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John Carro, Former Jurist, Passes Away at 98

John Carro, who served as a jurist and had a varied career including positions as a police officer and social worker, has died at the age of 98. He is remembered for his early interaction with Lee Harvey Oswald.

Fox News — Politics

Federal Judge Dismisses Justice Department's Antisemitism Case Against Harvard

A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's lawsuit against Harvard University, which claimed the school failed to address antisemitism. The judge found that the incidents cited were too isolated to establish a pattern of noncompliance with federal civil rights law. The Justice Department is currently assessing its next steps following the ruling.

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Judge Dismisses Justice Department's Antisemitism Case Against Harvard

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from the Justice Department against Harvard University, which accused the institution of failing to address antisemitism on campus. The judge found that the incidents cited were too isolated to establish a pattern of noncompliance with federal civil rights law. The Justice Department is currently assessing its options following the ruling.

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Study Finds Estrogen-Only Menopausal Hormone Therapy Linked to Lower Alzheimer's Risk

A Stanford study published in Neurology suggests that estrogen-only menopausal hormone therapy may lower the risk of Alzheimer's-related brain changes and dementia in women. The study analyzed data from over 21,000 participants and found that those using estrogen-only therapy had a significantly reduced likelihood of developing Alzheimer's pathology and dementia. The researchers call for further clinical trials to confirm these findings.

Washington Examiner

Justice Department Finds Three NSF STEM Programs Unconstitutional

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel has ruled that three National Science Foundation STEM programs are unconstitutional due to their race- and sex-based criteria. The NSF is advised not to continue these programs in their current form, and approximately $104 million of funding is affected. The ruling follows a request from the NSF to review several programs for compliance with equal-protection principles.

New York Times — World

Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead Amid Plagiarism Investigation

British police have confirmed the death of a man at a home linked to Jason Arday, a Cambridge professor who recently resigned amid allegations of plagiarism and fabrication. The investigation into these allegations was announced by the university prior to his resignation.

Fox News — Politics

Paul Pelosi's Attorney Enters Not Guilty Plea in Hit-and-Run Case

Paul Pelosi did not appear in court for his hit-and-run charge, with his attorney entering a not guilty plea. The charge stems from an incident on July 3 where he allegedly struck a parked vehicle and left the scene. This is his second traffic-related legal matter in recent years, following a DUI conviction in 2022.

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Paul Pelosi's Attorney Enters Not Guilty Plea in Hit-and-Run Case

Paul Pelosi did not appear in court for his hit-and-run charge, with his attorney entering a not guilty plea. He is accused of striking a parked car and leaving the scene. This incident follows a previous DUI conviction in 2022 and highlights his driving history.

New York Times — Politics

Analysis Shows Majority of Congress Members Own Stock

A report from Common Cause reveals that almost 60 percent of members of Congress own stock. This finding has emerged as a significant topic in midterm campaign discussions regarding the accountability of lawmakers.

Al Jazeera English

Son of Former Mexican President Claims US Visa Revocation

The son of former Mexican President AMLO has claimed that his US visa has been revoked, a statement that has not been confirmed by US authorities. This situation occurs amid heightened investigations into Mexican politicians with potential cartel affiliations.