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First LookInfluencers debate leaving Twitter, but where would they go?Elon Musk has signaled his intent to loosen Twitter's guardrails. The use of racial slurs quickly surged in an apparent test of his tolerance level. As Twitter users consider whether to stay or go, the debate is especially fraught for people of color.
Senior women find joy on the softball field: Meet the Colorado PeachesJoy doesn鈥檛 take a timeout with age. Older women in Colorado find it on the field.
Care Courts: California focuses on mental illness to reduce homelessnessA new California law aims to address an intersection of mental illness and homelessness, but聽implementation and the threat of compulsory care are raising concerns.听
The storm has passed. For thousands in Florida, the displacement lingers.Many in Florida need new places to live after Hurricane Ian. Federal and local aid gives a boost, but people are grappling with difficult choices.
Yellowstone at 150: 鈥業t鈥檚 never dull鈥�After 150 years, Yellowstone National Park continues to inspire. A park ranger reflects on the responsibility of long-term stewardship.
Evacuation orders, safety, and Florida鈥檚 hurricane cultureCould more have been done to save lives during Hurricane Ian? The answer hinges partly on evacuation orders, but also on people heeding them.
First LookWho knows the truth? Americans alert for misinformation, poll finds.More than 90% of adults say the spread of misinformation is a problem,聽leading to more extreme political views and behaviors. Most Americans are trying to take steps to avoid spreading false views, such as refraining from reposting on social media.
鈥楶retty remarkable鈥�: How Florida got power back for 2 million after IanAs powerful storms like Hurricane Ian strain power grids, Florida鈥檚 investments in resilience seem to be paying off.
First LookBuilt-in resilience: Hope for historic homes after floodingResearchers Paige Pollard and Kerry Shackelford are part of a growing effort to demonstrate the built-in resilience of historic homes, as more fall under the threat of intensifying storms.
On docks in Fort Myers, tough choices ahead for houseboat dwellersHurricane Ian struck directly in one of Florida鈥檚 havens of houseboat culture. For boat owners, gratitude for their own survival blends with rising challenges to a distinctive lifestyle.
FocusAfter Hurricane Ian, floods leave a deep insurance gapWith great risk comes great responsibility. Florida is facing a reckoning over rising insurance costs, shifting storm patterns, and who pays to put the state鈥檚 homeowners back on their feet.
Shaken but resilient, Florida residents move forward together after IanWith parts of Florida in physical tatters after Hurricane Ian, residents are relying on cooperation and compassion as they begin working as communities on recovery.
In Hurricane Ian鈥檚 wake, federal and state leaders ramp up reliefOverseeing relief efforts after a natural disaster can become a tenure-defining moment for public officials 鈥� partly because at these moments people need help, not mere words.
The ExplainerFlorida has invested in resilience. Hurricane Ian is a sobering test.Hurricane Ian, one of the strongest-ever hurricanes making landfall in the U.S., comes after an era of major coastal development. But Florida has also ramped up preparedness.
First LookGovernment and tribal unity promises new national park in GeorgiaA unified effort by the federal government, Georgia officials, and Native American activists is set to create a new national park on the Ocmulgee River that will preserve and honor Muscogee heritage while also drawing millions of visitors each year.听
First LookRefugee-welcoming 鈥榮ponsor circles鈥� to be a formal part of US policyAfter budget cuts weakened U.S. refugee resettlement agencies, thousands of American families offered to host Afghans fleeing the Taliban. Encouraged by displays of compassion, the government is turning this volunteer hospitality into an official program.
First LookSerena Williams serves up a lesson on longevity for mature athletesIn a surprise upset this week, Serena Williams defeated the world鈥檚 second-ranked player and advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open, inspiring legions of older tennis fans. They say her success sends a message that they, too, can perform better and longer.
Presidential plantation shifts telling of history to let all voices riseMontpelier, the plantation owned by U.S. Founding Father and President James Madison, is literally breaking new ground in how it tells its story.
First Look鈥楧o not drink the water鈥�: Mississippi's capital turns off its tapsJackson, Mississippi, residents are being warned not to drink or use any water without first boiling it. Heavy rainfall has overwhelmed the plants that supply the city鈥檚 clean water, throwing longstanding maintenance issues into a national spotlight.
First LookGen Z, millennials take a pass on raising the next generationOverwhelming student debt. The climate crisis. Low salaries. Members of the Gen Z and millennial generations cite them all as reasons they don鈥檛 want to bear or raise children. Their reluctance has helped drive down the birth rate in the United States.听
