Science Feb 12 The current hurdles to putting more electric vehicles on the road In last week's State of the Union, President Biden reaffirmed his administration's commitment to get more electric vehicles in American driveways. It's estimated that half of all new vehicle sales will be EVs by 2030, but the industry still faces…
Health Feb 11 Why more states are requiring consent for pelvic exams on unconscious patients Medical schools, medical students and state legislatures are grappling with the little-discussed but sometimes common practice of performing pelvic exams for training purposes on unconscious patients without their knowledge. Alexandra Fountaine, a medical student in Ohio, and Phoebe Friesen, a…
Health Feb 05 Why American cities are struggling to supply safe drinking water Residents of Jackson, Mississippi; Flint, Michigan; and parts of New York City, Baltimore and the state of Hawaii have all dealt with contaminated water supply over the years. Why are so many cities having problems with their drinking water? Shannon…
Nation Jan 22 The shifting battle over abortion rights 50 years after Roe Fifty years ago today, the Supreme Court's ruling in Roe v. Wade gave constitutional protection to the right to seek an abortion. But after a different Supreme Court overturned Roe last year, ending a pregnancy is now a crime in…
Economy Jan 15 What you need to know about interest-free payment plans As prices remain high from inflation, the concept of "buy now, pay later" is gaining popularity among consumers. Companies like Affirm, Afterpay and Klarna allow customers to take an item home right away and pay for it over time in…
Arts Jan 14 How the video game ‘Stray’ is helping rescue real-life cats "Stray," an award-winning video game featuring a stray cat, is helping rescue animals. Online streamers are using their platforms to raise money for felines without a home. The PBS NewsHour spoke to a number of people who are using a…
Nation Jan 01 How Southwest’s operational meltdown upended passengers’ travel plans Southwest Airlines appears to have recovered from their holiday week meltdown, with only about two dozen flight cancellations reported Sunday. But anger and frustration lingers among Southwest passengers, many of whom are still trying to reach their destinations. We spoke…
Nation Dec 31 The highs and lows that defined the news of 2022 As we wrap up 2022, we take a look back at some of the biggest moments that shaped the past year, and how the PBS NewsHour covered them.
World Dec 04 Violence and instability in Haiti as ongoing crisis deepens Gripped by gang violence, a new cholera outbreak and widespread shortages of food, water and fuel, the crisis in Haiti has worsened in recent months. Many are calling for international intervention, even as the U.S. continues to deport Haitian migrants…
Nation Nov 20 Community mourns deadly Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs A gunman opened fire late Saturday night inside Club Q, an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, killing five people and wounding at least 25 before being subdued by patrons and taken into police custody. People who were inside the club…