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First LookShould unhoused people pay hundreds in fines? WA court rules no.On Thursday, Washington Supreme Court justices ruled it unconstitutional to impose excessive fines on a homeless man after his truck was impounded. The verdict says one’s ability to pay relative to the costs imposed must be considered.
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.
The ExplainerThe Britney effect: Conservatorships get scrutinyBritney Spears calls her case “abusive,” and her dad agreed to step down Thursday. Critics say conservatorships facilitate elder abuse and undercut disability rights.
Q&A: Sen. Tim Scott, GOP point person on police reformScott, who has faced police discrimination even on Capitol Hill, has been working for months with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker toward a Senate bill.
First LookNew census data will spark redistricting. Who stands to benefit?After the latest U.S. Census data is released on Thursday, politicians will begin redrawing legislative boundaries according to population count. But redistricting also brings concerns of gerrymandering as Republicans and Democrats vie for the most seats in the U.S. House.
‘We’ve learned a lot of lessons’: How schools plan to navigate a new yearWhile debate about masks and mandates swirl around them, educators focus on lessons learned in the past year to bring students back to school.
First LookSenate greenlights $3.5T budget in latest victory for BidenFollowing the passage of a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, the U.S. Senate approved Democrats’ $3.5 trillion budget framework early Wednesday, in a party-line 50-49 vote. The resolution’s passage is a significant victory for President Joe Biden’s agenda.
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.
First LookNY Gov. Cuomo to resign after sexual harassment allegationsNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned Tuesday in the wake of a string of allegations of sexual harassment – corroborated in a report last week by the state's attorney general – and amid a growing threat of impeachment. Mr. Cuomo still faces possible criminal charges.
First LookSenate passes $1T infrastructure bill in a win for bipartisanshipOn Tuesday, the U.S. Senate approved a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan in a 69-30 vote. The bill, a cornerstone of President Biden's plan to "Build Back Better," is now headed to the House.
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.
First LookGov. Cuomo's top aide resigns amid sexual harassment backlashN.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top aide, Melissa DeRosa, has resigned following the release of a report that found that the governor had sexually harassed 11 women. Scores of Democrats are calling for the governor's resignation.
‘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.
First LookDemocrats unveil $3.5T budget focused on social, climate reformsOn Monday, Senate Democrats outlined a $3.5 trillion budget resolution aimed at expanding the country’s social security net and climate programs. The resolution includes two years of free community college, paid family and sick leave, and Medicare expansions.
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire – and political unityAt a time of intense partisanship in the U.S., Western state lawmakers are forging bipartisan legislation to address the region’s wildfire crisis.
In New York politics, an end to the old boys’ club?New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul could become the first female governor of New York, if Andrew Cuomo resigned or was forced from office.
