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First LookLegal for now? Iowa judge temporarily blocks governor’s abortion ban.Days after Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a state judge has blocked the measure. This means that abortion, until 20 weeks, will be legal while the courts assess the law’s constitutionality.
First LookGOP wants to plant 1 trillion trees. Can that stop a warming climate?Republicans are moving away from climate change skepticism, instead promoting tree planting as a solution that won’t infringe on energy production. Environmental scientists have called the idea a distraction from cutting emissions from fossil fuels.
Computer-generated prayer? How AI is changing faith.Are AI-generated sermons the future of faith? With religious attendance falling, faith groups are turning to new technologies to attract members.
Once seen as ‘conservative,’ FBI now faces attacks from the GOPTrust in the FBI has been plummeting among Republicans during the Trump era, as voters see institutions as being weaponized for political purposes.
How one senator has blocked the Pentagon over abortionBoth parties in Congress traditionally line up behind the military. But culture-war issues like abortion are changing that. Exhibit A: Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s monthslong blockade of Pentagon confirmations.
- How one senator has blocked the Pentagon over abortion
Both parties in Congress traditionally line up behind the military. But culture-war issues like abortion are changing that. Exhibit A: Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s monthslong blockade of Pentagon confirmations.
NATO summit puts Ukraine’s ambitions on hold, but G7 offers hopeThe competing interests at this week’s NATO summit in Lithuania seemed to play out without diplomatic cover or subtlety. The biggest challenge is simply framed: How could the West support Ukraine without overcommitting?
Busting homeless myths: Q&A with a California researcherCalifornia harbors 30% of the nation’s homeless population. Margot Kushel, the lead researcher of a landmark study on who is homeless in the state, and why, shares possible solutions.
First LookFirst over-the-counter birth control pill gets FDA approvalIn a major change that will broaden access for women and teenagers, U.S. officials have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill. Women’s health groups have long pushed to expand access to the pills.
First LookTeaching gigs or luxe vacations? Justices’ ethics under scrutiny.Sen. Dick Durbin, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the Supreme Court should follow the standards of other government branches.
First LookAt Homeless World Cup, competitors score self-esteemA global tournament for soccer players who have experienced homelessness is making its U.S. debut in California. Competitors in the Homeless World Cup say the tournament has transformed their lives.
First LookIn St. Louis, contamination from atomic bomb development lingersNew documents are revealing how America’s push to develop the atomic bomb left St. Louis with a nuclear waste problem – radioactive material was handled with nonchalance, at times. Some residents worry that the effects may linger even today.
Democrats prep shadow presidential campaignsSome ambitious Democratic governors appear to be laying the groundwork for presidential campaigns.
First LookSemenya wins landmark case: What does it mean for women’s sports?The European Court of Human Rights ruled that runner Caster Semenya, barred from competitions because of her natural testosterone level beyond the limits, was discriminated against. The case won’t affect the hormonal regulations for female competitions.
Contrarian or crank? The zeitgeisty campaign of RFK Jr.The scion of America’s most famous political family has tapped into a surprising well of grassroots support, at a time when distrust and conspiracy theories surround everything from elections to health to the news itself.
US cluster bombs for Ukraine – a game changer or a mistake?As the U.S. prepares to share cluster munitions with Ukraine for use against Russian troops, the ethics of a controversial weapon (banned by more than half of nations) have come under scrutiny.
On eve of summit, NATO secures big winTurkey is a valued member of NATO for its military strength and strategic location. But it’s often at odds with members. That came to a head in a dispute over Sweden. Monday brought a breakthrough.
First LookCongress turns to the ballot box: Who decides who gets to vote?Congress will focus on voting and election laws in the coming weeks. As House Republicans present sweeping proposals to tighten voting restrictions, Democrats have their own proposals to set federal voting standards under the Voting Rights Act.
First LookLost or forgotten? Nebraska searches for missing Native children.In Nebraska, archaeologists seek to solve the mystery of 80 lost children from the Genoa Indian School. By digging at a suspected burial site at the former school, the team hopes to find and possibly return their remains to their respective tribes.
The legal principle behind a more restrained Supreme Court termThere were death threats, ethics scandals, and polls showing that Americans lost trust in the Supreme Court. But this term, the opinions themselves offered a return – in several cases – of more modest rulings and unwillingness to entertain controversial theories.
