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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
What are the toughest colleges to get into? According to one study, here are the top 15
One of the most anxiety-inducing times for parents and their children is waiting to find out whether they have been accepted to the colleges of their choice. The whole fat envelope/thin envelope drama has played out over generations. 24/7 Wall Street did research into what are the hardest schools to get into for those with hopes for higher education greatness. 7.5% acceptance rate, 750 in SAT reading and writing, 780 in SAT math 7.2% acceptance rate, 750 in SAT reading and writing, 780 in SAT math 6.7% acceptance rate, 750 in SAT reading and writing, 780 in SAT math 6.5% acceptance rate, 750 in SAT reading and writing, 790 in SAT math 7.3% acceptance rate, 760 in SAT reading and writing, 790 in SAT math 5.7% acceptance rate, 760 in SAT reading and writing, 790 in SAT math 5.4% acceptance rate, 760 in SAT reading and writing, 780 in SAT math 6.4% acceptance rate, 760 in SAT reading and writing, 790 in SAT math 6.3% acceptance rate, 760 in SAT reading and writing, 790 in SAT math 3.9% acceptance rate, 750 in SAT reading and writing, 780 in SAT math 5.1% acceptance rate, 760 in SAT reading and writing, 780 in SAT math 4.6% acceptance rate, 760 in SAT reading and writing, 780 in SAT math 3.7% acceptance rate, 760 in SAT reading and writing, 790 in SAT math 3.2% acceptance rate, 760 in SAT reading and writing, 790 in SAT math 4% acceptance rate, 760 in SAT reading and writing, 800 in SAT math This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Colleges with the lowest acceptance rates in the U.S.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Who are the United States Supreme Court Justices?
Politics in the United States in recent years have surrounded the position of the president. But that has not changed the American political system. It's still all about checks and balances in the United States, which includes the judicial branch and Supreme Court. That arm of the U.S. government has nine justices seated on the bench, all of which were appointment by presidents at one point or another. Their jobs are for life and the group of nine is led by one chief justice. As of 2025, here is the full list of the nine justices in the United States Supreme Court. Date appointed: Sept. 29, 2005. Appointed by: President George W. Bush. Political affiliation: Republican. Date appointed: Oct. 23 1991. Appointed by: President George H. W. Bush. Political affiliation: Republican. Date appointed: Jan. 31, 2006. Appointed by: President George W. Bush. Political affiliation: Republican. Date appointed: Aug. 8, 2009. Appointed by: President Barack Obama. Political affiliation: Democrat. Date appointed: Aug. 7, 2010. Appointed by: President Barack Obama. Political affiliation: Democrat. Date appointed: April 10, 2017. Appointed by: President Donald Trump. Political affiliation: Republican. Date appointed: Oct. 6, 2018. Appointed by: President Donald Trump. Political affiliation: Republican. Date appointed: Oct. 27, 2020. Appointed by: President Donald Trump. Political affiliation: Republican. Date appointed: June 30, 2022. Appointed by: President Joe Biden. Political affiliation: Democrat. This article originally appeared on The List Wire: List of United States Supreme Court Justices
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
What 12 countries are part of President Trump's travel ban? Here's the new list
President Donald Trump issued a decree this week that suspends and limits the ability of nationals of 12 countries to enter the United States. 'President Trump is fulfilling his promise to protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors that want to come to our country and cause us harm,' White House deputy press secretary Abigail Jackson wrote on X. 'These commonsense restrictions are country-specific and include places that lack proper vetting, exhibit high visa overstay rates, or fail to share identity and threat information.' Here are the 12 countries with full restrictions: Seven countries have partial restrictions: This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Citizens from these 12 countries have been banned from entering U.S.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Powerful images of Mount Etna eruption in Italy
Tourists in Italy had to flee after Mount Etna erupted. The volcano sent groups sprinting to get away from the frightening scene. The eruption produced explosions heard as far away as 30 miles. According to news reports, an Italian observatory group said there was a 'partial collapse' of the northern flank of the volcano's southeast crater, which has produced spectacular lava flows during recent eruptions in the last few months. This article originally appeared on The List Wire: The power of Mount Etna eruption in images
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Social media buzz: Ron Killings, aka R-Truth, says WWE has given him his release
Ron Killings' character R-Truth has been a mainstay for years in WWE. The WWE Universe loves the comedic and unpredictable nature of R-Truth. His ability to confuse and fool opponents through nonsensical promos and conversation has been one of the favorites. That is why it is surprising, stunning, that Killings announced on Sunday he has been released by the sports entertainment juggernaut. The only thing everyone can hope is this is another example of R-Truth failing to understand what he was told. Anything is possible in the surreal world of WWE, right? R-Truth and The Miz react after winning a six-pack tag team ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship during Night One of WrestleMania 40 at Lincoln Financial Field on April 06, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Social media in uproar as R-Truth says WWE is releasing him
