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Oscars go global: Most international best picture lineup in historyFor the first time, two international films have been nominated for best picture. And every nominee for best documentary feature is international, another first.
AI in the classroom: Why some teachers are embracing itEducators are trying to balance concerns about artificial intelligence with how to prepare students for using it in the future. What does teaching look like when AI is part of the curriculum?
First LookIn the wake of tragedy, Lewiston business owners choose to rebuildA bowling alley and a pool hall were struck by Maine's deadliest-ever shooting Oct. 25. But rather than surrendering these community spaces to grief, their owners are adjusting to the possibility of something else – hope.
First LookWith a Biden voice deepfake, AI wades into NH voter suppressionA robocall impersonating President Biden urged voters to skip the New Hampshire primary and “save your votes for November.” Experts say AI deepfakes such as this one can blur the concept of truth, posing a deeper challenge to democracy.
Cover StoryGrowing like a weed: Taking stock 10 years after legalization beganTen years after individual states began legalizing marijuana, signs of a shift in perspective surface.
Since 2022 Trump has rebounded steadily. What happened?As New Hampshire votes, Donald Trump has a clear lead in polls. Yet back in 2022, his rebound looked far from certain. What explains the shift?
Supreme Court doesn’t take many death penalty cases. It took this one.Richard Glossip has had nine execution dates. He has eaten three last meals. He’s been reprieved from execution three times. The Supreme Court Monday agreed to hear his case.
New Hampshire ballot: A lot of candidates – but no Joe BidenTo vote for Biden on Tuesday, New Hampshire Democrats will have to write in his name, thanks to a dispute with the national party over the calendar.
First LookNothing but net: Tara VanDerveer is NCAA basketball’s winningest coachTara VanDerveer scored her 1,023rd victory as head coach of Stanford women’s basketball, surpassing Duke’s legendary men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski. The victory launched her to status as the coach with the most wins in NCAA history.
First LookRon DeSantis ends presidential bid, endorses Trump over HaleyFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis ended his presidential campaign, capping a stunning fall after being widely seen as Republicans’ most promising alternative to Donald Trump.
The ExplainerUnpacking the debate over migrant work permitsThere’s a growing push from mayors and immigration advocates to urge federal action on expanding work permits for migrants. Whether that helps or hurts the U.S. is a matter of dispute.
Can Nikki Haley exploit Trump vulnerability in suburbs?Suburban voters often play a pivotal role in U.S. elections. Nikki Haley hopes they’ll propel her to a surprise win in New Hampshire’s Republican primary.
First Look‘Mother Nature is not letting up’: FEMA to streamline relief fundingThe emergency response agency is updating its rules to broaden access to payouts for those affected by disasters. The new protocols aim to support underinsured people, survivors with disabilities, and those with critical needs.
Can the Constitution be self-executing? If not, who decides?Are parts of the Constitution self-executing? This week, Texas farmers asked the Supreme Court to say yes. It’s a question that’s going to come up again next month with the 14th Amendment, Donald Trump, and the Colorado ballot.
Budget impasses are now routine. Fixes are within reach.The budget process has broken down over decades. As lawmakers eye a temporary fix, the path to more sustainable finances is hard, but not impossible.
First LookFederal judge sides with Biden: JetBlue-Spirit merger won’t flyU.S. District Judge William Young, citing concerns over stifling competition and removing a low-cost flying alternative from the market, blocked the JetBlue-Spirit merger. The Biden administration is touting the ruling as a progressive victory.
Comeback college: How Morris Brown kept its doors openAcross the U.S., the news has been about plummeting enrollment and small colleges shutting their doors. Here’s how one HBCU turned it all around.
Big win in Iowa: Has Trump campaign gotten better at ground game?In Iowa, Donald Trump underscored his sway over Republican voters and showed improved organizing efforts – even as frigid weather affected turnout.
How Denver met a goal to shelter 1,000 peopleDenver recently met a goal of moving unsheltered people indoors by using hotels and a micro-community. The city plans to create more permanent housing in 2024.
First LookHow a civil rights law is being used to challenge DEI programsOpponents of workplace equity programs are using a civil rights law to challenge funding that supports workplace diversity. After the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action rocked higher education, conservative groups shift the debate to corporations.
