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Why Trump made a U-turn on military aid to UkraineIt鈥檚 been a roller coaster week for Ukraine, with U.S. military aid first paused, and then reinstated. The shifts follow President Donald Trump鈥檚 frosty signals to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Walking, talking, and bonding: Why social strolls are on the upswingFor a club of women walkers in Las Vegas, even the desert heat doesn鈥檛 deter their weekly gathering. Many of them have sought out the conversation and companionship 鈥� a sneaker-clad effort to strengthen the social fabric of the area.
First LookFederal judge blocks Trump鈥檚 executive order on birthright citizenshipA New Hampshire judge issued a ruling pausing President Donald Trump鈥檚 executive order to end birthright citizenship. He also certified a class action lawsuit on behalf of children who would be affected by the president鈥檚 order.
Credit for life experience? More colleges woo students with path to degrees.Colleges and universities are concerned about enrollment numbers. More campuses are finding ways for military veterans and people who鈥檝e been in the workforce to fast-track degrees.
In Boston and beyond, Tibetans in exile keep their culture aliveBoston鈥檚 tight-knit Tibetan community is a microcosm of Tibetans living in exile around the world 鈥撀燾ommunities that have fostered a sense of cultural resilience across generations.
In Texas flood response, a scaled-back FEMA gets an early testThe Trump administration has reduced the staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and scaled back the amount of aid it delivers, saying states should take the lead.聽- In Texas flood response, a scaled-back FEMA gets an early testThe Trump administration has reduced the staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and scaled back the amount of aid it delivers, saying states should take the lead.聽
鈥楾his is Texas.鈥� Amid flood despair, locals mobilize to help.Following catastrophic flooding in central Texas, residents are launching donation drives and bringing supplies to hard-to-reach neighbors.
Despite differences on Gaza and Iran, Trump and Netanyahu project unityWhile the two leaders have made efforts to emphasize their cooperation, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu offer different visions of Gaza and Iran. Nevertheless, the White House dinner Monday night presented a harmonious tableau.
Southern border crossings are down. A sea of shoelaces remains.Illegal border crossings between Mexico and the U.S. have dropped precipitously, yet left-behind items still linger. One property owner sees border security through the objects left on his property.
First LookTrump welcomes Netanyahu at the White House. Can he get a ceasefire in Gaza?Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump will meet to discuss Middle East tensions and celebrate their progress in Iran, including the strikes on nuclear facilities. Questions remain on how Mr. Trump plans to push for a ceasefire in Gaza.- First LookTrump welcomes Netanyahu at the White House. Can he get a ceasefire in Gaza?Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump will meet to discuss Middle East tensions and celebrate their progress in Iran, including the strikes on nuclear facilities. Questions remain on how Mr. Trump plans to push for a ceasefire in Gaza.
鈥楾hat鈥檚 the warrior spirit.鈥� Why Valerie Castile is determined to honor her son.Nine years ago, Valerie Castile lost her son, Philando, at a traffic stop gone horribly wrong. She is determined that his life will not be forgotten. Part of an聽occasional series.
When does a bridge count as military spending? Inside NATO鈥檚 new defense plans.European nations have pledged more NATO funding partly through a novel redefinition of 鈥渄efense.鈥� Is it gimmickry or a more holistic approach to security?
First LookSearchers sweep Texas Hill Country for child campers after flash floodsMore than two dozen children from a girls鈥� camp and many others are still missing while search and rescue efforts were continuing in the Texas Hill Country.聽Authorities say more than 1,000 rescuers are on the ground.
How Medicaid cuts may endanger US progress battling opioid addictionOne North Carolina city offers a window into how Medicaid cuts may affect national efforts to address opioid addiction and overdose deaths.- How Medicaid cuts may endanger US progress battling opioid addictionOne North Carolina city offers a window into how Medicaid cuts may affect national efforts to address opioid addiction and overdose deaths.
Republican challenge: 鈥楤ig Beautiful Bill鈥� has big costs, provides few new benefitsThe Senate passed President Trump鈥檚 鈥淏ig Beautiful Bill鈥� to keep low tax rates from expiring 鈥� maintaining a status quo. The bill also tightens eligibility for Medicaid and nutrition assistance.
鈥楩resh brewed news鈥�: Community caf茅 offers locals a chance to sip with reportersIt鈥檚 no surprise that news outlets are struggling for both dollars and trust. In Camden, Maine, a local newspaper opened a caf茅聽to welcome in the community.
First LookTrump鈥檚 鈥極ne Big Beautiful Bill鈥� passes Senate by tie-breaking voteSenate Republicans narrowly passed President Trump鈥檚 $4.5 trillion bill with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance. It extends tax cuts and cuts Medicaid, while adding nearly $3.3 trillion to the deficit. The bill now returns to the House.
