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Two attacks highlight role of military veterans in mass shootingsTwo deadly attacks this past weekend are renewing concerns about whether disaffected or radicalized veterans pose a unique threat to the country.
Tamir Rice was killed by police in 2014. His mother is determined to help other children.Tamir Rice was killed at age 12 by a Cleveland police officer. His mother is determined to create a legacy that will honor her son鈥檚 memory and help other children.
Is free speech really free? The First Amendment, US history, and Fannie Lou Hamer.Karen Attiah, an award-winning journalist, was reportedly fired from The Washington Post for a series of Bluesky posts in the aftermath of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk鈥檚 death.
鈥業 couldn鈥檛 look away.鈥� Videos of killings prompt calls for social media guardrails.Videos of violent acts are quick to spread on social media, where many Americans get their news, and where children can see them. This week鈥檚 gruesome videos of the killings of Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutskaa, a Ukrainian refugee, have renewed debate about whether safeguards for online content are needed.
Oh, Canada. New England tourism misses its northern neighbors.The number of Canadian cars traveling to Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire dropped 32% in July.聽The U.S. is the only country of 184 expected to experience a drop in tourist spending this year.
鈥楢 lifeboat in an angry sea鈥�: Listeners rally to a rural radio station amid funding cutsKSUT, a radio station serving a remote community in Colorado, exemplifies the new challenges many rural public broadcast stations face and what that means for listeners who depend on them.
Why so many Gen Zers are saying, 鈥楶lay ball!鈥�Americans 鈥� especially young adults 鈥� are seeking more in-person connection. Board game clubs are聽all the rage. To create community bonds, more are turning to team sports from softball to kickball.
Room for a dorm? How a Boston neighborhood and college cope with a housing crisis.Boston鈥檚 housing crisis has college students and community members vying for space. As Northeastern University expands, both groups are asking, What makes a good neighbor?
FocusWhat keeps local reporters going? 鈥榃e live here and we want a better society.鈥�One in 3 U.S. counties no longer has a single full-time reporter, depriving communities聽of a reliable mirror. Meet Margaret Coker and the other journalists fighting to keep local news alive.
FocusHow the birthplace of Black Lives Matter rebuilt trust after Trayvon Martin鈥檚 killingTrayvon Martin鈥檚 killing launched the movement that became Black Lives Matter. Whether the protests have brought lasting change to the U.S. remains an open question. But in Sanford, Florida, change has taken root. Part of a series.
The ExplainerAs Corporation for Public Broadcasting shuts down, what will that mean on airwaves?The Corporation for Public Broadcasting鈥檚 imminent shutdown, as Republicans in Congress cut funding, resets key aspects of the U.S. media landscape.
The pandemic divided the US. Could a full accounting help the nation heal?Why a diverse range of voices says a pandemic reckoning is needed 鈥� and how to get there.
Braille libraries offer community. What happens when funding cuts close them?Braille and talking book libraries are a lifeline for people who are blind. But budget cuts mean these services face an uncertain future. How are staff working to help patrons stay connected to reading, education, and daily life?
A veteran Monitor correspondent鈥檚 farewell letter: 鈥業t was love at first write鈥�In a letter to readers, correspondent Francine Kiefer offers a fresh take on how reporters do their jobs and what really matters in the end.
Other nations had a pandemic reckoning. Why hasn鈥檛 the US?The pandemic exacerbated growing distrust between elites and citizens. That has made it hard to take stock of why the United States fared worse than many other countries. Those calling for a pandemic reckoning say it could help rebuild trust.
Embracing loose AI policies, Trump seeks edge in US race against ChinaUnder President Trump鈥檚 new AI plan, America鈥檚 strategy has moved from cautious to bold, though critics are concerned that key safeguards are missing.
鈥楽tanding with the vulnerable鈥�: Why communities are rallying around immigrant neighborsVolunteer-led efforts to support immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are similar to those happening around the United States. For many of the people stepping up, it鈥檚 a way to help fellow community members have some control over their lives.
Beep Ball World Series is a home run for blind players. 鈥業 want to play forever.鈥�The World Series of adaptive-sport beep baseball is about to kick off 鈥� offering blind players the opportunity to hit, field, and build community while participating in the national pastime.
Can Ken Griffey Jr. and the HBCU Classic bring Black players back to baseball?The HBCU Swingman Classic in Atlanta brought out Hall of Famers, comedians, and fans for an afternoon celebrating the sport and its players.
鈥榃hat community looks like鈥�: Oakland volunteers haul away 25 tons of trashAn effort to clean up Oakland started small: one man trying to make a park safe for a little boy to play in. Today, volunteers say the cleanups are meant to remind people of the importance of community.
