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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order requiring colleges to submit data to prove they do not consider race in admissions, according to a fact sheet shared by the White House ahead of the Thursday signing.In 2023, the Supreme Court ruled against the use of affirmative action in admissions but said colleges may still consider how race has shaped students’ lives if applicants share that information in their admissions essays. Trump’s Republican administration is accusing colleges of using personal statements and other proxies to consider race.The executive order is similar to parts of settlement agreements…

Warner Bros. Discovery’s earnings got a boost from its film studios after a handful of box-office hits during the second quarter.The period from April though June saw the releases of “A Minecraft Movie,” “Sinners,” “Final Destination: Bloodlines” and “F1,” which together generated $2 billion in the global box office to date, the company said Thursday.WBD reported total revenue for the studios segment — which also includes distributing TV content — increased 55% during the quarter to $3.8 billion, with theatrical revenue up 38%, excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange, because of the higher box-office revenue.Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes,…

Racing fans now have the option to purchase a single-day ticket for the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix event.A variety of grandstand and general admission ticket choices will be available to the public starting August 14 at 10 a.m. PDT for the 2025 race taking place November 20-22. American Express-the official partner of F1 is offering card members Amex Presale Tickets beginning August 6 at 10 a.m. PDT through August 8 at 9:59 PDT. “Offering single-day ticket options is an important part of our efforts to make race weekend more accessible—especially for local fans,” said Emily Prazer, President…

Duolingo announced on Wednesday that it beat its quarterly revenue estimates, even though the company faced widespread backlash for choosing to embrace generative AI over human workers. Duolingo stock rose almost 30% on the news. In April, CEO Luis von Ahn shared that Duolingo would become an “AI-first” company, phasing out its use of contract workers. He also discouraged teams from hiring more employees, unless the team is unable to automate more of its work. With the use of generative AI, Duolingo introduced 148 new language courses, more than doubling its previous offerings. “Without AI, it would take us decades…

Facebook Tweet Email Link Families of some of the Israeli hostages still held in Gaza have sailed towards the Palestinian enclave on Thursday, in a desperate attempt to put pressure on the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as it contemplates expanding the war in Gaza. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, as well as the opposition and a large part of the Israeli public, are strongly against the expansion of the operation, arguing it would put their loved ones at even more risk. As the flotilla set off from the port of Ashkelon in southern Israel, Lior Horev from…

Gregorys Coffee was founded in 2006 and has more than 50 locations.Source: Gregorys CoffeeCraveworthy Brands is now investor and managing partner of Gregorys Coffee, a New York City-based coffee chain with dreams of a nationwide footprint.The two companies announced the deal on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed.Craveworthy Brands, a fast-growing restaurant holding company, has become a prolific investor since its founding in 2022. Its portfolio includes legacy chains such as Genghis Grill and BD’s Mongolian Grill, emerging concepts including Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken as well as several virtual brands that only offer delivery.Gregorys was founded in 2006. The regional…

Two iconic travel brands have teamed up to help travelers get to their happy place.Travelers can now search and book Southwest Airlines’ inventory directly on Priceline, unlocking more ways to compare, customize and save on flights. Through the partnership, Southwest flights are also now bookable across the Booking Holdings portfolio of brands, including Booking.com and Agoda.”Our goal is to be the best travel dealmaker in the world. Collaborating with Southwest, one of the most trusted names in air travel, is a natural next step in our mission to do so,” said Brigit Zimmerman, Chief Commercial Officer at Priceline. “Adding their…

After a second-quarter earnings beat, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky shared his thoughts on the company’s AI strategy, cautioning investors that AI chatbots can’t yet be thought of as the “new Google.” That is, AI chatbots, while potentially driving new leads to the travel and services business, aren’t entirely a replacement for the referrals that the dominant search engine brings. At least not at this time. “I think we’re still kind of feeling out the space,” the exec told investors on the Q2 earnings call. “The thing I want to caution is I don’t think that AI agents — I don’t…

Facebook Tweet Email Link Island getaways have long captured our imagination. South Pacific landfalls with coral reefs and tropical beaches, European isles bristling with medieval castles, a remote cabin in the woods on a lake island — the choices seem almost unlimited. But we’re not alone in our attraction to these idyllic escapes. Many of the more famous names have become expensive and overcrowded. But it doesn’t have to be that way. These 11 magical American island destinations aren’t on every “best islands” list, and they’re better for it. Apostle Islands (Wisconsin) This Lake Superior archipelago is split between the…

An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner lands at the Miami International Airport on December 10, 2021 in Miami, Florida.Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesAmerican Airlines is reviving some of its pre-pandemic destinations like Prague and Budapest, Hungary, as international travel continues to hold up better than domestic demand.Other additions include its first-ever Dallas Fort Worth International flights to Athens, Greece, and year-round nonstop service between Miami and Milan.American is also extending service for next year’s World Cup, from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Dallas and between Dallas and Zurich, where soccer’s governing body, FIFA, is based,. Those flights will run from May…