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First Look‘There’s a new sheriff in town’: DeSantis takes control of DisneyFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district. Republican critics of Disney call the company a purveyor of “woke” ideology that injects inappropriate subjects into children’s entertainment.
First LookIs the clock ticking for TikTok? White House bans app on fed devices.All federal agencies have 30 days to delete TikTok from government-owned devices. House Republicans are expected to move forward Tuesday with a bill that would give President Biden the power to ban TikTok nationwide.
First Look'In this together': Japanese Americans fight for Black reparationsJapanese American activists advocate for Black reparations as more U.S. cities take up atonement for slavery and discrimination. Their experience securing redress for Word War II internment of Japanese Americans offers pertinent perspectives, they say.
Icy fingers, warm hearts: Curlers love the rink lifeThe sport of curling, once an obscure winter pastime, has jumped from the Olympic Winter Games to rinks scattered around the Northeast and upper Midwest. Players love the camaraderie.
Chicago mayoral race spotlights cities’ post-pandemic strugglesThe campaign is a window into how Chicago has – and has not – rebounded from the COVID-19 crisis, with problems like crime now top of mind.
First LookNTSB report: Train crew failed to receive critical warning in OhioFederal safety investigators have released a preliminary report on the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment. An overheated axle went undetected until just moments before dozens of cars went off the tracks and spilled toxic vinyl chloride.
First Look'Providers are protected': New Mexico bill defends abortion rightsNew Mexico has taken steps to strengthen abortion access after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturned a woman’s decision to end a pregnancy as a constitutional right. Legislators advanced a bill defending providers from out-of-state interference.
In aftermath of Tyre Nichols, Memphis seeks to rewrite its storyTyre Nichols’ death seemed to cement Memphis’ reputation for crime and poverty. But residents look at their city and see promise, too.
How these HBCU presidents fixed their colleges’ financial futuresHistorically Black Colleges and Universities have grappled with a long history of being ignored financially. What’s different today, several presidents say, is that people outside of HBCU circles are starting to notice the inequities.
First LookInternet speech: Supreme Court to weigh who is protected onlineTwo cases before the U.S. Supreme Court this week challenge Section 230, a 1996 law that protects tech companies from liability for material posted on their networks. The cases are part of a global trend toward holding social media platforms accountable.
First LookBiden to border asylum seekers: Ask other countries firstThe Biden administration will now generally deny migrants who have not already sought asylum in a country they passed through prior to reaching the U.S. border. A similar move by the Trump administration was blocked in court.
Profile in courage: When Jimmy Carter helped save a nuclear reactorWith the former president having entered hospice, a little-known chapter from Jimmy Carter’s naval career illustrates his courage and problem-solving skills under hazardous conditions.
Michael Cox was beaten by Boston police. Now he leads them.Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox doesn’t want to be defined by a past injustice, but by his insistence on constitutional policing today.
‘You have to find the small lights’: The challenges for quake-hit TurkeyThe World Bank’s Alanna Simpson, who has worked on seismic risks in Turkey, speaks with the Monitor about the lessons of past quakes and the country’s response to the recent devastating temblor.
Cover StoryIn politics, there are no second acts. Enter Kari Lake.One of the clearest messages to emerge from the 2022 elections was voters’ rejection of politicians who echoed former President Donald Trump’s claims of electoral fraud. Where does that leave Kari Lake?
Taking on Trump: How 2024 might be different from 2016A crowded GOP presidential field could help Donald Trump win the nomination again. But many factors are different – including Mr. Trump’s unique status as a “pseudo-incumbent.”
Balloons and national security: What we know so farHere’s what we are learning about just how many foreign objects, and what type, may be routinely coming into our airspace. Is this mostly an annoyance or a real national security problem?
FocusFamilies are leaving public schools. How will that change education?The pandemic led to enrollment declines in public schools across the United States. As more parents mull other options, how are districts rethinking their bottom line – and their mission?
First LookHalf of Americans might not trust this article, new poll findsA new Gallup poll finds that 50% of Americans believe national news media intentionally misinform their audience and “do not care about the best interests of readers.” The survey also found 88% of people between the ages of 18 to 25 get their news online.
Why one Arkansas town has pinned its hopes on a teen mayorGeneration Z is stepping up in national politics and state legislature – and in this small Arkansas town. Instead of heading away to college, 18-year-old Jaylen Smith ran for mayor, and won.
