Health Feb 15 As winter swimming gains popularity, the benefits and risks of taking an icy plunge It’s the middle of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and while it might not feel like the season for jumping in the water, more and more people are finding an icy plunge invigorating. William Brangham takes a look at the…
Arts Feb 08 ‘The Power Pause’ aims to rebrand what it means to be a stay-at-home mom For some women, leaving the workforce to care for children or family is a choice. For others, it’s a necessity. But Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled, doesn’t think a career pause means putting aside professional ambitions. Ali Rogin speaks…
Nation Feb 02 California’s devastating wildfires leave lingering mental health toll on residents California officials declared this weekend that the last of the deadly fires that destroyed more than 16,000 structures were fully contained. As cleanup crews work to clear debris, contain toxins and evaluate damage, residents are grappling with the lingering mental…
Science Jan 26 Study finds gender-affirming medical care for minors is very rare, refuting political narrative Trump and Republican candidates made rolling back federal protections for transgender people a big issue, spending hundreds of millions of dollars on TV ads, much of it focused on gender-affirming care for minors. Despite the attention, a new study finds…
Science Jan 26 How sail-powered cargo ships are charting a course to sustainability on the high seas Eighty percent of all global trade travels by sea, and the ships carrying those goods account for 3 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Now, some shipping companies are taking a new tack as they try to navigate the industry…
Nation Jan 19 The history and tradition of presidents leaving personal notes for their successors Monday’s change of Oval Office occupants is a ritual full of traditions and customs. One of the more modern ones began in 1989, when Ronald Reagan left a note for George H.W. Bush on stationery with a whimsical bit of…
Health Jan 11 How to protect yourself from the health hazards of wildfire smoke Vast plumes of smoke and ash from the California wildfires are threatening the health of people miles away, and has led both the Biden administration and Los Angeles County to declare public health emergencies. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Russell…
Arts Jan 11 Why ‘vertical shorts’ for mobile phones are taking off in the entertainment industry Most of the video entertainment we watch these days isn’t at the movies, on TV or even on a computer — it’s on a smartphone. To cater to these changing habits, companies are turning out bite-sized soap operas for phone…
World Jan 04 How human trafficking victims are forced to run ‘pig butchering’ investment scams An investment scam called “pig butchering” has cost victims around the world an estimated $75 billion in just the last four years, and it's not just the targets who are being harmed. The imposters on the other end of the…
Nation Dec 22 A therapist’s advice for dealing with the pain of family estrangement during the holidays The picture-perfect image of happy families at holiday gatherings isn’t reality for everyone. According to a Harris poll conducted in November, about 18 percent of those surveyed said they had only limited interactions with their immediate family. Some of our…