Health Oct 04 What to know about RFK Jr.’s efforts to address long COVID research and treatments More than two years after the pandemic ended, millions of Americans are still living with long COVID. Symptoms vary from person to person, but range from mild to severe to physically debilitating. Recently, Health Secretary Kennedy kicked off new efforts…
Nation Sep 28 Public transit systems ‘on the edge of a cliff’ amid funding shortfalls A shortfall in federal funding is threatening public transportation systems across the country. As pandemic-era government support runs out and with inflation added to the mix, local governments are saddled with deficits, leading to reduced services and increased fares. Ali…
Health Sep 27 Demand for egg freezing is rising as more people delay parenthood. Here’s what to know More people than ever are putting their hopes for parenthood on ice, literally. Egg freezing is a costly procedure that had primarily been used by people undergoing medical treatments that could affect their fertility, but now it’s becoming more common…
Nation Sep 27 The White House’s iconic Rose Garden gets a makeover under Trump Trump is putting his mark on the White House in his second term, making changes to the building and its grounds. This week, he unveiled the “Presidential Walk of Fame” along the West Wing colonnade. Elsewhere, work has begun on…
World Sep 24 Al-Sharaa promises a new Syria free of its ‘wretched past’ At the U.N. General Assembly in New York, a man who one year ago had a U.S. bounty on his head strode to the center of the world stage as the President of Syria. Ahmed Al-Sharaa fought the Assad regime…
Politics Sep 21 Tens of thousands attend memorial service for conservative leader Charlie Kirk A massive crowd gathered Sunday in Arizona for the memorial service of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The memorial mixed music, prayer and calls to action, with Trump, Vance and many members of the administration among the speakers. For more…
Science Sep 21 Why the planet is drying out much faster than before, according to a new study According to a new study, the planet is drying at an unprecedented pace, presenting a critical threat to humanity. Researchers found that “continental drying is having profound global impacts” that “threaten water availability” across the globe. To learn more, Ali…
Health Sep 21 How West Virginians are navigating the state’s new artificial food dye ban Earlier this year, West Virginia became the first of a number of politically conservative states to ban artificial food dyes. It’s part of the larger “Make America Healthy Again” effort championed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. For a…
Health Sep 20 Federal funding cuts to pediatric brain cancer research ‘taking away hope’ from families Brain tumors are the leading cause of pediatric cancer-related death. In August, the Trump administration announced it would stop supporting a federally funded network dedicated to researching these deadly cancers. Misha Mehta, president of the Neev Kolte & Brave Ronil…
Education Sep 20 A look at the future of DEI on college campuses as hundreds of programs disappear Change is in the air as college students return from summer break this year. At more than 400 campuses across the country, programs and centers that promote diversity, equity and inclusion have been eliminated or rebranded. Ali Rogin speaks with…