Arts Dec 20 A conversation with Temple Grandin, world-renowned animal scientist and autism advocate Four new portraits have gone up at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, showcasing this year’s recipients of the Portrait of a Nation award for their transformative contributions to American history and culture. One of them is Temple Grandin, who has…
World Dec 14 Australia declares Bondi Beach shooting a terrorist attack amid spike in antisemitism Two gunmen opened fire Sunday evening on a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, sending crowds fleeing for safety. At least 16 people are dead, including one alleged gunman and a 12-year-old child, and 38 others were wounded. Ali…
Economy Dec 13 How tariffs on China are making the holiday season less merry for shoppers This year it might not be the Grinch who threatens to steal Christmas, but tariffs. According to an analysis by Lending Tree, if Trump’s tariffs had been in place last year, they would have increased consumer costs by $28 billion…
World Nov 30 The story behind one man's historic descent of Mount Everest on skis When adventurers talk about Mount Everest, most often it's about climbing the world's highest peak. In October, Jim Morrison became the first person to ski down Everest’s most dangerous route. The feat was chronicled by mountaineer and Academy Award-winning filmmaker…
Nation Nov 23 Federal agents escalate tactics as Trump administration pushes for more migrant arrests From Los Angeles to Chicago to Charlotte, federal law enforcement agents are arresting immigrants in raids unfolding in the public eye. Videos circulating online show agents pinning protesters to the ground, smashing car windows and dragging suspected undocumented immigrants away…
Science Nov 23 Deep in the Amazon, scientists build a 'time capsule' to predict future of climate change Hundreds of miles from the U.N. conference on climate change that wrapped this weekend in Belém, Brazil, scientists are conducting a first-of-its-kind experiment that could help future policymakers address the issue. John Yang reports.
Nation Nov 22 How patients are using AI to fight back against denied insurance claims As health insurers increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to process claims, denials have been on the rise. In 2023, about 73 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans had their claims for in-network services denied, and less than 1% of…
Health Nov 09 Why regulators want to ban a key ingredient in kratom, a popular herbal supplement Southeast Asians have used kratom leaves as a home remedy for centuries. Recently, its popularity in the U.S. has exploded as a way to ease the effects of opioid withdrawal. But kratom is poorly regulated and synthetic versions contain high…
Health Nov 08 What the 'bird theory' test may reveal about your relationship One of the latest relationship tests to go viral is the “bird theory,” racking up millions of views on social media. It’s based on a theory developed by couples researcher John Gottman about the importance of engaging with partners when…
Politics Nov 02 Federal workers struggle without pay as long shutdown begins to affect more Americans Sunday marks day 33 of the government shutdown with no end in sight. Approximately 650,000 furloughed federal workers received fresh notices telling them to stay home without working and without pay, and many are beginning to feel the pinch. John…