Politics Nov 24 Higher young voter turnout in midterms changes approach to major political issues This midterm cycle, young voters turned out in historic numbers and helped Democrats stave off the Republican red wave. They were still a small portion of the electorate, but voters under 30 have shown increased participation in the last few…
Economy Nov 16 Taylor Swift ticket sale problems spark widespread criticism of Ticketmaster Taylor Swift fans hoping to score tickets to her upcoming tour have met a confusing and chaotic system. The problems sparked widespread criticism of Ticketmaster's grip on the market. Diana Moss of the American Antitrust Institute joined John Yang to…
Education Nov 14 Seven college students killed in separate homicides in Virginia, Idaho Two universities are grieving the tragic loss of students. In Moscow, Idaho, four University of Idaho students were found dead in a home near campus on Sunday. And in Charlottesville, Virginia, three University of Virginia students were shot and killed.
Politics Nov 07 Oath Keepers leader testifies in his Jan. 6 sedition trial The leader of the far-right militia group Oath Keepers returned to the witness stand in federal court today. Stewart Rhodes is testifying in his own defense against seditious conspiracy charges that stem from his role in the January 6 attack…
Health Nov 03 Study reveals stark number of alcohol-related deaths among young Americans Drug overdoses and the opioid epidemic have devastated the country for the past two decades, taking far too many lives. But alcohol use and abuse is a huge problem that far gets less attention. As John Yang reports, a new…
Nation Oct 28 What baseball fans can expect as the World Series gets underway The World Series gets underway Friday night in Houston. This year’s series pits a team that dominated the standings all season, the Houston Astros, against a team that barely made the playoffs, the Philadelphia Phillies. John Yang spoke with Tyler…
Nation Oct 26 Debate over Ye’s popularity continues as companies cut ties after his antisemitic remarks Adidas ended a multi-billion dollar business deal with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, saying his antisemitic remarks went against the company’s values. Since the controversy erupted, Foot Locker, Balenciaga, talent agency CAA and Vogue’s Anna Wintour are among those…
Health Oct 25 Hospitals caring for high numbers of children infected with RSV With COVID still a concern and the flu season now underway and showing signs it could be severe, there’s a third virus that’s surging and has physicians worried about a potential “tri-demic” this winter. Pediatric hospitals are struggling to deal…
Education Oct 21 Biden’s student loan relief plan blocked while appeals court considers challenge An appeals court temporarily blocked President Biden's plan to erase the student loan debt of millions of Americans while it considers a challenge. Several groups have gone to court to try to stop the forgiveness program. The decision comes as…
Nation Oct 18 Antisemitic comments from public figures spark concern over real-world implications In the past week, several antisemitic comments from public figures, including former President Trump and Ye, have sparked concern about the real-world implications of the statements. Dov Waxman, a professor and Chair of Israel Studies at UCLA, joined John Yang…