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FocusPost-Roe, is adoption a realistic alternative to abortion?Infant adoption in the U.S. has seen significant progress in dismantling legacies of secrecy. Is that enough to make adoption a first-choice alternative to abortion?
First Look鈥楳ore crucial than ever鈥�: Mental health call centers reach new groupsThe 988 mental health helpline launched last summer, with its easy-to-remember number, has resulted in more people seeking and finding help. Now the program is expanding lines and services for callers from different cultures and LGBTQ youth.
First LookRick Singer receives longest sentence yet in college bribe scandalRick Singer, the founder of聽Edge College & Career Network, has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison. He coordinated the sprawling bribery scheme that聽put a spotlight on the secretive admissions system already seen as rigged in favor of the rich.聽
First LookGood year for women's sports: Viewership, sponsorships increaseWomen's sports have grown in popularity for years, but 2022 saw a pivotal increase in prime-time coverage and viewership.
Christmas without commerce: Celebrating without shoppingLike the Grinch, these revelers have realized Christmas doesn鈥檛 come from a store. How they make the day mean just that little bit more.
First LookMore adults are finding joy and comfort in toys designed for kidsIndustry experts and toymakers from Mattel鈥檚 American Girl and Build-a-Bear say their new adult customers are here to stay and are creating new products, services, and websites with this clientele in mind.聽
FocusCurious about US trend toward LGBTQ equal rights? Look at Colorado.The bipartisan passage of the Respect for Marriage Act shows how far Americans have come in embracing LGBTQ rights. Blue Colorado with its deep-red pockets illustrates that journey.聽
First LookFriday nights in Texas make way for ... cricket?The population of Asian immigrants in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area is booming. Immigrants now have expanded access to authentic food and a community radio station, but also face difficult realities around racism and assimilation.
First LookGardening, dancing, Zooming: Favorite pandemic pastimes persistPandemic lockdowns inspired people to find new hobbies and passions. Many have continued these new routines nearly three years later as they discovered the joy in activities such as pickleball, playing music, and connecting with their communities.
Difference MakerBuilding Men teaches students what manhood can really meanWith male peers and mentors, Building Men helps young boys and teens gain perspective, work to restore self-worth, and learn to calm emotions.
FocusWider fallout from a crypto collapse: How should charity really be done?Effective altruism has gained a wide following. In the fall of FTX, some critics see a need for rethinking how to put generosity into practice.
First LookNo more coach as bully? Student athletes increasingly speak out.The world of sports is constantly changing, and athletes and coaches are learning to adjust. Many student athletes have gained more flexibility in their ability to transfer programs, which has forced coaches to evaluate their coaching methods.聽
In Georgia鈥檚 Hogg Hummock, a fight for a people, a culture, and the landThe longtime efforts of Gullah Geechee descendants to preserve their ancestors鈥� land is a fight to save a people and a culture. Some believe it could also save a slice of coastal Georgia.
FocusWhere do Americans draw lines when it comes to guns and teens?A mass shooter used to be a male in his 30s. Today鈥檚 shooters are far younger, in their teens and early 20s. Lawmakers are now looking more deeply at the balance between the age of majority and public safety.
First LookHolocaust survivors use DNA clues to find family links to pastThe New York-based Center for Jewish History is providing DNA testing kits for free to Holocaust survivors and their children to help reunite them with family.聽鈥淭here are cases that simply cannot be solved without DNA,鈥� said genealogist Adina Newman.聽
First LookNative American tribes restore historic connections to bisonNative American tribes have been steadily rebuilding the bison population, with 82 tribes taking care of more than 20,000 animals. Their success reflects a desire to bring back the herds that played a significant role in their ancestors鈥� lives.
Cover StoryLove and connection: The transforming power of a thank-you noteAmid daily routines, giving thanks can come as an afterthought. For these regular practitioners of gratitude, however, Thanksgiving comes every day.
How a US camp helps Russian-speaking kids in time of warA Russian language camp in Minnesota that welcomes children through the fall wasn鈥檛 sure how it would fare聽this year because of the war in Ukraine. Organizers found that unity and hope prevailed.聽
First LookRideshare gospel: Mobile preachers drive home a message of loveIn an era filled with impersonal and automated interactions, two 海角大神 Lyft drivers in the Northeast are using their unique access to strangers to help spread the gospel. They keep their sermons accessible and within the length of a typical commute.聽
First Look'Model of diversity and inclusion': Women in the NFL on the riseWomen working in the NFL鈥檚 league office is at an all-time high with聽319 women holding various positions聽from team owner to full-time scout.聽鈥淭he biggest challenge was just opportunity,鈥� said聽Allison Miner, athletic trainer for the Los Angeles Chargers.
