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What does it mean to be American? How 9/11 changed one Queens family.A WWII vet, his baby-boomer daughter, and millennial granddaughter are a microcosm of how the nation has processed the meaning of 9/11.
First LookLake Tahoe residents return as crews get wildfire under controlThe lifting of mandatory evacuation orders for the Lake Tahoe area marked a milestone in the fight against the Caldor Fire, which erupted on Aug. 14.
First Look鈥楪randfluencers鈥� defy age limits as TikTok content creatorsSocial media is not just for younger generations. Older adults are attracting hundreds of thousands of followers by sharing garden tours, fitness tips, and other lifestyle content. In the process, they鈥檙e redefining age and the experiences it can bring.
After Ida, Louisianians help one another, wait for official aidLouisiana residents and nonprofits are showing their resolve after Hurricane Ida. But many see government help falling short, as after Katrina.
Tiny Home Village offers path out of homelessnessAlbuquerque has opened a one-acre village of tiny homes. It hopes fostering a sense of community will help prepare residents for permanent housing.听
With toasters and empathy, former refugees welcome Afghans to USAs thousands fleeing Afghanistan arrive in the United States, they are being met by former refugees offering hope and encouragement as well as aid.听
After Ida: Power outages, calls for aid ... and sighs of reliefHurricane Ida left residents of New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward grateful that levees held firm. But the region has big humanitarian needs to meet.
First LookOn Katrina anniversary, Hurricane Ida hits Louisiana as Cat. 4 stormHurricane Ida arrived Sunday (16 years after Katrina) with 150-mph winds, tying it for the fifth-strongest hurricane to ever hit the U.S. mainland.
First LookAsian American bakeries spread a sweet cultural awarenessFood has long served as a cultural crossroad. For some Asian American bakers, hybrid sweets like hojicha chocolate croissants and dim sum cookies provide a way to celebrate their dual heritages and introduce new customers to flavors unique to their childhoods.
First LookMovement for Black Lives: BLM protesters targeted by fedsIn response to demonstrations last summer, the federal government intentionally targeted Black Lives Matter protesters with criminal prosecutions, according to a new report by The Movement for Black Lives.
FocusInside a wildfire response camp: Smoke, devotion, and fried chickenMeet the diverse and determined firefighters 鈥� and the crucial support workers 鈥� on the front lines of Western blazes.
All play, no fun: Pushing back on the pressures of youth sportsThe pressures of pay-to-play athletics for kids are driving young people away from sports.听But some families and educators are pushing back.听
First LookCreating home: Americans support new Afghan refugeesMore than 2,000 Afghans have arrived in the United States since late July, and thousands more are expected. As they settle in,聽with homes in places ranging from Minnesota to Texas, local volunteers are pitching in to help them resettle.
First LookTransitional housing helps homeless youth get on their feetFederal housing programs in the U.S. have prioritized long-term housing for youth, but data show transitional housing, lasting less than two years, also brings stability. Temporary housing can provide 鈥渂reathing room鈥� and a 鈥渞unway鈥� to independence, advocates say.
First LookAmid Cuomo resignation, #MeToo movement reflects on its gainsIn the wake of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo鈥檚 resignation after a string of sexual assault claims, leaders of the #MeToo movement reflect on the movement's progress and the role it has played in changing the way sexual harassment is discussed in America.听
First LookA glimpse of the future: US more diverse than ever, census showsAccording to results from the 2020 census, the U.S. became more diverse over the past decade, with increases in Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial populations fueling the change. For the first time, there is no majority racial or ethnic group for people younger than 18.
Cover StoryBy bike and by foot, Americans discover their country 鈥� and themselvesTreks across the country have a long history in the United States. Amid the pandemic, a new group of wanderers is taking up the mantle.
How pandemic relocations are snarling in-demand suburbsReacting to the pandemic, people left cities but stayed within 150 miles. Now, suburban traffic congestion is up, and public transit ridership down.
Can resort towns be worker-friendly? Colorado hopes so.As remote work and 鈥渕ountain migration鈥� exacerbate the housing crunch in Mountain West resort areas, towns try hard to keep workers in the community.
Today鈥檚 special: Angry diners. What鈥檚 a restaurant to do?Is the customer still always right? Restaurants are grappling with angry diners amid pandemic exhaustion and a labor shortage.
