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From the MagazineOn a Montana mountaintop, this lookout watches for fire 鈥� and hopeAs climate change engulfs the American West, a veteran Montana fire lookout finds hope in the vast wilderness area she stewards.聽
Midterm matchup: When it comes to fundraising, so far Democrats leadThe president鈥檚 party often has a tough time in midterm elections, and Democrats face many challenges this fall. However, small-dollar donations offer a more nuanced picture.
FocusUS is trying to stop mass shootings. How about other gun crimes?For the first time in 30 years, Congress passed bipartisan gun legislation after the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Will it help with the day-to-day violence that causes far more gun deaths?
First LookTrump pleads the Fifth as probe into his business intensifiesDonald Trump says he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights and wouldn鈥檛 answer questions under oath in the long-running New York civil investigation into his business dealings. Mr. Trump鈥檚 children,聽Donald Jr. and Ivanka, have also testified in recent days.聽
鈥楾hey welcome us鈥�: Diverse running clubs attract more to sportRunning clubs in Boston neighborhoods aim to recruit Black members and promote camaraderie 鈥� and freedom.
First LookSerena Williams, platinum legacy in hand, plans her move off courtSerena Williams, who has announced her intentions to retire, has won the most major singles championships 鈥� male or female 鈥� in the professional era of tennis. Her astounding longevity and impact in sports, fashion, pop culture, and business are unmatched.
What the Mar-a-Lago search portends for the US, and a presidentThe FBI took an unprecedented step of searching a former president鈥檚 residence. To Trump supporters, it smacked of political retribution. To opponents, the search shows that no one is above the law.
First Look'Academically malnourished': Freshman class begins college behindAs a new group of incoming college freshmen gears up for orientation, the cost of two years of online learning during the pandemic has become apparent in their academic experience and readiness, education experts say.聽
First LookIn an unprecedented move, FBI raids Trump's Mar-a-Lago homeThe FBI searched former President Donald Trump鈥檚 Mar-a-Lago home for possible records that should have been turned over to the National Archives the day he left office. The raid, the first of its kind on a U.S. president, has raised strong objections among Republicans.
First LookFederal judge: Ahmaud Arbery's killers get a second life sentenceTravis McMichael and Greg McMichael were sentenced by a U.S. District Court judge to a life sentence Monday for chasing down and killing Ahmaud Arbery whom they wrongfully suspected of burglary. William Bryan, who recorded a video of the event, was sentenced to 35 years in prison.聽
FocusPurdue鈥檚 tuition freeze at year 10: Most students graduate debt-freeStudent loan debt has been reduced dramatically at Purdue University, which 10 years ago instituted a price freeze on tuition and other costs.
First LookCompassion test: Can NYC鈥檚 shelters take migrants bussed from Texas?Texas authorities are bussing migrants to New York City to spread the burden of responsibility and test a city that has proclaimed its willingness to welcome and care for all. The new arrivals will likely strain NYC鈥檚 shelter capacity and Mayor Eric Adams is crying foul.
First LookIn his second year, Biden becomes more president, less senatorPresident Joe Biden has a long political history of working across the aisle and negotiating in the Senate. Over the past months, however, he has embraced more of a facilitating role 鈥� a move welcome by experts and politicians alike.
First LookDemocrats' unity tested but $740 billion bill passes US SenateIn a mid-term election year, Democrats are on track to pass a bill intended to聽slow global warming,聽moderate pharmaceutical costs,聽and聽tax big corporations. The House is expected to vote on the bill Friday.
What a US military base in Poland may signal for NATOThe United States plans a military base in Poland, its first in Eastern Europe, while holding the door open to future repair of relations with Russia.
What has a split Congress accomplished? A surprising amount.An institution that has been written off as largely dysfunctional has passed a series of bipartisan bills, and is poised to ink climate legislation. Is Congress working again?
All aboard: Why rail travel is making a comebackWith airports tangled and gas prices sky-high, train travel is proving a comfortable, affordable, and even joyous bright spot for summer vacationers.
First LookPhoto IDs for immigrants in deportation: Reckless or helpful aid?The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency announced the launch of a pilot program to issue photo ID cards to immigrants awaiting deportation proceedings in the US. As long as immigrants鈥� privacy is protected, the card could be helpful, says one immigration lawyer.
First LookJury tells Alex Jones to pay Sandy Hook victim's family $4M+A jury ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay more than $4 million to parents who lost their child in the Sandy Hook shooting. The award is far less than what the parents sought, but Mr. Jones may still pay millions more in punitive damages and in other lawsuits.
First LookPressure mounts on NCAA to pay women referees equallyLast year, the NCAA agreed to pay referees at its men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 basketball tournaments equally. Now regular season games are under scrutiny. Data obtained by the AP shows聽veteran referees were 22% more per game to ref men鈥檚 basketball games in 2021-22.
