Economy Apr 28 Fed blames mismanagement and oversight failures for Silicon Valley Bank collapse The Federal Reserve issued a stinging report on the historic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. The analysis notes that while the collapse was a “textbook case of mismanagement” by bank officers, the Fed said its regulators missed clear danger signs…
Science Apr 20 Ice sheets in Greenland, Antarctica melting faster than previously thought, research shows New research shows that the massive ice sheets at the top and bottom of our planet are shrinking much faster than previously thought. The international study compiled satellite measurements over time and depict what one researcher described as a "devastating…
Nation Apr 18 Federal officials scrutinized for ignoring warnings as migrant children were put to work In February, a New York Times investigation exposed how thousands of migrant children are working in jobs across the country in violation of child labor laws. The Times now reports that the Biden administration was made aware of the risks…
Health Apr 14 Why the U.S. designated the animal tranquilizer xylazine an ’emerging threat’ Concerns are growing about overdoses linked with an animal tranquilizer mixed with opioids. The Biden administration declared the combination of xylazine and fentanyl an emerging threat. It’s the first time any drug has been given that designation. Ali Rogin discussed…
Science Apr 12 EPA proposes strict limits on tailpipe emissions to speed up electric vehicle transition The Biden administration rolled out its most aggressive effort yet to combat climate change with tougher emissions limits for cars and trucks. But several challenges remain, including the cost of electric cars, the batteries and how to charge them on…
Health Apr 11 Abortion pill ruling opens door to more political pressure on medical regulators The country is closely watching how the battle over abortion medication unfolds in federal courts. It follows a Texas judge’s decision to overturn FDA approval of the mifepristone. But there’s also growing concern over what that ruling could mean for…
Nation Apr 10 What results from the Masters mean for the rivalry between Liv Golf and the PGA It was a history-making win for Spanish golfer Jon Rahm at the Masters tournament. In securing his second major championship, Rahm became the first European ever to win both the Masters and the U.S. Open. But the event was not…
Nation Apr 07 Biden proposes using Title IX to stop blanket bans on transgender athletes A rule change the Biden administration is proposing could make broad bans on competition by transgender athletes illegal, but would still allow restrictions in some cases. The proposal would affect Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination by schools that receive…
Nation Apr 06 Investigation reveals widespread sexual abuse and cover-ups by Archdiocese of Baltimore More than 150 Catholic priests and others associated with the Archdiocese of Baltimore sexually abused over 600 children, according to the Maryland Attorney General’s Office. A long-awaited report revealed the horrific scope of abuse and cover-ups spanning some eight decades.
Nation Apr 05 The potential dangers as artificial intelligence grows more sophisticated and popular Over the past few months, artificial intelligence has managed to create award-winning art, pass the bar exam and even diagnose illnesses better than some doctors. But as AI grows more sophisticated and popular, the voices warning against the potential dangers…