Louisiana’s Steve Scalise and Ohio’s Jim Jordan are vying to be the next Speaker of the House. Jordan is known for being a fiery attack dog in his committees and being a frequent voice on Fox News. Scalise spends less time in the spotlight and is popular among the GOP for building consensus among members. WSJ explains how the two became the frontrunners and how they’re … [Read more...]
Affirmative Action vs. Race-Neutral Admissions: A Case Study | WSJ
The Supreme Court has banned colleges from using race as criteria for admissions. Essentially ending the 50-year run of affirmative action programs. California banned public colleges like Berkeley and UCLA from using race in their admissions in the 1990s. Since then, a large study measuring the academic success and earnings of students before and after the ban has shown what … [Read more...]
Starship Explosion Video: Watch Elon Musk’s Rocket Explode After Launch | WSJ
SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket exploded minutes after it cleared the launch pad during a flight test Thursday. Elon Musk had said the test posed steep challenges and risks. Photo: SpaceX #Starship #ElonMusk #WSJ elon musk,space x,starship,starship launch,spacex starship,super heavy,super heavy launch,super heavy booster,super heavy space x,raptor,raptor engines,raptor … [Read more...]
Starship Launch: What Challenges Does Elon Musk’s SpaceX Face? | WSJ
Elon Musk’s SpaceX had hoped to blast off its Starship vehicle on its inaugural test flight Monday, but ended up scrubbing the mission due to a “frozen pressure valve.” Musk himself has sought to lower expectations for the first launch attempt. WSJ’s Micah Maidenberg explains the challenges Musk’s company faces getting Starship off — and back on — the ground. 0:00 Starship … [Read more...]
Elon Musk’s Starship Just Exploded: What’s Next for SpaceX?
The launch – and subsequent explosion – of Elon Musk’s Starship is actually just the very beginning of the spacecraft’s long road to carrying humans to different planets. So what’s next for the most powerful rocket ever built? I explore what’s next for SpaceX, NASA and the future of human space exploration. 00:00 The takeoff and landing of SpaceX’s Starship and Super Heavy … [Read more...]
The Alex Murdaugh Murder Trial, Explained in Five Minutes | WSJ
Former South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh is set to go on trial, accused of murdering his wife and son in 2021. WSJ’s Valerie Bauerlein explains what you need to know about the case. Photo Illustration: Ryan Trefes #Murdaugh #Trial #WSJ murdaugh,murdaugh murders,murdaugh murders explained,alex murdaugh,alex murdaugh explained,paul murdaugh,maggie murdaugh,crime,murder,south … [Read more...]