Science May 25 Pope Leo warns AI should be 'disarmed' in manifesto on potential dangers Pope Leo called for artificial intelligence to be “disarmed” in his first papal encyclical, urging major regulation to protect against potential risks, including war and economic dislocation. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Christopher Hale, who writes “Letters from Leo” on…
Nation May 22 Shein's purchase of sustainable fashion brand Everlane sparks outcry A deal between two seemingly incompatible clothing brands is causing a lot of consternation among customers and raising questions about sustainable fashion. Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion giant, is acquiring Everlane. For many, Everlane has been the face of a sustainable…
Health May 19 Trump administration moves to roll back limits on forever chemicals in drinking water The Trump administration is moving to roll back limits on some PFAS, the toxic “forever chemicals” found in the drinking water of millions of Americans. The Biden-era rule set the first national drinking-water limits for several PFAS compounds. But industry…
Nation May 13 Why a court overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction A murder conviction that gripped the nation and touched on power and privilege in the South has been tossed out. Former South Carolina prosecutor Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of killing his wife and son. But the state’s Supreme Court…
Nation May 07 Proposed FEMA changes raise questions about the future of disaster response For years, there’s been a debate over what role the Federal Emergency Management Agency should play when disaster strikes American communities. Trump argues that states should shoulder much more of the responsibility, and now a review council appointed by the…
Politics Apr 22 RFK Jr. defends vaccine guidance changes and health spending cuts Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was back testifying on Capitol Hill, giving members of Congress a chance to press him on some of the biggest changes he's making on spending cuts, vaccines and other public health issues. Lisa Desjardins…
Politics Apr 21 Fed nominee Warsh questioned on independence from Trump and personal wealth President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, was on Capitol Hill facing a slew of lawmaker questions on his monetary policy and independence from Trump. But the president’s pressure campaign against Jerome Powell threatens to freeze Warsh’s…
Nation Apr 20 Killing of 8 children in Louisiana renews focus on domestic violence involving guns Another deadly shooting has torn apart another American community. In Shreveport, Louisiana, a man shot and killed eight children and left two other adults gravely wounded. The killer was reportedly the father of seven of the eight children he shot.
Arts Apr 17 Ex-Kennedy Center staffer alleges chaos and cronyism under Trump leadership Unless courts intervene, the Kennedy Center will shut down this July for two years, as part of a roughly $250 million renovation. In the lead-up, there’s been a wave of layoffs and a controversial rebranding by President Trump’s allies. Josef…
Politics Apr 15 Pope Leo's critiques of Trump policies hold more weight as a fellow American, priest says The battle between the president and the pope continues to play out. Pope Leo has not backed down from his criticisms of the war in Iran, but he is taking a different approach during his visit to Africa. Some allies…