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Au pair rights: More protections, but at what cost to cultural exchange?Are au pairs important to diplomacy, or low-wage workers who deserve more? Debate ensues as host families struggle with legally mandated higher costs.
First LookGauff beats the defending women's champion at Australian OpenAustralian Open women's tennis championship serves up two surprises: 15-year-old Coco Gauff beats Japan's Naomi Osaka; Serena Williams is out.
First LookHow one 'Jersey girl' created a space for Muslim millennialsAs a N.J. teenager, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh started a blog to counter anti-Muslim bullying. Now, she's on the Forbes "30 under 30" list of top achievers.
First LookMLB sign-stealing scandal spreads: N.Y. Mets manager firedAfter only two months on the job, Carlos Beltrán has been fired over a MLB report that implicated him for cheating while with the Astros.
In one revolutionary language, a community taps the power of touch (video)When a group of DeafBlind people realized ASL didn’t work for their community, they created a language that embraced one of their strengths: touch.
First LookAlex Cora leaves Red Sox after earlier cheating exposedThe Red Sox manager's firing is the latest in a crackdown on cheating in Major League Baseball. He led the Red Sox to a World Series title in 2018.
In 2020, parents weigh how to talk politicsIn an election year, adults in the U.S. are increasingly having to decide when and how much to talk about candidates and issues with young people.
‘California Dreamin’: Just how tough is it to buy a home here, anyway?California’s population grew by 0.35% last year, its lowest rate since 1900 – meaning it is on track to lose its first congressional seat in history.
‘Seeing our common humanity’: New Yorkers march against anti-SemitismSome 25,000 people marched across the Brooklyn Bridge Sunday to protest recent attacks against Jews in the New York area.
Why anti-Semitism is surging across the political spectrumIn New York City, anti-Semitic hate crimes are up 63% this year, officials say, including at least 10 attacks in the New York area during Hanukkah.
First LookJewish leaders respond to latest anti-Semitic attack in New YorkThe stabbing attack on Saturday is the latest of 10 anti-Semitic attacks in the past week, prompting calls for greater security and vigilance.
Jealousy at Ivy League level: How a law professor views Tenth CommandmentDavid Skeel tries to distinguish between the quest for excellence and the desire for stature. Part of a series on the Decalogue in modern life.
First LookWhy gun-rights advocates are seeking sanctuaryFrom Virginia to Illinois to California, gun-rights advocates worry that firearms restrictions will infringe on their right to bear arms.
‘Thou shalt not bear false witness’: Ninth Commandment goes to PrincetonAlexi Sargeant has a distinctive approach to honoring the truth both professionally and personally. Part of a series on the Decalogue in modern life.
Why Joe Burrow's Heisman Trophy speech changed livesJoe Burrow is great on the gridiron. But Heisman Trophy winner made a more lasting contribution to thousands of hungry kids in Ohio.
‘The moment when life changes’: Harry Bruinius on finding the story (audio)What makes a story, a story? For Harry Bruinius, the Monitor’s New York bureau chief, it’s the moment a person’s life changes. He has long brought this approach to his reporting, covering issues of religion, race, and even gun violence.
Could supervised injection sites save lives?Conflicting perceptions of safety cloud the debate on safe injection sites. Critics argue they enable drug use. Supporters say they enable survival.
The ‘other 9 to 5’: Cities see nightlife from a new angleNight mayor concepts being considered in Providence, Rhode Island, seek to dedicate resources to the “other 9 to 5.”
‘Thou shalt not steal’: Even someone else’s joy, says one educatorCatera Scott works to ensure that intangibles such as hope and opportunities are there for others. Part of a series on the Decalogue in modern life.
Vaping bans: How one health crisis prompted a crackdown on anotherVaping was once considered safer than smoking. Now vaping crises among teens and adults is testing researchers and policymakers.
