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Ukraine war: Can NATO tanks and training turn the tide?Ukraine sees the hope of rolling back Russia鈥檚 land grab, with help from NATO vehicles, firepower, and training. But the arrival of sought-after Western tanks remains uncertain.
How two islands could shape Florida鈥檚 post-Ian recoveryHurricane Ian has showed how quirky 鈥淥ld Florida鈥� and ritzy 鈥淣ew Florida鈥� are coping with climate challenges.聽
First LookYellen calls for debt renegotiations between Zambia and ChinaU.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who is touring African countries this week, says it is crucial to tackle Zambia鈥檚 debt crisis. Ms. Yellen is seeking to encourage fair American investment in a country predominantly financed by China.
First LookNative Hawaiians find themselves priced out of their paradise homeAs the cost of living in Hawaii increases, many Native Hawaiians are moving to other U.S. states. While they long for their home state and culture, many have found solace among growing Hawaiian communities and financial freedom with lower rents.
First LookMonterey Park shooting suspect identified, search for motive beginsThe suspect in the Los Angeles-area ballroom dance club shooting has been identified. Quick thinking Brandon Tsay, a dance hall worker,聽seized the gun from the shooter.聽鈥淪omething came over me. I realized I needed to get the weapon away from him,鈥� he said.
The ExplainerImmigration parole: What is it and who鈥檚 getting it?Under immigration law, parole is one way noncitizens can legally enter the U.S. Here鈥檚 what that temporary permission entails.
The ExplainerCalifornia storms: When a year鈥檚 worth of rain in two weeks isn鈥檛 enoughAfter weeks of massive rainstorms, California and the American West are grappling with how to manage flood risks, rebound from drought, and make new plans for the Colorado River Basin.
Supreme Court investigation on abortion ruling leak comes up emptyAn eight-month investigation conducted by Supreme Court marshal Gail Curley failed to聽identify聽who was behind the May 2022 leak of a draft version of a ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. None of the 97 court employees questioned by investigators confessed.
Welcome back to college, pandemic students. This year is different.What鈥檚 the best way to help pandemic-era college students who arrived less prepared than previous years? Colleges add tutors, mental health resources 鈥� and a measure of grace.
First LookWelcome Corps provides a new way for Americans to sponsor refugeesAmericans will be able to help refugees in a new program being released by the State Department. The Welcome Corps will allow five or more Americans to form a group and match with a refugee, introducing more opportunities for sponsorship.
Some states give bipartisanship a try. It鈥檚 been a rough start.As parties are grappling with more extreme wings, some state legislatures have responded by forming centrist coalitions across the aisle.聽
Free transit: Is it a public good, like libraries or schools?Free transit is spreading, as a growing number of cities eliminate bus fares for more equitable access.
First LookBiden declares major disaster in Alabama, orders recovery aidResidents are combing through the wreckage of fatal tornadoes that swept through Alabama and Georgia this week, working toward recovery.聽
鈥榃eather whiplash鈥� as Californians manage back-to-back extremesCalifornia鈥檚 floods come atop other extreme events including fire and drought. In response, the state is also adapting and investing in preparedness.
Biden gets his own docu-dramaThe White House is highlighting key differences between President Biden鈥檚 situation and that of former President Trump. But even allies admit the optics aren鈥檛 good.
Timing is everything: Why West is giving Ukraine heavier weapons nowThe West has deepened its commitment to arming Ukraine, in part because Ukraine has shown an ability to fight effectively, but also as a response to Russia鈥檚 own resolve and the war鈥檚 sheer brutality.
First LookSkinny polar bears? FEMA aid instructions confound Alaska Natives.FEMA鈥檚 documents for Alaskans to apply for typhoon aid had several blundered mistranslations, creating what some call a 鈥渨ord salad.鈥欌�� Underscoring the legacy of Indigenous mistreatment, the need for effective communication and transparent accountability rises.
Civics in the shadow of Capitol Hill: Letter from a D.C. high schoolA letter from a civics skills classroom in the shadow of Capitol Hill 鈥� what鈥檚 important is experiential practice, say teachers.- Civics in the shadow of Capitol Hill: Letter from a D.C. high schoolA letter from a civics skills classroom in the shadow of Capitol Hill 鈥� what鈥檚 important is experiential practice, say teachers.
College while in high school: How dual credit is aiming for equityThe option of taking college courses while in high school is booming in the U.S. What聽will it take to transform dual credit learning into a true tool to advance equity?
