Science Feb 17 How a new space race could be harming the Earth’s atmosphere According to data from the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, 2023 was a record year for launching satellites, probes, landers and more into space. But scientists worry those plumes of exhaust trailing behind rockets could be scattering harmful…
Nation Feb 15 Why diversity initiatives at colleges and companies are facing political backlash The debate over diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in colleges and universities has been heating up around the country. The political and actual backlash to past DEI programs has been growing. John Yang breaks down more of what this dispute…
Nation Feb 11 A look at the growing ties between pro sports and the sports betting industry Not long ago, professional sports avoided anything to do with gambling. But today in 2024, the Super Bowl is being played within sight of the Las Vegas Strip, and pro sports leagues and teams are raking in millions of dollars…
Arts Feb 11 Writer Curtis Chin on what growing up in a Chinese restaurant teaches about life Curtis Chin spent a lot of his childhood at his family's Chinese restaurant in Detroit. At one point, he assumed that he, like his father and grandparents, would spend his life there. Instead, he became a writer and filmmaker. John…
Politics Feb 10 Can social media companies safeguard the 2024 election against misinformation? As 2024 election campaigns pick up steam, Meta announced this week that it would start labeling AI-generated images posted on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. In December, an advocacy group said Meta, YouTube and X have rolled back 17 policies intended…
Nation Feb 09 Why some governors turned down a food assistance program for children in their states A new federal food assistance program is aiming to reduce child hunger by giving low-income families money for summer groceries. But only those who live in certain states will have access to that relief. John Yang explains.
World Feb 04 How upcoming elections in South Asia will test democracy in the region More than 1 billion people are going to the polls in South Asia this year. In a test of democratic values and human rights in the region, voters will choose leaders in five countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, India and…
World Feb 03 What the U.S. hopes to achieve with airstrikes against Iran-backed militias The U.S. is responding to last weekend’s drone strike in Jordan that killed three U.S. troops with airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in the Middle East. Pentagon officials say it took just 30 minutes for B-1 bombers and other U.S. aircraft…
Nation Feb 03 Pressure grows on Congress to take action against deepfake pornography Deepfake pornography uses technology to make explicit images appear to be someone they’re not. Images using Taylor Swift’s face that surfaced recently on social media have brought the issue front and center, and the problem seems to be getting worse…
Nation Feb 01 Why Universal Music Group is pulling songs from TikTok More than a billion users around the world may find that TikTok is a bit less fun than it was just a day ago. It’s tied to a major showdown between the social media app and the world’s biggest record…