Arts Nov 13 Media executive Byron Allen on breaking barriers in show business Media mogul Byron Allen is the chairman and CEO of Entertainment Studios, one of the largest privately held media companies in the world. He joins Geoff Bennett for our Weekend Spotlight to talk about how he forged a path for…
Nation Nov 05 In California’s redrawn 47th district, the House race is a toss-up If Republicans want to gain control of the House of Representatives, a district like California’s 47th is one they’ll need to flip. Pollsters consider the race there a toss-up as Democratic incumbent Rep. Katie Porter runs for re-election in a…
Nation Oct 02 Floridians focus on recovery after Ian as death toll climbs As the death toll in Florida from Hurricane Ian continues to climb, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are scheduled to visit the state on Wednesday, after a visit Monday to Puerto Rico, which is still reeling in…
Nation Oct 01 Florida residents take stock of damage as rescues continue after Ian In the wake of Hurricane Ian, at least 34 people have been confirmed dead — including 27 in Florida — a number that is expected to increase. As damage estimates grow, Ian may become one of the costliest storms in…
Nation Sep 24 How Puerto Ricans are coping in the wake of Hurricane Fiona Puerto Ricans continue to struggle in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona. Widespread power outages, washed out roads and homes toppled by flooding have left residents frustrated and scared. We hear from people on different sides of the island and Associated…
Science Aug 28 Trees across the U.S. face dire threats, new report shows A new report out this week warns that at least 1 in 9 tree species in the U.S. is at risk of extinction. Trees face a host of threats including invasive species, deadly disease and climate change. The data comes…
World Aug 28 Droughts reveal forgotten histories around the world From a submerged town in Spain to the foundations of an ancient temple in China, the global drought is uncovering artifacts and locations once lost. Nazi warships, still laden with explosives, have emerged from the Danube, and several sets of…
Education Aug 21 Students face anxieties during return to in-person school While most schools across the country returned to in-person instruction last year, many families opted to stick with virtual learning or switched to homeschooling. And for them, the start of this new school year brings a range of new anxieties.
Science Aug 07 Viral ‘shrimp raves’ raise awareness of an endangered species In the sea of videos on TikTok today, dance crazes and cute animals are unavoidable on the video-sharing app. But below the surface — underwater to be more precise — are some special, critically endangered crustaceans who have unintentionally hopped…
Health Jul 31 Early America’s complicated history with abortion access The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade relied heavily on the argument that, in Justice Samuel Alito’s words, “a right to abortion is not deeply rooted in the nation’s history and traditions.” Paul Solman takes a look at that…