How the DOJ’s Jan. 6 probe may be getting closer to Trump

The Washington Post reports that the Justice Department is asking very specific questions about Trump’s actions around January 6 as part of its criminal probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

GDP is one of the most influential economic indicators. But there are things it doesn’t capture, and some economists are working to cover these blind spots, as NPR explains.

ProPublica reports on how closing courtrooms during the pandemic may have been a big driver of a rise in violent crime in America.

Curbed speaks to a marine-life expert who argues that growing shark activity is a sign that conservation efforts are working.