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How Trump’s directive to submit race-based admissions data impacts Chicago-area universities
A directive by the Trump administration may undercut universities’ efforts to pursue a diverse student body in Chicago schools, experts say.
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As Trump Targets the Smithsonian, Museums Across the U.S. Feel a Chill
Some museums are changing or canceling exhibits, especially those that involve artworks that engage with gender, sexuality and race.
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Crumbling dam reveals potential risks of private hydroelectric ownership
Amid stacked rows of brightly colored plastic kayaks and canoes, Khrystal Crosno recently helped an Ann Arbor family begin a floating trip along the scenic AuTrain River. The Earl family should spot turtles,
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Reporter’s Notebook: I stopped for gas and witnessed an ICE arrest. Then, I spent days looking for the man who was detained
A black KIA peeled into the gas station and pulled next to the man at pump 1. Instantly, the passenger door opened and someone in khakis, a full-face balaclava and a tactical vest jumped out. It took my brain a few beats to process what I was seeing: This was an ICE apprehension.
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In the aftermath of L.A. fires, residents take soil cleanup into their own hands
After the firestorm in January, Altadena residents are interested in exploring natural ways to rid their soil of lead and other contaminants.
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Scientists Are Removing DEI Language to Keep Federal Grants
The Trump administration says it is freeing projects from bias, but scrutiny has researchers editing out certain words and and hiding personal websites.
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Grand Canyon officials minimized Dragon Bravo Fire risk, despite environmental indicators
The National Park Service painted a rosy picture of the Dragon Bravo Fire, but weather forecasts at the Grand Canyon held a dire warning.
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Green spaces crucial to combating record heat in marginalized communities
Environmentalists say one solution to beating the heat in sprawling cities is planting more trees or creating green spaces like parks.
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