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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.
Trump defied political norms. Now he tests the stock market.Some call Trump Media & Technology Group a “meme stock.” But in financial markets, confidence tends to hinge on fundamentals of finance, not the risky ground of emotion or personal trust.
- Trump defied political norms. Now he tests the stock market.
Some call Trump Media & Technology Group a “meme stock.” But in financial markets, confidence tends to hinge on fundamentals of finance, not the risky ground of emotion or personal trust.
First LookGeorgia residents could gain new power to strike fellow voters from the rollsGeorgia Republicans are seeking further restrictions on who can cast a ballot. Lawmakers passed a bill that allows “vigilante” challenges to large numbers of voter registrations, a move opponents say could see legitimate voters struck from the rolls.
First LookKept on the sidelines, Black assistant basketball coaches want a shot to leadBlack head coaches are still a rarity in college basketball, despite a growing number of Black coaches rising to the level of assistant coach. Long seen as just recruiters, Black coaches are hoping to take up top posts that don’t change hands often.
