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In Memphis, hopes and challenges of Black middle class collideTyre Nichols was beaten in Hickory Hill, once a magnet for Black middle-class families seeking a suburban life. Now, it鈥檚 hanging on.聽 聽
Disband homeless camps? Some cities rethink them instead.The pandemic made homelessness more visible. As some cities rely on encampment sweeps, others put their focus on building livable tent cities.
Icy fingers, warm hearts: Curlers love the rink lifeThe sport of curling, once an obscure winter pastime, has jumped from the Olympic Winter Games to rinks scattered around the Northeast and upper Midwest. Players love the camaraderie.聽
In aftermath of Tyre Nichols, Memphis seeks to rewrite its storyTyre Nichols鈥� death seemed to cement Memphis鈥� reputation for crime and poverty. But residents look at their city and see promise, too.聽
鈥榊ou can鈥檛 heal what you don鈥檛 reveal鈥�: Archives as a path to justiceHow does history affect the future? The Riverside Church in New York is turning to its archival collections not only for an honest assessment of its past but also for guidance on its next steps.聽
First LookInclusion on the field: US women's soccer makes diversity a priorityWomen鈥檚 soccer in the United States has historically included rosters made up of mostly white players. Crystal Dunn, a Black defender on the U.S. national team, says there has been a gradual improvement in representation, but more is needed.
Parties, merch, and joy: An underdog city gears up for the Super BowlWhat happens when a city that contends with an 鈥渦nderdog鈥� label has a football team headed to the Super Bowl?聽
Do Americans have a right to fix their own stuff?A spate of right-to-repair bills is sweeping through state legislatures, demanding that even in a digital age, the people who buy something own it.聽聽
Why diversity hasn鈥檛 changed policingThe Memphis police killing shows that hiring Black officers is not a cure-all for violence against Black communities. Culture needs to change.
Memphis鈥� question: Can we have tough policing without brutality?Tyre Nichols鈥� death highlighted how one Memphis police unit spiraled out of control, turning from an attempt at tough policing into inhumanity.
鈥楳utual aid鈥� is a radical ideal. Some live its communal spirit.The pandemic saw neighborly care expand in varied ways. For mutual aid societies, the effort reflected visions of society based on communal solidarity.
Cold journey. Lasting joy. My trek to see the northern lights.Our reporter treks through Alaska to see the aurora borealis. Her journey takes her though dark and cold, for a fleeting splendor of light that leaves a lasting joy.
First LookUS skier Mikaela Shiffrin displays 'fighting spirit' in record victoryMikaela Shiffrin, U.S. downhill skier, just passed fellow American Lindsey Vonn鈥檚 record in the giant slalom and is only three wins away from breaking the all-time record. Ms. Shiffrin has continued to persevere after facing numerous obstacles.聽聽
How two islands could shape Florida鈥檚 post-Ian recoveryHurricane Ian has showed how quirky 鈥淥ld Florida鈥� and ritzy 鈥淣ew Florida鈥� are coping with climate challenges.聽
First LookNative Hawaiians find themselves priced out of their paradise homeAs the cost of living in Hawaii increases, many Native Hawaiians are moving to other U.S. states. While they long for their home state and culture, many have found solace among growing Hawaiian communities and financial freedom with lower rents.
Free transit: Is it a public good, like libraries or schools?Free transit is spreading, as a growing number of cities eliminate bus fares for more equitable access.
鈥榃eather whiplash鈥� as Californians manage back-to-back extremesCalifornia鈥檚 floods come atop other extreme events including fire and drought. In response, the state is also adapting and investing in preparedness.
FocusPost-Roe, is adoption a realistic alternative to abortion?Infant adoption in the U.S. has seen significant progress in dismantling legacies of secrecy. Is that enough to make adoption a first-choice alternative to abortion?
First Look鈥楳ore crucial than ever鈥�: Mental health call centers reach new groupsThe 988 mental health helpline launched last summer, with its easy-to-remember number, has resulted in more people seeking and finding help. Now the program is expanding lines and services for callers from different cultures and LGBTQ youth.
First LookRick Singer receives longest sentence yet in college bribe scandalRick Singer, the founder of聽Edge College & Career Network, has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison. He coordinated the sprawling bribery scheme that聽put a spotlight on the secretive admissions system already seen as rigged in favor of the rich.聽