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First LookAlabama IVF providers pause programs in wake of court rulingA second in vitro fertilization provider in Alabama is pausing services after the state Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are legally considered children. They are evaluating whether patients or doctors could face criminal charges or punitive damages.
First LookNew kind of whale watch: Puget Sound pilot program tracks whale safetyThe U.S. Coast Guard is launching a pilot program to alert ships of whale sightings in an effort to keep the animals safe from boat strikes and noise in Washington state’s Salish Sea. The alert system uses thermal cameras and citizen whale sighting reports.
First LookFor libraries, e-book lending is a new chapter – and a new challengeThe “Netflix model” of leasing e-books to public libraries is expensive, full of limitations, and potentially a boon for censorship, librarians say. It’s a growing business model that shifts power to publishers and makes access harder for patrons.
First LookWhy most Black millennials who leave church don’t give up on faithWhen Black Americans leave organized religion, the majority of them still retain some degree of faith in a higher power, a new Pew study shows. The central role religious institutions played in securing civil rights is one reason why, say experts.
Monitor BreakfastAfter Navalny’s death, a ‘Reagan Republican’ comes to breakfastMichael McCaul, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed confidence that Congress would step up for Ukraine at a Monitor Breakfast with reporters.
Cover StoryWhy Oklahoma’s tough-on-crime lawmakers no longer trust death penaltyOnly five states executed people last year. Oklahoma was one of them – and some GOP state lawmakers worry they cannot trust their system to get it right.
- Cover StoryWhy Oklahoma’s tough-on-crime lawmakers no longer trust death penalty
Only five states executed people last year. Oklahoma was one of them – and some GOP state lawmakers worry they cannot trust their system to get it right.
Monitor BreakfastGOP’s Michael McCaul sees path to ‘yes’ on House aid for UkraineCan Ukraine’s Republican congressional supporters win approval for $60 billion in fresh assistance? GOP Rep. Michael McCaul says proponents must redouble efforts.
First LookTrump fined $355 million in New York financial fraud caseJudge Arthur Engoron ruled that Donald Trump and his co-defendants “failed to accept responsibility” for years of inflated financial statements that misrepresented the former president's wealth.
East Palestine crash prompted rail safety bill. Why it stalled.As President Joe Biden visits the site of the February 2023 East Palestine derailment, the bipartisan Railway Safety Act has yet to come to a vote.
First LookFBI informant, central to Biden impeachment probe, charged with lyingThe informant who levied allegations of bribery against the Bidens has been charged with lying to the FBI. His testimony was central to Republican impeachment efforts.
No more amateur hour: How Dartmouth ruling could change college sportsThe line between amateur and professional is increasingly blurred for college athletes. But what does a new ruling identifying basketball players as employees suggest about the need for compensation?
First LookGoogle, META to blame for mental health crisis, NYC mayor saysNew York City is suing Silicon Valley tech giants like Meta and Google for fueling a youth mental health crisis via social media apps, citing the financial burden of counseling affected teens.
Why Boston’s wealthy Back Bay said yes, in our backyardNIMBY can be a powerful force in wealthy areas. Here is what happens when neighbors say yes.
First LookDemocrat Tom Suozzi flips Long Island seat held by George SantosFormer Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi won his old seat in Congress, serving Nassau County and northeastern Queens. Mr. Suozzi beat out Republican challenger Mazi Pilip for the seat vacated by the expulsion of Rep. George Santos.
Minimum wages rise: Here’s where the changes matter mostMinimum wage is on the move – 22 states raised baseline pay on Jan 1. While workers are cheering, many business owners are not.
First LookAustralia, US grapple with reports of rising antisemitismAustralia banned the practice of doxxing after pro-Palestinian activists published personal information about members of the Jewish community. In the United States, a new survey shows antisemitism is on the rise.
Trump, Russia, NATO: How GOP moved on from Reagan’s confident viewIn pulling the plug on Ukraine aid, Republicans underscore a shift from Ronald Reagan’s “shining city upon a hill” America to Donald Trump’s vision of a besieged, lights-out America.
After Santos: A special election with import for 2024 and beyondBoth parties are watching the special election in former Rep. George Santos’ district for clues about campaign messaging and voter engagement.
Cover StoryFine print justice: How Daryl Atkinson is battling bureaucracyOn paper, court fees and ticket fines help balance local budgets. But a deep dive suggests the harm they cause far outweighs any revenue raised.
