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DOJ Finds Duke Law Continues Affirmative Action Practices Against Supreme Court Ruling

The Department of Justice revealed that Duke University Law School maintains preferential treatment for Black and Hispanic applicants, disadvantaging white and Asian candidates.

Aug 11, 2026, 10:11 AM National Review

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Seven key layers of the internet are illustrated, showing how users are connected to content (ie, web pages) served by content providers. Significant milestones are highlighted in columns on the left and right, showing key contributions made by some of the instrumental people involved in inventing and developing the technology. Listed on the left side are the highlighted rudimentary advances. Listed on the right side are the more refined advances that helped to enable major breakthroughs. For example, while computers were around since the 1940s, it was not until the advent of inexpensive personal computers in the mid-1970s that the Internet revolution could be enabled. These two columns can be thought of as the "first wave" and the "second wave" in construction toward the internet. A network is formed when multiple computers are linked together. The Internet is the formation consisting of a 'network of networks', enabled globally through a standard Internet Protocol (IP). It is said that email was the first extremely popular application of the Internet. The World Wide Web was a significant advance in accessing information on the Internet, by implementing the HyperText Transfer Protocol (http). But even the Web was in want of an engaging User Interface, and this was provided by the web browser, where images could be displayed along with text and hyperlinks. Up through the late 1990s, browsing the web was frequently frustrating when trying to find specific content. This problem was solved by significant advances in the search engine, specifically with the advent of Google in 1998 and their backlink "voting" algorithm for ranking page relevance. Content in specific webpages, coded in HyperText Markup Language (html), is directly accessible in the Web. For this reason, the Search Engine layer is marked with an asterisk (*). But if content cannot be found by a user, then this is indistinguishable from that content not existing, from the perspective of that user. (Content can also be accessed without using a browser nor the Web, as was the norm prior to the invention of the Web, but this is no longer typically done by the average user.) Solving the search problem was a critical step in the creation of a highly usable internet. 1976 could be taken as the first singular point in this computer revolution timeline, where the devices started to make great headway into the home, and 1998 can be seen as the culminating layer where the search problem became mostly solved. The web was then engaging and very easily usable. Maturation of these seven layers then set the stage for subsequent revolutions, such as YouTube and Social Networking. That mature version was later referred to as Web 2.0 , so this diagram can be seen as identifying the layers and milestones accomplished in the creation of " Web 1.0 ". Layers are labeled in the plural when a multitude of elements exist within that layer, versus just one (such as one Internet) or only several (as with search engines). Note that 'content' here is used in the plural, as there are literally trillions of webpages. At the bottom of these layers is the user , interfacing with their computer. At the top is the content. So the internet is a system that connects users to content presented by its creators. When providers of content are users themselves, then the connection is what is known as peer-to-peer . The path used by creators to upload their content is similar to the path for users in accessing the content. A more complete diagram could be shown in the geometry of the letter lambda: Λ, depicting a direct connection with a content creator located at their computer at the base of one leg, and the user at their computer at the base of the other leg. But a strictly vertical geometry is depicted in this diagram for the sake of simplicity. HyperCard was a major breakthrough for hyperlinked user content, and while it failed to make the transition to internetworked connectivity, it was inspirational toward the creation of advancements like html. A distinction between Web 2.0 versus Web 1.0 is that the early version of the internet had very few content creators, whereas applications like social media has enabled exponential growth in the numbers of users who are also content creators. One way that Web 3.0 has been defined is with the rise of distributed computing platforms like the P2P (peer-to-peer) file sharing protocol BitTorrent (released in 2001) and TOR (launched in the mid-2000s) which have been a shift away from the centralized control of servers. This was followed in 2009 by the cryptocurrency BitCoin which establishes trust by way of a distributed secure ledger known as a blockchain . A more comprehensive realization of the potential of the blockchain was released in 2015 as the Turing-complete distributed computing platform Ethereum . The functionality of these features of "Web 3.0" could be generally described as a distributed layer operating on top of TCP/IP, but is not represented in this current diagram. A timeline could be identified as: pre-1971 - Infrastructure building, 1971 - Internetworking made useful with the "killer app" of email, 1991 - Internet made functional with the public debut of the World Wide Web (50 years after the first Turing-complete computer by Zuse, 20 years after email), 1993 - Internet made engaging with the rich graphic interface of Mosaic, 1998 - Internet made practical with Google solving relevant search, thereby making accessible large portions of the internet that had been unknown to users. Quote: “ There are two ages of the Internet - before Mosaic, and after. The combination of Tim Berners-Lee's Web protocols, which provided connectivity, and Marc Andreesen's browser, which provided a great interface, proved explosive. In twenty-four months, the Web has gone from being unknown to absolutely ubiquitous. ” —A Brief History of Cyberspace, Mark Pesce, ZDNet, October 15, 1995 “ "In the Web's first generation, Tim Berners-Lee launched the Uniform Resource Locator (URL), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), and HTML standards with prototype Unix-based servers and browsers. A few people noticed that the Web might be better than Gopher. In the second generation, Marc Andreessen and Eric Bina developed NCSA Mosaic at the University of Illinois. Several million then suddenly noticed that the Web might be better than sex. In the third generation, Andreessen and Bina left NCSA to found Netscape..." ” —Bob Metcalfe, InfoWorld, August 21, 1995, Vol. 17, Issue 34. [ 1 ] (The above quotes were published three years prior to the advent of Google's breakthrough in search.) For further information, see: Web content / Web page (also email , Ray Tomlinson , HyperCard , Bill Atkinson , ENQUIRE , HTML (HyperText Markup Language) , Robert Cailliau ) Web search engine (also Archie , Google Search , Sergey Brin , Larry Page ) Web browser (also Web browser precursors , Mosaic , Marc Andreessen ) World Wide Web (also Hypertext Transfer Protocol , Tim Berners-Lee ) History of the World Wide Web (also Mundaneum , World Brain , Memex , Xanadu , NLS ) Internet (also TCP/IP , Robert Kahn , Vinton Cerf ) History of the Internet (also ARPANET , J. C. R. Licklider , Robert Taylor ) Computer network (also Semi-Automatic Ground Environment , Ethernet , Robert Metcalf ) Computer (also Konrad Zuse , Apple I , Steve Wozniak , Steve Jobs ) Advancement in the computer layer can be summarized by the "Silicon Valley formula for success": Moore • Gates = Jobs "More gates equals jobs." That "equation" is a tongue in cheek play on words that indicates how Moore's Law drives the microprocessor chip density to have more and more logic gates stuffed into them, which in turn increases computer power, which then in turn increases success in the industry, which ultimately creates jobs and wealth. The names "Moore-Gates" identifies two iconic leaders from the Wintel monopoly : Gordon Moore and Bill Gates , with "Jobs" being the icon from the personal computer revolution who ended up with the short end of the stick (as far as desktop market share goes): Steve Jobs . The expanded form of this "formula for success": Σ Moore • Gates / Kahn = Cerf - Jobs "Some more gates can equal internet (surf) jobs." This version recognizes that the full power of personal computers is realized by interconnecting them in a network. For more technical information, see SSL Handshake and HTTPS Bindings on IIS . A 9-layer model, with separated security layers, is available here: File:Information Technology Infrastructure Layers 2014.pdf

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Senate Adjourns for August Recess Without Passing Key Republican-Backed Bills

As midterm elections approach, the Senate leaves several significant pieces of legislation, including the SAVE America Act, unresolved before a month-long recess.

Daily Caller | Aug 11, 2026, 2:05 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Over Half of East Omaha Homes Show Unsafe Lead Levels Despite EPA Cleanup Efforts

Tests reveal persistent lead contamination in Omaha yards near a former smelter, raising concerns about current EPA remediation standards and practices.

ProPublica | Aug 10, 2026, 11:08 PM 1 source Single-source report

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DOJ Accuses Duke Law of Race-Based Admissions Violating Supreme Court Ruling

The Justice Department alleges Duke University School of Law favored Black and Hispanic applicants over Asian and White applicants, despite a 2023 Supreme Court ban on race consideration in admissions.

Fox News Latest | Aug 7, 2026, 7:48 PM 1 source Single-source report

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DOJ Accuses Duke Law of Race-Based Admissions Violating Supreme Court Ruling

The Justice Department alleges Duke University School of Law favored Black applicants over Asian applicants with similar credentials, defying a 2023 Supreme Court decision.

Fox News Latest | Aug 7, 2026, 7:33 PM 1 source Single-source report

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DOJ Accuses Duke Law of Race-Based Admissions Violating Supreme Court Ruling

The Justice Department alleges Duke University School of Law favored Black applicants over Asian applicants with equal credentials, defying a 2023 Supreme Court decision.

Fox News Latest | Aug 7, 2026, 7:18 PM 1 source Single-source report

US Senate candidate for Michigan Abdul El-Sayed meets voters at Michigan Technological University. October 22, 2025

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Abdul El-Sayed Poised to Win Michigan Democratic Senate Primary Amid COVID-Era Party Unity

El-Sayed's stance during the COVID-19 pandemic reflects a broader Democratic Party consensus that helped maintain party cohesion during a turbulent period.

Reason | Aug 5, 2026, 5:12 PM 1 source Single-source report

Free Public Domain Photos of Fort Wilkens Historic State Park, an old fort built on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula after the copper rush in the 1840s. The fort i A mess hall with lot of bread at Fort Wilkens State Park, Michigan

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Michigan Democratic Primary Tests Progressive Momentum Ahead of Crucial Senate Race

Michigan voters face a high-stakes primary between Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed, with implications for Senate control and Democratic strategy in purple states.

The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 1:13 PM 1 source Single-source report

The Seattle Times Building, 1120 John St. (corner of Fairview Ave. N.) in the Cascade neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, USA. The building is an official Seattle landmark.

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Investigation Reveals How Black Teen Was Killed at Seattle Protest

An 18-month joint investigation by The Seattle Times, KUOW, and NPR's Embedded podcast provides new video evidence clarifying the circumstances of a Black teenager's death during a Seattle protest.

NPR News | Aug 2, 2026, 5:14 PM 1 source Single-source report

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New Video Evidence Reveals Details of Antonio Mays Jr.'s Shooting at Seattle Protest

An 18-month investigation analyzing hours of video footage clarifies the circumstances surrounding the shooting of Antonio Mays Jr. during the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest in Seattle.

NPR News | Aug 2, 2026, 12:11 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Dutch Evaporated Milk Shapes Hong Kong’s Iconic Milk Tea Culture

For over 85 years, the Black and White brand of evaporated milk from the Netherlands has been integral to Hong Kong’s local diner culture and signature milk tea flavor.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 2:56 AM 1 source Single-source report

President Barack Obama delivers remarks welcoming the NCAA Champion Duke University Blue Devils men’s basketball team to honor the team and their 2015 NCAA Championship victory, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 8, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

Illinois Officer Who Killed Sonya Massey Denied Early Medical Release from Prison

Sean Grayson, convicted of second-degree murder in the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey, was denied early medical release despite his advanced cancer diagnosis.

Guardian US | Jul 31, 2026, 11:59 PM 1 source Single-source report

David Honig, President and Executive Director Minority Media & Telecommunications Council serving as a panelist on the the Job Creation and Education: Programmatic Efforts to Increase Broadband Adoption in African American Communities panel.

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National Urban League Reports Declining Prospects for Black Americans Under Trump Administration

The National Urban League's 2026 State of Black America report highlights increasing challenges faced by Black communities amid political and economic shifts during President Trump's second term.

The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 8:27 PM 1 source Single-source report

This is a high-resolution image of the United States Declaration of Independence ( article - text ). This image is a version of the 1823 William Stone facsimile — Stone may well have used a wet pressing process (that removed ink from the original document onto a contact sheet for the purpose of making the engraving).

Guardian Seeks Insights from Black Americans Using AI for Health and Spiritual Guidance

As AI tools increasingly influence healthcare, Black Americans are turning to AI-generated influencers and chatbots for health-related information amid longstanding systemic challenges.

Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 5:20 PM 1 source Single-source report

Kite aerial photo of Blackness Castle, Blackness, Scotland. The castle was built in the 1440s on a promontory projecting north into the Firth of Forth.

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Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes Relieved of Duties Amid Controversy Following Mass Shooting

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson reportedly asked Police Chief Shon Barnes to resign after criticism over his absence and handling of the Bite of Seattle mass shooting; a protest by Black community leaders is planned.

Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 3:48 PM 1 source Single-source report

Sculpture in the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University , Cambridge, Massachusetts , USA . This artwork is in the public domain because the artist died more than 70 years ago.The Fogg Museum, opened to the public in 1896, is the oldest and largest component of the Harvard Art Museums.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson Supports Michelle Obama’s Critique of Isolating Students of Color at Elite Colleges

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson agrees with Michelle Obama’s view that elite schools fail students of color by spreading them thinly across campuses, highlighting her own experience at Harvard.

Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 12:47 AM 1 source Single-source report

Howard University Disenrolls Over 500 Students Amid Challenges for Black College Hopefuls

Howard University, a historic HBCU in Washington DC, recently disenrolled more than 500 students, highlighting the pressures facing Black students and institutions dedicated to their education and wellbeing.

Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 7:06 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Judges Uphold Tennessee Redistricting Map Favoring Republicans Ahead of August Primary

A federal panel rejected claims that Tennessee's new congressional map dilutes Black voters' power, allowing the GOP-favored map to stand for the August 6 primary.

Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 5:34 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Federal Judges Approve Tennessee’s New Congressional Map Splitting Majority-Black Memphis District

A federal judicial panel rejected efforts to block Tennessee’s new congressional map that divides a majority-Black district in Memphis ahead of the August primaries.

The Hill | Jul 24, 2026, 3:09 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Rep. Brandon Gill Challenges ABA President on Diversity Principles at Hearing

At a House Oversight Committee hearing, Rep. Brandon Gill pressed the American Bar Association president on whether diversity principles could justify rejecting a third Black Supreme Court justice nomination.

Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 4:48 PM 1 source Single-source report

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USA Today Columnist Criticizes Caitlin Clark’s On-Court Behavior and Targets Heritage Foundation’s Title IX Report

Nancy Armour calls out Caitlin Clark’s flopping in the WNBA and accuses the Heritage Foundation of challenging Title IX’s proportionality mandates.

Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 12:17 PM 2 sources Right-weighted source mix Compare

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Actor Samuel L. Jackson sparked controversy after urging Black fans not to support Argentina’s soccer team, citing the country’s alleged history of racism in the wake of the 2026 World Cup final.

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Samuel L. Jackson Labels Argentina 'Historically' Racist Following World Cup Final Loss

Actor Samuel L. Jackson sparked controversy after urging Black fans not to support Argentina’s soccer team, citing the country’s alleged history of racism in the wake of the 2026 World Cup final.

Washington Times News | Jul 21, 2026, 9:54 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Paige Bueckers Sparks Debate Over Lack of Black Female Coaches in WNBA Amid Caitlin Clark Comparisons

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers called attention to the absence of Black female head coaches in the WNBA, igniting discussion as she faces recent comparisons to fellow player Caitlin Clark.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 11:02 AM 1 source Single-source report

Family Seeks Answers After Death of Nolan Wells on Horn Island, Mississippi

The body of 18-year-old Nolan Wells was found on Horn Island after a Fourth of July trip with friends, prompting questions and an independent investigation.

Guardian US | Jul 11, 2026, 6:28 PM 1 source Single-source report