Where the lesson plans are changing…Afghanistan. Yesterday, the Taliban banned women from attending universities until further notice. The move comes about three months after thousands of women and girls took university entrance exams. And is the latest in the militant group’s crackdown on women’s rights. Since its return to power last year, the Taliban has barred girls from most secondary schools, introduced gender-segregated classrooms, and set restrictions on the subjects women can study (think: no medicine or engineering). Historically, the Taliban has treated women as second-class citizens. Now, the Taliban is returning to its 1990s ways. And it’s likely to affect humanitarian aid at a time when the country’s on the verge of famine. Since the Taliban's takeover, Afghanistan has reportedly lost most of its foreign aid, which made up 80% of the country's budget. Who may be giving Anna Delvey a run for her money…George Santos. This week, the openly gay GOP congressman-elect from Long Island, New York, is facing mounting accusations that he’s a conman. Last month, Santos flipped a blue seat red — helping Republicans win a slim majority in the House. Santos’s campaign focused on his story as an immigrant who achieved the “American dream.” But turns out, the incoming congressman might’ve embellished a lot on his résumé. One report said there was no evidence that Santos worked at the places he listed. And that there’s no record of the animal rescue charity he claimed to run or his family firm. The schools he said he got degrees from also said they had no record of him. And just last month, Santos claimed that four of his employees died in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting. But an investigation couldn’t find any evidence connecting the victims to him. Santos’s lawyer called the allegations “defamatory” and a “smear” on his client’s “good name.” Spelling potential trouble: If there are any gaps in Santos’s records, he could face the House Ethics Committee. TBD how this could affect the Republican’s razor-thin majority. What we may soon get insight on...Former President Trump’s wallet. Yesterday, the House Ways and Means Committee voted to release six years of his tax returns to the public. It’s a move Trump — a presidential candidate for 2024 — has long resisted. The info’s expected in the coming days — allowing time to remove sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers. The committee did release a separate report that said the IRS failed to audit Trump during his presidency and included recommendations for Congress to codify a mandatory audit program. A spokesperson for Trump said the decision was proof that Democrats “are playing a political game they are losing.” ...Oh and speaking of things people are waiting for: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to visit President Biden at the White House and address Congress today. The Biden admin could pledge more assistance during the meeting. Whose ‘Just Do It’ policy went too far…Nike’s. This week, reports revealed the contents of more than 5,000 documents in a gender discrimination lawsuit against the company. In 2018, a group of female employees sued Nike, alleging sexual harassment and gender discrimination. And began documenting their experiences in surveys that have now become public. In one survey, a woman detailed how her male coworkers told her to “dress sexier.” Another said she caught a male executive receiving oral sex from a lower-ranking female employee. The surveys also revealed how men got “sloppy drunk” and exerted their power and influence over women in lower positions. Nike reportedly tried to keep the surveys under wraps. And hasn’t commented due to the pending lawsuit. What’s apparently got some ‘splaining to do…TikTok. Yesterday, the social media platform said it’ll start telling users why it’s making certain video recs in an effort to boost transparency. A little FYI for your FYP. Who we can’t stop talking about…Nepo babies. What World Cup players are dealing with...Racism. Who was meant to be in Paris...Emily. | 