Nation Jun 04 How surveillance cameras are being used to punish public housing residents An investigation by The Washington Post found that surveillance cameras meant to fight violent crime in cities across the country are being used to punish and evict residents of public housing projects, at times for minor infractions or based on…
Nation Jun 04 How Lorraine Hansberry inspired countless Black and LGBTQ+ writers This Pride Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look at the story of Lorraine Hansberry, the playwright and civil rights activist who gave new voice to countless marginalized artists who were women, Black and queer.
World May 27 Humanitarian crisis worsens as fighting in Myanmar’s civil war ramps up The United Nations estimates that nearly 18 million people need humanitarian aid as a result of the civil war in Myanmar, now entering its third year. Aye Min Thant, Burmese-American journalist, and Jonathan Head, the BBC’s southeast Asia correspondent, join…
Health May 21 Not getting enough sleep? Here’s how researchers say it affects your health More than 50 million Americans struggle with chronic sleep disorders, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. New research suggests that being in tune with the body's circadian rhythm — a 24-hour internal clock that regulates sleep cycles —…
Arts May 21 ‘Everyone has a story.’ Growing industry makes memoir-writing more accessible What is our legacy? What do we leave behind after we’re gone? During the pandemic, many of us pondered these questions. Now, more people are passing on their stories in the form of memoirs. As Jeffrey Brown reports, these books…
Health May 20 The promises and potential pitfalls of artificial intelligence in medicine AI is finding its place in all sorts of scientific fields, and health care is no exception. Programs are learning to answer patients’ medical questions and diagnose illnesses, but there are problems to be worked out. Dr. Isaac Kohane, editor-in-chief…
World May 14 The significance of Turkey’s election as Erdogan’s control hangs in the balance Turkey is counting the votes from Sunday’s election to see if President Erdogan will extend his two-decade hold on power. The election’s unified opposition represents the greatest political challenge yet to Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian rule. Soner Cagaptay, director of the…
Nation May 07 How language translation technology is jeopardizing Afghan asylum-seekers The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has worsened since U.S. forces withdrew in 2021. For Afghans applying for asylum, the process is proving increasingly difficult, and technology is causing some claims to get lost in translation. Andrew Deck, a reporter for…
Health Apr 29 It’s not your imagination, allergy season is extra bad this year. Here’s why Allergy season got a jump start this year and has been more intense all over the country, especially in the North and Southeast. Ali Rogin speaks with Theresa Crimmins, director of the National Phenology Network, and Dr. Stanley Fineman, an…
World Apr 23 Tensions rise as nations race for valuable resources in the Arctic New research shows that climate change is causing the Earth’s ice sheets to shrink much faster than previously thought — the annual rate of sea ice loss has more than tripled since the 1990s. In the Arctic, melting ice is…