Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson died Tuesday at the age of 84, as reported by NPR News, leaving behind a legacy of activism and political influence. Simultaneously, communities across the country are finding ways to support each other when government resources fall short, a trend highlighted by Vox. Elsewhere, the entertainment industry is grappling with anxieties about telling important stories, particularly those from female perspectives, as noted by Variety.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr., reshaped Democratic politics in the 1980s with his presidential campaigns, according to NPR News. His death marks the end of an era for civil rights activism in America.
Meanwhile, communities are increasingly turning to mutual aid networks to address unmet needs. Vox reported on how neighbors are supporting each other, filling gaps left by government services. This trend reflects a growing desire for local solutions and community resilience.
In the entertainment industry, series creators are pushing back against industry nervousness about telling important stories, especially those with female perspectives. Variety reported that some creators believe that the content might be different enough to actually make a difference.
In other news, a police officer in Upland, California, recently made a routine traffic stop that led to the discovery of cocaine, according to NPR News. The officer was accompanied by a police dog named Petey, whose barking alerted them to the presence of the drug.
Additionally, research on how parenthood shapes the brain is ongoing. Psychologist Darby Saxbe made a discovery that upended a long-held assumption: that only mothers undergo major biological shifts after a child's birth, according to Phys.org. Her research is the subject of her forthcoming book, "Dad Brain: The New Sci."
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