Welcome to the News Highlights newsletter | With our weekly summary, stay informed of the latest stories and in-depth reports directly in your inbox. Dive into these stories and more to stay up-to-date with the world's most pressing issues. | | | AP Fund for Journalism secures $30 million to strengthen local news | | | | | The AP Fund for Journalism has received more than $30 million in new commitments — including $25 million from the Knight Foundation — to expand its groundbreaking local news program. The initiative will deliver AP content and newsroom services to 100 more state and local outlets by 2026 and 300 by 2028, helping strengthen communities through factual, public service journalism. | | | A man's battle after his immune system attacked his brain | Autoimmune encephalitis can turn the body's defenses against the brain itself — erasing memories and altering lives. One California man calls it his "year of unraveling." Doctors are uncovering the rogue antibodies behind this mysterious illness, offering hope for earlier diagnosis and recovery. | | Portraits of workers keeping Ukraine out of the dark | As Russia continues to target Ukraine's energy grid, the country's utility workers risk their lives to keep the power on. AP photojournalists captured portraits and stories of those on the front lines — repairing lines under fire, enduring blackouts and drone strikes, and refusing to give up. | | | Each week, The Associated Press awards honors for the news scoops or exclusives that did the most to enhance AP's competitive position in the previous seven days. | | | AP lands exceptional interview with long-underground Syrian whistleblower. | | | | | | | | AP journalists capture single mom's quest to keep her son in his school following an eviction. | | | Best of the AP: Honorable mentions
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