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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.
First LookCost of Sandy Hook lies: Jury orders Alex Jones to pay $965 millionConspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been ordered to pay $965 million to parents and an FBI agent who suffered from his false claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012 shooting was a hoax.
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 LookIn bid to control curriculums, conservatives fund school board racesOften-ignored school board elections are in the spotlight in the run-up to midterm elections as conservative groups spend millions on the races. Their aim is to scale back teachings on race and sexuality.
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.
First LookTo avoid war, two Russians cross Bering Sea for safety of AlaskaTwo Russian men are seeking asylum in Alaska to avoid Vladimir Putin鈥檚 conscript for the war in Ukraine. While it鈥檚 uncommon for Russians to enter the U.S. this way, Alaska senators predict the state will play a greater role in U.S. national security.
First LookBiden pardons federal convictions of simple marijuana possessionPresident Joe Biden is pardoning Americans federally convicted of marijuana possession, which could ease barriers for many seeking jobs or housing. But he says sales of the drug should be more strictly regulated, even with reduced penalties.
Where will new teachers come from? Community colleges offer a path.With demand for teachers in some areas outpacing supply, more community colleges are stepping in. In Washington state, for example, efforts include institutions working together to offer degrees.聽
From the MagazineCan a Democrat win over rural Ohio? Tim Ryan gives it a shot.In Ohio, where Donald Trump won twice, underdog Tim Ryan鈥檚 Senate campaign聽may hold lessons for other Democrats.
First LookFuture of Dreamers uncertain as DACA program gets reviewAfter a federal judge in Texas ruled the Obama-era DACA program illegal last year, a federal appeals court sent it back for review. In the meantime, Dreamers who seek a pathway to citizenship remain in limbo.
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.
First LookU.S. voting systems may be complex, but are they secure?After losing the 2020 presidential election, former President Donald Trump has questioned voting processes and even denied the election results. However, two years later, evidence still suggests elections are more secure now than ever.
First LookConfusing food labels face scrutiny for contribution to wasteIn an effort to educate buyers about food waste, momentum is growing to聽standardize 鈥渂est before鈥� label language in the U.S. Similar labels are facing scrutiny around the world, as they do not correlate with safety and can be a cause of waste.
First LookBird vs. billionaire: Musk to buy Twitter again as court date loomsAfter months of reversals, Elon Musk may soon helm Twitter after proposing to buy the tech giant for its original price of $44 billion. But the company won鈥檛 pull its lawsuit against Mr. Musk, which is scheduled to go to trial in two weeks.聽
First LookHurricane Ian survivors rescued by volunteers on jet skis and kayaksSouth Florida鈥檚 Sanibel Island faced the full force of Hurricane Ian. But amid the rubble, citizens are organizing their own, grassroots efforts to find survivors and get them to safety.
First LookProsecutors say Oath Keepers planned 'armed rebellion' against USThe most significant Jan. 6 trial yet is now underway in federal court, as the leader of the Oath Keepers group and four associates stand accused of 鈥渟editious conspiracy.鈥� Prosecutors are arguing that the five intended to 鈥渟hatter a bedrock of American democracy.鈥�
First LookWill body cams for federal law enforcement restore public trust?The U.S. Interior Department has announced police officers聽for several federal agencies聽will wear body cameras while on the job. New policies aim to reduce no-knock warrants and the use of excessive force, which have eroded public trust of law enforcement.
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.
Supreme Court: A new term, a new justice, a blockbuster docketOften between extremes lies a more moderate option. For a number of cases this term, where the U.S. Supreme Court lands on that spectrum聽could transform American life.聽聽
