Health Nov 08 What the ‘bird theory’ test may reveal about your relationship One of the latest relationship tests to go viral is the “bird theory,” racking up millions of views on social media. It’s based on a theory developed by couples researcher John Gottman about the importance of engaging with partners when…
Politics Nov 02 Federal workers struggle without pay as long shutdown begins to affect more Americans Sunday marks day 33 of the government shutdown with no end in sight. Approximately 650,000 furloughed federal workers received fresh notices telling them to stay home without working and without pay, and many are beginning to feel the pinch. John…
Education Oct 19 How the Trump administration is dramatically reshaping education in America In March, Trump signed an executive order to begin shutting down the Department of Education, though it would take an act of Congress to actually close it. In the meantime, the department is taking dramatic steps toward fulfilling a conservative…
Politics Oct 18 ‘We intend to defend our democracy,’ says ‘No Kings’ protest organizer Millions turned out across the country Saturday for a coordinated day of protest against Trump and his administration’s policies. A similar event in June brought out more than 5 million demonstrators, but organizers say the mobilization was even bigger this…
Nation Oct 05 The fight against book bans by public school librarians shown in new documentary According to a new report from PEN America, public schools across the U.S. saw more than 6,800 book bans in the 2024-25 school year. A new documentary, “The Librarians,” examines the experiences of school librarians who’ve found themselves on the…
Nation Sep 28 Public transit systems ‘on the edge of a cliff’ amid funding shortfalls A shortfall in federal funding is threatening public transportation systems across the country. As pandemic-era government support runs out and with inflation added to the mix, local governments are saddled with deficits, leading to reduced services and increased fares. Ali…
Health Sep 27 Demand for egg freezing is rising as more people delay parenthood. Here’s what to know More people than ever are putting their hopes for parenthood on ice, literally. Egg freezing is a costly procedure that had primarily been used by people undergoing medical treatments that could affect their fertility, but now it’s becoming more common…
Education Sep 20 A look at the future of DEI on college campuses as hundreds of programs disappear Change is in the air as college students return from summer break this year. At more than 400 campuses across the country, programs and centers that promote diversity, equity and inclusion have been eliminated or rebranded. Ali Rogin speaks with…
Health Aug 30 Protein is everywhere amid a new cultural obsession. How much do we really need? It used to be that only fitness buffs and bodybuilders thought about how much protein they were getting. But now, everybody seems to be looking for more of it in their diet, and just about every food product has added…