Nation Feb 08 The history of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in America Since President Trump returned to the White House, he’s issued executive orders that target diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, dismantling decades of federal anti-discrimination policy. This Black History Month, John Yang explores the origins of DEI in America for our…
Arts Feb 08 ‘The Power Pause’ aims to rebrand what it means to be a stay-at-home mom For some women, leaving the workforce to care for children or family is a choice. For others, it’s a necessity. But Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled, doesn’t think a career pause means putting aside professional ambitions. Ali Rogin speaks…
Science Feb 08 How NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission may help us understand the origins of life on Earth The origins of life on our planet remains one of science’s great mysteries. Now, a NASA mission that brought a piece of an ancient asteroid back to Earth has revealed that the building blocks of life may have been scattered…
Nation Feb 07 Community health centers face funding delays after Trump administration freeze PBS has confirmed that health centers in Arizona, Virginia, Maine, Nebraska, Illinois, Michigan, Vermont, Rhode Island, Montana and Minnesota were unable, at least temporarily, to access funds. The Maine and Montana centers are receiving their funding again.
Nation Feb 02 California’s devastating wildfires leave lingering mental health toll on residents California officials declared this weekend that the last of the deadly fires that destroyed more than 16,000 structures were fully contained. As cleanup crews work to clear debris, contain toxins and evaluate damage, residents are grappling with the lingering mental…
Politics Feb 01 What Trump’s tariffs could mean for America’s biggest trade partners and U.S. consumers America’s biggest trading partners are bracing for sweeping tariffs that President Trump is imposing. Together, Canada, Mexico and China account for nearly half of all U.S. imports, and tariffs on their goods could mean higher prices for American consumers. Ali…
World Jan 26 Aid worker describes ‘dire need’ of children in Gaza amid delicate ceasefire The delicate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is allowing food and supplies to flow into Gaza, for now. But after 15 months of war, the need is great and the situation remains dire for Palestinians, especially children. UNICEF’s Rosalia Bollen…
Nation Jan 26 Why some disabled workers are paid less than the federal minimum wage The national minimum wage today is just over $7 an hour. But a provision in a landmark labor law from nearly 90 years ago allows employers to pay certain workers with disabilities less than that. Ali Rogin speaks with Maria…
Economy Jan 25 The effect of removing medical debt from millions of Americans’ credit scores More than 100 million Americans are burdened with medical bills they can’t pay. In the final weeks of the Biden administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued new rules banning credit agencies from including medical debt on credit reports, starting…
Politics Jan 19 Leaders in tech, AI and cryptocurrency make big donations to Trump inauguration President-elect Trump’s inaugural committee has smashed fundraising records, racking up more than $200 million in pledges. Donations have come from some of the world’s biggest companies, and top tech CEOs will be front and center at the festivities. Ali Rogin…