Science Sep 01 How medical advancements could reshape the outlook for children with Trisomy 18 Trisomy 18, also known sometimes as Edwards syndrome, is often fatal within weeks after a baby is born. But now, parents and doctors are finding ways of getting more time with those children with greater interventions and incredible commitments. Stephanie…
Politics Aug 28 ‘Public health is in trouble,’ says high-ranking CDC leader who resigned in protest There are serious concerns about the Centers for Disease Control and its mission after Susan Monarez was suddenly fired from her position as director. She had refused to resign amid clashes with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine…
Nation Aug 21 Home sales went up in July, offering momentum to a struggling market The housing market showed signs of life in July, with existing home sales increasing by 2% from the previous month. It's offering a bit of momentum to a market that’s been struggling. Geoff Bennett discussed the numbers with Daryl Fairweather,…
Nation Aug 12 CDC shooting highlights increasing rhetoric and hostility against health professionals The shooting at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta has shaken many in the field of public health. Authorities say the 32-year-old gunman fired nearly 200 rounds at six buildings on the CDC campus and believed COVID-19 vaccines were to blame…
Economy Aug 05 Can Trump deliver on his energy export promises? Expert weighs in With new tariffs set to take effect on Friday, President Trump continued to battle and negotiate with several countries. He has said the new purchase of U.S. energy is a key to some of the biggest deals struck so far.
Nation Aug 01 What NTSB hearings revealed about the Washington mid-air collision that killed 67 The National Transportation Safety Board wrapped up a three-day investigative hearing into the mid-air collision between a helicopter and passenger jet in Washington that killed 67. New information confirms the crew of the Army helicopter faced several problems, including incorrect…
Economy Jul 31 Economist analyzes Trump’s trade deals as tariff deadline approaches With hours to go before President Trump’s deadline, dozens of countries are facing the possibility of significant tariffs that could go into effect. But there’s uncertainty around the deadline as Trump announced a 90-day extension for Mexico. Amna Nawaz discussed…
Nation Jul 29 EPA plans to overturn scientific finding used to regulate carbon emissions The EPA announced plans to overturn a key scientific finding that has been used to regulate carbon emissions since 2009. The endangerment finding determined that pollutants caused by burning fossil fuels endanger humans and can be regulated under the Clean…
Education Jul 21 Top books to read this summer, according to Ann Patchett and Maureen Corrigan With summer in full swing, you may be wondering what books to take along on vacation or enjoy right at home. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has answers to that question from two of our regulars, Ann Patchett and Maureen…
Arts Jul 21 12 books to dive into this summer, according to our literary experts Here are some ideas to help you choose your next read.