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Focus‘If you want my advice, don’t take my advice.’ When the host isn’t an expert.Vaccine misinformation on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast has revived demands for streaming platforms to monitor their content. Who’s responsible, ultimately, for assessing truth?
Super Bowl glow: A Cincinnati native soaks up the city’s excitementThe Bengals’ transformation from longtime losers to possible Super Bowl champions is reviving the soul of their city, as Cincinnati sees itself in a new light.
From Colorado with love: One town’s heartfelt missionLoveland, Colorado, is known around the world for its valentine re-mailing program. For years now, volunteers have made sweetheart missives even sweeter.
First LookBarnyard buddy: Man faces legal battle to keep pet pig as 'family'Ellie, a 110-pound pet pig, has given Wyverne Flatt a sense of comfort since 2018 as he has gone through distressing times, he says. But zoning laws in his town say the farm animal has to go. With an impending trial, he could risk losing his pig or face jail time.
First LookBlack History Month: Will Coretta Scott King's home be saved?In 1953, Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King Jr. wed in the front yard of Mrs. King’s childhood home in Alabama. Now in disrepair, her former home joins a growing list of many important Black historic sites that have been neglected across the nation.
First Look'We shall not be moved': Black colleges resolute after bomb threatsSeventeen historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats in recent weeks, raising alarm and prompting lockdowns. The threats recall a history of violence during the U.S. civil rights era, but colleges say they are undeterred, just as they were before.
Why America’s founding is a conservative touchstoneAmerican conservatives differ widely, but many find the nation’s founding central to their view of their country and themselves.
First LookNFL's Tom Brady retires: Here's a look back at his storied careerSeven-time Super Bowl title holder Tom Brady has officially announced his retirement. The professional quarterback, considered the greatest of all time, hardly faltered over an unprecedented 22-year career. “I leave the field of play to the next generation,” he said.
First LookWhoopi Goldberg suspension spurs reflection on Holocaust historyOn Tuesday, Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of the ABC talk show “The View,” was suspended for two weeks for her statement about the Holocaust, for which she has apologized. The remark has stirred broader conversations about history, racism, and Jewish identity.
First LookWhy are fans so mad about NYT’s Wordle acquisition?Wordle, the ad-free website game with no sign-ups and simple gameplay, has taken the internet by storm. Now with the recent acquisition by the New York Times fans are up in arms, fearing access to their daily simple joy will go to live behind a paywall.
First LookPittsburgh bridge collapse: What is larger message on bridge safety?Thousands of bridges across the U.S. have the same poor designation as one that collapsed in Pittsburgh Friday. There are few instances of collapse, yet safety advocates say funding has not kept up with repair needs.
For Black LGBTQ Christians, storytelling is a tool of resilienceBy sharing their stories, Black LGBTQ people are bridging a gap between faith and identity. The effort is leading some of them back to church, where acceptance is growing.
First LookNative American tribes resume full stewardship of redwood forestA land conservancy group this week gave 500 acres of remote redwood forest to a confederation tribes in Northern California. The tribes have lived in the region for thousands of years, and the giant trees play an important role in their culture and traditions.
Sacred spaces: Church buildings repurposed as community hubsAs membership in the U.S. decreases, churches are closing their doors. But some of the buildings continue to be community hubs for new “congregations.”
As pandemic hits another pivot point, so do many AmericansAmid the recent omicron surge, more people seem to be questioning the value of continued restrictions – and concluding they’re not worth the cost.
First LookHistoric Black churches receive $20 million donation on MLK DaySome historic Black churches in the United States are set for demolition or struggling with inadequate funding. Now, a major donation launched on Martin Luther King Jr. Day will help them rebuild so that their congregations can continue to share their stories.
First LookOn Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the battle over voting rightsIn a Martin Luther King Jr. Day video speech, President Joe Biden called upon Americans to stand up for voting rights. But Mr. King's eldest son criticized Mr. Biden and Congress for failing to pass voting rights legislation.
First LookRachel Balkovec makes baseball history as first female managerRachel Balkovec has been appointed the new manager of the New York Yankees’ Tampa Tarpons, making her the first female minor league baseball manager in history. She will oversee the development of future big leaguers for the world-renowned sports franchise.
No landlord: Mobile home community finds stability in self-governmentFor some mobile home park residents, a stable home comes with self-government. In one case in Colorado, it brought a stronger sense of community too.
First LookParents say US pandemic lockdown brought family togethernessFor many, the pandemic has brought greater isolation. But a new U.S. Census Bureau survey shows that, for some parents, greater seclusion during the early months of the pandemic opened up space for something else: quality time with their children.
