Former Memphis police officers face second-degree murder charges in the death of Tyre Nichols, as the nation braces for the release of video of the violent encounter. CNN has details. The Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Chronicle tell the stories of those who died in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay. The Monterey Park victims died on a dance floor. The Times also explains the importance of ballroom dancing to older Asian American immigrants. The Chronicle also reports on how the shootings at ...
Jan 27, 2023•11 min
A new federal bill aims to raise teachers’ starting salaries to $60,000. The Christian Science Monitor has the story. CNN looks at the potential impact of sending U.S. and German tanks to Ukraine to fight Russia. An author used A.I. to write and illustrate a children’s book. Human artists aren’t happy. The Washington Post reports. Vox explains why more people are using subtitles when watching TV and movies at home....
Jan 26, 2023•11 min
California has low levels of gun violence and strict gun-control laws. Vox looks into why those laws didn’t stop recent mass shootings. CNN reports that classified documents were found at the Indiana home of former vice president Mike Pence. The Wall Street Journal looks at how chaotic White House transitions and wide-reaching classification policies make it difficult to track government secrets. The State has key details in the case of Alex Murdaugh, the prominent South Carolina resident accuse...
Jan 25, 2023•11 min
At least seven people were shot to death in Half Moon Bay, California. CNN is covering the story. ABC7 Los Angeles reports on how the Asian American community of Monterey Park, California, is working to move forward following the mass shooting there. The Wall Street Journal takes a look at the failed promise of online mental-health treatment. The Senate is holding hearings today on Ticketmaster’s failures over the sale of Taylor Swift tickets, and its market power. Variety has the story. Everyon...
Jan 24, 2023•12 min
The Los Angeles Times lays out what’s known about the deadly Lunar New Year mass shooting in Monterey Park, California. Following the overturning of Roe, abortion-rights activists are focusing on states. USA Today reports on their marches around the country yesterday. Meanwhile, the Atlantic looks into what opponents of abortion rights are doing. A longtime observer writes in the Atlantic about how the Supreme Court justices don’t seem to be getting along very well. The prestigious Hawaii big-wa...
Jan 23, 2023•12 min
Alec Baldwin and the weapons handler on the ‘Rust’ film set are facing charges of involuntary manslaughter in the deadly shooting. The Los Angeles Times has details. California’s extreme weather is almost over. But few homeowners there have flood insurance, meaning they could struggle to pay for cleaning up. Grist has the story. Vox’s Recode reports on the growing prospect of TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Wall Street Journal explains why it’s the most wonderful time of year for goats, who ...
Jan 20, 2023•10 min
The Biden administration and House Republicans are still far apart on a deal to raise the debt limit and avoid a messy default, Politico reports. After lifting its strict lockdown policies, China has sharply revised its COVID death toll for the latest outbreak up to 60,000. Many experts think the true number is higher. The Washington Post has the story. NPR looks at how a new suicide hotline has shown some promising results....
Jan 19, 2023•12 min
A former Republican candidate in New Mexico has been charged with masterminding a series of shootings targeting Democratic lawmakers’ homes. USA Today examines the case. Vice is covering a case in U.S. federal court where a former top law-enforcement official in Mexico is accused of helping the drug trafficking he was supposed to prevent. The Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft says it’s laying off 10,000 people, as the technology sector continues to shed jobs. CBS News explains why eggs ...
Jan 18, 2023•9 min
Elon Musk is heading to court in a case that goes back to a series of tweets about Tesla from 2018. The Wall Street Journal explains. Defector argues that Damar Hamlin’s injury is a moment to rethink health care for NFL players. The Washington Post reports on why tens of thousands of Israelis are taking to the street to protest their country’s new government. Novak Djokovic’s road to potential redemption begins now at the Australian Open. ESPN has the story....
Jan 17, 2023•10 min
The Wall Street Journal explains the importance of the U.K.’s promise to send tanks to Ukraine. Searchers now have the voice and flight data recorders from the plane in the deadly Nepal crash, Reuters reports. China has reported nearly 60,000 COVID-related deaths since early December. NBC News has the story. More severe weather struck California, but the Los Angeles Times says forecasters see a break later in the week. Biden commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. at Dr. King’s Atlanta church. ABC N...
Jan 16, 2023•10 min
Vox explains the uproar over gas-stove regulation. The man accused of killing four Idaho college students appeared in court yesterday. The Idaho Statesman has the story. NPR covers a new report showing the ozone layer is on track to recover. Black coaches are still underrepresented in the NFL. In Conversation talks to one of the authors of a hard-hitting investigation into this persistent problem....
Jan 13, 2023•10 min
NPR looks at the difficult questions the justice system is facing in the case of a 6-year-old school-shooting suspect in Virginia. The Hill reports that a search by Biden’s legal team uncovered more classified documents in his Delaware home. More severe winter weather is headed for California. CNN has details. The Wall Street Journal reports on the broader impact on the FAA glitch that grounded flights. The New Yorker embedded with foreign volunteer fighters to tell stories from the front lines ...
Jan 12, 2023•9 min
California is bracing for more damage from another round of powerful winter storms, after already suffering severe flooding, extreme winds, and mudslides. The Los Angeles Times is on the story. CNN explains the major differences between the Biden classified-documents case and Trump’s hoarding of secret records. Hundreds of flights across the U.S. were delayed or canceled because of an FAA computer outage. NBC has details. The Washington Post reports on a new study that suggests the T. rex may ha...
Jan 11, 2023•10 min
Biden visited the southern border Sunday and is meeting with North American leaders this week in Mexico City, amid criticism of his immigration policy. The Texas Tribune has the story. Vanity Fair discusses the impact of Prince Harry’s bombshell memoir. The Wall Street Journal explains why public schools lost more than a million students during the pandemic. Sports Illustrated reports on positive developments in Damar Hamlin’s recovery. Fox Sports has key takeaways from Georgia’s 65-7 national-c...
Jan 10, 2023•10 min
Hundreds of people were arrested in Brazil after supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro attacked government buildings. The BBC reports on the aftermath , and explains the Trump connection . The Federal Trade Commission wants to do away with noncompete clauses for workers. The Washington Post has more. The Atlantic looks at how better architecture can play a role in preventing suicides. The world’s first vaccine for honey bees received U.S. government approval. The Independent lays out how...
Jan 09, 2023•8 min
Kevin McCarthy is still not speaker of the House, despite multiple attempts to elect him this week. Vox explains the ways the stalemate could end, while the Washington Post reports on how C-SPAN’s live coverage of the proceedings has given Americans insight into a process they don’t typically see. Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal — the second-highest civilian honor in the country — to officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 attack. ABC has the story. A past do...
Jan 06, 2023•12 min
The Wall Street Journal reports that some NFL athletes are reluctant to play after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during a game and received emergency treatment on live television. The Los Angeles Times has the latest on the extreme winter storms slamming California. The expertise of coroners — who investigate the cause of criminal and unexplained deaths — varies dramatically across the country. In some cases, they’re not required to have ever taken a science course. Kaiser Health N...
Jan 05, 2023•10 min
After three rounds of voting, Rep. Kevin McCarthy fell short of earning enough votes to secure the House Speaker position. The Hill explains how the failure has embarrassed GOP lawmakers and delayed the 118th Congress. After lying about his personal background and professional experience, Rep.-elect George Santos is set to be sworn in as a member of Congress. The Washington Post looks at his efforts to deceive voters and the possible punishment he may face. The Post also explains why prosecutors...
Jan 04, 2023•11 min
The House of Representatives votes on a new speaker today. How it will go is anyone’s guess. The Wall Street Journal explains. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest in Monday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals and is hospitalized in critical condition. ESPN is tracking his health status. The number of babies being born is expected to increase following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The Atlantic warns that the surge in births will be concentrated in states with poor infan...
Jan 03, 2023•11 min
The Washington Post reports on the final January 6 committee report , the Senate’s vote to pass a spending deal to avoid a government shutdown, and the changes to retirement-savings policy included in that bill. Recode reports on Elon Musk’s controversial leadership of Twitter. Time looks at the legacy of Dr. Anthony Fauci, as he prepares to step down from his government post after decades leading the fight against infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS and COVID. The Wall Street Journal reveals...
Dec 23, 2022•12 min
Reuters reports on the winter storm that’s bringing dangerous conditions across the country and threatening holiday travel. The Atlantic explains the obvious answer to homelessness and why everyone’s ignoring it. The Wall Street Journal looks at the Taliban move to bar Afghan women and girls from schooling. BBC News looks at protests against the move. MarketWatch has the story of why we’re seeing more Hanukkah movies lately. Vulture categorizes the 153 new holiday movies out this year....
Dec 22, 2022•10 min
As Ukrainian president Zelenskyy visits Washington, Reuters analyzes the fierce battle for the eastern city of Bakhmut. Politico has a preview of today’s final report from the January 6 committee. Read more at Bloomberg , including the document’s executive summary. Stat investigates why incarcerated people keep dying from hepatitis C, despite the existence of an effective cure. The Washington Post breaks down research that shows that you don’t need to drink eight cups of water a day....
Dec 21, 2022•9 min
The January 6 panel said Trump should be charged with four crimes related to the Capitol attack. Reuters has details. USA Today reports on the Supreme Court temporarily pausing the lifting of Title 42, a Trump-era immigration policy targeted by the Biden administration. Meanwhile, many American communities say they’re struggling to provide for incoming migrants. The Texas Tribune describes the situation in El Paso. China is experiencing a COVID surge that could see 800 million people infected ov...
Dec 20, 2022•11 min
Argentina defeated France in a thrilling World Cup final. After the Whistle recaps a memorable end to the tournament. The final public hearing of the January 6 committee is expected to include a vote on whether to recommend that Trump be prosecuted. Bloomberg has more. Even though billions were pledged to bolster Puerto Rico’s infrastructure, residents continue to lose water and power after hurricanes. The Washington Post investigates. A new law in France requires owners to cover large parking l...
Dec 19, 2022•9 min
Microplastics are everywhere. This week’s In Conversation discusses what that means for your health. The Wall Street Journal examines alleged campaign-finance violations by disgraced crypto star Sam Bankman-Fried. Online retailers have many tricks to get you to buy more. Vox has tips on how to avoid being manipulated. After the Whistle previews the World Cup final between France and Argentina....
Dec 16, 2022•11 min
As tornadoes rip through the South, CNN reports on how the climate crisis may be changing the way they behave. USA Today looks at Biden’s announcement of trade and infrastructure investments in Africa, which took place at a summit with the continent’s leaders. NPR explains how the event comes as the leaders are also being heavily courted by China, Russia, and other nations. The Atlantic breaks down why the housing market is so tough right now. Have you ever wondered what Mars dust devils sound l...
Dec 15, 2022•8 min
A Washington Post goes inside U.S. government failures to address the fentanyl crisis — and the missteps that allowed it to get significantly worse. Ten years after the Sandy Hook shooting, gun-safety advocates can point to some wins. NBC News takes stock, while the Trace looks at how victims’ families turned their grief into advocacy. Babies who were born into pandemic lockdowns and extreme-hygiene rules will have different microbiomes. But does different mean bad? The Atlantic has the story. T...
Dec 14, 2022•12 min
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the collapsed FTX cryptocurrency exchange, was arrested in the Bahamas and will face criminal charges from U.S. prosecutors. The Washington Post has the story. The Guardian reports on new civil charges from the SEC saying Bankman-Fried defrauded investors and customers. The Washington Post reports on a breakthrough in the quest to harness nuclear fusion for mass consumption. Vox reports on the upswing in pedestrian fatalities, which has come as vehicles have got...
Dec 13, 2022•11 min
NBC reports on drone strikes by Russia that plunged more than 1.5 million people in Odesa, Ukraine, into darkness over the weekend. The Wall Street Journal explores warnings from U.S. officials that military ties between Russia and Iran are deepening. Vox explains why the U.S. keeps running out of medicine. The Atlantic pays tribute to Grant Wahl, the renowned American soccer journalist, who died covering the World Cup from Qatar. The Washington Post reports on changes in animals’ mating behavio...
Dec 12, 2022•10 min
Western intelligence officials say Iran is escalating efforts to kidnap and assassinate journalists, activists, and government officials who have spoken out against the regime. The Washington Post has the story. Kyrsten Sinema talks to Politico about switching her party affiliation from Democrat to independent. The move is shaking up the Senate. Thousands of nursing homes across the U.S failed to meet federal staffing requirements, putting residents at risk. A USA Today investigation finds that ...
Dec 09, 2022•12 min
