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FocusSchools get serious about a different kind of bully: CybercriminalsPart of education is providing a safe environment. As the use of technology increases in schools, how can they ensure that not only students, but their private data, are protected?
How Mike Johnson went from ‘who?’ to House speakerAfter a historic impasse, House Republicans Wednesday selected a new speaker, Mike Johnson of Louisiana. He is inexperienced in leadership and faces divisive and difficult issues – but he has the unanimous backing of his GOP colleagues.
The ExplainerCould Ukraine take back Russian-occupied Crimea?Ukraine has repeatedly attacked targets on the Russian-occupied peninsula of Crimea – of vital strategic importance to Moscow. These attacks are not just pinpricks, say experts.
First LookSocial media overload: More states sue Meta in order to protect youthMeta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is being sued by dozens of states. It is alleged that Meta specifically designs their social media platforms to attract children despite knowing they harm young people’s mental health.
Israel-Hamas information war challenges media, publicAll wars are also information wars. False and misleading online images from Israel and Gaza have lit up social media. In the instant-news era, verification presents a dilemma for journalists.
AI may disrupt math and computer science classes. Is there an upside?As schools across the country debate banning AI tools, some math and computer science teachers are embracing the change because of the nature of their discipline.
First LookMaternal support: Walmart’s health care will now include doulasWalmart’s new program, which kicks off nationwide on Nov. 1, aims to increase momentum for the use of doula services to help address racial inequities in maternal care, as well as improve the maternal and infant health of its workers and their babies.
First LookHomecoming brings hope, community to Lahaina after Hawaii wildfireVarsity and junior varsity football teams in Lahaina, Hawaii played their first home games since the town was destroyed in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. The return of football helped give the town a glimmer of hope amid the tragedy.
First LookUS teenage hostage freed by Hamas ‘doing very good,’ says her fatherUri Raanan of Illinois says he spoke briefly to his daughter, Natalie Raanan, who along with her mother, Judith, was released by Hamas on Friday after being abducted in Israel and held in Gaza.
Speaker fight: GOP has weaponized chaos – against itselfTwo weeks have passed with House Republicans unable to elect a speaker, amid signs of rancor within their conference. Has an ethos of brinkmanship gone too far?
Free speech on college campuses: Is it time for a reset?In the wake of intense criticism surrounding statements about the Hamas attack on Israeli civilians, campuses are wrestling with their role.
Iran, tormentor of US presidents, tests Joe BidenFrom the 1979 hostage crisis to support for Islamic militants, Iran has afflicted U.S. presidents. Now it’s testing President Joe Biden in the Israel-Hamas war, as well as in Ukraine.
First LookBiden wants $105 billion for wars, humanitarian aid. Can he get it?Congressional chaos and opposition will be a hurdle for President Joe Biden as he pushes for $105 billion in funding for Israel, Ukraine, border security, humanitarian assistance, and countering China.
First LookPandemic relief funds kept child care programs afloat. What now?After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding. The funding that expired in October stabilized the industry during the pandemic but now millions of children and families lack support they need.
First LookTrump lawyer pleads guilty in 2020 election case. What about others?In a “significant win” for the district attorney prosecuting Donald Trump’s fraudulent election claims, lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty to six misdemeanors. She will serve probation, pay a fine, and must write an apology letter to Georgians.
Speaker election falters. Should an interim post become Plan B?The fact that discussion has turned to the idea of an interim speaker of the House speaks to the remarkable place this Congress now finds itself in – with no real precedent and no clear guidelines.
Navy presence signals US bid to contain Israel-Gaza conflictFor the Biden administration, a key goal is to project U.S. strength and resolve – including military readiness – as a deterrence to any widening of the Israel-Gaza conflict.
How far do parental rights go? A California case offers clues.A lawsuit against a California school district over a requirement to alert parents if a student identifies as a different gender highlights a lack of trust between some educators and families.
Cover StoryHow two women transformed learning in rural ChinaOnce word got out about classrooms in caves, determination and global generosity transformed education in one corner of China.
GOP fails to elect a speaker. This time it’s not due to hard-liners.In a show of backbone that surprised many, moderate Republicans declined to coalesce behind hard-liner Jim Jordan, so as not to reward tactics that brought on the chaos of the past few weeks.
