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FocusAmericans need help with child care. One solution is catching on in Maine.The pandemic brought more attention to the challenges of working parents. In Maine, a new model for expanding day care options is offering one solution to America’s child care need.
First LookWhen Emirati alfalfa farms moved in, Arizona wells dried up. Why?Tensions are bubbling up at Arizona alfalfa farms as water becomes a top commodity. Foreign firms have moved in and tapped Arizona’s unregulated water supply. Local farmers say that their wells have dried up since since an Emirati alfalfa farm moved in.
First LookWith little federal guidance, US cities take lead on AI policymakingIn the absence of comprehensive federal legislation governing artificial intelligence, cities across the country are doing it themselves. From Boston to San Jose, cities are writing new norms and wrestling with how far they want to go.
A rough patch on the road to an electric car futureElectric vehicles have hit a much-publicized rough patch, as sales fail to match industry hopes. The challenge: enticing a new, more skeptical kind of buyer for green cars.
First Look‘We’re not trash, we’re people,’ say unhoused amid encampment sweepsCities across the United States are shutting down homeless tent encampments. People facing homelessness and their advocates say encampment sweeps are cruel and costly, but government officials say it’s unacceptable to let hazardous encampments fester.
First LookMerriam-Webster’s word of the year reflects a search for truthMerriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2023 is “authentic.” Lookups for the word rose to new heights on Webster’s website throughout the year. Editor at large Peter Sokolowski called 2023, with the rise of AI, a “crisis year of authenticity.”
First LookGlobal humanitarians Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter always had each otherJimmy and Rosalynn Carter are known for being a global power couple. The former first lady died Nov. 19 at age 96. Now the former president must adjust to life without the woman who he credits as his equal partner in politics and global humanitarian work.
First LookIn the NFL, more women than ever are rising in rank. Why now?The NFL has never been so balanced – off the field. In recent years, women have moved into prominent positions throughout the league. This season, 222 women are working in full-time coaching or football operations roles in front offices.
First LookIf you are traveling this Thanksgiving, hit the road earlyRecord airport and highway travel is expected this Thanksgiving. The TSA expects to screen 2.9 million passengers Nov. 26, which would narrowly pass a record set on June 30. AAA predicts that highways will be most crowded on Nov. 22.
Why 2024 could be a big year for third-party candidatesMany voters say they want an alternative to the major-party front-runners. But can independent candidates be anything other than spoilers?
Colorado’s mobile DMV rolls to the hard to reachNot everyone can get to a DMV for the all-important driver’s license or ID. Colorado makes it easier with its mobile service.
Can team Biden avoid a one-term presidency?Joe Biden faces significant head winds in his reelection bid. Does his position suggest a one-term presidency, or are there factors at play that might assist him over the next year?
First LookRosalynn Carter led the way as influential, activist first ladyFormer first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died Nov. 19, was not only influential in Jimmy Carter’s Cabinet, but she also pioneered help for mental health and the elderly. Quiet in demeanor yet strong in her views, Washington reporters called her “the Steel Magnolia.”
FocusHow a migrant crisis reshapes New York – and Mayor Eric AdamsWhen Eric Adams won the New York City mayorship, no one anticipated a migrant crisis would define his early years. His handling of the influx has transformed him into a national voice on immigration.
Letter from Tampa: Aging gets a makeover at this gerontology summitResearchers aim to bust stereotypes and shift perceptions about growing older – in the interest of happier, healthier lives free from discrimination.
The ExplainerIn charts: The shifting tides of US immigrationA migrant influx tests U.S. cities’ capacity to respond. Yet a broader look at immigration trends tells a story more nuanced than “crisis” headlines.
- The ExplainerIn charts: The shifting tides of US immigration
A migrant influx tests U.S. cities’ capacity to respond. Yet a broader look at immigration trends tells a story more nuanced than “crisis” headlines.
First LookVoter registration: Missouri lawsuit challenges photo ID requirementA lawsuit in Missouri is underway that challenges the constitutionality of the state’s new law requiring voters to show photo identification. Advocates say this law makes it difficult for elderly voters and people with disabilities to cast their ballots.
First LookFlorida banned Palestinian groups on campus. ACLU says that’s illegal.Florida’s ban on pro-Palestinian university groups is unconstitutional, according to the American Civil Liberties Union. They are challenging the order from Gov. Ron DeSantis last month as violating students’ 1st Amendment rights.
Amid slog of Ukraine war, NATO turns warier eye on RussiaThrough war games and planned exercises, NATO security efforts are being heightened, both for readiness and to deter an unpredictable Russia.
