Education Oct 20 HBCUs enter new fight for equal funding A lawsuit in Missouri could have implications for the nation's historically Black colleges and universities. Current and former students at Lincoln University are suing the state for $549 million, alleging it systematically underfunded the school. The case could become a…
Economy Oct 14 Economist breaks down new inflation report and what's driving prices higher With the midterm elections just three weeks away, a new inflation report shows prices rising faster than expected, putting more pressure on Americans struggling with the cost of everyday essentials. To discuss what the latest numbers mean for Americans, Amna…
Politics Oct 12 Rep. Omar accuses Trump of political intimidation after agents search her home Federal agents searched the Washington, D.C., home of Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar early Monday. Agents with Homeland Security Investigations were seen carrying boxes from the home. Rep. Omar accused the Trump administration of political intimidation. Geoff Bennett discussed more…
Nation Oct 08 Gulf Coast prepares for landfall as Hurricane Isaias gains power Millions along the Gulf Coast are on high alert as Hurricane Isaias gains power and moves closer to land. Isaias is now a Category 2 storm, the first hurricane in the Atlantic basin this year. Forecasters are warning of heavy…
Nation Oct 01 New details intensify scrutiny of Cornell's handling of gang rape allegations There are new revelations about how authorities handled an alleged gang rape at Cornell University in 2024. New reporting out today finds Cornell police left out key information in a statement given to local law enforcement. That includes Jane Doe’s…
Science Sep 29 Self-regulation 'not enough' for AI safety, Gary Marcus says Top tech executives met with President Trump on Tuesday to discuss the future of artificial intelligence amid growing concerns over AI models losing control. Researchers and lawmakers are calling for stronger safeguards, but Trump said the technology is transforming the…
Nation Sep 28 What Trump's rollback of fuel economy standards means for drivers The Trump administration is rolling back federal fuel economy standards for new vehicles. The move reverses policies meant to increase fuel efficiency to encourage greater use of electric vehicles. The boost for gasoline-powered vehicles comes as the war in Iran…
Health Sep 25 Health care costs a major concern for voters ahead of midterms Health care is at the center of a political debate as millions of Americans struggle with rising costs. Enrollment in the marketplaces created by the ACA dropped this year, mainly due to the expiration of federal credits. Vice President Vance…
World Sep 22 What the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger settlement means for Hollywood A day after Paramount Skydance and a group of state attorneys general announced a settlement clearing the way for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, questions remain about whether the deal does enough to protect consumers and competition. Geoff Bennett…
Nation Sep 04 Pablo Torre breaks down financial questions surrounding Dodgers owner Mark Walter A controversy is brewing involving the Los Angeles Dodgers, owner Mark Walter and NBA legend Magic Johnson. Federal investigators have been looking into whether Walter broke the law in how he raised the money and disclosed the source of those…