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Spring ‘breakup’: What’s behind the US beach town crackdownMiami isn’t the only coastal city cautious about hosting raucous spring break college students. Racial tensions and year-round residents seeking quiet are two of the undercurrents at work.
Why some top colleges are requiring the SAT againSoon standardized test scores will no longer be optional for admission at schools such as Yale, Dartmouth, and Brown. What’s behind this move?
Congress takes a hard swing at TikTokA House bill, which would force the sale of the popular TikTok app, passed with strong bipartisan support but faces an uncertain path in the Senate.
Millennials tiptoe toward better chance for homeownershipMortgage rates are down since peaking last October – raising hopes that a tough housing market is finally about to ease, a boon for those eager to build wealth through homeownership.
First LookThe fastest growing girls’ high school sport? It’s not what you think.Girls’ high school wrestling has seen a surge in support with Kentucky, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania hosting state championships. About 50,000 athletes are estimated to be on teams – a 60% spike in participation in the past year alone.
First LookIn a Biden rematch, can Trump pull off a Grover Cleveland victory?President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump have secured their parties’ nominations for an election rematch, the first since 1956. No ex-president has pulled off what Mr. Trump is attempting since Grover Cleveland won back the White House in 1892.
Monitor BreakfastPoland to US: Help Ukraine now or pay the price laterPoland’s foreign minister, in Washington to meet with President Joe Biden and congressional leaders, spoke with reporters at a Monitor Breakfast.
First LookCongressional hearing dissects classified-documents probe of BidenPresident Joe Biden’s testimony over his handling of classified documents has been released to the public. The details sparked debate as special counsel Robert Hur appeared before Congress.
First LookBiden, House Republicans support TikTok ban. Why does Trump oppose it?A bill that could lead to the popular video-sharing app TikTok being banned in the United States is quickly gaining traction among House Republicans. President Biden endorsed the legislation, while former President Donald Trump is voicing opposition.
Cover StoryHow people like Brenda Glass help violent crime survivors rebuildTrauma recovery centers help clients break cycles of violence, while shining a light on the dignity and trust that propel progress.
First LookGenZ for Biden? Why age isn’t turning away youngest US voters.Youth activists, defying recent narratives, are coming out to support President Biden ahead of the 2024 general election. Mr. Biden’s age is of less concern than his receptiveness to GenZ voters’ concerns, a Parkland shooting survivor and activist says.
Writing workshops offer a refuge in Oregon’s prisonsA literary journal called ponyXpress, featuring poetry and prose, is helping incarcerated writers in Oregon develop their talents.
Driven by Caitlin Clark mania, women’s basketball soars on sellout crowdsWith Iowa phenom Caitlin Clark, history is taking flight from center court tonight in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament.
First LookTransit crimes are rare. So why is the National Guard in the NYC subway?Rates of violent crime on public transit systems are decreasing, but fears of it remain high. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to deploy 750 National Guard soldiers to help patrol the nation’s busiest transit system.
First LookWhen a snow-coated horse pulls a guy through a course, that’s skijoringIn Leadville, Colorado, this winter, contestants skied over high jumps and tried to lance suspended hoops – all while being pulled by a horse. This is skijoring, a sport that started as a transportation method in Scandinavia.
State of the Union: Biden in full campaign mode“Freedom and democracy are under attack, both at home and overseas,” President Joe Biden said, using Thursday’s speech to draw sharp contrasts and seeking to resolve concerns about his age.
FocusHow one Utah city bucks the divide over immigrationBeyond the glare of polarized national immigration debates, people in small cities like Herriman, Utah, are quietly building trust with new arrivals.
First LookAlabama says IVF can stay. But big questions remain.A new law protecting Alabama in vitro fertilization providers from legal liability was signed into law by Republican Gov. Kay Ivey. Three major IVF providers paused services after a state Supreme Court ruling equated frozen embryos to children.
Stars and strife: Who gets to decide what appears on state flags?The recent wave of flag redesigns reflects awareness that a strong visual identity can bring residents together. The challenge states face, though, is how to agree on symbols that represent everyone.
Biden and Trump set for historic, unpopular rematchWith Nikki Haley exiting the race, the 2024 U.S. general election contours appear set, but few voters cheer for a rematch of incumbent and former presidents.
