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The<strong> </strong>U.S. Supreme Court agreed to partially limit two lower-court orders that had previously blocked the Biden administration’s new rules barring sex discrimination in schools that get federal aid.<br>

Supreme Court blocks Biden administration rules against sex discrimination in schools

The court’s action effectively bars the federal government from enforcing any portion of its new anti-discrimination rules while legal challenges are litigated in the lower courts.

Washington Post Managing Editor Matea Gold, shown in May making remarks about the paper winning Pulitzer Prizes, is headed to the rival New York Times. Acting Post Executive Editor Matt Murray blocked publication of a story about her departure, saying the paper should not cover itself. Her decision to leave caps a year of crises for the Post involving its leadership and its finances.

Top 'Washington Post' editor kills article on deputy's departure

Washington Post Acting Executive Editor Matt Murray killed a story about the departure of a veteran and popular editor for a senior position at the New York Times.

Engineer Matt Gwin puts a piece of aerogel material inside a metal frame and ignites it. After a minute or two, the material is intact and only feels warm.

A material that's almost entirely air keeps EV fires from spreading

The Department of Energy is focusing on aerogels to reduce the severity of lithium battery fires. A lab that creates the substance shares the technology behind it all.

Emmitt Martin III, a former Memphis Police Department officer, second from left, accused of killing Tyre Nichols, walks into federal court on Friday in Memphis, Tenn.

A 2nd ex-Memphis officer pleads guilty in Tyre Nichols' death

Emmitt Martin is the second former officer to plead guilty in the killing that sparked outrage and renewed calls for police reform. Three former officers still face trial in federal court next month.

Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump smiles at a crowd in Detroit on Monday.

Trump is trying to allay concerns on abortion, and abortion opponents aren't happy

Anti-abortion rights activists are raising concerns about recent comments from former President Donald Trump, in which he appears to be trying to soften his position on abortion.

An advertisement outside a San Diego County Credit Union branch in this photo taken November 20, 2023.

New California law will limit credit union overdraft fees

The new law requires automatic notification every time a customer receives an overdraft fee. Starting in 2026, the fees will be limited to a maximum of $14.

Real estate sign left standing amidst smoldering ruins of Oct. 20, 1991 Oakland hills fire.

This economist survived a wildfire. Now she's taking on California's insurance crisis

An economist's harrowing escape from fire, and her big ideas to rescue California from its insurance doom spiral.

TikTok asked a panel of federal appeal judges on Monday to overturn a law that would ban the app in the U.S. by January unless it fully divests from its Beijing-based parent company. ByteDance.

TikTok argued against its U.S. ban in court today. Here's what happened

TikTok’s survival in the U.S. is riding on the outcome of the hearing. Federal judges peppered both the Justice Department and TikTok with skeptical questions about the ban, which takes effect in January.

Travelers line up at the security checkpoint at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on Friday ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Severe weather threatens Thanksgiving travel for millions as officials warn of delays

Millions of drivers and air travelers may face severe weather and long lines over the next few days. More than 50,000 flights are expected to take off on Tuesday, one of the busiest travel days.

Members of the New York police crime scene unit photograph bullets lying on the sidewalk as they investigate the scene outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan where Brian Thompson was fatally shot on Wednesday.

Who is Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down in New York?

Thompson, a 50-year-old father of two, spent two decades at UnitedHealth Group before his shocking death. Tributes are pouring in from coworkers and public officials in his home state of Minnesota.

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