Meanwhile, in spite of it all, the Nuggets are 7-7. They’ve gone from the NBA’s deepest roster to its most confounding and unpredictable. They play more like strangers, sometimes, than championship contenders, twisting and turning like the Boomerang roller coaster across the street from Ball Arena. … [Read more...] about Keeler: Nikola Jokic looks like an MVP. But Michael Porter Jr. is going to dictate where this Nuggets’ season goes.
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Judge grants preliminary approval for $640M Flint water crisis settlement
Judge Judith Levy acknowledged that some have raised issues with the settlement, but warned that opponents will have to “decide whether the risks of litigation—and there are many—outweigh the benefit of a certain resolution with the Settling Defendants.” … [Read more...] about Judge grants preliminary approval for $640M Flint water crisis settlement
We need to expand the college affordability conversation
Understanding today’s student profile: While the common image of a college student may be of a white, 18-year-old recent high school graduate living on campus at a four-year college with financial support from their family, this vision reflects a steadily shrinking share of the undergraduate population. Nearly 60 percent of students are working adults, about 40 percent are older than 25, and over 40 percent are students of color. Nearly one in four college students is a parent. … [Read more...] about We need to expand the college affordability conversation
Bay Area college basketball
New Mexico 67, San Jose State 51: Makuach Maluach had a season-high 25 points as the Lobos (5-8, 1-8 Mountain West) handled the Spartans (2-11, 0-9) at Dixie State in St. George, Utah. The Lobos have played all their games on the road because of virus concerns in New Mexico, but after facing the Spartans again Saturday, the Lobos can return to practice in Albuquerque. … [Read more...] about Bay Area college basketball
Trump using military funding as leverage in fight with tech giants
Trump has so far relied on executive authority to try to press for changes to Section 230. In May, he signed an executive order to petition the Federal Communications Commission for rules to "clarify" Section 230 as it applies to social media. Legal experts questioned the constitutionality of the order and raised doubts about the FCC's jurisdictional authority; nevertheless, the FCC agreed to move forward with Trump's request. … [Read more...] about Trump using military funding as leverage in fight with tech giants
