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First LookEPA puts Alaska fishery over gold and copper mine, renewing debateThe EPA has officially prevented the development of Alaska鈥檚 Pebble Mine due to concerns about the impact on the state鈥檚 salmon fishery. The move is an environmental victory, but some worry that it sets a precedent for the EPA to veto all similar projects.
The ExplainerCongress takes up COVID origins: A primer on the debate so farRepublicans say they鈥檙e trying to get answers on how the pandemic started, but others worry a partisan probe will muddy the waters.
Memphis鈥� question: Can we have tough policing without brutality?Tyre Nichols鈥� death highlighted how one Memphis police unit spiraled out of control, turning from an attempt at tough policing into inhumanity.
鈥楳utual aid鈥� is a radical ideal. Some live its communal spirit.The pandemic saw neighborly care expand in varied ways. For mutual aid societies, the effort reflected visions of society based on communal solidarity.
First LookBuild, expand, or repair? States compete for infrastructure funding.A new U.S. federal infrastructure law has led to competition for grant money among state and local officials. The Biden administration has been favoring repair projects over expansion or construction, leaving many wondering what the priority should be.
As Memphis mourns Tyre Nichols, city seeks police accountabilityOfficials鈥� response to the Memphis police killing of Tyre Nichols suggests that聽calls for accountability might be taking hold.聽 聽
First LookCalifornia storms raise reservoirs and drain drought fears slowlyPowerful storms dumped an estimated 32 trillion gallons of water on California in just three weeks. The deluge has helped replenish the state鈥檚 reservoirs, which had been at dangerously low levels. State officials warned that dry conditions could return.
First LookFBI takes down ransomware group that targeted hospitals, schoolsThe FBI and other organizations have disabled a ransomware gang known as Hive, saving affected groups from having to pay millions of dollars in ransom money. This achievement聽marks the latest global victory against cybercrime.
On environment, DeSantis charts a pragmatic pathFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pursued a centrist approach, emphasizing the economic benefits of protecting his state鈥檚 natural resources.
First fire, then floods. How a school district helps students recover.After fire and floods, life moves on 鈥� so does school. One resilient district in rural New Mexico is linking lessons of land recovery to student recovery.
Adjusting to a big-power era, Germany and Japan enhance militariesJapan and Germany, World War II鈥檚 two great vanquished powers, are both enhancing the role and stature of military power in their diplomatic and security policies. Their motivations are similar.
First LookWrongful conviction case reveals flaws in Hawaii's justice systemA man who spent over 20 years in prison convicted for the murder of a tourist 鈥� the biggest murder case in Hawaii鈥檚 history 鈥� has been released because of new evidence. Now a free man, he鈥檚 committed to finding justice for the tourist and others like him.
Classified documents seem to be everywhere. Is there a solution?Recent discoveries suggest that mishandled classified documents may not be that rare 鈥� the result of a 鈥渢sunami鈥� of government secrets.
The ExplainerThe Georgia probe that may indict a presidentA Georgia district attorney said Tuesday that a decision 鈥渋s imminent鈥� on whether to indict Donald Trump and his allies for interfering in the 2020 presidential election.
Cold journey. Lasting joy. My trek to see the northern lights.Our reporter treks through Alaska to see the aurora borealis. Her journey takes her though dark and cold, for a fleeting splendor of light that leaves a lasting joy.
Reading, writing, and paychecks. What鈥檚 a teacher worth?Some U.S. states are channeling more money into teacher salaries. But what鈥檚 a fair wage? A bill being introduced in Congress this week seeks to recognize educators as professionals.
First LookFlorida Gov. DeSantis rejects AP African American studies courseFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis rejected a proposed nationwide African American studies course over a chapter on 鈥淏lack Queer Studies.鈥� Authors and educators say that history is not political and Mr. DeSantis seeks to only advance his own conservative agenda.- First LookFlorida Gov. DeSantis rejects AP African American studies courseFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis rejected a proposed nationwide African American studies course over a chapter on 鈥淏lack Queer Studies.鈥� Authors and educators say that history is not political and Mr. DeSantis seeks to only advance his own conservative agenda.
First LookUS skier Mikaela Shiffrin displays 'fighting spirit' in record victoryMikaela Shiffrin, U.S. downhill skier, just passed fellow American Lindsey Vonn鈥檚 record in the giant slalom and is only three wins away from breaking the all-time record. Ms. Shiffrin has continued to persevere after facing numerous obstacles.聽聽
鈥榃e鈥檙e a resilient community鈥�: After tragedy, Monterey Park seeks healingMonterey Park, California, has overcome division and tragedy before, residents say. After Saturday鈥檚 mass shooting, they are resolved to rely on one another to do so again.
