Economy Sep 24 How the diesel price spike is rippling through nearly every part of the economy A rapid surge in the price of diesel fuel is straining businesses and threatening to raise costs across the economy. It’s also putting pressure on President Trump to bring relief at the pump, including through a diesel export ban that’s…
Arts Sep 22 2 years after the storm, graphic novel shares stories of Hurricane Helene survivors Two years after Hurricane Helene ripped through much of the Southeast, many of the communities affected by that storm are still recovering. A new project has chronicled their journey, using what might seem like an unlikely medium: a graphic novel.
Science Sep 11 The lasting health toll of 9/11 on rescue workers and survivors It’s now believed that more people have died because of the toxic exposures they got from the 9/11 sites than were killed by the terrorists on that day. Survivors, first responders and volunteers have faced everything from cancer to respiratory…
Sep 11 The lasting health toll of 9/11 on rescue workers and survivors It’s now believed that more people have died because of the toxic exposures they got from the 9/11 sites than were killed by the terrorists on that day. Survivors, first responders and volunteers have faced everything from cancer to respiratory…
Science Sep 04 Technology is reshaping education. But is it helping students learn? Putting technology into schools was sold as a revolution that would help kids learn. But as tech companies exert greater influence, many are now wondering if screen time is doing more harm than good. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores how…
Sep 04 Technology is reshaping education. But is it helping students learn? Putting technology into schools was sold as a revolution that would help kids learn. But as tech companies exert greater influence, many are now wondering if screen time is doing more harm than good. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores how…
Nation Sep 04 Pablo Torre breaks down financial questions surrounding Dodgers owner Mark Walter A controversy is brewing involving the Los Angeles Dodgers, owner Mark Walter and NBA legend Magic Johnson. Federal investigators have been looking into whether Walter broke the law in how he raised the money and disclosed the source of those…
Nation Sep 03 NBA hits LA Clippers with a record fine for circumventing salary cap The NBA handed out one of its harshest penalties ever against the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with star forward Kawhi Leonard. The league suspended the team’s owner, stripped draft picks and fined the Clippers $30 million.
Health Sep 02 Pediatrician says RFK Jr. sowing doubt about measles-associated deaths A coalition of leading medical groups issued their own vaccine guidance in response in part to changing and confusing messaging from federal officials. It comes on the heels of rising measles cases in multiple states. William Brangham discussed more with…
Science Sep 01 How a super El Niño is fueling extreme weather patterns The potentially record-breaking El Niño has brought a relentless stretch of extreme weather across the country. Experts watching the climate and weather patterns are warning that the effects could persist well into 2027. William Brangham discussed the super El Niño…