Odukoya is with the Titans as part of the NFL’s International Pathway program, which is part of the league’s efforts to strengthen the pipeline of international players while aiming to provide elite international athletes the opportunity to compete at the NFL level, improve their skills, and ultimately earn a spot on an NFL roster. Source
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Unpacking the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision
The Supreme Court ended the systemic use of race as a factor in college admissions on Thursday. Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to break down the decision. Plus, Andrew Brennen, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate who testified in the case, shares his thoughts on the outcome. Source
Biden, Democrats plan for end of affirmative action
The Supreme Court upended decades of legal precedent Thursday — this time dissolving affirmative action in colleges. In response, the Biden administration announced a plan to promote diversity measures within colleges and universities. CBS News’ Major Garrett and Nikole Killion report. Source
Biden responds to affirmative action ruling: “This is not a normal court”
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected affirmative action at U.S. colleges. A ruling stated that race-conscious admissions programs at both Harvard, a private university, and the public University of North Carolina, are unconstitutional. CBS News’ Nikole Killion and Ed O’Keefe report. Source
U.S.’ Iran envoy on leave, says his “security clearance is under review”
U.S. special envoy for Iran Rob Malley said he was informed that his “security clearance is under review” and has “not been provided any further information.” Source
Washington, D.C. among worst air quality in world
Washington, D.C. on Thursday had some of the most polluted air in the world. More than 100 million Americans are under air quality alerts as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to grip the U.S. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on the thick haze in the nation’s capital. Source
6/29: Prime Time with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action, an alleged threat near former President Barack Obama’s home, and what to expect at airports this July 4th weekend. Source
Thousands of flights delayed or canceled ahead of July 4th holiday
The TSA says Thursday is the busiest day of air travel since the pandemic began in early 2020. As of Thursday evening, more than 5,000 flights were delayed nationwide. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the potential obstacles people could see this holiday weekend. Source
Supreme Court rules against affirmative action in college admissions
By a 6-3 margin, the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that it is unconstitutional for universities to consider race during the student admissions process, marking a major setback for affirmative action policies that have been in place for five decades. Major Garrett reports. Source
Virgin Galactic successfully completes its first commercial spaceflight
The commercial space race is heating up. Virgin Galactic successfully completed its first flight with paying customers Thursday. Danya Bacchus has more. Source