Bloomberg reports on Trump's meeting with Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán, which took place just days after Orbán made remarks that have been likened to Nazi rhetoric. The New Yorker asks, does Hungary offer a glimpse of America’s authoritarian future? As Brittney Griner’s case gets global attention, the family of another American in Russian custody worries he’s being forgotten. His wife spoke to the Washington Post . A new analysis estimates that 4 million people in the U.S. are out of wo...
Aug 04, 2022•10 min
Politico has the key takeaways from an important primary night. The Senate passed a bill to help veterans affected by toxic trash-burning pits, legislation that Jon Stewart fought for. CNN has the story. Energy companies are reporting record profits as Americans struggle with high gas prices. The Washington Post looks at the impact. Lots of Americans who can work remotely have moved to Mexico City. The Los Angeles Times reports on how some locals want them to pack up and go home. An Oakland libr...
Aug 03, 2022•10 min
CNN has the story of how Biden and his team decided to kill Ayman al-Zawahiri, the world’s most wanted terrorist. Vox breaks down why Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan is so controversial. Kansas voters will decide Tuesday whether the state’s constitution should guarantee the right to an abortion. Politico reports. Earth is spinning faster, and recently marked its shortest day on record. The Guardian explains what’s going on....
Aug 02, 2022•9 min
This has been a year of deadly, extreme weather — and much more is expected to come. Wired explains why. These people in Florida were registered to vote by a government official. ProPublica investigates why they are now being charged with voter fraud. The Guardian reports on Annemiek van Vleuten, winner of the first Tour de France Femmes. And CNN looks at how the new race could change women’s cycling. The New York Post looks into what ‘The Jetsons’ got right — and wrong — about the future....
Aug 01, 2022•9 min
U.S. GDP declined again, but that might not mean we’re in a recession. Vox explains. NPR has information about what to watch out for with, and how to protect yourself from, monkeypox. The Discord chat app has faced moderation questions due to its use by mass-shooting suspects. NBC News reports. Stores are confronting a new inventory problem: an excess of items consumers went crazy for at the height of the pandemic, such as air fryers. NPR looks at what’s going on....
Jul 29, 2022•10 min
Politico explains how a surprise change in position by Joe Manchin set the stage for a Senate deal that could lead to a record climate spending package, and profiles a Democratic senator who is lobbying Republicans to help write marriage-equality protections into law. CNN reports that the Biden administration is offering to exchange a convicted Russian arms dealer as part of a deal to free Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan from Russian custody. The last abortion clinic in North Dakota has been pre...
Jul 28, 2022•8 min
The Washington Post reports that the Justice Department is asking very specific questions about Trump’s actions around January 6 as part of its criminal probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. GDP is one of the most influential economic indicators. But there are things it doesn’t capture, and some economists are working to cover these blind spots, as NPR explains. ProPublica reports on how closing courtrooms during the pandemic may have been a big driver of a rise in violent crime in A...
Jul 27, 2022•10 min
The Washington Post reports that the Justice Department is asking very specific questions about Trump’s actions around January 6 as part of its criminal probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. GDP is one of the most influential economic indicators. But there are things it doesn’t capture, and some economists are working to cover these blind spots, as NPR explains. ProPublica reports on how closing courtrooms during the pandemic may have been a big driver of a rise in violent crime in A...
Jul 27, 2022•10 min
A jury will determine how much conspiracy theorist Alex Jones will pay to a Sandy Hook family for defamation. He has denied the school shooting, spreading lies and claims that it was a hoax. The Austin American-Statesman has the story. The James Webb Space Telescope is already making major discoveries. One is an exoplanet with clouds made of sand, as the Atlantic explains. The Guardian examines why the Dallas Cowboys are one of the most valuable sports franchises, even though they haven’t won a ...
Jul 26, 2022•11 min
Monkeypox is now a declared global emergency, CBS News reports. There are concerns that America isn’t doing enough. In extreme heat, air conditioning is a public-health necessity — but it can also help make climate change worse. Vox looks at efforts to make AC more sustainable. Some Americans who can’t afford homes in the U.S. are buying in Europe — and loving it. Bloomberg talks to some of them. Retired sprinter Allyson Felix was eating hot wings when her phone rang. Team USA needed her to run ...
Jul 25, 2022•8 min
CNN has takeaways from the latest January 6 hearing, which took place in prime time and focused on Trump’s action and inaction on the day of the Capitol attack. Good luck with checked luggage these days. The Wall Street Journal explains just how bad it is out there. And in his farewell , the Journal’s longtime travel columnist says air travel has mostly gotten worse over the last two decades. The Atlantic looks at how Netflix is acting more and more like an old-school Hollywood studio. American ...
Jul 22, 2022•12 min
New York Magazine looks at why a Michigan prosecutor is taking the extremely unusual move of charging the parents of an accused school shooter. The Washington Post reports that the January 6 committee’s last planned public hearing is expected to include outtakes from a Trump message recorded that day in which he seems hesitant to condemn the violence. The Post also looks at the primary challenge facing Liz Cheney, one of the former president’s most outspoken GOP critics. The New Yorker explores ...
Jul 21, 2022•11 min
Negotiations over climate action are falling apart in Congress, but it seems unlikely Biden will declare a national climate emergency when he delivers a speech about the crisis today. The Washington Post reports. Politico reports how the Secret Service is coming under fire after it revealed it lost text messages sent around the days of the January 6 attack at the Capitol. During the war in Ukraine, there have been multiple reports of women and girls being raped by Russian soldiers. The New Yorke...
Jul 20, 2022•10 min
NPR explains why former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is on trial. The Atlantic calls him an American Rasputin in a profile, and explains how he is still scheming and still a threat to democracy. A homeless mother’s experience demonstrates how difficult it is to raise a child without access to stable housing and adequate social services. The Los Angeles Times tells her story. The New Yorker explains why so many younger couples are now signing prenups, even if they don’t have much in the way of mone...
Jul 19, 2022•10 min
NPR explains why former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is on trial. The Atlantic calls him an American Rasputin in a profile, and explains how he is still scheming and still a threat to democracy. A homeless mother’s experience demonstrates how difficult it is to raise a child without access to stable housing and adequate social services. The Los Angeles Times tells her story. The New Yorker explains why so many younger couples are now signing prenups, even if they don’t have much in the way of mone...
Jul 19, 2022•10 min
CNN has five key takeaways from the new report on the deadly school shooting in Uvalde. Texans worry that their power grid won’t be able to handle demand in extreme hot weather. The Texas Tribune looks at how some are cutting their own power use. Can Target gift cards help people stay off meth? The Los Angeles Times examines a program trying that. Why don’t woodpeckers get concussions? The Atlantic reports on a study that provides a surprising answer....
Jul 18, 2022•9 min
Texas Monthly has the story of a mother who was forced to choose between an out-of-state abortion or letting her baby die an agonizing death. Starting Saturday, people who need mental-health counseling can dial 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. NPR reports on concerns about whether there will be enough staffers to meet the need. Many gas-station owners dislike high oil prices. The Wall Street Journal explains why. An art critic at the Washington Post breaks down how a newly ...
Jul 15, 2022•10 min
Parents whose children talk about attacking schools often struggle with whether to contact police. The Wall Street Journal spoke to some who have done it. The eldest members of Generation Z are turning 25, meaning they’re old enough to run for Congress. NPR asked some who are candidates why they want to serve. Best-selling author Delia Owens is wanted for questioning in the murder investigation of a suspected poacher nearly three decades ago in Zambia. The Atlantic explains. The Verge looks into...
Jul 14, 2022•10 min
The Austin American-Statesman and KVUE obtained exclusive video from inside Uvalde’s Robb Elementary. It shows officers’ delayed response to the deadly mass shooting at the school. The Washington Post has key takeaways from the latest January 6 hearing, focused on the connection between the actions of the Capitol attackers and Trump’s words. Politico argues that the real winner of Biden’s meeting with Saudi Arabia’s controversial crown prince is Israel. NPR introduces us to Ada Limón, the new U....
Jul 13, 2022•10 min
We’re finally seeing just what NASA’s Webb telescope is capable of, and the imagery is stunning, providing the deepest view of the universe ever. National Geographic is on the story. A massive investigation led by the Guardian draws on leaked documents to shed light on how Uber skirted laws, exploited violence against its drivers, and aggressively lobbied governments to help it expand. Lawyers for Twitter said Elon Musk’s effort to pull out of his deal to buy the platform is “invalid and wrongfu...
Jul 12, 2022•10 min
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe, the decision to guarantee or restrict access fell to states. BuzzFeed News reports on how abortion-rights advocates are digging through state constitutions in search of ways to block bans. This weekend, protesters in Sri Lanka overtook the home of the president and torched the prime minister’s private residence. Now both government officials say they’ll resign. The Wall Street Journal explains how the country’s economic crisis turned political, and why it’...
Jul 11, 2022•10 min
Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe died after being shot during a speech. The BBC reports. Biden is expected to sign an executive order related to abortion access and privacy, but full federal protection of abortion rights would require bigger moves by Congress. The Wall Street Journal has more. LGBTQ clubs are havens for young students. The Washington Post looks at how they’re under pressure from politicians and activists who want to prevent them from meeting. Sunscreen is way better in ...
Jul 08, 2022•10 min
The Wall Street Journal looks at how the U.S. economy is a bizarre mix of a hot job market and slowing economic growth. Experts are confused. The Guardian reports on how British prime minister Boris Johnson is stepping down after a series of scandals and political setbacks cost him the confidence of his party. Schools are using sophisticated digital surveillance to monitor students’ online activity as a way of preventing violence, but the impact is unclear. The Texas Tribune reports. National Ge...
Jul 07, 2022•9 min
The suspected gunman in the Highland Park July 4 attack is facing seven counts of first-degree murder. CBS News reports. Reuters explains how Russia’s latest victory in Ukraine came at a high cost, with tougher fighting ahead. Al Jazeera explores what it’s like living in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. CNBC looks at how a strong dollar is pushing down the value of the euro and other global currencies. Pickleball is not just a way to get some low-impact exercise. The sport is also a snakepit o...
Jul 06, 2022•9 min
Police arrested a man following a deadly shooting at a July 4 parade in an Illinois suburb north of Chicago. Here’s more from the Chicago Tribune . Time reports on how anti-abortion pregnancy centers are collecting data that could be used against women. A 10-year old abuse victim had to cross state lines for an abortion after the Supreme Court’s recent ruling blocked her from getting the procedure in her home state. The Indianapolis Star has the story. The Washington Post explains why an upcomin...
Jul 05, 2022•9 min
Politico looks at what Democrats can — and might — do in Congress to fight the end of Roe. ESPN has answers to key questions about American basketball star Brittney Griner’s trial in Russia, while the Wall Street Journal has a preview of the unusual case. Twenty-five years since China took control of Hong Kong from Britain, the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg get perspectives on how life has changed in the territory from residents born around the time of the handover. The Washington Post expla...
Jul 01, 2022•11 min
Politico looks into how Chief Justice John Roberts lost control of the Supreme Court. NPR reports that disease experts are worried about the spread of monkeypox in the U.S., in part because testing is lacking. In Stat , an STD expert looks at what America needs to do to better handle such outbreaks. An unserved warrant related to the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till is reopening the case. USA Today has the story. The Guardian explains how the climate crisis is causing shortages of hot peppers, coffe...
Jun 30, 2022•10 min
The Washington Post reports on new testimony from a former White House aide who said Trump sought to lead an armed mob to the Capitol on January 6. Fortune explains how a Supreme Court ruling could severely limit the power of the EPA and other federal agencies to tackle climate change. Vox has in-depth legal analysis. As Russia continues to attack Ukraine, NATO is moving to expand. The Wall Street Journal has details. Marketplace has the surprisingly long, tangled story behind country-of-origin ...
Jun 29, 2022•11 min
Politico looks at how Chief Justice John Roberts lost control of the Supreme Court. And SCOTUSblog has analysis of the court’s decision to overrule Roe v. Wade, and what to understand about the concurring and dissenting opinions. The Texas Tribune reports on dozens of migrants found dead in San Antonio in one of the deadliest human-smuggling incidents of its kind. In Scientific American , a researcher explains how parents’ traumatic experiences can affect their children’s genes. No matter what h...
Jun 28, 2022•10 min
The Washington Post was inside an abortion clinic to report on the chaos and tears as it abruptly shut down after Roe was overruled. The New Yorker argues that the decision to remove the constitutional right to abortion doesn’t send America back to the time before Roe, but somewhere worse. ‘ Project Unabom ,’ a new podcast from Apple TV+, has fresh reporting on the story of Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber. The labor market remains hot. But some businesses are now rescinding job offers they made. Th...
Jun 27, 2022•11 min
