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Sen. Darline Graham’s bid to succeed the late Lindsey Graham faces renewed questions about her readiness after a televised debate in which she admitted she isn’t “that informed on national security,” fueling scrutiny ahead of a GOP primary runoff and with President Trump publicly backing her.
Jason Arday, who became Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, has resigned as the university opens an inquiry into new information about his qualifications and honorary appointments, amid long-running plagiarism allegations and questions about his claimed fundraising feats. He says the public criticism has been intolerable, while Cambridge says the process will be fair. The Times reported potential fabrications in parts of his research, and Arday denied plagiarism but acknowledged some mistakes due to supervision gaps.
The eligibility for the updated COVID-19 vaccine is currently limited to those 65 and older or at high risk of severe illness, with ongoing changes in recommendations and access depending on state policies and insurance coverage. Experts advise consulting healthcare providers and local health departments for the latest information and vaccination options, as guidelines are still evolving.
The third Republican presidential debate will take place in Miami on November 8, with candidates facing the strictest qualifications yet, requiring 4% of the vote in multiple polls and 70,000 unique donors to earn a spot on the stage. Former President Donald Trump, the current front-runner, will not be participating in the upcoming debate. The GOP has not confirmed the qualified participants, but several campaigns have stated that they have met the requirements. The candidates will be arranged on stage based on their order in polls that meet the standards set by the Republican National Committee.
Eight Republican candidates have qualified for the first 2024 presidential debate, including former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence, while the remaining candidates are running short on time to secure a podium slot.
Memphis-Shelby County School Board member Sheleah Harris announced her resignation during a public board meeting, citing the "highest level of ignorance" she had ever been a part of. The board had just approved 11 qualifications for the future superintendent of the state's largest school district, but confusion among some board members led to more discussion about the three existing qualifications that have been on the books since 2012. The board did not address Harris' announcement but did vote to reopen the pool for superintendent applicants and provide the new information to the search firm.
BYU has qualified 64 entries for the NCAA West preliminary track and field championships, with 8 athletes ranking in the top 10 nationally of their events. The team's best hopes are in the longer races on the track, with a combined total of 9 men and women in the 3,000-meter steeplechase and 8 in the 10,000-meter run. BYU's Kenneth Rooks owns the fastest steeplechase time in the world so far this year, while Claire Seymour owns the second-fastest time in the nation in the 800 meters.