Nation Jun 15 Why U.S. domestic workers have fewer labor protections than other employees In many American households, domestic workers like nannies, housekeepers and home health aides perform essential tasks. But they also have fewer rights and protections than most U.S. workers. Oxfam senior researcher Caitlin Henderson joins Ali Rogin to discuss.
Nation Jun 02 What’s behind a surge in car thefts and carjackings across the country Car thefts soared between 2019 and 2022, surpassing 1 million in 2022 for the first time in 14 years, according to government and insurance industry statistics. Meanwhile, reports of overall property crimes like robbery, theft and vandalism fell during the…
Education May 25 Sex education ‘is under attack’ by a wave of proposed legislation, advocate warns What constitutes sexual education and the grade in which it’s taught varies greatly in America, and 2024 is shaping up to set a record for legislative proposals mostly aimed at restricting the subject in schools. Sara Flowers, vice president of…
Economy Apr 06 Why more Americans are making hardship withdrawals from retirement accounts For a growing number of Americans, retirement accounts are doing double duty as savings accounts for the future and emergency funds for the here and now. Vanguard Group says that 2023 saw early withdrawals from a record 3.6 percent of…
Nation Mar 16 Are helicopters safe? Aviation expert weighs in on factors behind notable crashes From fatal crashes during U.S. military operations to high-profile accidents like the one that killed basketball star Kobe Bryant and his daughter, a string of incidents in recent years have raised questions in people’s minds about the safety of helicopters.
Arts Mar 10 How the 2024 Oscars spotlight progress and continued struggles for women in film The 96th annual Academy Awards could be considered a milestone for women in film, with women filmmakers setting a record in the Best Picture category. But the past year also highlighted ongoing struggles in diversity, equal pay and equal opportunities…
Nation Feb 18 The often misunderstood legacy of the Black Panther Party In the 1960s civil rights movement, some concluded that non-violence and the focus on integration had failed — their cry was “Black Power” rather than “We Shall Overcome.” One of the most prominent of these groups was the Black Panther…
Nation Jan 20 Travelers feel the pinch as major airlines cash in on added service fees What was once a budget airline tactic has now become common practice, as passengers face an increasing number of fees for services like checking a bag, picking a seat in advance or getting something to eat or drink. Worldwide, fees…
Science Jan 13 Why you may be eating and drinking more microplastics than you thought From takeout containers to water bottles, plastic seems unavoidable in our daily lives. Now, two new studies have found that we’re eating and drinking more plastic than we might have realized. George Leonard, a co-author of one of the studies…
Nation Dec 16 What’s behind a growing rift between conservative U.S. Catholics and the Vatican Efforts by Pope Francis to make the Catholic Church more inclusive for LGBTQ+ people and women, alongside urging vaccination against COVID, have been creating a growing chasm between the Vatican and traditionalist American Catholics. David Gibson, director of the Center…