Economy Aug 11 Firearms industry scrutinized for how it markets to consumers The debate over gun control in America often centers around firearms production and distribution. But in recent years gun company marketing techniques have come under scrutiny, as major manufacturers seek out a new and arguably vulnerable audience. Paul Solman has…
Economy Jul 01 Supply chain issues put a damper on July 4 fireworks Problems with the global supply chain have impacted nearly every sector of the economy. Now Americans preparing to celebrate Independence Day may find increased prices on the fireworks aisle, or their cities canceling fireworks displays altogether. Stephanie Sy has the…
Health Jun 21 Women reflect on what life was like before Roe v. Wade In light of the leaked Supreme Court opinion that would reverse the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, the country faces the prospect of a future where abortion will no longer be legal nationwide. Amna Nawaz spoke to women…
World May 21 Biden aims to bolster America’s influence in Asia to counter China, North Korea President Biden is halfway through a five-day trip to South Korea and Japan in an effort to expand American influence and rebuild economic ties in a region where China and North Korea’s power remains significant. In Seoul Saturday, he and…
Nation May 13 Remembering some of the 1 million Americans lost to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic With the U.S. marking the tragic milestone of 1 million lives lost from COVID-19, we wanted to pause to acknowledge this immense, collective loss and remember just some of the Americans who have perished from the virus since the pandemic…
Nation May 12 New Mexico struggles against raging wildfires amid evacuations There’s been an unusually early start to the fire season this year, with blazes already burning for weeks in the southwest, mainly in Arizona and New Mexico. The nation’s largest wildfire continues to rage in New Mexico near Santa Fe…
Arts May 07 ‘Colorful Weddings’ pushes the marriage business beyond bridal white The wedding industry is up and running again as more people are vaccinated and couples have rescheduled their canceled plans due to COVID. But the return of weddings is also highlighting the lack of services catered to people of color…
Health May 06 Exploring the complicated history of abortion in the United States In the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion striking down Roe v. Wade, Justice Samuel Alito writes that the nation has had an “unbroken tradition” of criminalizing abortion. But as John Yang reports, the history is much more complicated.
Economy May 01 How one Michigan family is trying to stay afloat amid historic inflation Prices in the U.S. are climbing at their fastest rates in 40 years, up more than 8 percent from 2021. But for many families across the country that number is more than a data point. We take a look at…
Education Apr 14 Schools struggle to accommodate the religious needs of Muslim students during Ramadan The month marks the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and prayer for millions of Muslims in the United States. But it can also bring challenges for students and parents trying to navigate school and religious observance. NewsHour’s…