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How creative solutions have kept high school sports going in the pandemicDespite raucous debates over pandemic protocols in schools, high school athletic directors have quietly been finding ways to keep students playing.
First LookMobile help: Donated RVs give wildfire victims homes and hopeThe California wildfires left many without a place to call home. In response, one man bought an RV and drove west with his daughter to give it to a family in need. His nonprofit, EmergencyRV.org, has so far provided 95 RVs to victims of the fires.
From knocking on doors to Facebook posts: Missionary work moves onlineWith missionary travel upended during the pandemic, some Latter-day Saints are finding that virtual missions still yield personal growth.
The battle to save Earth’s largest tree from California’s wildfiresFirefighters fought tirelessly over recent days to save one of California’s sequoia groves, and its famous General Sherman tree.
For some seniors, pandemic trials have brought renewalThe pandemic has hit seniors hardest, including isolation and fear. But some older adults are finding fuel for renewed purpose and strength.
9/11 in pictures: A day of eerie quiet, sadness, solidarityAfter 9/11, our photographer spent two weeks walking New York streets and documenting the grief – and love – that flowed in the wake of the attacks.
First LookHow female construction workers fight workplace discriminationFemale construction workers across the U.S. are participating in Lean In Circle for Tradeswomen support groups, which are designed to help them navigate workplace bias and harassment. As the industry faces shortages, its leaders want to recruit more women.
What happens when protesters take over for the police?Protesters are increasingly creating autonomous zones without police. But the line between citizens’ rights and law and order is hard to draw.
What does it mean to be American? How 9/11 changed one Queens family.A WWII vet, his baby-boomer daughter, and millennial granddaughter are a microcosm of how the nation has processed the meaning of 9/11.
First LookLake Tahoe residents return as crews get wildfire under controlThe lifting of mandatory evacuation orders for the Lake Tahoe area marked a milestone in the fight against the Caldor Fire, which erupted on Aug. 14.
First Look‘Grandfluencers’ defy age limits as TikTok content creatorsSocial media is not just for younger generations. Older adults are attracting hundreds of thousands of followers by sharing garden tours, fitness tips, and other lifestyle content. In the process, they’re redefining age and the experiences it can bring.
After Ida, Louisianians help one another, wait for official aidLouisiana residents and nonprofits are showing their resolve after Hurricane Ida. But many see government help falling short, as after Katrina.
Tiny Home Village offers path out of homelessnessAlbuquerque has opened a one-acre village of tiny homes. It hopes fostering a sense of community will help prepare residents for permanent housing.
With toasters and empathy, former refugees welcome Afghans to USAs thousands fleeing Afghanistan arrive in the United States, they are being met by former refugees offering hope and encouragement as well as aid.
After Ida: Power outages, calls for aid ... and sighs of reliefHurricane Ida left residents of New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward grateful that levees held firm. But the region has big humanitarian needs to meet.
First LookOn Katrina anniversary, Hurricane Ida hits Louisiana as Cat. 4 stormHurricane Ida arrived Sunday (16 years after Katrina) with 150-mph winds, tying it for the fifth-strongest hurricane to ever hit the U.S. mainland.
First LookAsian American bakeries spread a sweet cultural awarenessFood has long served as a cultural crossroad. For some Asian American bakers, hybrid sweets like hojicha chocolate croissants and dim sum cookies provide a way to celebrate their dual heritages and introduce new customers to flavors unique to their childhoods.
First LookMovement for Black Lives: BLM protesters targeted by fedsIn response to demonstrations last summer, the federal government intentionally targeted Black Lives Matter protesters with criminal prosecutions, according to a new report by The Movement for Black Lives.
FocusInside a wildfire response camp: Smoke, devotion, and fried chickenMeet the diverse and determined firefighters – and the crucial support workers – on the front lines of Western blazes.
All play, no fun: Pushing back on the pressures of youth sportsThe pressures of pay-to-play athletics for kids are driving young people away from sports. But some families and educators are pushing back.
