Lost Causes – The New York Times

The American Bar Association has voted to suspend its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) standard for law schools due to the Trump administration's efforts to eliminate DEI programs. The council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar paused Rule 206 until Aug. 31 to review proposed revisions in response to recent actions by the Trump administration. The move aims to ensure compliance with the law amidst threats of funding cuts...

Pope Francis is in critical condition after suffering a severe asthma attack and receiving treatment for pneumonia and a lung infection. Doctors are closely monitoring his condition, particularly for the risk of sepsis, and have emphasized the potential complications due to his age and existing health issues. Speculation about a possible resignation has been addressed by Vatican officials, who are focused on the Pope's recovery and well-being during this challenging time. Full Article

Abby Tegnelia is a Newsweek writer with a focus on celebrity news and the arts & entertainment industry. She has extensive experience in journalism and has written for various national and international magazines. Abby can be contacted via email and is active on social media platforms. In a recent article, popstar Ariana Grande revealed her online gaming addiction to playing Monopoly with strangers while on the road promoting her hit musical, "Wicked." She also mentioned...

When a wealthy 10-year-old boy goes missing, his bully, Dylan Grimes, becomes the prime suspect, forcing Dylan's party-girl mother, Florence, to clear his name in Sarah Harman's novel. In C.J. Box's latest Joe Pickett installment, the Wyoming game warden searches for the governor's missing son-in-law in the Sierra Madres. Meanwhile, Alice Feeney's thriller follows a man whose wife vanishes, leading him to a Scottish island where he encounters a mysterious doppelganger. Full Article

Former USAID staffers in Washington, D.C., left their offices for the last time, carrying boxes with messages directed at President Trump, who is reducing the agency's workforce. A federal judge cleared the way for mass layoffs to proceed, as the Trump administration aims to streamline operations and cut costs. The agency plans to retain less than 300 employees out of 8,000, with criticism focused on alleged wasteful spending and controversial projects funded by USAID. Full...

The Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service is preparing for a potential Trump administration takeover, retaining outside counsel to oppose any executive order to dissolve USPS leadership and merge the agency with the Department of Commerce. Despite White House officials denying immediate plans for USPS changes, Trump's new commerce secretary has been tasked with reviewing the agency's operations. House Democrats and union leaders have criticized any potential takeover as unconstitutional and harmful to...