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"I think they're going to be understanding that finally, that the United States Congress, the president, are beginning to respond to their needs," said Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.https://trib.al/4u2Dyt9 

Included in the relief package is a provision that provides many American parents an allowance of $250 a month for each child and $300 for kids under six. Many experts see it as a potentially game-changing initiative to fight poverty.https://trib.al/SbrMrle 

Amnesty International concluded in a report that security forces in Myanmar were using battlefield weaponry on protesters. The leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the United States cited an "urgent need" to restore democracy in Myanmar.https://trib.al/4L6AKJy 

At least three officers with connections to the raid have been terminated from the force. But none of those who fired their service weapons face criminal charges directly over Taylor's killing. "Justice has not been served," state Rep. Attica Scott says.https://trib.al/KM9hQwS 

Several states have moved from risk-based to age-based systems for distributing COVID-19 vaccines. People with high-risk disabilities say that change cast them aside — and that they should've been prioritized.https://trib.al/yLCHUYq 

Black-owned small businesses have been hit hardest by the pandemic, one study finds, closing at more than twice the rate of white-owned businesses in early 2020. To keep their businesses alive, Black entrepreneurs are getting creative — and collaborative.https://trib.al/U0N2s5N 

Some kids with learning challenges, including ADHD, are finding it easier to focus on school when the social component is removed. That's got some school districts looking for ways to keep online instruction going, even when in-person classes restart.https://trib.al/seqCW7v 

Chief Justice John Roberts filed his first solo dissent in nearly 16 years this week — accusing his colleagues of a "radical expansion" of the Supreme Court's jurisdiction. "The court sees no problem with turning judges into advice columnists," he wrote.https://trib.al/YX601YT 

The CDC issued guidance this week for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, giving the green-light to resume some pre-pandemic activities and relax some -- but far from all -- precautions. Here's a look at the guidance.https://trib.al/uL5gT6L 

In many cultures around the world, kids often pitch in on chores without even being asked. Researchers have identified two important practices for raising helpful kids — and, they say, many American parents are often doing just the opposite.https://trib.al/PK0quTV 

Racially motivated attacks against Asian Americans have surged since the start of the pandemic. And experts say the number of these cases is even higher than what's reported.https://trib.al/h8TdSaw 

In his new book, former Hidden Brain host Shankar Vedantam suggests attaining "a deeper psychological understanding of why people believe what they believe," being empathetic, and considering the costs involved.https://trib.al/9FsXUFX 

Deepfakes, the nickname for media generated by artificial intelligence, aren't new — but recent viral videos show signs that the tech is steadily advancing. "This is clearly a new category of deepfake that we have not seen before."https://trib.al/UUEvx20 

In a remote part of Ghana, there's a community called "Witch Camp" for women forced to flee their homes after being accused of witchcraft. In a new recording, a group of these women created haunting, beautiful songs to share their stories—and their hopes.https://trib.al/FDvRaiC 

For the Aldaco family, COVID-19 shattered a generation of men. In six months, they lost three brothers — Jose, Heriberto Jr. and Gonzalo — to the virus. "They drove the family, they were like the strong pillars," says Miguel, 31. "Now they're all gone."https://trib.al/sblmsen 

The idea behind the new CASE Act is for creators to be able to more easily sue people who use their copyrighted work without permission. But could everyday internet users get sued for sharing memes? Some experts say the possibilities worry them.https://trib.al/2cRzkXT 

In the year since Louisville police officers shot and killed Breonna Taylor, Black teenage girls and young women in Louisville have been grappling with the uncertainty of their futures in a racist society. Many have turned toward activism. (@WFPLNews)https://trib.al/puqX4rQ 

An independent report says Rochester's former police chief and Mayor Lovely Warren "knowingly suppressed" information from the public about Daniel Prude's killing and that some city officials made false statements about events leading up to his death.https://trib.al/2SNrM9F 

The Grammys are Sunday — and for the first time, every single nominee for Best Rock Performance is a woman. Here are some of their performances at @WorldCafe, including Phoebe Bridgers, Brittany Howard and HAIM.https://trib.al/cPkbtrs 

Members of NASA's Perseverance rover team, in collaboration with the Navajo Nation, have been naming features of scientific interest with words in the Navajo language.https://trib.al/sTydMzs