An Ignoble Experiment: The 7: Free tuition at a Bronx medical school; Michigan’s presidential primaries; and more

2024/02/27

The 7: Free tuition at a Bronx medical school; Michigan’s presidential primaries; and more

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Good morning. It's Tuesday, Feb. 27, and you should treat yourself to a game of Tetris today — it could help you learn a useful skill. Now let's get to the news.

Michigan's presidential primaries are today.

On the Republican side: Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley has yet to win a primary. But she's staying in the race as former president Donald Trump closes in on the nomination.
For the Democrats: President Biden will face a test of his support among union workers and among Arab Americans angry about his support for Israel's war in Gaza.
This week: Both Trump and Biden will visit the southern border Thursday, as immigration remains a key campaign issue.

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Biden said a temporary cease-fire in Gaza could come next week.

The latest: Israel would halt fighting during Ramadan if a hostage-release deal is reached, Biden said yesterday. But Israel has vowed to continue fighting after such a pause.
What else to know: The airman who died after setting himself on fire outside Israel's embassy in D.C. to protest U.S. support for Israel was identified as 25-year-old Aaron Bushnell.

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The Supreme Court seemed skeptical of state laws that regulate social media.

The details: Justices expressed concerns yesterday over laws in Florida and Texas that ban social media companies from removing certain controversial posts or political content.
What now? The court's decision, expected by the end of June, will have a big impact on how platforms curate content. It's one of several key decisions facing the court this term.

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Hungary approved Sweden's bid to join the NATO military alliance.

It's a historic moment: Yesterday's vote in Hungary's parliament cleared the final obstacle to Sweden becoming NATO's 32nd member. It could formally join as soon as this week.
Why it matters: Sweden's membership would strengthen NATO's position in the Baltic Sea — and send an important message to Russia as it continues its assault on Ukraine.

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Florida lawmakers postponed a bill that would grant protections to fetuses.

Why? Opponents raised concerns that it could affect IVF fertility treatments, as it did in Alabama after a court recently ruled that frozen embryos were children.
Zooming out: Some Republicans, including Trump, have voiced support for IVF following backlash to the Alabama ruling, which led to some IVF clinics suspending services.

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A powerful storm front is sweeping the country.

Today: An influx of hot, dry air over the Plains could lead to fast-moving wildfires. Severe thunderstorms could hit the Midwest, and snow will blanket the Mountain West.
What else to know: Dallas hit 93 degrees yesterday as temperatures surged at least 20 degrees above normal from Texas to Minnesota.

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A Bronx medical school is making tuition free after a $1 billion donation.

The details: The Albert Einstein College of Medicine received the donation from Ruth Gottesman, whose late husband was a business partner of Warren Buffett.
It will change lives: Students erupted into claps and cheers when they were told the news yesterday. Tuition, about $60,000 a year, will be free starting in August.

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