World Apr 15 Journalists retrace fateful journey of group of 43 African migrants lost at sea A new AP investigation highlights the desperate and sometimes deadly journey many African migrants are taking across the Atlantic in search of a better life in Europe. The reporting centers on a boat that drifted thousands of miles off-course from…
Nation Apr 09 What we know about the classified document leak revealing U.S. spy secrets More details are emerging about an apparent leak of U.S. intelligence documents onto social media. With a Justice Department investigation underway, The Washington Post is reporting that these files, many seemingly from the Pentagon, provide details about the war in…
World Apr 09 Driven by necessity, Bangladesh develops innovations to fight climate change The low-lying nation of Bangladesh suffers disproportionately from climate change, despite producing just 0.5 percent of the world’s carbon emissions. It’s also creating innovative ways to predict and protect against climate-driven disasters, and discovering new ways to build resilience using…
Arts Apr 09 How Hollywood is turning video games into hit films and TV shows Video games are a booming industry, raking in nearly $100 billion yearly in the U.S. alone. But turning those games into successful movies and TV shows has been a bit of bust — until recently. Geoff Keighley, gaming reporter and…
Health Apr 01 How FDA approval of over-the-counter Narcan sales affects the opioid crisis This week, the FDA approved nationwide over-the-counter sales of Narcan, the brand name version of the generic overdose reversal drug naloxone. Overdoses are the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., driven in large part by opioid use. Dr.
Health Mar 26 What we know about toxic ‘forever chemicals’ and how to reduce our exposure A class of toxic chemicals known as PFAS has made its way into food, soil, water and even most people’s blood in America. In March, the EPA proposed the first regulatory standard limiting the quantity of PFAS in drinking water.
Science Mar 19 A 5,000-mile-long mass of seaweed is coming to shore. Here’s what will happen The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, a 5,000-mile-long belt of seaweed weighing more than 11 million tons, is threatening to wreak havoc in the coastal waters and beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. It's so big that it can be seen from…
Arts Mar 19 How #BookTok is giving authors and booksellers a much-needed boost The publishing world has a new infusion of enthusiasm and energy, thanks to an online community of book lovers on TikTok. Known as #BookTok, it's not just a place for book recommendations and reviews — it's also helping drive book…
Health Mar 11 Pandemic rules for Medicaid enrollment are ending soon. Here’s what that means The nation’s uninsured rate reached an all-time low during the pandemic, largely because Congress temporarily blocked states from kicking people off Medicaid even if they were no longer eligible. But starting at the end of March, as many as 15…
Health Mar 04 Popular artificial sweetener erythritol linked to higher risk for blood clots A new study has linked erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, to greater risk of blood clots that could lead to heart attacks or strokes. Erythritol is used in sugar substitutes, zero-calorie processed foods, condiments and even oral care products. Dr.