Nation Sep 21 Trump's attacks on free press echo rhetoric used by autocrats, Jodie Ginsberg says To discuss President Trump's decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, Amna Nawaz spoke with Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists.
Nation Sep 11 Americans remember the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks 25 years ago Families, survivors, first responders and dignitaries marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with somber and poignant ceremonies. That included major gatherings in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The attacks killed 2,977 people and set…
Science Sep 09 AI researcher warns companies are ignoring catastrophic risks Concerns about the risks of artificial intelligence, and whether the companies building it are doing enough to keep it safe, have erupted across the tech world. Jacob Coxon, who previously worked at Anthropic and OpenAI, wrote that the industry understands…
Nation Sep 08 Youth sports become big business, putting stress on families and leaving some behind Roughly 5 million kids are competing for travel or club sports teams that have cropped up across the country. Many benefit from that participation, including some who get college scholarships, but youth travel sports also come with increasing costs and…
Nation Sep 07 What went wrong before an Amazon cargo jet barreled off the runway in Miami Federal officials are investigating why an Amazon cargo jet overran a runway at Miami International Airport, striking two vehicles and killing five people. Video posted to social media shows the Boeing 767 jet was still airborne far down the runway…
Economy Sep 04 Why the U.S. job market remains resilient in face of global pressures and inflation The job market delivered a surprising rebound in August, adding 162,000 jobs, far more than economists had expected. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, and the Labor Department revised July numbers upward. The stronger-than-expected report comes as the Federal…
Science Sep 01 How a super El Niño is fueling extreme weather patterns The potentially record-breaking El Niño has brought a relentless stretch of extreme weather across the country. Experts watching the climate and weather patterns are warning that the effects could persist well into 2027. William Brangham discussed the super El Niño…
World Aug 25 Canadian trade minister says reaching deal with U.S. in best interest for both countries To discuss the trade war and deteriorating relations between the U.S. and Canada, Geoff Bennett spoke with Canadian trade representative Dominic LeBlanc, a central figure in negotiations with the United States.
Economy Aug 24 The potential economic fallout of Trump's trade war with Canada The trade war between the U.S. and Canada is intensifying after negotiations broke down over the weekend. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country had been preparing for a fundamental shift in its relationship with the U.S., which it…
Nation Aug 19 Why states claim Meta designed addictive features for children Meta is facing allegations that it knowingly designed Instagram and Facebook to keep children and teenagers hooked, even as it learned about the potential harm to their mental health. A spokesperson called the claims unsubstantiated, saying the company stands by…