Arts Sep 28 Jahri’s World creator reflects on why he makes music for neurodivergent kids In Jahri's World, quirky costumes and silly songs are designed to create a sensory oasis for neurodivergent children. The videos on TikTok have gone viral, racking up millions of views. John Yang speaks with the man behind the music, Jerry…
World Sep 27 ‘Iran’s nuclear program can never be destroyed,’ country’s top nuclear negotiator says Iran is bracing for global sanctions over its nuclear program to go back in place after the U.N. Security Council rejected a last-ditch effort to delay them. PBS Frontline correspondent Sebastian Walker conducted an exclusive interview with Ali Larijani, head…
Arts Sep 20 In Detroit, a public garden thrives with help from an army of volunteers As the end of summer nears, we visit a public garden in Michigan that evolves with the seasons, thanks to its meticulous design and an army of volunteer gardeners. John Yang reports from Detroit for our arts and culture series,…
Nation Sep 07 Chicago braces for federal crackdown as Trump stokes tensions on social media Tensions are rising in Chicago as Trump signals that he’ll soon send troops and ICE agents to the city as part of his crackdown on crime and illegal immigration. This weekend, he posted on Truth Social, “Chicago about to find…
World Sep 07 Violence sweeps across Indonesia amid protests over worsening economy In recent weeks, Indonesia has been rocked by massive anti-government demonstrations. The protests are led by students, workers and women’s rights groups angered by the yawning gap between Indonesia’s elites and shrinking middle class, and turned violent after a delivery…
Nation Sep 06 States join forces to make their own vaccine recommendations amid CDC turmoil Amid turmoil at the CDC, the debate over the federal government’s vaccine policy remains as contentious as ever. Now, some states are taking matters into their own hands, forming alliances to review scientific data and make their own vaccine recommendations.
Health Aug 31 What to know about ‘AI psychosis’ and the effect of AI chatbots on mental health The parents of a teenager who died by suicide have filed a wrongful death suit against ChatGPT owner OpenAI, saying the chatbot discussed ways he could end his life after he expressed suicidal thoughts. The lawsuit comes amid reports of…
Nation Aug 31 Volunteers work to restore the Appalachian Trail after Helene’s destruction Last fall’s Hurricane Helene brought historic rainfall and record-breaking flooding across the Southeast. In the immediate aftermath, downed trees and destroyed bridges caused 430 miles of the famed Appalachian Trail to be closed. Now, months of labor by volunteer work…
World Aug 30 Afghan women’s freedoms severely restricted four years after U.S. withdrawal, UN says Four years ago today, the U.S. military completed its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. Since then, the Taliban has imposed Islamic law and severely restricted the rights of girls and women. John Yang speaks with Richard Bennett, the United Nations’ special…
Science Aug 30 How coyotes are adapting to urban life and thriving in U.S. cities In cities across America, it’s become increasingly common to see coyotes in parks, golf courses and other green spaces. John Yang speaks with New York Times reporter and photographer Loren Elliott and urban ecologist Christopher Schell to learn more.