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Other nations had a pandemic reckoning. Why hasn鈥檛 the US?The pandemic exacerbated growing distrust between elites and citizens. That has made it hard to take stock of why the United States fared worse than many other countries. Those calling for a pandemic reckoning say it could help rebuild trust.
Embracing loose AI policies, Trump seeks edge in US race against ChinaUnder President Trump鈥檚 new AI plan, America鈥檚 strategy has moved from cautious to bold, though critics are concerned that key safeguards are missing.
鈥楽tanding with the vulnerable鈥�: Why communities are rallying around immigrant neighborsVolunteer-led efforts to support immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are similar to those happening around the United States. For many of the people stepping up, it鈥檚 a way to help fellow community members have some control over their lives.
Beep Ball World Series is a home run for blind players. 鈥業 want to play forever.鈥�The World Series of adaptive-sport beep baseball is about to kick off 鈥� offering blind players the opportunity to hit, field, and build community while participating in the national pastime.
Can Ken Griffey Jr. and the HBCU Classic bring Black players back to baseball?The HBCU Swingman Classic in Atlanta brought out Hall of Famers, comedians, and fans for an afternoon celebrating the sport and its players.
鈥榃hat community looks like鈥�: Oakland volunteers haul away 25 tons of trashAn effort to clean up Oakland started small: one man trying to make a park safe for a little boy to play in. Today, volunteers say the cleanups are meant to remind people of the importance of community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump sees budget bill promoting a baby boom. Others say more is needed.A record-low U.S. birth rate is sparking a movement to encourage people to have more babies. A challenge is unlocking why people are having fewer children than they say they want.
A lift for LA as iconic Getty Villa Museum reopens, scarred but intact after firesThe Getty Villa Museum in Los Angeles, notable for its ancient art, has reopened to the public after post-wildfire cleanup and restoration of its grounds.
FocusSupreme Court allowed cities to ban camping. Here鈥檚 what happened next in California.The Supreme Court ruled on June 28, 2024, that banning camping for homeless people did not constitute cruel and unusual punishment. In the year since, California鈥檚 cities and its homeless population have navigated a new legal landscape.
Army parade collides with protests over Trump鈥檚 deployment of military on US soilAs the U.S. Army celebrates 250 years since its founding, a grand parade overseen by President Trump comes amid signs of strain for the military. The latest source of turmoil: his efforts to deploy troops on domestic soil.
Immigration has been a winning issue for Trump. This week may be a pivotal test.The LA protests are playing to the president鈥檚 strengths around security and law enforcement, and bringing the politics of immigration front and center.
Outside 鈥榓gitators鈥� in protests have a long history 鈥� in myth and factDonald Trump and others have stirred discussion of whether paid 鈥渢roublemakers鈥� are trying to foment chaos. But it鈥檚 difficult to determine in real time whether actions have been planned by an organized group.
鈥楢 sense of belonging.鈥� How this Boston bookstore changes lives.More Than Words is a bookstore, but one that does more than sell $3.8 million worth of merchandise a year. It serves young people who are dealing with homelessness or legal challenges and gives them a聽place where they belong.
Santa Clara鈥檚 new way to stop homelessness: Keep people in their homesAs the housing crisis spreads, Santa Clara County is pioneering a private-public model. It keeps families in their own homes instead of waiting for them to become homeless to help.
First LookA 15-year legal battle ends. Harvard relinquishes images of enslaved family.Harvard University agreed in a settlement to transfer photographs of enslaved people to an African American history museum. Tamara Lanier sued the Ivy League in 2019 for the exploitation of those she identifies as her ancestors.聽