Health Jul 20 What to know about the rise of mental health misinformation on social media In recent years, people have become more comfortable sharing their personal experiences about mental health, a sign that stigma around it is diminishing. On Instagram and TikTok combined, there are nearly 90 million posts with the hashtag “mental health.” But…
Nation Jul 13 A look at the controversy around ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center This weekend, lawmakers got their first look inside “Alligator Alcatraz,” the makeshift immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., called the conditions “disturbing and vile,” a description Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem challenged. John Yang…
World Jul 06 What to expect from Netanyahu and Trump’s high-stakes White House meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House Monday. Netanyahu left Israel Sunday for the two leaders’ first in-person meeting since last month’s joint U.S.-Israeli assault on Iranian nuclear facilities. John…
Science Jun 28 Scientists track humpback whale migration with an assist from AI technology Humpback whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth and live in every one of the planet’s oceans. Their seasonal migrations are among the longest of any mammal, stretching thousands of miles. Now, scientists are using AI-powered facial recognition…
World Jun 22 What we know about the U.S.’ unprecedented direct attack on Iran The Middle East stands at a pivot point Sunday after the Trump administration launched airstrikes on three of Iran’s largest nuclear sites. In response, Iran said the time for diplomacy is over and hinted at military retaliation against the United…
Nation Jun 21 Trump administration pulls the plug on suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth Next month, the Trump administration will end specialized support on the 988 national suicide prevention hotline for young LGBTQ+ callers — a group that has disproportionately high suicide rates. The administration said the hotline will “no longer silo LGB+ youth…
World Jun 15 Israel and Iran launch new round of strikes as deadly conflict rages into third day Israel and Iran exchanged missile barrages for a third straight day Sunday. A human rights group says Israel’s strikes have killed at least 406 people in Iran, while the death toll in Israel rose overnight to 13. John Yang speaks…
Politics Jun 13 What to expect as Washington hosts Trump’s military parade Since his first term, President Trump has dreamed of a grand military parade. Saturday, it will finally take place. The occasion is the Army’s 250th birthday and also Trump’s birthday. The multi-million dollar parade promises to feature a dazzling display…
Science Jun 08 New book ‘Empire of AI’ investigates OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is one of the most famous and secretive companies in the world working to develop artificial general intelligence that would match or surpass the cognitive abilities of humans across every task. Investigative journalist Karen Hao…
Science May 25 To change perceptions of sharks, swimmer Lewis Pugh takes the plunge at Martha’s Vineyard Sharks have been cast as the ultimate villain ever since the movie “Jaws” was released 50 years ago this summer. The film tells the story of a great white shark terrorizing beachgoers, but in reality, humans pose the greater threat…