July 21, 2025
SE03:EP182
In today's episode we cover the lawsuit against the Boston School Committee, where a coalition of parents claims the district's exam school admissions policy discriminates against white students. The Boston Parent Coalition for Academic Excellence argues the tier system unfairly reduces white student admissions. In sports, the Boston Red Sox triumphed over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field with a 6-1 victory, led by Abreu's two homers. Crochet secured the win with eight strikeouts in six innings. The Sox prepare to face the Phillies next in Philadelphia. In business, Vacation, a personal-care startup, is revolutionizing sunscreen with unique products, capturing 1.1% of US sunscreen sales. In tech news, chronic venous insufficiency affects 40% of Americans, with treatments available to manage symptoms. In the crypto movement, Bitcoin drops 3% over the weekend, while Ethereum rises 3%. In entertainment, Taylor Jenkins Reid releases her novel "Atmosphere," exploring a woman's journey in NASA's Space Shuttle Program. Reid details her research process and writing routine, sharing personal insights.
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