Science Mar 08 Scientists shed new light on the mysterious ‘lost years’ of sea turtles Sea turtles are considered one of the oldest living species on Earth, but it’s been a mystery where their babies go after heading out to sea. Known as their “lost years,” the lack of information makes it hard for conservationists…
Nation Mar 05 Supreme Court rejects Trump administration’s bid to freeze billions in foreign aid The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the Trump administration’s request to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid for work that has already been done. The administration asked the court to block a lower-court ruling ordering the government to release…
World Mar 02 Former Saudi ambassador weighs in on Trump’s approach to Gaza and the Middle East Israel is blocking humanitarian aid from reaching Gaza until Hamas agrees to a proposal to extend phase one of the ceasefire, which expired Saturday. John Yang speaks with Prince Turki Al-Faisal, a former Saudi ambassador to the U.S. and U.K.,…
Arts Mar 02 How AI was used in the making of some of this year’s Oscar favorites At this year’s Oscars, there is a subplot of controversy over the use of artificial intelligence in the production of a number of nominated films, including some in the running for best picture. Katey Rich, awards editor at The Ankler…
World Mar 01 Former U.S. ambassador on Zelenskyy’s next moves after Oval Office blowout Washington and Europe are still feeling the reverberations of Friday’s heated Oval Office exchange between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Now, Zelenskyy is in London to rally the support of European leaders. Kurt Volker, former U.S. special envoy to…
Economy Mar 01 A look inside Canada’s last-minute efforts to avert Trump’s steep tariffs President Trump says his 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada will go into effect on Tuesday, despite Canadian officials’ efforts to persuade their American counterparts that they have improved border security. John Yang speaks with David McGuinty, Canada’s minister…
Health Mar 01 Dementia risk in the U.S. after age 55 higher than previously thought, study finds A new study shows that Americans’ risk of developing dementia after turning 55 is more than double what earlier research had found. The New York University study estimates that the number of dementia cases will double by 2060, reaching 1…
Arts Feb 27 Remembering the life and legendary career of actor Gene Hackman Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman is dead at the age of 95. Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Wednesday. Authorities are still investigating the cause, but a search warrant affidavit…
World Feb 23 New film highlights fear in Estonia, Finland and Sweden of Putin’s aims beyond Ukraine The shift in U.S. support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, which enters its fourth year on Monday, has raised alarms in Kyiv and in capitals across Europe. A new documentary finds that those anxieties are especially high in…
Nation Feb 22 The potential consequences of Trump’s unprecedented Pentagon shakeup Trump’s shakeup of Washington reached the Pentagon on Friday as he fired several top military leaders, including Air Force Gen. CQ Brown as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Trump selected retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine…