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First LookTikTok’s 270-day countdown starts today. What could happen to the app?President Joe Biden signed a bill that would force TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest from the app or face a nationwide ban. But legal fights are expected, and the effects won’t immediately be apparent. Here’s what to know.
First LookRepublican lawmakers see success with campaign against college DEI programsConservatives are banning diversity, equity, and inclusion centers and initiatives at state universities – changing long-established norms in these schools’ programs.
A majority of Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court. Can it rebuild?As the Supreme Court prepares to hear a case Thursday on whether presidents have absolute immunity, trust in the high court remains near historic lows.
Less Rose Garden, more travel: Biden energizes his campaignPresident Biden has been more visible as of late, traveling to battleground states and emphasizing key issues like abortion. It signals a new, more vigorous phase in the campaign.
First LookAs graduation approaches, colleges struggle to balance free speech and safetyProtests over the Israel-Hamas war are shadowing U.S. colleges’ and universities’ preparations for graduation ceremonies. The institutions face the responsibility to keep students safe while still honoring their free speech rights.
First LookLibrarians, students, and lawmakers have a new strategy. Ban the book bans.Book bans often target discussions of gender and sexuality. A growing movement in state legislatures – with the help of librarians – is seeking to end book bans for good.
Columbia’s president called the police. Students say they don’t know who to trust.Protests against the war in Gaza have led to a breakdown of trust on an Ivy League campus. What lessons does Columbia hold for campuses nationwide?
Here are the three keys to Trump’s defense in hush money lawsuitDefense lawyers said that they will portray the government’s witness as a liar, distance Mr. Trump from hush money, and show holes in the case.
- Here are the three keys to Trump’s defense in hush money lawsuit
Defense lawyers said that they will portray the government’s witness as a liar, distance Mr. Trump from hush money, and show holes in the case.
The US child care system is in crisis. It’s hardest on moms without degrees.Women have reached historic highs in the workforce. But the gap is growing for one group, and lack of affordable child care is to blame. The Education Reporting Collaborative kicks off its series, “Fixing the Child Care Crisis.”
First LookLas Vegas to Los Angeles in two hours will become a rail reality in 2028A high-speed train is set to take passengers between Las Vegas and Los Angeles by 2028. Construction has begun to build the rail lines in the median of Interstate 15, where passengers sitting in traffic will see trains whisk past at speeds up to 186 mph.
The ExplainerCan cities criminalize camping? Here’s what to know about Supreme Court case.On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case, Grants Pass v. Johnson, that asks if it’s cruel and unusual to punish people for being homeless.
First LookThe House passes aid packages for Ukraine and Israel, ending months of wranglingCongressional leaders pushed aside opposition from hard-right conservatives to complete the $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare Saturday session. The Senate would still need to approve the measures in the coming days.
On Columbine anniversary, a nation divided over gunsA quarter century after the Columbine massacre, Americans continue to square off over the interplay of guns, safety, health, and freedom.
- On Columbine anniversary, a nation divided over guns
A quarter century after the Columbine massacre, Americans continue to square off over the interplay of guns, safety, health, and freedom.
First LookSome Black Chicagoans question help for migrants. Others say, it’s our turn to welcome.Chicago has spent more than $300 million to handle an influx of South American migrants. Some Black residents wonder why their needs haven’t been given the same urgency while others hear echoes of past bigotry.
Rifts in both parties as Congress weighs aid to Ukraine, IsraelLawmakers face growing political pressure from their parties over aid to Israel and Ukraine. Some say politics have obscured serious security debates.
First LookMexico’s water has long grown Texas sugar and oranges. But the tap is running dry.Mexico is struggling to provide water for Texas farmland due to a severe drought – a failure on Mexico’s part to fulfill its end of a 1944 treaty. As a result, the last Texas sugar mill has shuttered as Mexico City residents go without tap water.
First LookNew report on Maui fire details firefighters’ bravery, but also a lack of planningIn 2023, a Maui fire killed 101 people despite heroic actions from firefighters, one of the deadliest wildfires in the United States to date. A new report looks at what could have been different and honors the efforts of those who responded.
Schools and an immigrant influx: What it takes to educate all childrenIn an election year where immigration is a top issue, how are public schools managing a sharp rise in students?
