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With antisemitism on rise, Auschwitz exhibit counters with proof of HolocaustAmid the Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism and Holocaust denial have risen. An Auschwitz exhibit stands firmly for the truth by providing evidence of atrocities – and humanity.
First LookParents of Michigan school shooter sentenced. They ignored warning signs, judge saysA Michigan couple was sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for their teenage son’s murder of four fellow students. It was the first time parents have been held criminally liable for a mass shooting committed by their child.
First LookArizona court revives a 160-year-old law to ban virtually all abortionsThe Arizona Supreme Court upheld an long-dormant law that bans nearly all abortions. The battleground state may see a ballot initiative to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution come November.
First LookFood companies reverse their pandemic strategies as consumer spending plummetsLow-income Americans are cutting household spending on fast food and groceries. Big food companies like Kraft Heinz are offering more deals and options – a reversal from pandemic-era strategies to justify climbing prices.
First LookBiden woos Wisconsin voters with new student loan relief planPresident Joe Biden rallied voters in Wisconsin as he promoted a new student loan relief plan that would ease debt for more than 30 million borrowers. The new plan is scaled down after the Supreme Court struck down his initial plan last year.
Free trade or flooding the market? US warns China against surplus exports.China and the U.S. share a desire to stabilize relations, but a recent trip by the U.S. treasury secretary highlights trade challenges.
First LookHow Spanish-language media is fighting for truth this election seasonLatino voters could be a major target for misinformation ahead of the 2024 elections. Combating it means an all-hands-on-deck effort.
First LookDonald Trump outlined his position on abortion. Some conservatives are disappointed.After months of scrutiny, former President Donald Trump explained his position on abortion. He says all state decisions must be “the law of the land.”
First LookWest Virginia U cut majors and faculty. Students fought back – by forming a union.West Virginia University students have formed a student union to protest cuts to faculty and curricula. The university is facing a $45 million budget shortfall as it weathers enrollment declines.
FocusWith the help of community colleges, students in recovery find a fresh startCommunity colleges are increasingly embracing students who are recovering from substance use disorder, creating programs and tackling challenges like funding and staffing.
Texas National Guard tests state authority on US southern borderIn response to an increase in illegal border crossings, Texas is trying a new, confrontational approach to using its National Guard.
First LookRare East Coast earthquake rocks New York City. How big was it?New York’s concrete jungle felt a quake the morning of April 5. Up and down the East Coast 42 million residents reported feeling tremors in the first regional earthquake since 2011.
Sparrows Point helped build the Key Bridge. Its collapse left residents isolated.Sparrows Point was a company town that lost its iconic company but persevered. Now, the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has left residents feeling cut off on the north side of the harbor, wondering what the future may hold.
First LookNo Labels tried to find a new choice for president. But Haley, Manchin, Christie said no.The bipartisan group No Labels said it could capitalize on widespread dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden and Donald Trump by offering voters a moderate option from outside the primary process. But many potential candidates rejected the nomination.
First LookRecord-setting crowds. Star players. Women’s college basketball has it all.
Public office isn’t ‘mom-friendly.’ Women lawmakers are changing that.Family duties are one reason mothers don’t run for office. Now some are advocating for on-site day care, higher wages, and child care funding.
In US capital, rats thrive where civic trust is low. Here’s how to fix that.From the Rose Garden to the Capitol, in the rat battle in the nation’s capital, victory can be measured in civic cooperation, not total destruction.
First LookMath, English, and bright smiles. Traveling dental care in schools fills a gap.Nearly half of all U.S. children don’t receive regular dental care, according to a federal report. School-based traveling dental clinics are trying to change that, along with other community health programs and nonprofits.
First LookThe US is seeing a stadium construction boom. Who’s paying for it?A proposed sales tax hike to fund stadium projects in Kansas City failed this week at the ballot box. When pro sports teams don’t get the public funds they seek, some double down on a pitch to voters or go to legislators. Others threaten to move.
No prescription? No problem. Birth control pills hit shelves.Birth control pills are now on sale in the U.S. without a prescription. As states wrestle with abortion, some say this option for women is crucial.
