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Howard University. Folly Bah Thibault obtained a Baccalaureate in French literature with honours. She then pursued her higher education and earned a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism From Howard University in the United States, and a Master's degree in International communication from American University in Washington, D.C.
Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard. In a 6–3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that race can no longer be considered a factor in university admissions, effectively ending affirmative action in higher learning. However, the court also rules that race considerations are still permitted for military academy admissions.
The former and current heads of Slovakia’s spy agency and five other police and intelligence officers are being investigated for abuse of power and criminal conspiracy in two separate cases. (AP) A Canadian woman is sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison in Washington for mailing a threatening letter containing ricin to then- President Donald ...
2023 in arthropod paleontology. A new species of prehistoric millipede named Lauravolsella willemeni is discovered in the Netherlands. Sports. 2023 MLB postseason. 2023 American League Championship Series. The Texas Rangers defeat the Houston Astros, 11–4 in game 7, to win the American League pennant. (The Washington Post)
Antisemitic threats are made toward Jewish students at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, U.S. Hijab and burka controversies in Europe The National Council of Switzerland votes 151–29 to approve a ban on full-face coverings, such as burqas worn by a small minority of Muslim women.
A 17-year-old male student at Matanzas High School viciously attacks a teacher due to being told not to use the Nintendo Switch during class. The student knocks the teacher unconscious. The student faces battery charges and is to be tried as an adult.
2023 began with a bump; more specifically, Rihanna revealed baby number two was on the way during her Super Bowl half-time show. At the movies, Hollywood got off to a big start.
2023 Burkina Faso coup d'état attempt. The ruling military government of Burkina Faso arrests four officers suspected of attempting to stage a coup. Two additional officers are on the run. 2023 Manipur violence. More than 80 people are injured during riots that occurred during protests over the murder of two Meitei students in Manipur, India.