The explosion at U.S. Steel’s Pittsburgh-area plant has reignited debate about its future. The Clairton plant has a history of accidents and fines, raising concerns about safety and maintenance. While Nippon Steel pledged to invest in U.S. Steel’s aging facilities, it’s unclear if Clairton will see modernization. This half-page module shares more about the Clairton plant and whether the explosion will prompt changes at the facility. (A.P.)

Russia’s troops are continuing their slow war of attrition in eastern and northern Ukraine. In the 3 ½ years since Moscow launched its invasion, the front line has continued to move slowly with some unexpected strikes redrawing the map. This half-page module offers a timeline of the main events in the conflict. (A.P.)

Miami’s Freedom Tower stood as a beacon of hope for Cubans fleeing communist rule at the height of the Cold War. Between 1962 and 1974, the U.S. State Department provided free medical services, English classes and job opportunities to Cuban refugees in the facility. Now the building is getting a $65 million facelift to reopen as a museum honoring the history of Cuban exiles. This full-page module offers more information about the museum project. (A.P.)

Talks aimed at a global treaty to cut plastic pollution fizzled in Geneva this month, with no agreement to meaningfully reduce the harms to human health and the environment that come with the millions of tons of plastic produced today. This half-page Q&A looks at how big the plastics issue is and why solutions are tricky. (A.P.)

Online attention to sorority “rush” in previous years made some people overnight celebrities and spawned books and documentaries. This year, there’s more of a backlash to “RushTok,” with more negative reactions to the content and some sororities issuing bans against posting to social media citing a need to protect prospects from harassments. This half-page module shares more about the buzz around “RushTok.” (A.P.)

A partisan move to by Texas to redraw its congressional maps before the 2026 elections to try to secure five more Republican seats in the U.S. House set off a clamor to replicate the efforts by Democrats and Republicans in other states. This half-page module gives a rundown of what states are doing. (A.P.)

 Many Americans misjudge which personal behaviors contribute most to climate change. According to a recent study, Americans overestimate the benefit of a smaller action like recycling and underestimate the benefit of a bigger action like avoiding air travel. This half-page module shares more about the study and looks at why people miscalculate climate choices. (A.P.)

 A high-tech district in Beijing opened an all-service robot store to push a national drive to develop humanoid robots. This full-page, photo-driven module takes a peek inside the Robot Mall. (A.P.)

President Donald Trump’s recent actions in D.C. have sparked debate over the Posse Comitatus Act, a law from 1878 that limits military involvement in domestic affairs. This half-page module shares more information about the law. (A.P.)

Newly released records surrounding the 2022 massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, show in greater detail the horrors and failures involved in one of the worst school shootings in U.S. history. This half-page module offers details from the new records. (A.P.)

The World Health Organization has closed in on its bold goal of eradicating polio several times, but the paralytic virus is entrenched in parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. This full-page module examines what’s happened in the quest to eliminate polio – one of the most expensive efforts in all of public health. (A.P.)

Morocco’s argan forests are thinning under the strain of climate change, overharvesting and booming demand for luxury cosmetics. This full-page module looks at mounting challenges in the argan oil industry. (A.P.)

As President Donald Trump pushes the Senate to confirm his federal judicial nominees, a review by The Associated Press shows about half of them have revealed anti-abortion views, were associated with anti-abortion groups or defunded abortion restrictions. This full-page module takes a closer look at eight of these nominees. (A.P.)

Record high beef prices nationwide are the result of myriad factors, including prolonged drought and high feed costs leading to an ongoing decline in cattle numbers. While rising prices are squeezing shoppers and meat businesses, they are creating opportunities for some ranchers to gain new customers while trying to maintain thin profits. This full-page module explores how soaring beef prices are affecting how some are buying and selling meat. (TNS)

President Donald Trump is taking a new look at reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Reclassifying marijuana would not make it legal nationwide, but it could change how it’s regulated and taxed. This half-page module shares more about the federal policy on marijuana and what reclassification would mean. (A.P.)

081525_WEEK IN REVIEW (half page): This half-page module intended for weekend editions features a recap of the week’s major news stories. (A.P.)

 The Justice Department is zeroing in on New York Attorney General Letitia James with a subpoena for records related to a civil judgment she won against President Donald Trump. This half-page module offers more information about James and the escalating investigations. (A.P.)

 Tens of thousands of U.S. college students without legal residency are losing access to in-state tuition as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. The Justice Department has sued states to end these tuition breaks. This half-page module shares more details about the tuition breaks. (A.P.)

The Trump administration and its allies have pushed for drilling, mining and logging in Alaska, intensifying long-standing debate over extraction projects in the nation’s largest state, particularly within Alaska Native communities. This full-page module takes a closer look at these extraction projects and reasons people favor or oppose them. (A.P.)

Shifa Hospital was once the largest in the Gaza Strip and the cornerstone of its health system, but it is a shell of its former self after frequent bombings, two Israeli raids and blockades of food, medicine and equipment. Its staff works around the clock to save lives, overwhelmed by waves of wounded. This full-page module shares more about Shifa Hospital as it operates under difficult circumstances. (A.P.)

A flash flood barreled through the Hill Country of Central Texas before dawn July 4, killing at least 136 people, including more than two dozen children and counselors at a camp. This full-page module presents a chronology of chaotic rescue efforts and harrowing moments from that day. (A.P.)

A group of singers travels across the U.S. singing Gullah spirituals, songs passed down from their enslaved ancestors who worked on the plantations of the South Carolina Sea Islands. They sing in the old Gullah Creole language that is rooted in West Africa. This full-page module shares more about the singers – in their 70s and 80s – who are on a mission to preserve their Gullah Geechee culture for future generations. (A.P.)

Republican lawmakers are sponsoring bills aimed at paying tribute to President Donald Trump. Some of the ideas include his portrait on the $100 bill, his face carved in Mount Rushmore and a new federal holiday tied to his birthday. This half-page module shares the ways House Republicans are hoping to honor Trump. (A.P.)

At Gulf Coast Primate Sanctuary in Mississippi, Army veteran John Richard is finding peace through a unique bond with a spider monkey named Louie. Richard, who has struggled with PTSD for more than 20 years, says his connection with Louis has been more healing than any treatment. This half-page module shares more about the sanctuary, which aims to provide a natural habitat and healing space for both animals and veterans. (A.P.)

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to relax rules aimed at reducing auto tailpipe emissions. The move is the latest Trump administration effort to undo incentives for automakers to go electric. This half-page module looks at what these changes mean for carmakers. (A.P.)

For decades, the threat of nuclear conflict between the U.S. and the Soviet Union hung over humanity. But beginning in the 1970s, American and Soviet leaders started taking steps toward de-escalation, leading to a handful of critical treaties. Today, just one nuclear arms pact remains between Moscow and Washington. This half-page module shares more of the history of nuclear treaties between the U.S. and Russia. (A.P.)

 In 2023, the Titan submersible suffered a catastrophic implosion that killed its pilot and four passengers. Now, two years later, the U.S. Coast Guard has released a report on its investigation into the incident. This half-page module shares more details about the Titan and the recent report. (A.P.)

Volunteers are still rebuilding parts of the iconic Appalachian Trail in eastern Tennessee nearly a year after Hurricane Helene devastated the region. Volunteers say their priority is fixing root ball holes in the ground caused by fallen trees. This module – available in two sizes – shares more information about efforts to repair the trail. (A.P.)

081125_CONGRESS-WHAT'S NEXT (half page): Lawmakers left Washington for the annual August recess, but a few weeks of relative quiet at the U.S. Capitol can’t mask the partisan tensions that are brewing on government funding and President Donald Trump’s nominees. It could make for a momentous September. This half-page module looks at what’s ahead for Congress. (A.P.)

081125_EUROPEAN POLITICS-ELON MUSK INFLUENCE (half page): Elon Musk is a kingmaker on X, using his dominance of the platform he owns to boost the influence of hard-right politicians and activists across Europe, according to an Associated Press analysis of tens of thousands of posts. This half-page module shares takeaways from the analysis of posts over a three-year period from a sample of 11 European figures who had significant interactions with Musk. (A.P.)

081125-HIGHER EDUCATION-RURAL STUDENTS (full page): America’s rural high school students are less likely to go to college than their urban and suburban peers. This full-page examines what’s driving this trend. (A.P.)

Several elite U.S. colleges have made deals with President Donald Trump’s administration, offering financial payments to restore federal money that had been withheld. This half-page module lists the universities pressured by the administration’s funding cuts. (A.P.)

 A spat over congressional redistricting in Texas marks the latest episode in a long national history of gerrymandering. The term “gerrymander” originated over 200 years ago to describe political manipulation in legislative districts. This half-page module offers an explainer about gerrymandering. (A.P.)

The Culinary Workers Union representing 60,000 hospitality workers in Nevada achieved a historic victory on the Las Vegas Strip. For the first time in its 90-year history, all major casinos on the Strip are unionized. This half-page module looks at the union’s success on the Strip, a notable exception in the national landscape where union membership overall is declining. (A.P.)

A mass grave containing nearly 800 infants and young children is being excavated at a former mother and baby home in Ireland. The grave was discovered by two boys decades ago, but the full horror was revealed by historian Catherine Corless in 2014, whose findings led to a government investigation uncovering that 9,000 children died in such homes in the 20th century. This full-page module shares more of this story. (A.P.)

Major Jewish organizations, like the American Jewish Committee and the Rabbinical Assembly, express concern over worsening conditions in Gaza and call for increased cooperation to deliver humanitarian aid. This half-page module looks at what these organizations are saying about the conditions in Gaza. (A.P.)

President Donald Trump announced a new private health tracking system to help patients access their health records and monitor wellness. This half-page module shares more information about the collaboration between the federal government and Big Tech. (A.P.)

A bipartisan program in Michigan aims to address the high costs of parenting by giving mothers thousands of dollars in cash with no strings attached. This full-page module shares more information about the Rx Kids program. (A.P.)

Indigenous children in Colombia’s southwest region are being trained how to protect land their people reclaimed from vast industrial sugarcane plantations. That includes things like cleaning up the land and posting signs about their commitment to the environment. This full-page module looks at the effort to prepare the next generation to protect ancestral land. (A.P.)

It’s been 50 years since Jimmy Hoffa disappeared from a restaurant near Detroit, never seen or heard from since. Presumed dead long before legally declared deceased in 1982, Hoffa’s remains have not been found. This module – available in two sizes – takes a closer look at the enduring Hoffa legend. (A.P.)

Brazilian coffee farmers are facing tough times after the U.S. imposed a tariff on Brazilian imports. The tariff is expected to hurt coffee prices and reduce demand in the U.S., Brazil’s largest coffee buyer. This module – available in two sizes – examines the potential impact of tariffs on small-scale farmers, who produce most of Brazil’s coffee. (A.P.)

For girls in Afghanistan, sixth grade is the education limit allowed, as the country’s Taliban government banned girls from secondary school and university three years ago. With no option for higher education, many girls are turning to religious schools, or madrasses. This module – available in two sizes – shares more information about religious education for girls in Afghanistan. (A.P.)

Immigrants in Texas’ Rio Grande Velley are avoiding medical care due to intensified deportation efforts under the Trump administration. Federal agents have expanded raids to everyday locations, including hospitals, creating fear among undocumented residents. Experts warn this climate of fear is leading to dangerous health consequences for vulnerable populations. This full-page module takes a closer look at the situation in this community. (A.P.)

Since Israel’s offensive led to a security breakdown in Gaza that made it nearly impossible to safely deliver food to starving Palestinians, much of the limited aid is hoarded by gangs and merchants and sold at exorbitant prices. In the violent melees surrounding aid shares more about the aid chaos in Gaza. (A.P.)

The use of deepfakes to impersonate high-level officials in the U.S. presents a growing security challenge. These deepfakes can be used for gaining access to sensitive systems, for committing corporate espionage and for stealing national security secrets. The size and scope of the problem are prompting research into the best ways to counter it. This half-page module takes a closer look at the deepfake problem and potential solutions for it. (A.P.)

An electrical engineer in rural Vermont is reviving old pay phones to give people a free option for making calls in areas where cell service is unreliable or nonexistent. This half-page module shares more about this public service that repurposes the once-ubiquitous payphone. (A.P.)

Congress is considering proposals from President Donald Trump to slash funding for disability rights centers in each state, and advocates worry they could lose more than 60% of their federal dollars. The threat of cuts comes as the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act marks its 35th anniversary. This half-page module explores federal funding for groups that protect people with disabilities. (A.P.) 

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s Far East this week. This half-page infographic produced by Deborah Hile, of the Design Center, takes a data-driven look at the strongest recorded earthquakes in history and looks at number of earthquakes by year worldwide. (LEE)

More than 50 years after the Safe Drinking Water Act was passed to assure Americans of safe water, millions of people in mobile home parks can’t always count on those basic protections. This half-page module explores key findings from an AP report about mobile park water systems. (A.P.)

President Donald Trump thrust the military into a central role in deterring illegal crossings into the U.S. at its southern border. This half-page module shares more details about military deployments at the border. (A.P.)

For equestrian riders, the endurance race known as the Gallops is the ultimate test of stamina and self-discipline. This full-page module offers a photo-heavy look at this year’s competition. (A.P.)

The House Committee on Oversight issued a subpoena for Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of helping financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls, to testify before committee officials in August. This full-page module looks at the history of explosive congressional testimony from powerful people convicted of serious crimes. (A.P.)

President Donald Trump’s plan to boost artificial intelligence and build data centers across the United States could speed up a building boom that already was expected to strain the nation’s ability to power it. This half-page module looks at how data centers and the electricity demand associated with them. (A.P.)

This half-page module looks at President Donald Trump’s efforts as peacemaker for global conflicts and where the conflicts stand. (A.P.)

 President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a sweeping trade deal that imposes 15% tariffs on most European goods. This half-page module shares more details about the deal. (A.P.)

The White House is eyeing redistricting efforts to help Republicans hold the U.S. House in 2026 – and Democrats are preparing to escalate in response. This half-page module takes a closer look at what’s shaping up to be a multistate redistricting battle. (A.P.)

The government agency that still reaches nearly every American daily – undeterred by rain, sleet, snow or even gloom of night – turned 250 this year. The postal service predates the United States, launched nearly a year before the colonies declared their break from British rule. This full-page module shares more about the history of the U.S. Postal Service. (A.P.)

In forests around the world, giant wooden trolls want to show humans how to live better without destroying the planet. The Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo and his team created 170 troll sculptures from discarded materials. This module – available in two sizes – shares more about the “Trail of a Thousand Trolls” project and the sculptures that can be found in more than 20 countries and 21 U.S. states. (A.P.)

The U.S. Department of Labor aims to rewrite or repeal more than 60 “obsolete” workplace regulations, ranging from minimum wage requirements for home health care workers and people with disabilities to standards governing exposure to harmful substances. This half-page module looks at a few of the rollbacks under consideration. (A.P.)

Russia now often batters Ukraine with more drones in a single night than it did during entire months in 2024, and analysts say the barrages are likely to escalate. As the conflict drags on, this half-page module looks at Moscow’s new emphasis on drones. (A.P.)

The founder of Burt’s Bees envisioned a tribute to Henry David Thoreau when she began buying logging company land to donate for what would become the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Yet, the monument’s new welcome center tells its story not from the perspective of the famed naturalist, but through the eyes of the Wabanaki tribes who were the land’s original inhabitants. This module – available in two sizes – takes a closer look at the $35 million center that the National Park Service opened to the public in June. (A.P.)

When the “KissCam” at a recent Coldplay concert landed on a couple who tried by failed to duck out of the spotlight, the internet immediately got to work. In hours, the clip was just about everywhere, with online sleuths rushing to identify who was on camera. In the era of lightning-fast social sharing, does being in public hold any expectation of privacy? This half-page module explores how the expectation of privacy in public has evolved. (A.P.)

For decades, Coke and the makers of other soft drinks generally used high fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners in their products manufactured in the United States. Now, American consumers increasingly look for food and drinks with fewer or more natural ingredients, and beverage companies are responding. This half-page module offers answers to some frequently asked questions about the sweeteners in U.S. sodas. (A.P.)

From crypto coins to bibles, overseas development deals and an upcoming line of cellphones, President Donald Trump’s family businesses have raked in hundreds of millions of dollars since his election. This module – available in two sizes – offers an analysis of how the president has leveraged the power of his office for personal gain. (A.P.)

The Republican-led Congress passed President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion in public broadcasting and foreign aid spending. This half-page module looks at what’s in the bill. (A.P.)

Extortion is strangling businesses in Mexico, with much of it linked to powerful organized crime groups. This half-page module shares more information about how extortion is impacting businesses in Mexico. (A.P.)

Tens of thousands of centuries-old books are being pulled from the shelves of a medieval abbey in Hungary in an effort to save them from a beetle infestation that could wipe out centuries of history. This half-page module looks at the efforts to combat the infestation at the Pannonhalma Archabbey. (A.P.)

More than 1 million low-income households who depend on the nation’s public housing and Section 8 voucher program could be at risk of losing their government-subsidized homes under the Trump administration’s proposal to impose a two-year time limit on rental assistance. This full-page module takes a closer look at the proposed time restriction. (A.P.)

At Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, a half-dozen workers from the nuclear power company X-energy are making what appear to be gray billiard balls. They’re actually manufacturing a more advanced kind of nuclear fuel than that used in today’s nuclear plants. This full-page module explores how the United States is chasing a new age of nuclear power that banks on domestic production of reactor fuel like X-energy is making. (A.P.)

The program known as PEPFAR is one of the most effective and popular U.S. foreign aid projects in history, and the government says it has saved the lives of more than 25 million people around the world with HIV. This half-page module shares more information about PEPFAR. (A.P.)

The number of court-ordered executions so far this year exceeds the 25 executions carried out last year. This half-page module looks at recent executions and those scheduled for the rest of the year. (A.P.)

Governors have always made political hay out of slashing waste or taming bureaucracy, but President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency has, in some ways, raised the stakes for them to show that they are committed to cutting costs. This half-page module looks at how some governors are embracing the cost-cutter brand and trying to make it theirs. (A.P.) 

Some Native Americans traditionally bestow bald eagle feathers at ceremonies to mark achievements and as a form of reverence for the bird they hold sacred. This year, many are doing so with elevated pride and hope, as the bald eagle is now the official bird of the United States. This full-page module shares more about bald eagles and Native Americans. (A.P.)

Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the road to a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine has been fraught with changing rhetoric among the U.S. leader, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This half-page module takes a look at what Trump has said about the War in Ukraine during his second term. (A.P.)

President Donald Trump announced 30% tariff on the European Union, a move that will have repercussions for companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic. This half-page module shares more information about trade between the United States and the European Union. (A.P.)

The U.S. government is preparing to breed billions of flies and dump them out of airplanes over Mexico and southern Texas to fight a flesh-eating maggot. This half-page module looks at why the U.S. is targeting the New World screwworm fly. (A.P.)

The effects of the massive spending bill President Donald Trump signed earlier this month is expected to filter down to infants and toddlers – a populations particularly vulnerable to cuts to the federal social safety net. This half-page module looks at what parts of the law may affect the youngest Americans. (A.P.)

Prices are falling for the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound, but steady access to the drugs remains challenging. This half-page module shares more information about insurance coverage barriers for these drugs. (A.P.)

A skate park in Irmo, South Carolina, hasn’t been open long but it’s already getting attention. It hosted a national all-ages skateboarding contest earlier this year. This full-page module spends some time at the park. (TNS)

Climate change is making extreme weather events more frequent and intense, according to climate scientists and government data. But people and governments are generally living in the past and haven’t embraced that extreme weather is now the norm, according to experts in meteorology, disasters and health. This half-page module examines the discrepancy. (A.P.)

The GOP-led Congress is walking a political tightrope with the rollout of key provisions of Trump’s spending and tax cuts bill, passed earlier this month. With next year’s midterms looming, strategic timing is everything: tax breaks begin in 2025, while most sweeping social program cuts are delayed until 2028. This half-page module offers rundown of when the budget provisions that could most affect your household will begin (NerdWallet)

The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in summer, its fruit ripens. For the Tohono O’odham Nation, harvest time is a sacred start to the new year. This full-page module visits the area at harvest time, where families gather across generations and pass down traditions and centuries-old knowledge. (A.P.) 

Reporters are used to calling sources on the telephone for quotes and information. But dialing up the president? There’s evidence that President Donald Trump is making greater use of his phone to conduct interviews, often on the spur of the moment. This half-page module takes a closer look at media access to the president by phone. (A.P.)

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, but that’s only a small step in the secretive process. This half-page module offers an explainer about the Nobel Peace Prize and how it is awarded. (A.P.)

Greenland’s tourism industry is expected to see a boom this year following the launch of a new route between the island’s capital and Newark airport. Locals want to show what makes the island unique beyond a recent diplomatic dustup with President Donald Trump. This module – available in two sizes – looks at Greenland tourism and the Trump effect. (A.P.)

Flash floods are the nation’s top storm-related killer, with floods claiming an average of 127 lives annually. This half-page module shares facts about flash floods and safety tips. (A.P.)

Elon Musk said he’s formed a new political party – the America Party – but it’s unclear what steps he’s taken to do so or how the effort might affect upcoming elections. This half-page Q&A shares more information about Musk’s America Party announcement and at what it takes to create a new political party. (A.P.)

Naturally felled and chopped trees and logs have long journeyed down rivers and oceans, some eventually swooped up by people for building, heating, tools and more. Residents of Galena, Alaska, say gathering floating logs not only saves money and energy, but also allows people to connect with their environment. This full-page module takes a closer look at log collection in Alaska. (A.P.)

About a decade after Flint’s water crisis caused national outrage, replacement of lead water pipes isn’t finished. Flint’s missteps offer lessons for municipalities that face a recently imposed federal mandate to replace lead service lines. This half-page module takes a closer look at what happened in Flint and what other communities can learn from it. (A.P.)

A 12-year-old Houston boy founded the nonprofit Wild Tunes in 2023 to recruit musicians to play in animal shelters. So far, he enlisted about 100 volunteer musicians and singers of all ages and abilities to perform at nine shelters in three states. This half-page module shares more about Yuri Agarwal’s efforts to bring music to animals in shelters. (A.P.)

The first female Orthodox saint in North America was an Indigenous woman who spent her entire life with her Yup’ik family and neighbors in a village in southwest Alaska. This module – available in two sizes – offers more information about St. Olga of Kewthluk, Mathuskka of All Alaska, as she is officially known. (A.P.)

Before widespread vaccination, devastating infections disease ran rampant in America, killing millions of children and leaving others with lifelong health problems. Many Americans know the reality of vaccine-preventable diseases, their lives forever changed by rubella, measles, polio and whooping cough. In this full-page module, they share their stories, hoping to spare others similar pain as vaccine hesitancy pushes immunization rates down. (A.P.)

Donald Trump’s clemency in his second term has prompted widespread hope among federal prisoners, several of whom are crafting their petitions to capture Trump’s attention. This half-page module takes a closer look at the trend. (A.P.)

Carbon capture is seen by many as an important way to reduce pollution during a transition to renewable energy. This half-page Q&A shares more information about how the process works. (A.P.)

President Donald Trump took office pledging to “make America the crypto capital of the world” and has since harnessed wide swaths of the federal government to bolster the industry. This half-page module looks at some of the crypto industry’s top leaders and their ties to Trump. (A.P.)

Dozens of researchers are chasing, driving and running into storms to collect fresh hail. They hope these hailstones will reveal secrets about storms, damage and maybe the air itself. But what do you do with nearly 4,000 melting iceballs? A lot. This half-page module shares more detail about the researchers’ process. (A.P.)

There have been many memorable moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations, both at its headquarters in New York and at far-flung global operations. This full-page module takes a closer look at some of the history-making events in the U.N.’s 80-year history. (A.P.)

The Trump administration’s vaccine panel recently recommended that people receive flu vaccinations this fall that lack a controversial preservative called thimerosal. This half-page Q&A offers more information about thimerosal and why its use is being debated. (A.P.) 

The National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, recently debuted a one-of-a-kind, immersive exhibit that uses technology to share first-person narratives from individuals whose lives were deeply impacted by the Great War. This half-page module shares more about the exhibit. (TNS) 

More Americans are witnessing people being arrested by ICE. As the raids touch the lives of people who aren’t immigrants themselves, many Americans are rushing out to record the actions on their phones and launch impromptu protests. This full-page module examines the trend. (A.P.)

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last month that states can bar Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider. This half-page module shares more information about the court’s ruling and its potential implications. (A.P.)

A network of tunnels 100 feet below the streets of London was secret for decades, but it could be the city’s next big tourist destination. This module – available in two sizes – offers details about the tunnels and plans for building new attractions in the space. (A.P.)

A new chapter in U.S.-Iran relations is about to be written since the U.S. attack on nuclear-development sites and Iran’s retaliatory attack. This full-page module looks at the long history of bad blood between the United States and Iran. (A.P.)

President Donald Trump’s fight with the intelligence community were a running theme of his first term and a now a sequel is playing out as he battles to shape the public understanding of his foreign policy gamble in Iran. This half-page module looks at Trump’s clashes with his own intelligence officials. (A.P.)

The largest digital camera ever built released its first glamour shots of the universe in June – including colorful nebulas, stars and galaxies. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, located on a mountaintop in Chile, was built to take a deeper look at the night sky. This module – available in two sizes – features graphics by Deborah Hile of the Design Center and offers a deeper look at the observatory and its objectives. (A.P., LEE) 

Midway up the Appalachian Trail, a little country store in Gardners, Pennsylvania, invites hikers to take on an additional challenge: eating a half-gallon of ice cream in one sitting. Besides bragging rights, they earn a commemorative wooden spoon and the honor of having their photos posted on a store bulletin board. This full-page module shares more about the challenge along the trail. (A.P.)

Last year, 747 million international travelers visited Europe, far outnumbering any other region in the world. As the growing tide of travelers strains housing, water and hot spots in the region, protests and measures to lessen the effects of overtourism proliferated. This module – available in two sizes – looks at overtourism in Europe, where it’s most intense and its effects on people and places. (A.P.)

President Donald Trump’s spending cuts and border security package would inject roughly $150 billion into his mass deportation agenda over the next four years. This half-page module looks at key immigration sections of the 1,000-page bill. (A.P.)

One of the most fundamental rights in a free and open democracy is the right to peaceably assemble and protests. Can rallies and demonstrations be a catalyst for change? This full-page module looks at how past protest movements have influenced policy change. (TNS) 

President Donald Trump and his allies repeatedly called for mask-wearing at protests to be banned and for protesters whose faces are covered to be arrested. Protesters, meanwhile, voiced anger over footage of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents covering their faces at immigration raids and masked officers at protests, calling it a double standard. This half-page module offers a closer look at this mask debate. (A.P.)

A small but growing number of employers are putting health insurance decisions entirely in the hands of their workers. Instead of offering traditional insurance, they’re giving workers money to buy their own coverage in what’s known as Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements, or ICHRAs. This half-page Q&A offers more information about ICHRAs. (A.P.)

Since World War II, the U.S. has invested heavily in science, knowing that payoffs for funding research and development might be decades away. This full-page module looks at life-altering scientific advancements that government investment made possible. (NYT)

The pool of blue-collar workers who are able and willing to perform tasks on a factory floor in the United States is shrinking. About 400,000 manufacturing jobs are currently unfilled, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This full-page module takes a closer look at these hiring challenges. (NYT)

A landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling 10 years ago legalized same-sex marriage across the U.S. This half-age module shares more information about the Obergfell v. Hodges decision. (A.P.)

The United Nation’ vast system has tackled everything from delivering life-saving humanitarian aid to providing crucial peacekeeping operations in conflict zones since it was established in the wake of World War II. As the international body closes in on 80 years, this half-page module lists five things the U.N. does that audience members may not know. (A.P.)

Cans are likely to be more expensive after President Donald Trump’s move to double tariffs on imported steel, the main material used in cans for food, and on aluminum, commonly used for beverages. About 80% of the specialized tin-plated steel used for cans for food comes from abroad. This full-page module takes a closer look how tariffs may affect canned foods and beverages. (NYT) 

President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration has spared small and large U.S. employers that rely on thousands of undocumented employees, even though hiring undocumented workers can be a criminal offense. Instead, recent raids have affected rank and file workers. This half-page module looks at whom ICE targets and why, according to experts. (TNS)

Mother Emanuel AME church in South Carolina made an ecumenical gesture for the commemoration of a racist shooting that killed nine of its Black members 10 years ago. The church invited members of a Pittsburgh synagogue where 11 were killed in an antisemitic shooting. This half-page module explores what leaders of both denominations said at the service about the country’s progress in fighting hatred. (A.P.) 

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip face a deadly struggle to get food from new distribution centers. They must dodge gunfire from Israeli troops and make a dash for supplies before avoiding knife-wielding thieves. Many return empty-handed to their hungry families and must face the ordeal the next day. This full-page module looks at the race for food in this region. (A.P.)

Some segments of the U.S. restaurant industry don’t support President Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate federal taxes on tips, saying it would help too few people and obscure bigger issues in the way tipped workers are paid. This half-page module explores the proposal and what people and industry groups are saying about it. (A.P.)

Private prison operators are marketing their shuttered lockups to federal immigration officials as President Donald Trump pushes for mass deportations, with some facilities nabbing lucrative no-bid contracts. This half-page modules shares takeaways from an Associated Press report about private prisons in this era of mass deportations. (A.P.)

Extreme heat poses a health risk, especially for children, older people and those with certain health conditions. This half-page module shares tips for staying safe in a heat wave. (A.P.)

Drive-in cinemas are a chance to sit back and relish a warm summer night in the glow of a larger-than-life outdoor movie screen. This full-page module shares stories from visits to three drive-in movie theaters – American Dream Drive-In in Wyoming, the Motor Vu Drive-In in Idaho and the Silver Bow Drive-In in Montana. (NYT)

In recent decades, the oceans have warmed. Marine heat waves, once rare events, are more common. One particularly intense event known as “the Blob” lasted years and devastated plankton populations, starving millions of fish and seabirds and damaging commercial fishing. This full-page module shares more information about marine heat waves and includes an infographic. (NYT)

Israel stunned and hobbled Iran when it pulled off an intelligence and military operation that struck high-level targets with precision. This half-page module shares an account of the operation based on conversations with current former Israeli intelligence and military officials. (A.P.)

U.S. Department of Justice actions on elections in recent weeks represent a shift away from a traditional role of protecting access to the ballot box. Instead, they address concerns that have been raised by conservative activists following years of false claims surrounding elections. This half-page module takes a look at recent Justice Department actions involving elections. (A.P.)

Health officials want you to think twice before buying products that contain tianeptine, an unapproved drug that can be addictive and carries risks of serious side effects. This half-page module shares more information about tianeptine, sometimes called “gas station heroin.” (A.P.)

A federal program that provides benefits to families of police officers and firefighters who die or become disabled on duty is rapidly growing while facing criticism for increasing delays in deciding claims. This full-page module shares takeaways from an Associated Press analysis of the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program. (A.P.)

In the heart of Madrid, Sobrino de Botin holds a coveted Guinness World Record as the world’s oldest restaurant. But on the outskirts of town, a rustic tavern names Casa Pedro says it’s been around longer. This full-page module looks at the two Spanish taverns vying for the title of world’s oldest restaurant. (A.P.)

Advocates say drugs are commonly consumed at music festivals, making them ideal locations for harm reduction activities. While more music festivals are allowing these efforts, activists are pushing for expanded efforts as some festivals remain cautious. This full-page module shares more about harm-reduction efforts at concerts. (A.P.)