Ivy colleges favor rich kids, but middle-class students face obstacles
Students from middle-income families are the least likely to gain admission to elite universities in the U.S., Harvard researchers say.
Income Inequality
Guaranteed income program helps single mother make ends meet
There are now about 130 guaranteed income pilot programs in the U.S., offering monthly stipends of anywhere from $50 to $1,500, according to data from the Economic Security Project.
"Uncovering inequality" project reveals extent of systemic racism
Five reports released this week outline the ways race-based discrimination continues to pervade society.
Black Americans more likely to be IRS audited than other races
A new study suggests ways the IRS could solve an algorithmic bias that has harmed low-income and Black taxpayers.
200 millionaires say inequality is "eating the world alive"
Tax cuts enacted under President Donald Trump have allowed rich to become richer while national debt has soared.
Wyoming's new land rush
With COVID accelerating the arrival of the ultra-wealthy, Teton County in Wyoming is now home to the widest income divide in America, with a median house price of more than $3.5 million, squeezing out the middle class.
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
Experts are training AI how to do their jobs
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The Alito Court: A rare interview with the influential Supreme Court justice
Sen. Tillis worries about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch
Key Biden aide recalls "draconian measures" being considered against Israel
CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
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FBI arrests woman accused of surveilling Taiwanese president's son for China
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident
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