FeaturesThe Roberts Supreme Court is poised to strike down a key civil rights era ‘pathway to achieve the American Dream.’ What follows affirmative action?
As the Supreme Court ponders how educational institutions should use race in their admissions decisions, it’s worth thinking about what it did and didn’t accomplish—and what comes next.
June 8, 2023
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Topics
Asia
China’s censors put their sights on features like Apple’s AirDrop, used as a way to evade internet controls
Cloud outages are on the rise. Here’s why
Thinking of relocating? These are the priciest cities for expats in 2023
Environment
The wildfire smoke choking cities across the country might disrupt flights at major international airports
‘ESG’ is dead. Long live E, S, and G.
New York City’s smoky blanket of yellow air isn’t going away anytime soon
Europe
A handful of companies have the power to save the oceans. Here’s why we’re urging them to reinvent our land-based food systems
Ukraine’s allies are blaming Russia for the destruction of a major dam and flooding affecting thousands: ‘This is a crystal clear war crime’
Cloud outages are on the rise. Here’s why
Finance
Cathie Wood says that bad news for Binance is good news for Coinbase—Even if it’s dealing with its own problems
Morgan Stanley is cutting ties with hedge fund manager Crispin Odey after a bombshell reports full of new sexual assault allegations
Lionel Messi is reportedly getting paid by MLS, Apple, and Adidas—and might even get a cut from new streaming subscribers
Health
A handful of companies have the power to save the oceans. Here’s why we’re urging them to reinvent our land-based food systems
Trouble sleeping can increase your chance of stroke by more than 50%, a new study found. These 4 questions can help gauge your risk
New York City’s air pollution is among the world’s worst—and similar crises are becoming more common. Here’s how to be prepared for the next one
Leadership
Wall Street analyst tells Amazon CEO Andy Jassy to go back to basics in brutal letter
‘ESG’ is dead. Long live E, S, and G.
Delta CEO has no regrets when it comes to standing up for voting rights in Georgia
Lifestyle
Unanimous Supreme Court in humorous mood over the Jack Daniel’s copyright suit: ‘This case is about dog toys and whiskey’
New York rent is so expensive this hybrid-working intern commutes by plane once a week—and it saves her thousands
Tickets to see soccer superstar Lionel Messi play for Miami soar to $450 as resellers try to cash in on Messi-mania
Personal Finance
New York rent is so expensive this hybrid-working intern commutes by plane once a week—and it saves her thousands
Biden vetoes bill that would have canceled his plan to forgive student debt
YouTube’s biggest star, MrBeast, joins the revolt against Twitch’s new rules—and even Elon Musk is on board with his protest plan
Politics
Biden rips House GOP while vetoing student debt cancellation cancellation bill: ‘It is a shame for working families across the country’
Neuralink and Meta beware: U.K. watchdog warns of possible discrimination against neurodivergent people
Ray Dalio says the U.S. is facing a big-cycle debt crisis and warns, ‘Things are going to get worse for the economy’
Retail
A handful of companies have the power to save the oceans. Here’s why we’re urging them to reinvent our land-based food systems
Shares in one-time meme stock darling GameStop plunge 20% after firing its CEO and reporting lackluster sales amid a struggle to revive its stores
Criminal plot to sell ‘Frankenstein’ fake Speedmaster watch for a record $3 million was aided by Omega employees, watchmaker says
Success
Richard Snyder, the ‘warrior-king’ who turned Simon & Schuster into a publishing titan, dies at 90
Lionel Messi chose America to cap his epic career after months of talks with MLS, David Beckham, Adidas and even Apple
Pat Robertson, central figure in the fusion of Christianity, the Republican Party and television, dies at 93
Tech
Sam Altman, the man behind ChatGPT, is increasingly alarmed about what he unleashed. Here are 15 quotes charting his descent into sleepless panic
The wildfire smoke choking cities across the country might disrupt flights at major international airports
Neuralink and Meta beware: U.K. watchdog warns of possible discrimination against neurodivergent people