Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Social Studies

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Gage Jackson presents top stories, including a federal court ruling that Harvard does not discriminate against Asian American applicants, impacting race considerations in college admissions. The Supreme Court may review the case. Unemployment claims dropped to 709,000, the lowest since March, but the economy still lacks 10 million jobs compared to pre-pandemic levels. The Weeknd will headline the 2021 Super Bowl halftime show, scheduled for February 7th in Tampa, FL.

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What was the ruling of the federal appeals court regarding Harvard's admissions process?

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What is the significance of the Supreme Court's current composition in relation to the cases being reviewed?

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What was the unemployment benefits figure reported last week?

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How many jobs does the economy have compared to before the pandemic?

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Who is the headline performer at the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl halftime show?

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