Nation Jun 17 Two children lost loved ones to gun violence. They're now each other's 'safe haven' The first five months of this year suggest it could be the worst year for mass shootings in decades. More than 8,000 people have been killed by gunfire, according to The Washington Post and Gun Violence Archive. The Post's ongoing…
Making Sen$e Jun 03 How a rise in remote employment may impact post-pandemic work life Unemployment claims dropped again Thursday, and this week may also bring a clearer picture of what's happening with the job market. As more Americans get vaccinated, workers and companies are figuring out what post-pandemic work life will look like --…
Politics May 07 Why the latest jobs report was disappointing, and what it means for the economy With millions of people still out of work during the pandemic, Friday's mediocre jobs report puzzled many analysts who expected hundreds of thousands more new jobs. Lisa Desjardins discusses its implications with Ellen Hughes Cromwick, a former chief economist at…
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…