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First LookGoogle, META to blame for mental health crisis, NYC mayor saysNew York City is suing Silicon Valley tech giants like Meta and Google for fueling a youth mental health crisis via social media apps, citing the financial burden of counseling affected teens.
Why Boston鈥檚 wealthy Back Bay said yes, in our backyardNIMBY can be a powerful force in wealthy areas. Here is what happens when neighbors say yes.
First LookAustralia, US grapple with reports of rising antisemitismAustralia banned the practice of doxxing after pro-Palestinian activists published personal information about members of the Jewish community. In the United States, a new survey shows antisemitism is on the rise.聽
Cover StoryFine print justice: How Daryl Atkinson is battling bureaucracyOn paper, court fees and ticket fines help balance local budgets. But a deep dive suggests the harm they cause far outweighs any revenue raised.
A small town, public art, and the First AmendmentWould no public art be better than art someone found objectionable? In New Hampshire, a town has been roiled聽for months over that question.聽
Las Vegas embraces the Super Bowl 鈥� and a new vision of itselfThe Super Bowl is the latest indication of Las Vegas鈥� transformation into a pro sports hub. Aside from an economic boon, what has it done for the community?
It鈥檚 not just the sunshine: Why Portugal attracts US expatsPortugal is gaining popularity with U.S. citizens looking to move abroad. Reasons include the expected, like weather and the cost of living, as well as ones that hint at people鈥檚 deeper needs when trying to build a good life.聽
First LookShould repeated police calls be a basis of eviction? DOJ says no.鈥淐rime-free鈥� laws allow landlords to evict renters when first responders are repeatedly called to the same addresses. They鈥檝e long been criticized as discriminatory. For the first time, the Justice Department found that to be the case in Anoka, Minnesota.
First LookCouncil to NYPD: Officers must record race of people questionedNew York City police officers will now have to record the race, age, and gender of people they question under a new police transparency law. The New York City Council overrode Mayor Eric Adams鈥� veto of the bill Jan. 30.聽
First LookNevada native tribes push for monument where ancestors were killedHundreds of Native Americans were massacred in Nevada鈥檚 Bahsahwahbee Valley in the 1800s. Now, as three tribes push for the site to become a national monument, they see a chance to tell their own story.聽
First LookNothing but net: Tara VanDerveer is NCAA basketball鈥檚 winningest coachTara VanDerveer scored her 1,023rd victory as head coach of Stanford women鈥檚 basketball, surpassing Duke鈥檚 legendary men鈥檚 basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski. The victory launched her to status as the coach with the most wins in NCAA history.聽
How Denver met a goal to shelter 1,000 peopleDenver recently met a goal of moving unsheltered people indoors by using hotels and a micro-community. The city plans to create more permanent housing in 2024.聽
First LookAmid partisan climate, MLK Jr. holiday celebrations take a political turnBernice King, the daughter of the late civil rights leader, warned that 鈥渙ur humanity is literally under attack.鈥� But she noted that her father鈥檚 legacy of nonviolence taught the world that 鈥渨e can defeat injustice ... without seeking to destroy, diminish, demean or cancel.鈥�
Letter from Berkeley: Requiem for People鈥檚 ParkPeople鈥檚 Park 鈥� Berkeley鈥檚 iconic gathering spot, founded in the 1960s 鈥� sits on valuable real estate in the heart of the university town. Plans to develop聽on聽the site raise questions about public space and what鈥檚 best for a community.
Community restores Compton bakery after street 鈥榯akeover鈥�Rioting, looting, and protests that turn violent often create challenges for a community. This city responded to one such test in a swift and positive way.
First LookRiding against the odds: Najiah Knight's quest to make bull riding historyNajiah Knight aspires to be the first woman in the Professional Bull Riders tour's top level. Najiah's fearless pursuit of her dream is supported by her family, who believe in her potential to make history in the male-dominated sport.
Cover StoryWhat is home? Glimpses of refuge from 19 Monitor writers.This collection of vignettes about home聽is a tribute to love, comfort, and belonging. We hope these stories kindle the warmth of home in your heart.
First LookHistoric Black towns are facing extinction. But they鈥檙e fighting back.A century ago, 1,200 historic Black communities, founded by formerly enslaved people, existed in the U.S.聽How are the 30 that remain preserving their legacy amid gentrification?
Monumental shift or mixed bag? Pope allows same-sex blessings.During his 10 years as head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has placed an emphasis on charity over doctrine. This week鈥檚 ruling on blessings, experts say, shows efforts to extend a larger welcome.
First LookHow Saudis changed the game of international sports in 2023One year ago, the idea of Saudi-owned sports in the international market raised questions of 鈥渟portwashing鈥� and ethical dilemmas. Since then, the conversation has evolved into just how much Saudis will invest in athletes, especially in the world of golf.