Health Oct 22 Millions of kids are struggling with anxiety. How is it being treated? A national panel of health experts is recommending for the first time that children ages 8 and up be screened for anxiety — an issue that the pandemic has put a spotlight on. Dr. Lee Beers, former president of the…
Health Sep 17 Jackson water crisis exposes consequences of aging infrastructure Jackson, Mississippi's boil water notice was lifted Thursday, nearly seven weeks after a failure at the city's main water treatment plant left residents without access to clean running water. But many residents say problems with Jackson's water system have persisted…
Arts Sep 11 Online community enables unconventional path to publishing for 'Old Country' "Old Country" is a debut horror-thriller novel gaining attention not just for its page-turning suspense, but also for the way its early draft found publishing success — on Reddit. Geoff Bennett spoke with authors Matt and Harrison Query to learn…
Economy Sep 03 Answers to questions about Biden's student debt forgiveness plan The total amount of student loan debt in the U.S. currently stands at $1.6 trillion — more than the debt from credit cards and car loans combined. Following President Biden's announcement on student loan forgiveness, many borrowers could soon see…
Science Aug 28 Trees across the U.S. face dire threats, new report shows A new report out this week warns that at least 1 in 9 tree species in the U.S. is at risk of extinction. Trees face a host of threats including invasive species, deadly disease and climate change. The data comes…
Science Aug 14 Climate change is worsening heat waves in oceans. Here's why that's a problem This summer has seen record-high temperatures around the world, but the damaging effects of heat do not stop at the water's edge. In Europe, the Mediterranean Sea has been experiencing elevated temperatures since May, with deadly consequences for delicate underwater…
Science Aug 07 Viral 'shrimp raves' raise awareness of an endangered species In the sea of videos on TikTok today, dance crazes and cute animals are unavoidable on the video-sharing app. But below the surface — underwater to be more precise — are some special, critically endangered crustaceans who have unintentionally hopped…
Health Jul 31 Amazon's acquisition deal with One Medical raises patient privacy concerns In a nearly $4 billion deal, Amazon plans to buy One Medical, a primary care group with nearly 200 locations across the country. Privacy advocates are voicing concerns about Amazon controlling people's online purchase data as well as their health…
Economy Jul 23 The economic impacts of unchecked climate change Around the world, the ravages of climate change are evident in record-high temperatures, floods, fires and other natural disasters. In the U.S., President Biden is taking executive action to address the climate crisis, citing climate change as both a national…
Nation Jul 23 How new technologies could accelerate the spread of conspiracy theories If tech-industry watchers are right we'll soon be living in the metaverse. Glimpses of the virtual environment are already among us, from virtual concerts and fashion to popular immersive games. While the virtual world could revolutionize work and play, it…