USA TODAY is reporting that more than 1,200 incidents of sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking were reported to Cornell University's Title IX office between 2018 and 2024, and that only seven of those cases resulted in expulsion or dismissal. It said the review followed the university's decision to reopen a sexual assault investigation after a woman accused seven fraternity members of gang rape in 2024. USA TODAY said the allegations sparked outrage far beyond campus, and it noted that such gang-rape accounts are not uncommon. The outlet also included contact information for RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline, which offers free, confidential support around the clock in English and Spanish.
In a separate report, USA TODAY said growing opposition to data centers is giving Democrats an unexpected opening in Republican-leaning states including Ohio, Texas and Iowa. It said voters are raising concerns about rising energy costs, heavy water use and billions of dollars in tax breaks as data center development surges nationwide. With control of the Senate at stake, USA TODAY said Republicans are scrambling to respond to frustration that crosses party lines. It also reported that a small Kentucky town is pushing back against a massive data center planned near Mammoth Cave National Park.
USA TODAY is also reporting that the long-running trend of older Americans remaining in the workforce appears to be reversing, with more people 55 and older leaving their jobs. It said some economists believe a booming stock market is helping push them into retirement, while others say the explanation is more complicated. The outlet added that members of Generation X are struggling with their own impending retirements.
Separately, USA TODAY reported that Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee blocked a bipartisan effort to prevent President Donald Trump from demolishing the Kennedy Center. It also said the advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety released a new report detailing how artificial intelligence has been used by mass shooters, and that the group is calling on AI companies to strengthen safety measures. USA TODAY reported that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has a plan to hold immigrants in transport vans for hours during enforcement operations, with few details on food, water or medical care.