???? What will Israel do?

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It’s Sunday, April 14 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:

• Israel’s possible responses to Iran’s attack
• Harvard’s reinstatement of the SAT requirement
• 4 quick hits?of news from the last 24 hours

- Jeff (co-founder of Shades)

?????What will Israel do?

???? After a direct Iranian attack, Haaretz questions if Netanyahu will leverage this strategic moment for Israel — or let it slip away.

?????The Atlantic: Netanyahu's win against Iran's attack presents a strategic chance for Israel. It could use the moment to reset Gaza talks and relations with Arab allies.

?????The Economist: Let’s be clear, Iran miscalculated and flopped. That makes Israel's next move tough and critical on the world stage

???? And Axios says Biden’s taken a firm stance: The US won't back an Israeli counterstrike on Iran.

???? Meanwhile, Bloomberg focuses on Israel's air defenses. They were largely successful against Iran's drone onslaught, but Iran may have learned a thing or two.

?? Harvard brings back the SAT

?? After a pandemic pause, Harvard has reinstated its SAT/ACT requirement for admissions. The Crimson says it's a controversial move.

?? Harvardindependent.com disagreed with the decision: Making standardized testing optional would promote diversity and accessibility at Harvard.

?? But maybe the critics have it wrong. Forbes thinks Harvard's U-turn on test scores is actually an attempt to level the playing field.

?? Either way, the NYT points out that Harvard isn't the only college flip-flopping on standardized tests — Cal Tech reinstated its test requirement hours after Harvard's announcement.

Shades poll: Is an SAT admission requirement fair?

?? Yes, it levels the playing field

?? No, it widens the education gap

?? It's complicated and depends on the execution

4?? Quick hits

?? “Civil War”, starring Kirsten Dunst, leads the weekend box office with a record-breaking $25.7 million opening for A24.

?? MIT study reveals that smartphones' ambient light sensors can capture images, posing new privacy threats.

?? Sununu spars with Stephanopoulos over Trump, standing by his Jan. 6 criticism yet supporting Trump.

? A shooting on Chicago's South Side left a young girl dead and seven others injured, including small children.