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First LookIn 2020, bike shops couldn鈥檛 keep up with demand. Now they鈥檙e forced to switch gears.During the pandemic, bike sales rose 65% in 2020. Now the pandemic, and the boom, is over. Some bike shops have adapted and are surviving, while others may need to close for good.聽
Their weddings made history. Twenty years later, their love endures.Friday marks the 20th anniversary of the first same-sex marriages in the U.S. Two Massachusetts couples reflect on how they felt at the time 鈥� and what marriage equality has meant to them since.
As Democrats pull back on Israel, one unlikely senator is doubling downSen. John Fetterman has emerged as the Democrats鈥� most outspoken supporter of Israel,聽underscoring how his party鈥檚 stance on that nation has shifted.聽
First LookMilitary sexual assaults significantly drop after Biden hires 鈥榩revention workforce鈥�Reports of sexual assault in the U.S. military are on the decline after a 鈥減revention workforce鈥� took up posts within the ranks. Senior defense officials say that the number of assaults is still too high.
The ExplainerHow the US floating pier in Gaza will make a difference in the growing hunger crisisThe U.S. recently completed a floating pier to deliver critical humanitarian aid to Gaza. Its capacity could reach 2 million meals per day.
The ExplainerFAFSA 鈥榯rain wreck鈥� rollout makes it harder to get to college. What went wrong?The new FAFSA application will, eventually, be easier. But the current process for federal student aid has stymied applicants, especially those from nontraditional homes.聽
Why states are stepping in to help parents with child care costsStates are taking action to reduce child care costs for families.聽Their solutions offer a path for keeping parents in the workforce 鈥� and helping local economies.聽
Want to combat male loneliness? Start by helping boys connect with their emotions.Many boys struggle with聽loneliness, violence, and poor academic standing.聽Parents and educators are finding ways聽to help them cultivate emotional connections.
Michael Cohen testifies Trump approved hush money paymentMichael Cohen testified Monday that Donald Trump approved hush money payments with the goal of influencing the 2016 election. Mr. Cohen鈥檚 veracity is now a key issue.
As Democratic split widens on Israel, politics grow treacherous for BidenA longtime supporter of Israel, President Biden is now contending with pro-Palestinian protesters 鈥� and images creating a broader sense of disarray.
First LookA landmark settlement protecting children at the border is set to roll backFor 27 years, the landmark Flores agreement has curbed the mistreatment of child migrants traveling alone. The Biden administration, tackling heavier immigration enforcement, is now seeking to undo parts of the mandate.
This retired Marine pilot aims to be the role model she never had in AfghanistanRetired Marine helicopter pilot Alexis Federico is helping an aviation museum take flight in Orange County, California. She hopes it inspires聽interest in STEM careers.
College class of 2024: Shaped by crisis, seeking communityFrom pandemic to protests, these college seniors have faced unusual challenges. Many long for community 鈥� and have learned something about building it.- College class of 2024: Shaped by crisis, seeking communityFrom pandemic to protests, these college seniors have faced unusual challenges. Many long for community 鈥� and have learned something about building it.
Trump on trial: What to know as case moves toward pivotal witnessDonald Trump鈥檚 hush money trial has seen dramatic testimony this聽week. But the most confrontational and legally important moment may be yet to come.- Trump on trial: What to know as case moves toward pivotal witnessDonald Trump鈥檚 hush money trial has seen dramatic testimony this聽week. But the most confrontational and legally important moment may be yet to come.
Israel arms shipment on hold as US weighs new accountabilityAmerica鈥檚 role as a major backer of Israel鈥檚 military is coming under rare, rising scrutiny due to the war in Gaza. Our charts put the debate in context.
First LookColorado has a history of mass shootings. But Democrats nixed recent gun control bill.Colorado has a checkered past when it comes to guns. Democrats recently joined Republicans in the state house to defeat a semi-automatic weapons ban to find a solution that satisfies both the state鈥檚 hunters and those affected by mass shootings.
First LookColumbia Law grads lost commencement. And clerkships, as judges boycott alums.Federal clerkships are prestigious and hard to secure positions for many law school graduates. But those few spots may diminish even further for Columbia Law graduates after some conservative judges announced a boycott on hiring them.
Trump vows to fire bureaucrats. Here鈥檚 why Biden is trying to stop him.Americans have declining confidence in the civil service. The two presidential front-runners disagree on whether these workers are nonpartisan.
