World Jul 22 2023 Women’s World Cup puts spotlight back on pay equity issues in soccer The Women’s World Cup is underway with important changes for this year’s tournament. The largest number of teams ever is playing for the biggest pot of money ever, reflecting the global growth of women’s soccer. But some issues haven’t changed,…
World Jul 16 Global food security concerns reignite as clock ticks down on Ukraine grain deal The wartime agreement allowing Ukrainian grain shipments through Russia's blockade was hailed as a "beacon of hope" and has helped keep food prices stable around the world since last summer. But it's set to expire Monday and Russia is threatening…
Nation Jun 30 Supreme Court ruling allows businesses to refuse some services to LGBTQ+ customers On a 6-3 ideological split, the Supreme Court sided with an evangelical Christian website designer who does not want to create sites for same-sex weddings, even though a Colorado anti-discrimination law would require her to. The court said the First…
Nation Jun 25 The writings and activism of Black, bisexual feminist Alice Dunbar-Nelson As we enter the final week of Pride Month, our "Hidden Histories" series takes a look at the works of Alice Dunbar-Nelson, a bisexual Black woman whose writings and activism advocated racial equality and women's suffrage at the turn of…
Education Jun 10 Why some top schools are opting out of U.S. News’ college rankings list This week, Columbia University said it would no longer provide information for the U.S. News and World Report’s decades-old rankings list of colleges and universities. The high-profile dropout follows a parade of prestigious law schools and medical schools that said…
Arts Jun 04 The real-world influence of Nintendo’s newest hit ‘Legend of Zelda’ game The latest video game in Nintendo’s critically acclaimed “Legend of Zelda” series has smashed sales records since its release several weeks ago, even boasting a Guinness world record for the fastest-selling Nintendo video game of all time. PBS NewsHour's Casey…
Nation Jun 04 How Lorraine Hansberry inspired countless Black and LGBTQ+ writers This Pride Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look at the story of Lorraine Hansberry, the playwright and civil rights activist who gave new voice to countless marginalized artists who were women, Black and queer.
Nation May 21 How Dalip Singh Saund became the first Asian American elected to Congress This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Tonight, we spotlight Dalip Singh Saund, a political trailblazer who was the first Indian American, and first person of any Asian descent, elected…
Nation May 20 Alarming spate of racehorse deaths draws scrutiny of industry safety practices According to a group that opposes horse racing as inhumane, 901 thoroughbreds died in 2022 — more than two a day. Seven horses died over 10 days leading up to the Kentucky Derby in May this year. And Saturday, a…
Nation May 13 What’s behind a severe decline in Florida’s citrus harvest Oranges have long been synonymous with Florida, as a key element of the state’s economy. But this year, Florida projects the worst citrus harvest since the Great Depression, threatening a way of life for many. William Brangham reports on what’s…