Professors aren’t penalizing students for political affiliations. Stop pretending they are.

Judging by movement in the legislature, you’d think there’s a significant problem at Arizona’s three universities with students being punished with poor grades solely because of their political views or affiliation. Last month, the Arizona Senate passed a bill that would create “Grade Challenge Departments” at Arizona State University, University of Arizona and Northern Arizona … Read more

Biden claims to stand for women, but his new regulation will kill jobs that women want

As March, the month that honors women, comes to an end, a Biden administration rule that will harm economic opportunities for women is ramping up. Seems counterintuitive, doesn’t it? Shortly before Women’s History Month began this year, President Joe Biden issued a proclamation promising all sorts of big-government “help,” saying in part: “If we want … Read more

The EU plans to fast-track some financial aid to Egypt. The usual funding safeguards will not apply

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union intends to fast-track some of its aid money to Egypt using an urgent funding procedure that bypasses parliamentary oversight and other safeguards, according to the president of the bloc’s executive branch. The 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) intended for this is part of a larger package of 7.4 billion … Read more

US judge strikes down Biden highway climate rule for states

By David Shepardson and Nate Raymond WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. judge in Texas struck down a climate rule adopted by the Biden administration requiring states to measure and set declining targets for greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles using the national highway system. Texas had sued the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in December, arguing … Read more

March Madness: Grant Nelson powers Alabama past No. 1 North Carolina to reach first Elite Eight since 2004

LOS ANGELES — North Carolina stalled out late on Thursday night, and Grant Nelson was there to take advantage. Nelson absolutely dominated down the stretch, and came up with a huge block late, to lead Alabama to a huge 89-87 upset win over top-seeded North Carolina on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. … Read more