World May 06 Waiving the vaccine patent may come down to giving pharmaceutical companies incentives President Joe Biden has given the initial nod for the U.S. to waive patent rights on COVID vaccines to boost international production. But there are real questions over how effective these moves would be, what other countries feel about it,…
Science May 03 Do I need to replace my AC or fridge? Understanding the new EPA rule on Hydrofluorocarbons The EPA on Monday announced a new rule that targets a greenhouse gas that's common but probably not too familiar to many Americans: Hydrofluorocarbons. These gases are widely used in home and commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps. John…
Nation Apr 27 Cicada season: What to expect from the coming brood that’s been underground for 17 years The bugs are coming - billions of them. The periodical cicada emergence is just days away in many states. While their emergence occurs every 17 years and is no reason for fear, experts worry climate change is spurring them to…
Nation Apr 26 On the road, and online: How the people that inspired “Nomadland” make a living This past year was no traditional year for the movies - or for the Oscar awards. But there were excellent films and more diversity in the nominations. Chloe Zhao became the first woman of color to win Best Director for…
Nation Mar 25 Shot chasers: How volunteers are helping bridge America’s vaccine gap As the U.S. continues to grapple with the pandemic, vaccine supply remains limited in some areas. Distribution systems are fragmented and tough to navigate, especially for the estimated 25 million Americans who don’t have internet access for online registration. Luckily,…
Arts Mar 15 Rarely portrayed in popular culture, ‘Minari’ follows story of a Korean American family A new film called “Minari” is an immigrant tale rarely portrayed. It features a Korean family in rural Arkansas, and it's already received major recognition, including a Golden Globe Award. Jeffrey Brown has the story of our arts and culture…
Making Sen$e Mar 03 Millions of Americans saddled with student debt as debate continues over relief As Washington debates how to provide economic aid during the pandemic, many say one critical component should be part of future deals: forgiving student debt. But determining how much could or should be forgiven is a complicated question. Paul Solman…
Nation Feb 23 Raising children for a second time, ‘grandfamilies’ struggle during the pandemic More and more older adults are raising kids for the second time around because of illness, incarceration, addiction, or any number of reasons. And since the start of the pandemic, almost 40 percent of "grandfamilies" say they struggle to pay…
Making Sen$e Feb 20 Why more older workers are finding themselves unemployed as retirement approaches Many Americans plan to save for retirement in their 50s. But what happens if you're laid off at that age instead? According to researchers, the situation is common, and older workers have a harder time finding a new job --…
Making Sen$e Oct 25 Want to retire by 40? Here’s advice from people who did it No, they aren’t geniuses, nor did they inherit millions of dollars from their parents.