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…
Politics Nov 01 The issues swaying voters in the battleground state of Arizona Early voting has been underway in Arizona for weeks, with reports of voter intimidation at ballot drop box sites continuing. The stakes are high with a Senate race that could determine the chamber’s balance of power and a governor’s race…
Science Aug 26 Climate change threatens the survival of iconic saguaro cactus in the Southwest The saguaro cactus is being threatened by drought conditions and rising temperatures. Scientists surveying Saguaro National Park in Arizona say the situation is increasing the mortality rate of young saguaros. Stephanie Sy has more on what those trends mean for…
Politics Jul 29 Far-right supporters of Trump’s election lies vie for office in Arizona Arizona voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the state's primaries. Leading Republican candidates in some key contests have doubled down on far-right conspiracies denying the results of the 2020 election. Stephanie Sy reports on how these…
Science Jul 06 Phoenix tries to offset rising temperatures that pose health risks to the most vulnerable Last year set a record for heat-related deaths in the United States, and this year is already shaping up to be worse in terms of high temperatures. Stephanie Sy reports from Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona, which has been at…
Arts May 16 Young playwrights use the theater to confront the trauma of gun violence In 2021, more than 1,500 children and teenagers in the United States were killed by gunfire. Activists across the country are working to shed light on that issue through a series of plays written and performed by young adults, many…