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First LookLast U.S. prison ship in NYC set to close. Why was it open this long?A New York City jail considered to be the last operating prison ship in the country will close this week. The barge, which arrived in the Bronx in 1992 as a solution to overcrowding in the city’s jails, was meant to be temporary but has remained operational.
First LookSalem witches: 400 years after bogus trials, advocates seek justiceThe Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project is the latest group pushing the state to atone for its witch trial legacy. Home of the infamous Salem trials, hundreds of individuals were accused, arrested, and executed on witchcraft charges in the 1600s.
FocusAmid migrant increase, newcomers and Coloradans adaptRecord crossings at the southern border are increasingly affecting northern cities. In Denver, the needs of new migrants test the ability of public and private sectors to respond.
First LookPotential and peril: Biden to sign executive order on AI safeguardsPresident Joe Biden had directed his staff to move with urgency on a policy that could maximize artificial intelligence’s possibilities and minimize its risks. The order he will sign on Oct. 30 creates industry standards and government oversight.
Urban warfare in Gaza: Will it be different this time?Cities and their residents don’t fare well in urban warfare. As Israel launches its incursion into Gaza, will experience, equipment, and U.S. input make a difference?
First LookMaine embarks on healing after mass killing suspect is found deadLewiston, Maine, transitioned into a time of healing and questioning after suspected killer Robert Card was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot.
Maine mass shootings: Community mourns while in lockdownThe largest mass shooting incident in Maine leaves a community shell-shocked and, because of a lockdown and search, unable to gather and mourn together.
On Tree of Life anniversary, US Jews say they feel more isolatedFive years ago today, the Tree of Life synagogue shooting became the worst antisemitic attack in U.S. history. In Pittsburgh, Jews say they are lonelier and more afraid now – a shift from the way the community rallied around them in 2018.
First LookRep. Dean Phillips launches primary challenge to Joe BidenA three-term Minnesota congressman has announced a primary challenge of President Joe Biden. Dean Phillips, who for months urged other top Democrats to run, says he's hoping to prevent a possible loss to Donald Trump next year.
First LookRep. George Santos pleads not guilty to new fraud chargesU.S. Rep. George Santos has pleaded not guilty to an updated indictment accusing him of several frauds. The New York Republican is accused of lying to Congress about his wealth and scheming to use campaign contributions for personal expenses.
House speaker ordeal: How will it play in swing districts?After three weeks and four nominees, U.S. House Republicans finally elected a speaker on Wednesday. Voters in swing districts like one in Virginia were chagrined by the ordeal. But will that matter come election time?
Trump’s lawyers plead guilty. What does that mean for Georgia case?Three of Donald Trump’s lawyers pleaded guilty in Georgia. The significance depends on the power of their testimony and whether other defendants cooperate.
First LookLockdown, manhunt as Maine grapples with mass shootingMaine’s governor says 18 people were killed and 13 were injured in shootings in Lewiston. A lock down is in place and hundreds of officers are searching for Robert Card in this ongoing homicide investigation.
First LookAverted flight disaster puts spotlight on pilot mental healthThere is heightened attention on the mental health of those in the cockpit after an off-duty pilot tried to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air flight with more than 80 people on board. He told police after his arrest that he’d had a nervous breakdown.
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.
