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.
World Aug 24 Why three brothers are attempting a record-setting row across the Pacific Ocean It’s a story of three brothers, a boat and thousands of miles of ocean. The Maclean brothers from Scotland are in the final stretch of their attempt to row nonstop across the Pacific from Peru to Australia. They’re going for…
World Aug 23 'Purely in survival mode': Aid worker shares conditions in Gaza City after famine declared Officials in Gaza say Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 33 people, including Palestinians sheltering in tents and seeking scarce food. It comes a day after the IPC declared that Gaza City is in the grips of a famine…
Nation Aug 23 Does Trump have the power to end mail-in voting? Legal scholar weighs in With control of Congress at stake in the 2026 midterm elections, Trump is doubling down on efforts to end mail-in voting. In the 2024 election, nearly 30% of Americans who voted cast their ballots by mail. Despite a multimillion-dollar Republican…
Politics Aug 20 How the reclassification of marijuana could impact users, businesses and research President Trump has promised answers soon on a potential shift in national drug policy. Last year, the Biden administration proposed moving marijuana from the DEA's Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, which wouldn’t make it legal on the federal level but…
World Aug 17 What to expect from Zelenskyy's next meeting with Trump, backed by European leaders When Zelenskyy returns to the Oval Office on Monday, at least a half-dozen European leaders will join him in a high-profile display of unity. After meeting with Putin on Friday, Trump aligned himself with Russian positions, triggering fears that Ukraine…
Health Aug 17 Why insomnia is becoming seen as a public health emergency in the U.S. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, about 12% of Americans suffer from chronic insomnia. The resulting daytime fatigue, depression and low motivation can lead to accidents, lost productivity and other consequences. John Yang speaks with Atlantic staff writer…
Arts Aug 17 A photographer's quest to raise awareness of fireflies under threat with dazzling images For many people, fireflies are part of the story of summer, evoking memories of lazy, hot evenings spent trying to catch them in glass jars. Now, one man is still trying to catch them — not with a jar, but…
World Aug 16 Security expert analyzes fallout of Trump's alignment with Putin after their summit Efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine are shifting next week to the White House, where Trump will meet with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy. Their talks come as Trump aligns himself with Putin, dropping his demand for a ceasefire and…