News in Brief NRA Scores Two Victories Against California Gun-Control Laws Two pending gun control laws in California have been stalled following challenges from the National Rifle Association. Elena Gooray
News in Brief Disney Fans Are Protesting the Removal of ‘Wench Auction’ From Theme Parks Several change.org petitions have sprung up to bring the bidding back. Katie Kilkenny
News in Brief Popular Trade Show, Outdoor Retailer, to Set Up Shop in Denver The biannual event earned its former home a whopping $45 million. Morgan Baskin
News in Brief Viewfinder: Celebrating Independence Day in D.C. People wait on the Lincoln Memorial for fireworks to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Should We Child-Proof the Presidency? Trump's Twitter feed has some calling for a ban on the president's use of social media, but that—and other restrictions—could set a dangerous precedent. Seth Masket
News in Brief What America’s Favorite Gun Researcher Gets Wrong About Firearms and Crime A new study thoroughly debunks an age-old theory that more guns in the hands of private citizens means less crime. Kate Wheeling
Environment EPA Creates Initiative Dedicated to Questioning Climate Science The new initiative will work outside the normal peer-review process that climate scientists use themselves. Kate Wheeling
News in Brief Disney Removes ‘Wench Auction’ From ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Ride It's just the last update the company has made to remove misogynist and violent scenes from their amusement parks. Katie Kilkenny
News in Brief Art(ificial Mastery) of the Deal Researchers at Facebook just showed the Turing Test isn't all it's cracked up to be. Jack Denton
News in Brief Viewfinder: Crowded Subway Rides in New York City Passengers ride a Metropolitan Transportation Authority subway on June 29th, 2017, in New York City. Pacific Standard Staff