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School vouchers are one example of the stakes in legislative elections
by Wayne Schutsky
The November election in Arizona could determine whether a rapidly expanding school voucher program is reined in by the Legislature. That's the goal Democrats have -- if they can get a majority.
What if an Artificial Intelligence program actually becomes sentient?
What if an AI program becomes sentient? Would the law apply to AI just as it does to humans? NPR's A Martinez asks law professor Ifeoma Ajunwa to imagine the legal implications for sentient AI.
Israel's prime minister announces he's stepping down, sparking new elections
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett lost his parliamentary majority, setting the stage for Israel's fifth election in just over three years. Elections are likely to take place in October.
French President Macron faces an uphill battle to a second term
by Rebecca Rosman
France's ruling center-right coalition lost its absolute majority in parliamentary elections Sunday, presenting President Emmanuel Macron with the likelihood of a difficult second term in office.
News brief: Children's vaccines; Colombia's new president; Jan. 6 hearings continue
Colombia elects a new president. Parents can now vaccinate kids under 5 against COVID. And, Elise Stefanik's defense of former President Trump around Jan. 6 clouds her pro-democracy work abroad.
New Forced Labor Prevention act goes into effect June 21
by Emily Feng
New U.S. legislation will force companies to prove that goods imported from the Chinese region Xinjiang > are not made with forced labor. Experts say proving this is nearly impossible.
Canadian authorities round up mall shoppers for jury duty
Shoppers were told to report to jury duty right away. It was a last resort decision because of a juror shortage, which was preferable to denying someone's right to a trial by jury.
New Hampshire distillery makes whiskey from invasive crab species
The bourbon is steeped with tiny green crabs considered a threat to New England's eco-system.
Colombia elects Gustavo Petro in historic presidential election
Colombia has a new president, after an historic election, that has held more than a few surprises.
Encore: A Hispanic community demands protection from pollutants
by Miguel Otarola
A Hispanic community is demanding action from state regulators after enduring decades of pollution from a neighboring steel mill in Pueblo, Colorado.