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鈥榊ou have to find the small lights鈥�: The challenges for quake-hit TurkeyThe World Bank鈥檚 Alanna Simpson, who has worked on seismic risks in Turkey, speaks with the Monitor about the lessons of past quakes and the country鈥檚 response to the recent devastating temblor.
From the MagazineIn politics, there are no second acts. Enter Kari Lake.One of the clearest messages to emerge from the 2022 elections was voters鈥� rejection of politicians who echoed former President Donald Trump鈥檚 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 鈥� including Mr. Trump鈥檚 unique status as a 鈥減seudo-incumbent.鈥�
Balloons and national security: What we know so farHere鈥檚 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 鈥� and their mission?聽
First LookHalf of Americans might not trust this article, new poll findsA new聽Gallup poll finds that 50% of聽Americans believe national news media intentionally misinform their audience and 鈥渄o not care about the best interests of readers.鈥� The survey also found聽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 鈥� and in this small Arkansas town. Instead of heading away to college, 18-year-old Jaylen Smith ran for mayor, and won.
First LookMichigan State University reels, seeks answers to gunman's motiveA shooter opened fire on students at Michigan State University Monday night, killing three and wounding five. The shooting is the latest in a spate of deadly shootings this year in the United States.
First LookNikki Haley, former Trump cabinet member, enters GOP presidential raceNikki Haley announced her presidential campaign on Tuesday through a tweeted video. She is the first major Republican challenger to Donald Trump for the 2024 race. If elected, she would become the first woman and person of Indian descent in the Oval Office.
鈥榊ou can鈥檛 heal what you don鈥檛 reveal鈥�: Archives as a path to justiceHow does history affect the future? The Riverside Church in New York is turning to its archival collections not only for an honest assessment of its past but also for guidance on its next steps.聽
FocusWho goes to jail over classified docs 鈥� and who doesn鈥檛?Some experts say higher-level officials are less likely to be prosecuted for mishandling secret information. Others argue it all depends on the details of the case.
First LookRepublican campaigns increasingly aim to shape school curriculumsMore conservative politicians are raising concerns about education and promoting a 鈥減arents鈥� rights鈥� movement leading up to the 2024 presidential race. It could be an effort to win over suburban women who have left the GOP, says one political analyst.- First LookRepublican campaigns increasingly aim to shape school curriculumsMore conservative politicians are raising concerns about education and promoting a 鈥減arents鈥� rights鈥� movement leading up to the 2024 presidential race. It could be an effort to win over suburban women who have left the GOP, says one political analyst.
First LookFrom UFOs to balloons, US on 鈥榟eightened alert鈥� with air space safetyThe U.S. is now on the lookout for slower flying objects after shooting down a Chinese balloon, said the head of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command Gen. Glen VanHerck. In recent days fighter jets have targeted objects over Canada, Alaska, and Lake Huron.聽
The ExplainerThe spy balloon that gripped a nation, and how it may affect China and USU.S. officials are revealing what they鈥檝e learned about China鈥檚 espionage aims and its use of seemingly low-tech balloon surveillance.
First LookInclusion on the field: US women's soccer makes diversity a priorityWomen鈥檚 soccer in the United States has historically included rosters made up of mostly white players. Crystal Dunn, a Black defender on the U.S. national team, says there has been a gradual improvement in representation, but more is needed.
Parties, merch, and joy: An underdog city gears up for the Super BowlWhat happens when a city that contends with an 鈥渦nderdog鈥� label has a football team headed to the Super Bowl?聽
Peace through strength? US rattles China with new defenses near Taiwan.The announced return of U.S. military forces to the Philippines comes at a time of rising U.S.-China tensions.聽Will it ease the risk of war?
First LookPost-pandemic learning includes fewer students. Where are they?An estimated 230,000 students are considered 鈥渕issing鈥� from public school.聽Pandemic-era online classes made learning hard, but ongoing challenges led some students out of the system completely.
First LookAs toxic smoke clears above Ohio, are zero train accidents possible?Residents of a small Ohio town were forced to evacuate this week after the fiery derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals. Railroad industry officials say聽99.9% of all hazardous materials shipments reach their destinations safely. But is that enough?
