In a groundbreaking news item, we delve into three major stories that are currently making waves in America. Tonight, millions of Americans are anticipated to tune in to watch one of the biggest sports events of the year, college football's national championship game. However, behind the scenes, secretive groups of donors are exerting significant influence over what fans will see. David A. Fahrenthold, an investigative reporter for The Times, joins the discussion to shed light on the shadowy industry that is upending college football and bringing amateur athletics even closer to the world of professional sports.
Meanwhile, a landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court last summer has overturned nearly 50 years of precedent, banning the use of affirmative action in college admissions. This decision has eliminated the most powerful tool for ensuring diversity on America's college campuses, leaving college admission officers and high school seniors grappling with how to navigate the new rules. Jessica Cheung, a producer on "The Daily," provides insight into how both students and college officials have been trying to adapt to the changing landscape of college admissions.
Additionally, a troubling trend has emerged on American roads, with pedestrian traffic deaths soaring after years of decline. Emily Badger, a journalist who covers cities and urban policy for The Upshot at The New York Times, investigates the underlying reasons for this alarming phenomenon. From the exceptionally American problem of rising roadway deaths to theories on the rise in pedestrian deaths at night, Badger's investigation sheds light on this puzzling new pattern.
These three stories highlight the complex issues that America is currently grappling with. From the influence of secretive donors in college football to the repercussions of the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling and the surge in pedestrian traffic deaths, these topics are at the forefront of national discourse. Stay tuned for more updates on these pressing issues.
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