Nation Aug 09 Montgomery mayor discusses chaotic riverfront brawl and how to move forward A chaotic brawl on the riverfront in Montgomery, Alabama, has captured the attention of many Americans. It started when a riverboat was returning from a two-hour cruise and a private boat was blocking the dock. Videos of the fight that…
Health Aug 08 Investigation reveals lack of consequences for doctors spreading COVID misinformation What happens when doctors spread misinformation during a pandemic, potentially endangering peoples’ lives? A new investigation from The Washington Post looks at why doctors who pushed medical misinformation, particularly about alleged COVID remedies or treatments, faced so few repercussions for…
Nation Aug 07 Future of freight in question after trucking company Yellow files for bankruptcy Yellow, one of the nation’s largest freight and trucking companies, announced it is shutting down, leading to one of the largest mass layoffs in recent history and potential shipping cost increases. The company is in bankruptcy just three years after…
Economy Aug 04 Jobs report falls short of expectations but signals recession might be avoided The U.S. economy added 187,000 jobs in July, slightly fewer than expected but still a sign of a resilient job market. The report also shows the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5 percent. This comes after several encouraging reports in the…
Arts Jul 31 How Jason Aldean's controversial hit song became a cultural flashpoint One of the most popular country music hits of the summer is Jason Aldean's "Try That In A Small Town." But the song has ignited controversy and faced backlash from fans who say the lyrics encourage racism and violence. The…
Nation Jul 21 Shark tracking efforts ramped up after wave of encounters off Northeastern coast After a recent spate of shark encounters, New York State is ramping up efforts to monitor the apex predator off the coast of Long Island. It comes as experts in Massachusetts are raising awareness about the surging population of great…
Education Jul 13 Affirmative action ruling prompts new push to end legacy admissions The Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in college admissions has renewed the debate over legacy admissions. A Boston-based nonprofit filed a complaint alleging Harvard’s legacy and donor-based admissions favors white students, and the NAACP called on 1,600 public and…
Science Jul 11 Why extreme heat is more dangerous than many realize Tens of millions of people living in the Southwest are dealing with what the National Weather Service says it's one of the longest heat waves in modern record. That extreme heat is even more dangerous than some might realize. Geoff…
Nation Jul 06 Meta launches Twitter competitor Threads as Zuckerberg and Musk rivalry intensifies Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has launched its new app that’s expected to compete with Twitter, which has faced backlash under Elon Musk’s ownership. The text-based app known as Threads looks nearly identical to Twitter and has seen more than 30 million…
Health Jul 06 Blood test can identify risk for preeclampsia, the leading cause of maternal death The Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test that can identify pregnant women at severe risk for preeclampsia, a high blood pressure disorder that can develop during pregnancy and is a leading cause of maternal death worldwide. Roughly…