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What does self-defense mean in US? Subway killing shows divide.The killing of Jordan Neely in a New York subway has revealed a chasm between stand-your-ground states and states like New York with a legal duty to retreat.
First LookCultural pride: Native American high school grads ask to wear regaliaNative American students often wear tribal regalia at graduations to signify community identity. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed a bill earlier this month that would have allowed any public high school student to wear regalia.
In charts: The debt (limit) also risesAs the Biden administration and Republican congressional leaders seek a fiscal deal, our graphics put the U.S. debt, and the debt limit, in context.
STEM with actual stems: Missouri pushes to get students outsideChildren feel happier – and smarter – after time spent in nature. But screen time has only increased since the pandemic. Missouri is one of the states working to get students outside.
First LookCould the Bad River get worse? Wisconsin Native tribe says yes.A Wisconsin Native American tribe is concerned an Enbridge oil pipeline will cause a massive oil spill due to erosion and proximity to a river. Attorneys are set to argue that the energy company should shut the pipeline down to a federal judge on May 18.
Jack Teixeira, Edward Snowden, and plugging intelligence leaksMuch attention has been paid to Airman Jack Teixeira’s motives in allegedly leaking classified information on the gaming site Discord. But are there solutions that might have blocked his actions in the first place?
- Jack Teixeira, Edward Snowden, and plugging intelligence leaks
Much attention has been paid to Airman Jack Teixeira’s motives in allegedly leaking classified information on the gaming site Discord. But are there solutions that might have blocked his actions in the first place?
Can world manage hunger crisis? Add food costs to the challenges.The refugees fleeing fighting in Sudan, seeking food and shelter, constitute a new hunger crisis. More hungry people in more countries need food aid.
First LookGlimmer of hope in debt talks: Biden and McCarthy tag in negotiatorsDebt-limit talks progress as President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appoint negotiators to avoid a national default. The talks focus on potential agreements, such as reallocating funds and implementing work requirements.
First LookChatGPT CEO to Congress: AI-regulating agency needed ASAPOpenAI CEO Sam Altman told Congress that government intervention will be critical to mitigating the risks of increasingly powerful AI systems. He said a U.S. or global regulating agency should have the authority to ensure compliance with safety standards.
First LookCalifornia's Black reparations team wraps up. Are solutions coming?California is nearing the conclusion of its first-in-the-nation Black reparations task force. Black state residents say they hope the effort results in meaningful actions.
Big border surge didn’t happen. But calls persist for an overhaul.Many were bracing for a ballooning of already record-high levels of illegal immigration last week, sparking renewed efforts to address border security and a broken immigration system.
First LookDurham report criticizes FBI role in Trump-Russia probeA four-year investigation into the possible misconduct of the FBI’s probe into ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign has concluded. Prosecutor John Durham’s report has identified major flaws in the FBI’s investigation.
First LookDeSantis takes on education, blocks funding for diversity programsIn response to conservative concerns, Florida Governor DeSantis has signed a bill blocking public colleges from using state or federal funds on diversity programs. Critics argue it limits academic freedom and suppresses student experiences.
First LookBlack Jesus? How a church window is stirring discussions of race.One of the earliest public examples of Christ portrayed as a person of color was rediscovered recently in a renovated Rhode Island church. The stained glass window was commissioned in 1878 in memory of two women whose families had ties to the slave trade.
Cover StoryBetween the stacks: A day in the life of a libraryDespite legislators’ threats to defund libraries, this busy one looks toward the future, with plans to expand its embrace of the community.
First Look‘Kidfluencers’ are on the rise. But who is cashing in?Illinois is poised to pass groundbreaking legislation that will protect the earnings of child social media stars. A unanimously approved bill would require child influencers to receive a percentage of earnings from online content.
Pandemic emergency is over. Societal shifts linger.The pandemic health emergency is officially over. But some related societal shifts could be lasting, from more remote work to a rise in children’s screen time.
- Pandemic emergency is over. Societal shifts linger.
The pandemic health emergency is officially over. But some related societal shifts could be lasting, from more remote work to a rise in children’s screen time.
First LookNew ground: Churches transform land into affordable housingAs affordable housing becomes harder to find, many churches with dwindling congregations find that their greatest community gift might be their real estate. Hundreds of faith groups in the United States are using their property to build much-needed housing.
