Jul 02 Watch 7:19 Chess is surging in popularity among all ages. Here’s why By John Yang, Michael Boulter, Harry Zahn Chess is a centuries-old game that’s enjoying new popularity with young people. The renewed interest has created demand for more online content, and international chess master and commentator Levy Rozman is one of those providing it. He joins John Yang… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 3:04 News Wrap: National Weather Service warns Americans of dangerous heat, humidity In our news wrap Saturday, millions of Americans are under a blanket of heat and humidity in the South and West, a record number of travelers are heading out of town for the holiday weekend, French President Macron canceled a… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 5:22 What AM radio’s waning reach means for the future of politics and public safety By John Yang, Solveig Rennan In recent years, podcasts and streaming internet content have been challenging AM radio for listeners. Now, there’s another threat: electric automakers are installing radios without the AM band in new vehicles, citing interference from EV motors. But critics say limiting… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 7:22 Lisa Cortés on her film exploring Little Richard’s legendary rock’n’roll legacy By Amna Nawaz, Maea Lenei Buhre A new documentary, “Little Richard: I Am Everything,” tells the story of one of rock and roll’s founding stars. It premiered earlier in 2023 at the Sundance Film Festival. That’s where PBS NewsHour co-anchor Amna Nawaz sat down with director… Continue watching
Jun 30 Actor Alan Arkin, who won Oscar with ‘Little Miss Sunshine,’ dies at 89 By Associated Press Oscar winner Alan Arkin has died at age 89. The popular character actor was nominated three times for Academy Awards and finally won in 2007 as the foul-mouthed grandfather in the surprise hit "Little Miss Sunshine."… Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch 6:54 Citywide art project hopes to reveal forgotten history of St. Louis By Jeffrey Brown, Alison Thoet A public art exhibition explores art as a way of uncovering hidden history and addressing contemporary urban life. Jeffrey Brown visited the installation in St. Louis for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching
Jun 27 Julian Sands, British actor who loved hiking, confirmed dead months after disappearance By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Julian Sands, who starred in several Oscar-nominated films in the late 1980s and 90s including “A Room With a View” and “Leaving Las Vegas,” was found dead on a Southern California mountain five months after… Continue reading
Jun 27 Ryan Seacrest will take a spin at ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after Pat Sajak retires By Associated Press Sajak, 76, has presided over the game show, in which contestants guess letters to try to fill out words and phrases in pursuit of money and prizes, since 1981. Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch 8:44 Critics share the must-see films of the summer movie season By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet It's another summer of movies, with big blockbusters returning to theaters and some comedy and horror indie films too. But will that combination be enough to finally draw people back to theaters? Jeffrey Brown zooms in with two film critics… Continue watching
Jun 26 8 blockbusters and indie gems to watch this summer By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet The summer movie season is heating up with exciting blockbusters and independent films coming soon to theaters. Monday on the PBS NewsHour, Jeffrey Brown speaks with Ann Hornaday, chief film critic of The Washington Post, and Aisha Harris, host of… Continue reading