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First Look‘There's space for me’: Jackson inspires young, Black womenIf Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, it will mark a crucial representation milestone, especially for Black girls who seldom see prominent female leaders who look like them.
Spring forward. Fall back. Will Senate vote get rid of that?Though known for gridlock, the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent approved making daylight saving time permanent. But consensus isn’t shared across the nation.
First LookWNBA's Brittney Griner in Russian prison until May 19, media saysBrittney Griner, one of the most recognizable players of the WNBA who has been playing in Russia for the past seven winters, has been detained in Moscow. Russian authorities said vape cartridges allegedly containing oil derived from cannabis were found in her luggage.
First LookA year after Atlanta shootings, protesters denounce anti-Asian hatePeople across the U.S. commemorated one year since the Atlanta spa shootings on Wednesday, gathering in rallies to protest anti-Asian violence. Data shows that the pandemic exacerbated hate incidents against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
FocusIn sports, what’s fair for transgender athletes and their competitors?Swimmer Lia Thomas’ participation in the NCAA’s national championships this week offers an opportunity to consider what constitutes fairness when it comes to transgender athletes.
First LookMLB labor agreement launches free agent frenzy as lockout endsMajor League Baseball players are heading back to the diamond after their union and owners reached a deal on Thursday, ending the 99-day lockout. The first games of the season will now start on April 7.
Russian Americans face misdirected blame for war in UkraineIn the heat of war, blame has a scattershot aim. Some Russian speakers are being accused of supporting a war they actually oppose.
New cold war: Are sanctions against Russian hockey players fair?Is it fair for individuals to be penalized for their country’s actions? What if they are a friend of the president? Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is raising fraught questions in the NHL.
A ‘nest’ where children, and a language, are nurtured (video)For endangered languages, the key to survival is producing fluent speakers. One Alaska Native community finds hope in – and help from – its youngest members.
Play ball? What baseball’s lockout means for the sport – and fans.Baseball was already struggling before players and owners recently reached an impasse. How the negotiations are handled could bring needed changes – or affect baseball’s viability long term.
First LookFaith or sports: Ohio law ensures athletes don't have to chooseIn Ohio, rules on high school athletic gear proved an obstacle for religious athletes who needed waivers to express their faith. How one hijabi runner’s viral story spurred a new state law that will protect athletes’ religious expression in sports.
‘The heart of the city is still there.’ How this Mardi Gras stoked revival.After a rough two years for New Orleans, last week’s Mardis Gras marked a recovery of hope, community spirit, and normalcy.
First LookThe Cherokee language is endangered. Can a phone keep it alive?After months of consulting with Cherokee leaders, Motorola rolled out a Cherokee interface on its newest phones. Although the initiative won’t fully address concerns of language extinction, it could help tribal members immerse themselves in the language more easily.
First LookConservatives move to rural Idaho to escape liberal politicsAs the political divide between the right and the left widens, so, too, does the physical divide. Some conservatives are fleeing liberal cities like Seattle and San Francisco for red rural areas like Sandpoint, Idaho. It doesn’t always sit well with current residents.
First LookAfter strikeout in negotiations, MLB scraps opening dayAfter Major League Baseball players and owners failed to agree on new contract terms, Commissioner Rob Manfred canceled opening games scheduled for the end of the month. Players, meanwhile, are continuing to demand fairer pay.
After the tornado, can a rural Kentucky town create a comeback?Two months after a devastating tornado, community relief blends into a longer-term question: how an event like this may reorient the town’s identity.
First LookTrowels of change: Colorado group transforms guns into toolsA Colorado Springs group, RAWtools, converts weapons of destruction into tools of life by molding them for use in the garden as a way to address gun violence in the United States. Since its inception in 2013, the group has disabled 1,000 guns.
Through their own eyes: How cameras empower the unhousedWhen disadvantaged individuals document their own reality, the resulting images can widen the perspectives of both photographer and viewer.
We are how we sound: Accent, identity, and mutual respect (video)What do our voices say about us? “Say That Again?” is a new podcast series about how our identities and experiences shape how we sound – and how the way we speak can be a source of pride, resilience, and understanding. New episodes weekly beginning Feb. 25.
First LookLA Rams stage fourth-quarter comeback to take Super Bowl titleA 23-20 victory Sunday over the Cincinnati Bengals gave the Los Angeles Rams their first NFL Super Bowl title since the 1999 season — and their first representing Los Angeles since 1951.
