Nation May 24 Does taxing sugary drinks result in better health outcomes? What some cities have found Experts say drinking a lot of sweetened beverages can lead to obesity, diabetes and heart disease. This week, the federal government reversed decades of policy and allowed states to ban the use of food stamps to buy soda and other…
Science May 18 What the dismissal of hundreds of scientists means for a flagship climate report In late April, the Trump administration told hundreds of scientists and experts that they were no longer needed to compile the next national climate assessment, a flagship report mandated by Congress to catalog the ways climate change affects the country.
Science May 10 Humans have seen a tiny fraction of the deep sea. Researchers are trying to change that The deep sea covers about two-thirds of the Earth’s surface, but according to a new study, humans are estimated to have observed less than .001 percent of the deep seafloor — an area roughly the size of Rhode Island. Stephanie…
Health May 03 How vaccine hesitancy may be driving a spike in pediatric flu deaths The CDC reported 12 seasonal flu-related deaths of children this week, bringing the total number of pediatric flu deaths this season to 216 — the most in 15 years. Experts say one reason for this new record could be the…
World Apr 27 What's on voters' minds as Canada elects a new prime minister Monday is the end of voting in Canada to elect a new prime minister. The big issue in this campaign has been U.S.-Canadian relations, especially Trump’s tariffs. Since the beginning of the year, opinion polls have gone from showing a…
Nation Apr 19 Retired firefighter looks back at tragedy of Oklahoma City bombing, 30 years later Oklahoma City held a solemn ceremony Saturday morning, honoring the 168 people who died 30 years ago today when an anti-government extremist set off a powerful bomb outside the federal building there. A single photograph captured the horror of that…
Nation Apr 12 New book 'Unfit Parent' provides valuable parenting lessons from the disabled community Last year, parents in the United States reported being overwhelmed and burnt out. One group of parents is often overlooked: the 1 in 15 with disabilities. Author Jessica Slice shares how her experience being disabled prepared her for parenthood. Ali…
Science Apr 06 Why the military is creating artificial reefs to protect U.S. shorelines Artificial, human-made reefs have been deployed around the country to enhance and protect coastlines. The Department of Defense is working to deploy them in waters off its coastal military bases with its “Reefense” project. Ali Rogin speaks with Catherine Campbell,…
Arts Mar 22 A look inside the U.S. Mint's creation of a quarter celebrating Ida B. Wells This Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at a special series of quarters honoring notable American women. This is the final year of the program, and one of the coins for 2025 features journalist and civil rights activist Ida…
Nation Feb 16 What to know about the groups behind online romance scams and who is most at risk It’s Valentine’s Day weekend and love is in the air. More and more these days, that first spark begins with connections made on digital devices — but not all online romances are real. Scammers use texts and fake profiles to…