Vetoes and Verdicts

The Supreme Court declined to reconsider the use of affirmative action in college admissions, with Justices Thomas and Alito dissenting over concerns of Asian Americans being disadvantaged. The UN Security Council vetoed a cease-fire resolution for Gaza proposed by Algeria, marking the third US veto on such demands, citing interference with hostage negotiations. Charges of murder were filed against the suspects in the Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting, along with two juveniles, after a fatal argument escalated. 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham's body was found in a Texas River, leading to the arrest of suspect Don Steven McDougal on an unrelated assault charge. Former parenting influencers Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to up to 30 years in prison for child abuse, with Franke having 30 days to appeal. Former Russian pilot Maksim Kuzminov, who defected and sold military helicopters to Ukraine, was reported dead, possibly at the hands of Russia's intelligence unit. William Byron's victory in the 2024 Daytona 500 ended a nine-year drought for Hendrick Motorsports, tying them with Petty Enterprises for the most wins in Daytona 500 history. The Bulletin Brief: Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Case on Affirmative Action (NYT) (CBS) US Vetoes UN Resolution Demanding Ceasefire in Gaza (AP News) (NYT) Kansas City Parade Shooters Charged (CBS) (NYT) The Body of a Missing Texas 11-year-old was found (CBS) Two former parenting influencers were sentenced to prison (CBS) A Russian Pilot who defected to Ukraine was found dead (NYT) William Byron wins the Daytona 500 for Hendrick Motorsports (AP)