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First LookCreating home: Americans support new Afghan refugeesMore than 2,000 Afghans have arrived in the United States since late July, and thousands more are expected. As they settle in, with homes in places ranging from Minnesota to Texas, local volunteers are pitching in to help them resettle.
First LookTransitional housing helps homeless youth get on their feetFederal housing programs in the U.S. have prioritized long-term housing for youth, but data show transitional housing, lasting less than two years, also brings stability. Temporary housing can provide “breathing room” and a “runway” to independence, advocates say.
First LookAmid Cuomo resignation, #MeToo movement reflects on its gainsIn the wake of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation after a string of sexual assault claims, leaders of the #MeToo movement reflect on the movement's progress and the role it has played in changing the way sexual harassment is discussed in America.
First LookA glimpse of the future: US more diverse than ever, census showsAccording to results from the 2020 census, the U.S. became more diverse over the past decade, with increases in Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial populations fueling the change. For the first time, there is no majority racial or ethnic group for people younger than 18.
Cover StoryBy bike and by foot, Americans discover their country – and themselvesTreks across the country have a long history in the United States. Amid the pandemic, a new group of wanderers is taking up the mantle.
How pandemic relocations are snarling in-demand suburbsReacting to the pandemic, people left cities but stayed within 150 miles. Now, suburban traffic congestion is up, and public transit ridership down.
Can resort towns be worker-friendly? Colorado hopes so.As remote work and “mountain migration” exacerbate the housing crunch in Mountain West resort areas, towns try hard to keep workers in the community.
Today’s special: Angry diners. What’s a restaurant to do?Is the customer still always right? Restaurants are grappling with angry diners amid pandemic exhaustion and a labor shortage.
First LookIs virtual fitness a pandemic trend or permanent fixture?Pandemic shut downs forced gym fanatics to adopt new fitness routines and carve out space for exercise equipment in empty corners of their homes. Now, businesses wonder whether digital workouts are here to stay.
‘Driving the Green Book’: Black history, hospitality, and entrepreneurshipThe host of the award-winning podcast “Driving the Green Book” shares his reasons for making the podcast and his view of race relations today.
Whose art is it? US museums reexamine their African collections.Some U.S. cultural institutions are reviewing their collections amid a growing movement in Europe to return more colonial spoils to Africa.
A community-made oasis brings hope to a Tulsa food desertOasis Fresh Market in North Tulsa, Oklahoma, is in the business not only of selling food but also of reviving a community.
First LookAs moratorium lifts, renters fill courts to stave off evictionThe expiration of a federal moratorium on evictions and the slow distribution of federal funds allocated toward rental assistance, means millions of Americans could end up on the streets, say activists.
Florida city paints a different racial portrait of AmericaRacial segregation in the United States is rising, even as the country becomes more diverse. But Port St. Lucie, Florida, is bucking the trend.
First Look'Right to return': Cities prioritize Black displaced familiesDuring the 20th century, Black households across the United States were often broken apart by urban renewal projects that seized land for new developments such a parks. Some cities like Santa Monica, California, are building affordable housing to entice those families back.
First LookMichael who? US swim team off to a fast start at Tokyo OlympicsTeam USA swimmers earned six medals Sunday on the first morning of Tokyo Olympics finals, showing no signs of slipping even without Michael Phelps.
First LookCleveland becomes the Guardians as Native sports images recedeWashington’s NFL team is dropping all Indigenous imagery from its branding and in MLB Cleveland has settled on Guardians as its new name. Many other franchises are also feeling the pressure to change, while others continue to defend their Native imagery.
First LookCall for labor rights in full throttle at Uber, Lyft strikeUber and Lyft drivers staged protests across the country this week, calling on Congress for more protections and higher wages for gig workers. While many drivers are comfortable with their earnings, some weeks drivers can make less than minimum wage.
First LookInequality in America: How the war on drugs widened the gapBlack and Latino communities are still dealing with the ramifications of harsh federal and state penalties for drug violations that landed millions of people behind bars. But even for those who have reformed, felony records hinder their progress.
FocusCities grapple with homelessness, as tent clusters proliferateHomelessness: The pandemic drove more people into tents, and emergency measures left many undisturbed. Now, localities are seeking better solutions.
