Bolsonaro is under investigation in Brazil for allegedly harassing a whale (www.pbs.org)
'Uncommitted' wins 2 Democratic delegates in Michigan, over 100k voted for 'Uncommitted' (www.pbs.org)
Private U.S. lunar lander to cease operations Tuesday after landing sideways (www.pbs.org)
A private lunar lander is expected to cease operations Tuesday, its mission cut short after landing sideways near the south pole of the moon....
How a growing crisis of loneliness is affecting Americans’ health (www.pbs.org)
According to the American Psychiatric Association’s latest monthly poll, 1 in 3 Americans said they felt lonely at least once a week over the past year, with younger people more likely to report these feelings than other age groups. Edward Garcia, head of the nonprofit Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness, joins...
After Nex Benedict’s death, LGBTQ+ Oklahomans vow to ‘not let the hate take over’ (www.pbs.org)
The recent death of nonbinary student Nex Benedict, who died one day after a physical altercation inside a school bathroom, has sent shockwaves throughout the LGBTQ+ community in Oklahoma....
Officials warn of environmental disaster after attack on cargo ship in Red Sea causes oil slick (www.pbs.org)
An attack by Yemeni Houthi rebels on a Belize-flagged ship earlier this month caused an 18-mile (29-kilometer) oil slick, the U.S. military said Saturday....
Wisconsin ethics panel recommends felony charges against Trump fundraising committee, lawmaker (www.pbs.org)
The commission alleges that Trump’s fundraising committee and state Rep. Janel Brandtjen, a Trump ally, conspired in a scheme to evade campaign finance laws to support the Republican primary challenger to [state House Speaker equivalent, Robin Vos] in 2022....
Planned Parenthood asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to find 1849 abortion law unconstitutional (www.pbs.org)
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin asked the state Supreme Court on Thursday to overturn a 174-year-old state law that conservatives have interpreted as an abortion ban. It’s the second legal challenge to the statute since the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated Roe v. Wade....
Leaked hacking files show Chinese spying on citizens and foreigners alike (www.pbs.org)
Chinese police are investigating an unauthorized and highly unusual online dump of documents from a private security contractor linked to the nation’s top policing agency and other parts of its government — a trove that catalogs apparent hacking activity and tools to spy on both Chinese and foreigners....
Schools say dress codes promote discipline, but many Black students see traces of racism (www.pbs.org)
For as long as schools have policed hairstyles as part of their dress codes, some students have seen the rules as attempts to deny their cultural and religious identities....
Consumer sentiment edges higher as economic growth accelerates and inflation fades (www.pbs.org)
Lyme disease cases rose in 2022 due to change in reporting requirements (www.pbs.org)
Lyme disease cases in the U.S. jumped nearly 70% in 2022, which health officials say is not due to a major increase of new infections but instead a change in reporting requirements....
Kansas' attorney general is telling schools they must out trans kids to parents, even with no specific law (www.pbs.org)
Kansas' attorney general is telling schools they must out trans kids to parents, even with no specific law (www.pbs.org)
Ukraine's new army chief Syrskyi wants better troop rotation in front lines and high-tech weapons (www.pbs.org)
FCC bans AI-generated voices in robocalls that can deceive voters (www.pbs.org)
IRS expects to collect hundreds of billions more in unpaid taxes thanks to new funding (www.pbs.org)
Justice Department proposes major changes to address racial disparities in state crime victim funds (www.pbs.org)
The Justice Department proposed changes Monday to rules governing state-run programs that provide financial assistance to violent crime victims in order to address racial disparities and curb the number of subjective denials of compensation....
Senators release $118 billion package pairing border policy with aid for Ukraine and Israel (www.pbs.org)
Senators on Sunday released a highly anticipated $118 billion package that pairs border enforcement policy with wartime aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, setting off a long-shot effort to push the bill through heavy skepticism from Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson....
Hamas shows signs of return in Gaza City after Israel withdraws of its most troops from area (www.pbs.org)
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Advertising agency for OxyContin agrees to pay $350 million rather than face lawsuits (www.pbs.org)
An advertising agency that helped develop marketing campaigns for OxyContin and other prescription painkillers has agreed to pay U.S. states $350 million rather than face the possibility of trials over its role in the opioid crisis, attorneys general said Thursday....
Top UK diplomat says Britain could recognize a Palestinian state before a peace deal with Israel (www.pbs.org)
Britain’s top diplomat said Thursday that his country could officially recognize a Palestinian state after a cease-fire in Gaza without waiting for the outcome of what could be years-long talks between Israel and the Palestinians on a two-state solution....
Snowboarder describes 15-hour ordeal trapped in a gondola at ski resort in Lake Tahoe (www.pbs.org)
How Taiwan preserved election integrity by fighting back against disinformation (www.pbs.org)
The rumors about vote fraud started swirling as the ballots in Taiwan’s closely watched presidential election were tallied on Jan. 13. There were baseless claims that people had fabricated votes and that officials had miscounted and skewed the results....
