Economy Jul 30 Breaking down the GDP report as U.S. economy slows in 2nd quarter In a sign that the war in Iran may be weighing on economic growth, the U.S. economy saw a slowdown in the second quarter. That’s according to a new report today from the Commerce Department. It all comes after the…
World Jul 24 Trump sets new tariffs on trading partners, covering nearly all U.S. imports The latest set of tariffs from President Trump took effect on Friday for more than 80 countries, covering virtually all U.S. imports. They replace another set of tariffs, launched on what Trump called "liberation day," that the Supreme Court struck…
Science Jul 22 Breakthroughs in Chinese AI models threaten U.S. lead in tech race Breakthroughs in Chinese AI models are sending shockwaves through Washington and Silicon Valley. Chinese companies are narrowing the AI gap despite vast differences in computing power and resources. It comes as the White House is planning to redirect billions in…
Politics Jul 20 Deadly shootings by ICE officers renew scrutiny of recruitment and training Two deadly shootings involving ICE officers reignited protests and renewed questions about tactics, training and recruitment at the agency. None of the agents involved were wearing body cameras, and neither of the victims was the intended target of the operation.
Politics Jul 07 Trump's EEOC abandons key tool for combating workplace discrimination For more than 60 years, the federal government has relied on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to enforce laws against workplace discrimination. The Department of Justice is now challenging a legal framework that has underpinned that work for decades. Geoff…
Health Jul 03 The growing dangers of record heat waves like the one engulfing July 4th celebrations Americans across the East Coast are preparing for one of the hottest Independence Days in recorded history. Triple-digit temperatures have disrupted travel, strained the energy grid and forced some communities to change or cancel planned celebrations. Meanwhile, health authorities in…
Nation Jul 02 Hard-fought win raises hopes for U.S. in World Cup The U.S. men’s team punched their ticket to the World Cup round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Soccer fans across the country celebrated the win, despite a controversial red card that will keep the team’s…
Science Jul 01 Millions of Americans face dangerous temperatures as heat wave bears down Dangerously high temperatures are set to scorch much of the country as a brutal heat wave bears down on the East Coast and Midwest. Hundreds of cities could hit record highs by Friday, when more than 175 million Americans will…
Education Jun 29 Required Bible stories for Texas students challenge separation of church and state Passages from the Bible will now become required reading for public school students in Texas. The Republican-controlled state board of education approved the mandatory reading list on Friday, the first of its kind in the country. William Brangham discussed the…
Nation Jun 26 Why more school districts are limiting screen time for students The nation’s second-largest school district imposed strict new limits on screen time for its roughly 400,000 students. The Los Angeles Unified School District policy is the latest example of a growing backlash against technology in classrooms nationwide. William Brangham discussed…