Education Apr 17 Jenny Odell’s new book ‘Saving Time’ gives fresh perspective on the meaning of time We’re all used to being ‘on the clock’ and ruled by it. But a new book by Jenny Odell takes on the very idea of time in our lives. "Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock" is Odell's follow-up…
Arts Apr 03 Kehinde Wiley exhibit uses historic icons to expose systemic violence against Black people Kehinde Wiley is best known for his distinctive presidential portrait of Barack Obama. But Wiley has spent most of his career painting vibrant portrayals of everyday Black men and women. A new exhibition of his work focuses on grief and…
Nation Mar 22 Baseball’s new pitch clock speeds up the game, draws mixed reaction from players and fans Opening day for professional baseball is just around the corner, and this year it will be notably different. Major League Baseball has enacted a series of new rules intended to make the game more exciting. Stephanie Sy went to a…
Health Mar 16 Pandemic burnout worsens nursing shortages in hospitals across U.S. The national nursing shortage dates back decades, but the COVID-19 pandemic pushed it to crisis levels. One study predicts that in the next two years, there will be a shortage of up to 450,000 bedside nurses in the U.S. Stephanie…
Nation Mar 13 Persistent drought and overdevelopment cause record low water levels for tens of millions Despite a rainy and snowy winter out west, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the reservoirs that provide water for 40 million Americans, are at record low levels due to the ongoing megadrought. Arizona is set to lose over 20% of…
Nation Mar 02 New FDA guidelines on milk spark disagreements between farmers and plant-based companies It’s almost official. Soy, almond and other plant-based drinks that call themselves milk can keep using that name, at least according to new draft guidelines released by the FDA last week. Stephanie Sy explores the debate.
Nation Feb 10 The efforts to crack down on sex trafficking in Arizona ahead of Super Bowl More than 100 million viewers are expected to tune into the Super Bowl on Sunday. The stadium near Phoenix is expected to be packed, with more than 70,000 on hand to watch the Chiefs and Eagles square off. But big…
Science Jan 24 Salton Sea lithium deposits could help EV transition, support economically devastated area The demand for electric vehicles is surging in the U.S., sparked in part by the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act and the subsidies it offers. But a looming supply shortage of lithium threatens to stall the EV transition. Stephanie Sy…
Arts Jan 23 Filmmaker Sky Hopinka’s unconventional ways of telling Native stories The artist and filmmaker Sky Hopinka was awarded the prestigious MacArthur Genius Award last fall, celebrating a decade of his experimental work focused on Indigenous people. Jeffrey Brown met Hopinka in New York’s Hudson Valley for the final story in…
Arts Jan 12 1st Native American composer to win Pulitzer Prize on his experimental process Last year, Raven Chacon became the first Native American composer to win the Pulitzer Prize for music. It brought new attention to the composer known for his experimental sounds and explorations of place and history. Jeffrey Brown has this story,…