Nation Feb 08 The history of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in America Since President Trump returned to the White House, he’s issued executive orders that target diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, dismantling decades of federal anti-discrimination policy. This Black History Month, John Yang explores the origins of DEI in America for our…
World Feb 02 Canadian ambassador to U.S. hopes for ‘off-ramp’ to trade war after Trump tariffs President Trump said Sunday that Americans may feel “some pain” as a result of the North American trade war that’s emerging after he imposed sweeping tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Retaliatory tariffs were quickly announced by Mexico, Canada and China,…
Economy Feb 02 Why a deadly strain of bird flu is making egg prices soar nationwide During 2024, the average price of a dozen large, Grade A eggs jumped 65 percent. The USDA predicts prices will go up another 20 percent this year. A big reason for these sky-high prices: the bird flu outbreak that started…
Nation Feb 01 Former FAA administrator discusses the current state of aviation safety There’s been another fatal plane crash, this one in Philadelphia, as officials are still investigating Wednesday’s deadly mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. that claimed 67 lives. Randy Babbitt, a former FAA administrator and commercial airline pilot, joins John Yang to…
Health Feb 01 How vet schools are trying to address the mental health challenges plaguing veterinarians Caring for beloved pets as a veterinarian can be satisfying and rewarding, but it can also bring mental health challenges that some feel haven’t been adequately addressed. Now, some veterinary schools are trying to do something about it for the…
Nation Jan 31 Helicopter flights heavily restricted near Washington airport after mid-air collision Helicopter flights are restricted near Washington's Reagan National Airport as investigators search for clues into what might have caused Wednesday night's deadly midair collision between a commercial jet and an Army helicopter. John Yang reports on the latest and Geoff…
Nation Jan 30 What investigators revealed about the jet and helicopter collision in D.C. that killed 67 Investigators are trying to determine why a U.S. Army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet collided in the air as the plane was trying to land in Washington. Officials believe everyone on board both aircraft died when they crashed…
Science Jan 26 Study finds gender-affirming medical care for minors is very rare, refuting political narrative Trump and Republican candidates made rolling back federal protections for transgender people a big issue, spending hundreds of millions of dollars on TV ads, much of it focused on gender-affirming care for minors. Despite the attention, a new study finds…
Science Jan 26 How sail-powered cargo ships are charting a course to sustainability on the high seas Eighty percent of all global trade travels by sea, and the ships carrying those goods account for 3 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Now, some shipping companies are taking a new tack as they try to navigate the industry…
Health Jan 25 What to know about an AI transcription tool that ‘hallucinates’ medical interactions Many medical centers use an AI-powered tool called Whisper to transcribe patients’ interactions with their doctors. But researchers have found that it sometimes invents text, a phenomenon known in the industry as hallucinations, raising the possibility of errors like misdiagnosis.