AP Afternoon Wire – July 25, 2023

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Migrants wait to be processed after crossing the border, Jan. 6, 2023, near Yuma, Ariz. A federal judge on Tuesday, July 25, blocked a rule that allows immigration authorities to deny asylum to migrants who arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border without first applying online or seeking protection in a country they passed through. But the judge delayed his ruling from taking effect immediately to give the administration time to appeal.

A judge blocks limits on asylum at US-Mexico border but gives Biden administration time to appeal

A federal judge has blocked a rule that allows immigration authorities to deny asylum to many migrants who arrive at the U.S. Read More.

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UPS reaches contract with 340,000 unionized workers, averting potentially calamitous strike

UPS has reached a contract agreement with its 340,000-person strong union Tuesday, averting a strike that had the potential to disrupt logistics nationwide for businesses and households alike. Read More.

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Education Department opens investigation into Harvard’s legacy admissions

The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into Harvard University’s policies on legacy admissions, which give an edge to applicants with family ties to alumni. Read More.

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Bronny James, son of LeBron, in stable condition after cardiac arrest at USC basketball practice

Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, was hospitalized after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at Southern California on Monday. Read More.

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy floats an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says unproven allegations of financial wrongdoing against President Joe Biden are rising to the level of an impeachment inquiry. Read More.

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California aims to tap beavers, once viewed as a nuisance, to help with water issues and wildfires

For years, beavers have been treated as an annoyance for chewing down trees and shrubs and blocking up streams, but the animal is increasingly being seen as nature’s helper in the midst of climate change. Read More.

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In ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ smash success, audiences send message to Hollywood: Give us something new

In the massive movie weekend of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” there were many winners. But one of the most important triumphs in the moviegoing monsoon of “Barbenheimer” was originality. Read More.