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Biden-Putin summit: At frosty moment, ‘glimmers of confidence’Will the Biden-Putin summit in Geneva help the U.S. and Russia achieve a stable relationship? Meeting face to face was important, both men said.
First LookLoan relief granted to students bamboozled by for-profit collegeThis week, the Biden administration approved 18,000 loan forgiveness claims made by previous ITT Technical Institute students. The decision follows an earlier round of loan discharges that cleared $1 billion of federal student loan debt for 72,000 borrowers.
Climate conundrum: Tax on emissions is pragmatic but unpopularJoe Biden is seeking an unprecedented level of U.S. reductions in greenhouse gas emissions – yet shying away from one major tool for doing that.
FocusIn New York, crime spike is top of voters’ mindsSome of the Democrats hoping to become New York’s next mayor are calling for more policing. So far, they’ve been leading in the polls.
First LookDespite economic downturn, US giving hits an all-time highCharitable giving reached a record $471 billion in 2020 in the U.S., spurred in part by the pandemic and racial justice protests. So why did two nonprofit categories – arts and culture as well as health organizations – experience a decline in giving?
First LookWhy are US military weapons going missing?United States military weapons are being stolen or lost, and some are resurfacing as part of violent crimes. An Associated Press investigation over 10 years reveals security failures that were not publicly reported until now.
First LookAhead of Putin summit, Biden eases tensions over trade with EUOne of the world’s largest corporate trade disputes has been resolved. During President Biden’s overseas tour, the U.S. and Europe announced a five-year suspension of long-standing tariffs, ending their 17-year dispute over aircraft subsidies.
First LookResilience hubs: A new approach to crisis responseFrom Minneapolis to Miami, some U.S. cities are bolstering the emergency response capabilities of existing community organizations. More than just buildings with generators, these hubs are designed to build communal trust ahead of crisis events.
From China to cyber, has Biden agenda reinvigorated NATO?President Biden’s approach has helped inject a renewed sense of purpose into the NATO alliance. But could its focus become too diffuse?
House divided: Can the Southern Baptists find a path forward?America’s largest Protestant denomination faces deep rifts on race, gender, and politics. Can the Southern Baptist Convention continue to stand?
First LookAfter year away, kindergarteners raise hands for fall enrollmentAfter a drop in enrollment during the pandemic, kindergarten class sizes are expected to spike in the fall, posing new challenges for teachers. Some school districts are planning ahead, putting federal relief funding toward summer programs, testing, and new hires.
Inheritance, fairness, and the billionaire classAsking the rich to pay more in taxes has long been broadly popular, in the name of fairness. President Biden kindles new debate over how to do it.
Reporter’s notebook: How Biden’s 5 predecessors fared on NATO stageHow President Biden’s five predecessors have performed at NATO summits has molded and influenced how Europe views the alliance leader – and the U.S.
On these Black history walking tours, bring your imaginationWalking tours of historic urban sites related to Black history are increasingly popular. Last year’s racial justice protests added new impetus.
First LookThe wedding is on! Couples delayed by pandemic rush the altar.Ready to get on with their lives and have something to celebrate, couples who had to put their nuptial plans on hold are planning even more extravagant affairs. And event venues and wedding vendors are racing to keep up.
First LookStudents spearhead push for Asian American studiesAfter the tragic killing of six Asian women in Atlanta, students are asking for mandatory Asian heritage instruction in the classroom. Illinois is poised to become the first state to require public schools to teach Asian American studies.
In Europe, a stern test for Biden vow that ‘America is back’When President Biden says the U.S. is recommitted to its leadership role, should Europe believe him? Or has America – and the world – changed?
Poverty in the US persists. Would the ‘Third Reconstruction’ help?Rooted in Martin Luther King’s legacy, the Poor People’s Campaign pushes against poverty with some lawmakers' support for the “Third Reconstruction.”
First LookTikTok survives Trump ban as Biden administration plans reviewThe Biden administration has scrapped Trump-era bans on TikTok and Wechat. The administration plans to conduct reviews aimed at assessing national security risks with technology tied to China.
Behind stalled bill: Infrastructure is about visions for AmericaPresident Biden’s American Jobs Plan aims to battle global warming, address inequality, and more – areas traditionally outside the scope of infrastructure.
