Health Dec 01 U.S. to release new rules for foreign travelers amid growing concerns over omicron variant The first case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus was detected in the U.S. Wednesday — a discovery most health officials had said was inevitable. A case was confirmed in San Francisco, California, on the eve of new requirements…
World Oct 28 What we know about Sudan’s ongoing civil disobedience after military coup President Joe Biden said Thursday that the United States stands with peaceful protesters in Sudan who are demonstrating against Monday's military coup. On the ground, at least 11 protesters have been killed. The United Nations Security Council also called for…
Nation Sep 07 WATCH: 20 years on, Muslim journalists reflect on reporting in a post-9/11 world It has been 20 years since Sept. 11, 2001. The events, which shook the nation, also had reverberating effects on Muslims living in the U.S. Analyses show that anti-Muslim hate grew in the U.S. following the attacks.
Nation Sep 02 Despite being downgraded to a storm, Ida pummeled East Coast states The U.S. East Coast is grappling with historic flooding and tornadoes. At least 40 more deaths have been linked to storm Ida since it struck with new fury Wednesday. Other than Louisiana, flooding is also bad in parts of the…
Arts Jun 15 How this campaign is renewing its push to keep America’s 21 lesbian bars afloat A new documentary opens with a startling statistic: There were at least 200 lesbian bars, at their peak, in the late 1980s. Today, 21 remain.
Arts Jun 10 21 lesbian bars remain in America. Owners share why they must be protected Owners and general managers of lesbian bars share what makes these queer spaces vital, how they survived the pandemic, and why this part of LGBTQ nightlife needs to be preserved.
Arts May 13 The artist behind a George Floyd mural reflects on how it became a ‘ubiquitous icon’ Peyton Scott Russell's black-and-white mural of George Floyd's face became an iconic image amid the protests against racial injustice. The artist talks about how the large artwork came together and his mixed feelings about the global attention the mural received.
Arts Apr 19 ‘A lesson in authenticity:’ Andra Day reflects on the experience of playing Billie Holiday The new film "The United States Vs. Billie Holiday" takes on the life of "Lady Day," the great Billie Holiday. And the woman playing her — Andra Day — is winning raves of her own with a nomination for best…
Nation Apr 05 ‘Abandoned by everyone else,’ neighbors are banding together during the pandemic Last spring, hundreds of local mutual aid groups sprung up across the United States in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
World Apr 01 Hong Kong’s pro-democracy leaders say it’s an ‘honor’ to be jailed over fight for freedom In another blow to the city’s democracy, seven of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy leaders were convicted of unlawful assembly on Thursday and could face up to five years in jail. Nick Schifrin focuses on three of those convicted and…