Nation May 11 The history-making legacy of Asian American photographer Corky Lee May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. For our “Hidden Histories” series, we learn about Corky Lee, a photographer who chronicled the daily lives, struggles and contributions of Asian Americans, a community that is often marginalized,…
World May 04 Departure of U.S. troops from Chad and Niger raises regional security concerns The African nations of Niger and Chad have both been key partners with the United States in combating terrorist groups in the region. But now that both countries are ruled by military regimes, that cooperation is in question. Ali Rogin…
Arts Apr 27 ‘H Is for Hope’ explores history of climate change and why there’s hope for the future Data shows that global levels of the three main heat-trapping greenhouse gases — carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide — all reached record highs in 2023 for the second year in the row, and experts say there’s no end in…
Economy Apr 06 Why more Americans are making hardship withdrawals from retirement accounts For a growing number of Americans, retirement accounts are doing double duty as savings accounts for the future and emergency funds for the here and now. Vanguard Group says that 2023 saw early withdrawals from a record 3.6 percent of…
World Apr 06 Food waste is a global problem. Here are major drivers and what can be done about it More than 2 billion people, about a third of the world’s population, face food insecurity. At the same time, a recent UN report estimated that more than 1 billion metric tons of food went to waste in 2022, enough to…
World Mar 24 Intense fighting between rebels and Congolese army sparks fear of regional war Violent conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is worsening the humanitarian crisis there, the World Health Organization warned this past week. As armed rebels close in on Goma, hospitals are overwhelmed and hundreds of thousands civilians have…
Nation Mar 16 Are helicopters safe? Aviation expert weighs in on factors behind notable crashes From fatal crashes during U.S. military operations to high-profile accidents like the one that killed basketball star Kobe Bryant and his daughter, a string of incidents in recent years have raised questions in people’s minds about the safety of helicopters.
Arts Mar 10 How the 2024 Oscars spotlight progress and continued struggles for women in film The 96th annual Academy Awards could be considered a milestone for women in film, with women filmmakers setting a record in the Best Picture category. But the past year also highlighted ongoing struggles in diversity, equal pay and equal opportunities…
World Mar 03 Mexico City is running out of water. Here’s why and how millions of residents are affected Mexico City, one of the world's most populous cities, could be just months away from running out of water. It’s a crisis brought on by geography, growth and leaky infrastructure, all compounded by the effects of climate change. Journalist Emily…
Nation Mar 03 Why more people are turning to artificial intelligence for companionship Shakespeare may have written that “music be the food of love,” but increasingly these days, the language of this very real emotion may be spoken with artificial intelligence. Haleluya Hadero, who covers technology and internet culture for the Associated Press,…