Nation Jul 30 Bill aimed at protecting children online sparks debate over censorship and privacy The U.S. Senate passed the Kids Online Safety Act on Tuesday. If the bill is approved in the House, it will mark the first time in 25 years that Congress has passed a law aimed to better protect children from…
Politics Jul 29 Trump shifts stance on cryptocurrency to win over new bloc of voters and mega-donors Cryptocurrency’s largest annual conference featured a gathering of leaders, celebrities, tech industry insiders, and crypto-enthusiasts. Both Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke in favor of boosting crypto during their remarks. The rise of cryptocurrencies has created a new…
Nation Jul 24 COVID infections spike, raising concerns of another summer surge A COVID summer wave has spread across most of the U.S. and western states are seeing particularly high numbers of infections. With more people traveling for the summer and gathering in large groups, public health officials are concerned these numbers…
Arts Jul 12 Symphony celebrates NATO's 75th anniversary with music from member nations A symphony orchestra at the Library of Congress commemorated NATO’s 75th anniversary with an evening of music from its member countries. The songs symbolize hope and solidarity in trying times. Geoff Bennett has a look and a listen for our…
Science Jul 07 As climate change threatens island nations, some turn to digitizing their history As hurricanes grow stronger and more common due to climate change, they raise new threats for island nations — not just to infrastructure, but also to artifacts and documents that help define cultures. Now, two island nations in the Atlantic…
Nation Jul 05 What Boeing's potential fraud plea deal could mean for the aviation industry The U.S. government is waiting to see if Boeing accepts its deal to plead guilty to criminal fraud in connection with two 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people. Amna Nawaz spoke with Zipporah Kuria, whose…
Nation Jul 02 New laws on tracking gun sales highlight divide between blue and red states Conflicting laws around the purchase of firearms are taking effect across different states. In California, credit card companies must provide banks with retail codes for gun stores in order to help track their sales. But the opposite is happening in…
Nation Jun 26 New HIV drug taken twice a year shows promise in preventing infections in trials The long fight against HIV/AIDS may get a potent new weapon. A new drug, taken by injection twice a year, shows great promise in preventing new HIV infections and would ease the treatment process since patients currently have to take…
Nation Jun 19 Report reveals how formerly enslaved people were ousted from land received after Civil War After the Civil War, the federal government’s pledge of 40 acres and a mule to the formerly enslaved has been known as a broken promise. But a new report reveals that not only did the government grant land to hundreds…
Nation Jun 12 Hunter Biden trial highlights experience of Americans struggling with addiction The trial of Hunter Biden highlighted his struggles with addiction, a struggle that resonates with millions in this country. Two-thirds of all Americans say drug addiction has either personally affected them or their families. Experts say there are common challenges…