Economy Jul 11 Inflation and high housing costs spur more baby boomers to find roommates Amid high inflation and rising housing costs, some seniors are turning to home-sharing. Economics correspondent Paul Solman has the story about a growing number of baby boomers who are becoming "boommates."…
Nation Jun 15 Coastal Louisiana struggles with housing crisis after Hurricane Ida The Atlantic hurricane season started June 1, but people in southeast Louisiana are still recovering after being hit last year by one of the strongest hurricanes ever to make landfall in the state. Communities correspondent Roby Chavez went back to…
Nation May 24 Black and Creole people defined New Orleans cuisine, but Black chefs don’t get top jobs New Orleans is a unique city where its people are part of a rich melting pot of diversity that has made its food world-famous. But many of the culture bearers of that history are being shut out of the top…
Nation Apr 01 A tribute to PBS NewsHour producer Lee Koromvokis NewsHour is saying farewell to one of our great producers who is retiring after a long career at the program. Lee Koromvokis has worked on hundreds of stories over the years and produced some of our best pieces, and the…
World Mar 31 How tough sanctions against Russia could permanently reshape the global economy The rise of oil prices since Russia invaded Ukraine five weeks ago is one key part of the larger economic fallout from the war and from the tough sanctions the U.S. and many other countries have imposed on Russia in…
Health Mar 28 People of color with eating disorders face cultural, medical stigmas Almost 30 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. During the pandemic, the number of people seeking treatment has jumped. But as Amna Nawaz reports, eating disorders are often overlooked in people of color.
Nation Mar 16 A year after deadly spa shootings, Asian Americans continue to face physical, verbal abuse It was one year ago this week since a mass shooting at three Atlanta-area spas left eight people dead, six of them women of Asian descent. Amna Nawaz reports on how attacks against Asian Americans have continued across the U.S.
Nation Dec 17 Why the toys your child wants for Christmas may be out of stock Christmas is just a week away and for some parents, finding the specific toy their child wants has been a real challenge this season. That's due, in part, to the supply chain problems around the globe — and how it…
Economy Dec 03 Analyzing the shipping backlog from one of America’s busiest ports Friday's jobs report offered mixed signals about the state of hiring, but one thing was clear: more people are trying to get back into the labor force. Supply chain issues are one key challenge as companies compete for workers and…
Education Nov 02 Analyzing long-term impact, side effects and risks of COVID shot for kids The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has approved the use of COVID vaccines in children ages 5 to 11. But a Kaiser Family Foundation survey found only 27% of parents plan to opt for the shot. One third plan…