Read What Simone Biles Said After Her Withdrawal From The Olympic Final
Simone Biles’ decision to exit the women’s team final has prompted comments from around the world. Here’s the transcript of what the gymnast said about her exit.
The DOJ Won’t Defend Rep. Mo Brooks In Court Against Claims He Incited The Jan. 6 Riot
A civil lawsuit accuses Brooks, an Alabama Republican, of helping incite a pro-Trump mob into storming the Capitol on Jan. 6. Named alongside Brooks in the suit are former President Trump and others.
Masks Will Return To The U.S. House And White House After The CDC Changes Guidance
Congress’s attending physician announced vaccinated and unvaccinated House members will again have to mask up while in the U.S. Capitol or risk a fine.
Pandemic Lessons: Urban Planners Are Rethinking Downtown Spaces
Some cities are taking the opportunity to re-imagine their downtown areas. Now a big influx of federal funding could help set those plans into action.
Policing In Minneapolis May Look Different After A Ballot Vote In November
After the murder of George Floyd, Minneapolis leaders pledged to dismantle the city’s police department. Residents disagree on what that should look like.
Men Who Have Been Sexually Abused Have Trouble Getting Treatment
One man’s struggle to get treatment for the abuse he suffered as a child serves as a lesson for others.
Openly LGBTQ Olympians Would Rank 14th In Medal Wins If They Were A Country
Ten years ago there were only about two dozen openly LGBTQ Olympians competing in the games. Today, there are more than 160.
Alabama’s COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Is The Lowest In The U.S. And Infections Are Up
Public health officials are sounding the alarm in Alabama, the state with the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rate in the country. New infections are spiking, yet fewer people are seeking shots.
More Children Are Dying By Suicide Recently, Study Shows
A new study shows an increase in suicidality among children as young as five and investigates the shared characteristics among kids who die by suicide. Researchers hope to improve prevention efforts.
Olympic Pressure And How Black Athletes Balance Being Applauded Yet Feared
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with sociologist Harry Edwards about the pressure Black Olympians face and how it intersects with white supremacy that has been historically perpetuated in the games.
Kansas City Chiefs Removed Their Offensive Mascot, But Have No Plans To Change Name
Kansas City’s pro football team has retired a longtime on-field personality, Warpaint the horse, over concerns about the use of Native American imagery. Groups insist the Chiefs’ name be changed.
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