World Nov 09 Children exposed to ‘horrific violence’ in Sudan’s civil war, UNICEF says Aid groups say tens of thousands of people have fled violence in el-Fasher, a city in the Darfur region of Sudan, which is in the midst of a yearslong civil war. This follows an official declaration that famine is spreading…
Politics Nov 08 Longest shutdown on record disrupts air travel and food assistance for Americans Any possible optimism that lawmakers would reach a deal this weekend to end the longest government shutdown on record has faded. The Senate held its first Saturday session since the shutdown began, but no votes were scheduled. John Yang speaks…
Politics Nov 01 Uncertainty weighs on SNAP recipients as shutdown drags into new month Tens of millions of Americans who rely on SNAP for food assistance are facing uncertainty after two judges ruled the Trump administration must use emergency funds to provide at least partial benefits despite the government shutdown. But even if the…
World Nov 01 Climate change drives ancient Socotra dragon’s blood tree to brink of extinction In the Indian Ocean, the Yemeni island of Socotra is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. More than a third of the plant species on the island don’t exist anywhere else on the planet. That includes a type…
Nation Oct 25 U.N. agencies rush aid into Gaza as Trump starts Asia diplomacy tour Trump is embarking on his first visit to Asia since returning to the White House. The high-stakes trip comes as the president faces a constellation of international challenges, from relations between the U.S. and China to trying to end the…
Health Oct 25 Experimental treatment offers hope to people struggling with chronic pain More than 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, according to the CDC. Persistent pain that lasts beyond a typical recovery period can be debilitating and finding the right treatment is a challenge, but a recent study could provide a…
Politics Oct 18 ‘We intend to defend our democracy,’ says ‘No Kings’ protest organizer Millions turned out across the country Saturday for a coordinated day of protest against Trump and his administration’s policies. A similar event in June brought out more than 5 million demonstrators, but organizers say the mobilization was even bigger this…
World Oct 18 Massive leak exposes how China’s ‘Great Firewall’ is being exported to other countries For years, China’s government has used what’s known as the “Great Firewall” to censor the internet inside its country and block access to select foreign websites. Now, a document leak shows that a little-known Chinese company is exporting these tools…
Arts Oct 12 Documentary argues George Orwell’s greatest fears are materializing George Orwell's writings warning of the dangers of totalitarian and authoritarian states gave the English language the term "Orwellian." A new documentary called "Orwell: 2+2=5” argues that Orwell's greatest fears are coming true. William Brangham talked with director Raoul Peck…
World Oct 11 Relief organizations ready to surge aid to Gaza as ceasefire takes hold There’s relief in both Israel and Gaza as the pause in fighting appears to be holding. As Israeli forces pull back in Gaza, humanitarian organizations prepare to move in to increase the flow of desperately needed aid. Before the ceasefire…