Health Oct 26 Why more doctors are treating children and adolescents with weight loss drugs Physicians are increasingly using weight loss drugs to treat obesity, diabetes and other chronic conditions in young patients. In the last three years, the number of people between the ages of 12 and 25 using drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic…
Nation Oct 23 As vehicles get safer for drivers, advocates demand protection for pedestrians and bikers By many measures, advancements like seatbelts and airbags have made vehicles dramatically safer for drivers and passengers. But as our cars and trucks get larger and larger, what about the safety of those outside vehicles? Federal regulators are taking a…
Nation Oct 20 Study finds LGBTQ+ youth mental health suffering in states with anti-trans laws This past week, the Texas attorney general sued a pediatrician for violating the state’s ban on gender-affirming care, enforcing that law for the first time. More than half of U.S. states now have laws targeting transgender people. Ali Rogin speaks…
Nation Oct 19 What’s behind a recent rise in executions in America after years of decline While the execution of a Texas man was temporarily put on hold this week, more than 2,000 people remain on death row across the country. The Texas case has highlighted a recent increase in executions and prompted questions about how…
Nation Oct 13 New book ‘Threat Multiplier’ details the fight for the Pentagon to adapt to climate change At a 2021 climate conference, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said, “No nation can find lasting security without addressing the climate crisis.” That sentiment reflects the Pentagon’s three-decade evolution on climate change. Ali Rogin sat down with Sherri Goodman, a former…
Education Oct 07 How the next generation of auto techs is preparing for the electric vehicle transition From self-driving cars to electric vehicles, automobiles are becoming more technologically advanced and there’s a shortage of workers with the skills needed to keep them on the road. One college is focused on training the next generation of the automotive…
Arts Oct 02 New book ‘Character Limit’ explores Musk’s impact on social media after buying Twitter He’s the richest person in the world, but also one of the most controversial and increasingly engaged in polarizing political debates. A new book details the tumultuous leadership of Elon Musk and his approach to owning X. Ali Rogin spoke…
Health Sep 29 What to know about a rare but serious medical condition caused by strenuous workouts Officials at Tufts University are investigating an athletic team workout that resulted in nine lacrosse players being hospitalized. The incident has put a spotlight on rhabdomyolysis, a serious, somewhat rare and potentially fatal muscle condition that can be brought on…
World Sep 28 What to know about Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is reverberating across the region, raising fears of retaliation from Iran and a wider war. Nick Schifrin reports from Tel Aviv and joins John Yang to discuss the latest developments and what to…
Education Sep 28 School districts face tough choices as last of pandemic-era federal aid runs out As September comes to a close, public schools across the country are finding themselves at the edge of a funding cliff as pandemic-era federal dollars run out. Principals in Georgia and Ohio describe how they are affected, and Ali Rogin…