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Dartmouth College's Geisel School of Medicine faces a federal investigation over alleged racial discrimination in admissions, prompting pushback from students who argue the probe diverts resources from STEM programs. The U.S. Department of Education launched the investigation following an executive order, while the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling barred race-based admissions considerations. Students and faculty members expressed skepticism about the investigation's purpose and impact.

Current and former students of 10 elite schools are receiving payments from a $284 million financial aid settlement following a lawsuit alleging price-fixing in favor of wealthy students. Payments average $2,000 and were first distributed on July 20 via digital methods and checks.

Robert Tulloch, who killed two Dartmouth professors in 2001 at age 17, was resentenced to two concurrent 45-year-to-life terms in 2026, making him eligible for parole at age 62. The resentencing followed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned mandatory life sentences without parole for juvenile offenders.

A Vermont man who was 17 when he killed two Dartmouth College professors in 2001 will have a chance at parole in about 20 years, following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed mandatory life sentences for juveniles unconstitutional. The judge resentenced him to a minimum of 45 years, allowing parole consideration in 2046 when he reaches the age of one of his victims at the time of his death.

Robert Tulloch, who was 17 when he and a friend killed Dartmouth professors Half and Susanne Zantop in 2001, will be eligible for parole in 2046 after being resentenced to 45 years to life. The resentencing followed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that mandatory life without parole for juveniles is unconstitutional.

A Vermont man who was 17 when he killed two Dartmouth College professors in 2001 will be eligible for parole in 2046 after being resentenced to a minimum of 45 years. The resentencing followed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that invalidated mandatory life sentences for juvenile offenders, and a victim's daughter described the crime as premeditated and depraved.

A Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed two married Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago is seeking to reduce his life sentence to 30 to 40 years. The case involves the deaths of the professors and the defendant's current request for a shorter prison term.

A Vermont man who was 17 when he killed two Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago will be eligible for parole in about 20 years, when he reaches the age of one of his victims. The decision follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that made mandatory life without parole sentences unconstitutional for juveniles.

Robert Tulloch, who was 17 when he killed Dartmouth professors Half and Susanne Zantop in 2001, will have a chance at parole in about 20 years. A judge ruled that his automatic life without parole sentence is unconstitutional under a 2012 Supreme Court decision, allowing for a resentencing hearing that was avoided through an agreement between prosecutors and his lawyers.

A Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed two married Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago is seeking to reduce his life sentence to 30 to 40 years.

A Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed two Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago is seeking a reduced prison sentence. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2012 that mandatory life sentences for juveniles are unconstitutional, prompting Tulloch's request for a 30-40 year term. His lawyers argue he has matured and expressed remorse since his 2001 conviction.

A Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed two Dartmouth College professors in 2001 is seeking to reduce his life sentence to 30-40 years. The U.S. Supreme Court's 2012 ruling deemed mandatory life sentences for juveniles unconstitutional, prompting Tulloch's resentencing hearing, which begins in Grafton County Superior Court.

Robert Tulloch, who was convicted of murdering two Dartmouth professors as a teenager over 25 years ago, will be resentenced after a court ruled mandatory life sentences for juveniles unconstitutional. The resentencing hearing, set to begin Monday, could replace his life without parole sentences with 30 to 40 years in prison.

A new poll reveals divided American views on flying the flag, with Republicans, older white adults, and older generations more likely to display it, while younger Democrats and Black adults are more likely to avoid it. Black Americans like Jerry Esters see the flag as a symbol of earned opportunity, while others like Yvonne Pistochini associate it with exclusion.

An AP-NORC poll reveals divided views on flying the American flag, with Republicans, older adults, and white Americans more likely to display it compared to younger Democrats and Black Americans. The flag is seen as both a symbol of opportunity and exclusion, reflecting broader societal divisions.

A new AP-NORC poll reveals that Republicans, older adults, and white Americans are more likely to fly the American flag, while younger Democrats and Black adults are less likely to do so. The survey highlights divisions in how Americans view the flag, with some seeing it as a symbol of opportunity and others as exclusion. Jerry Esters and Yvonne Pistochini, both Black, represent contrasting perspectives on the flag's meaning.

Maria Colacurcio, CEO of Syndio, discusses how AI agents improved her productivity and mimicked her writing style, raising concerns about AI's growing role in decision-making. She highlights AI's ability to track decision reasoning in pay-related judgments, while her daughter Sofia Frei, a Dartmouth student, contributed an independent essay.

The Vermont State Housing Authority is seeking landowners in Hartford and surrounding areas to donate or sell land for building single-family homes through its Move-In Vermont program. The initiative aims to construct 1,000-1,500 square foot homes, prioritizing three-bedroom models, on lots with municipal water/sewer access, excluding flood zones. Land would be sold for $7,500 with VSHA covering subdivision costs and installing factory-built homes.

The article references Charles Krauthammer's 2011 essay on the Fermi Paradox and the absence of evidence for extraterrestrial intelligence, linking it to modern concerns about AI risks. It discusses the AI arms race, historical 'AI winters,' and the role of John Ellis's newsletter in summarizing AI developments, while citing the Institute for Jungian Studies on societal anxiety.

A potential 'Super El Niño' in 2027 could disrupt global sectors like agriculture and insurance by altering weather patterns, reducing crop yields, and reigniting inflation. The phenomenon, with a 63% chance of becoming a strong event, follows a 2015-2016 El Niño that caused over $7.8 trillion in productivity losses.

Rachel Dratch gave a commencement speech at Dartmouth College, using her Debbie Downer character to humorously critique AI and data centers, highlighting concerns like job loss and water wars. She received an honorary doctorate and joked about the most useful college majors being foraging and hand-to-hand combat due to AI's impact.

The latest NAEP results show gains in reading and math for 9-year-olds, particularly among the lowest-performing students, with math scores for the 10th percentile rising 7.5 points and reading scores increasing 9.3 points. These improvements contrast with continued declines for 13-year-olds and may reflect a rebound from pandemic-related disruptions and federal funding.