Nation Dec 25 Maine’s deaf community unites to heal in wake of Lewiston shooting It has been two months since a gunman opened fire on a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, killing 18 people and injuring 13 others. One community was especially hit hard by the attack. The shooting is believed…
Nation Nov 15 Universities pushed to address mental health concerns on campus after student suicides Higher education is facing a mental health crisis. Yale settled a lawsuit following the death of a student by suicide in 2021 and will allow students flexibility to take lighter course loads and keep their healthcare while on medical leave.
Nation Sep 25 What’s next for Hollywood after writers and studios reach tentative deal to end strike Writers and the major studios reached a tentative deal after nearly five months of striking. In the coming days, members of the Writers Guild of America will vote to approve the new contract, which includes pay increases to keep up…
Nation Sep 11 Rats are on the rise. Here’s what cities are doing about it Much like it shook most everything else in the world, the COVID pandemic shifted where rats went to seek out their meals. As restaurants and businesses across the country closed suddenly, rats had to adapt to find food in residential…
Nation Sep 07 Extreme heat, lack of air conditioning force some schools to cancel classes With the new school year underway, high temperatures have led to schools either closing or dismissing early in at least nine states this week. That’s raised questions about old overheated buildings, the lack of air conditioning and bigger ventilation concerns…
Economy Sep 01 What the latest jobs report signals for American workers The August jobs report portrays a labor market that’s steadily growing, but there are signs of cooling in the face of the Federal Reserve’s higher interest rates. Employers added 187,000 jobs in August while the unemployment rate ticked up from…
Nation Aug 10 Alcohol-related deaths among women rise at a faster rate than men In the last two decades, more and more Americans have died from drinking-related causes. But a new study shows alcohol-related deaths are rising faster among women than men. Laura Barrón-López discussed the research with Dr. Paula Cook, a physician who…
Science Jul 27 Lobster industry says regulations to save right whales will push them out of business Right whales are a majestic sight to behold off the eastern coast of North America, but they are endangered and their numbers are shrinking. Many conservationists say fishing gear that causes entanglements is a big part of the problem. But…
Nation Jun 16 DOJ investigation reveals patterns of abuse and discrimination by Minneapolis police A major investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice says the Minneapolis Police Department repeatedly used excessive and unjustified deadly force against city residents. The findings documented long-standing patterns of abuse and discrimination against Black and Indigenous citizens. Special correspondent…
Science Jun 07 Canadian wildfires blanket eastern U.S. with smoke, causing poor air quality for millions Hundreds of wildfires continue to burn across Canada and many of them are out of control. The smoke is putting millions of Americans under air quality alerts, prompting warnings to stay indoors to avoid exposure to pollution. Stephanie Sy reports.