President Biden is promoting his new economic theory, "Bidenomics." It opposes "trickle-down" theory and emphasizes middle-out and bottom-up growth. What are its three core principles?

Simone Biles showing her 2021 Tokyo Olympics meal

Superstar Simone Biles is returning to gymnastics after a 2-year hiatus, which began when she abruptly withdrew from the 2021 Olympics. Why did she withdraw?

Yesterday, this country’s entire population of 51 million had their ages reduced by one or two years due to a new law.

Midwest states experienced some of the worst air quality in the world this week, with multiple cities reaching an air quality index (AQI) over 200. This number is actually the higher of two air quality levels shared by forecasters—what are the two major AQIs?

A worker in Shanghai testing fuel cell units

Age discrimination in hiring against people over 35

Cultural expectations of financial success by age 35

A social media trend advocating 35 hours of leisure per week

This white-collar phenomenon in China, dubbed the “Curse of 35,” has worsened due to post-pandemic economic stagnation, forcing many to delay getting married, having children, and buying a home.

Which legal concept, struck down by the Supreme Court yesterday in _Moore v. Harper_, advocates for state governing bodies to have total control over how federal elections are run in their state, including district mapping?

This TV personality will replace Pat Sajak as the new host of _Wheel of Fortune_.&nbsp;  
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Tesla will create an app showing charger locations

The automakers will lobby Congress for public charging ports

Ford and GM will adopt Tesla's charging technology

Batteries made by Tesla will be used by Ford and GM

Tesla recently struck deals with Ford and GM to make it easier for consumers to charge their electric vehicles. What's the nature of these deals?

Analysts have projected that this sport, the fastest-growing in the US, may cause nearly $400 million in unexpected medical costs this year, much of it in Medicare patients.

This pop star’s “Eras Tour” is on track to pass Elton John to become the biggest concert tour in history, and potentially the first $1 billion tour ever.

An underground geothermal heating system that warms a region

A low-pressure area in the atmosphere that increases air circulation

A high-pressure area in the atmosphere that traps warm air

A low-pressure area in the atmosphere that warms water vapor

The south and central US, especially Texas, are experiencing historically high temperatures due to a “heat dome.” What is a heat dome?

In a recent 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court denied the Navajo Nation’s request for help from the federal government to secure rights for this resource.

Lisinopril, a drug to reduce blood pressure

This drug, used to treat a common metabolic condition, was recently shown to reduce the risk of developing long COVID by 41 percent.

Allowing involuntary hospitalization of mentally-ill homeless

Financial incentives for homeless who seek voluntary hospitalization

New funding for homeless shelters near busy areas of downtown Manhattan

Dispatching a patient advocate for any arrest of a homeless person

According to the NYT, this controversial NYC homelessness policy has shown promising results, resulting in more people transitioning into permanent housing.

This acclaimed American composer—who scored franchises like _Star Wars_ and _Jurassic Park_—previously announced that the upcoming Indiana Jones film will be his last, but has since walked back those retirement plans.

Demonstrators advocating for affirmative action

Yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled that affirmative action in university admissions is unlawful, alluding to this Constitutional clause that requires balanced treatment for all under the law.

Leaked government memos revealing widespread corruption

Police shooting of a 17-year-old while he was driving

Planned demolition of a historic monument in Paris

Sudden closure of a major factory in Lyon, resulting in mass layoffs

About 180 people have been arrested and 170 officers have been injured as riots have erupted across France. What sparked the riots?

Due to high false-positive rates and misleading marketing, what rapidly growing screening test is expected to soon need FDA approval?

Graduates helped  by the Pell Grant expansion

The federal Pell Grant program, which provides tuition aid to the most in-need undergraduates, is controversially set to include this new demographic.

Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán celebrating

Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán became the first player in a decade to prevent all 27 of the opponent’s batters from getting on base. What’s that called?

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Yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled that affirmative action in university admissions is unlawful, alluding to this Constitutional clause that requires balanced treatment for all under the law.

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About 180 people have been arrested and 170 officers have been injured as riots have erupted across France. What sparked the riots?

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Due to high false-positive rates and misleading marketing, what rapidly growing screening test is expected to soon need FDA approval?

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The federal Pell Grant program, which provides tuition aid to the most in-need undergraduates, is controversially set to include this new demographic.

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Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán became the first player in a decade to prevent all 27 of the opponent’s batters from getting on base. What’s that called?

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