Nation Jan 21 A look at the history of U.S. immigration policies that led to today’s complex system President Trump has signed several executive orders making sweeping changes to the immigration system. Immigration was one of voters’ top issues in the election, with many supporting Trump’s message that the current system is broken. But how did we get…
Arts Dec 25 Boston Ballet offers a new look for Christmas classic ‘The Nutcracker’ An annual tradition takes on a new look to transform how audiences see "The Nutcracker." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown tells us how one ballet company is helping to make this long-awaited leap. It’s part of our Race Matters coverage…
World Dec 24 New Zealand’s rightward shift ignites mass protests from Indigenous Māori people New Zealand has long been known for its progressive policies, including efforts to correct and address historical wrongs against its indigenous Māori population. But as Ali Rogin reports, a new right-wing government has reversed many of those policies and triggered…
Nation Nov 28 Love it or hate it, pumpkin spice is everywhere this time of year. How did it take over? While this season’s politics and headlines may lead to heated exchanges over the Thanksgiving table, economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the history of a different controversy that is ubiquitous during the holidays: pumpkin spice.
Politics Nov 25 Trump’s success among young men illustrates influence of online ‘manosphere’ This year, President-elect Trump made gains across almost every demographic since the 2020 election. But one of the most notable was among young men, who shifted roughly 15 points to the right. Laura Barrón-López examines how Trump was able to…
Nation Nov 11 Legal challenge to Idaho’s strict abortion law could have nationwide implications An Idaho state court will hear arguments in a case brought by four women who allege they were denied emergency care because of the state’s abortion laws, which are some of the most restrictive in the nation. The women argue…
Politics Oct 29 How southeastern Georgia became a political hotspot in the presidential campaign Georgia is one of the most closely divided states in the country, where President Biden beat Donald Trump by fewer than 12,000 votes in 2020. This year, voters have shattered early voting records, casting more than 2 million ballots so…
Nation Oct 10 Floridians tally damage after Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction More than three million customers are without power after Hurricane Milton blew through Florida and caused widespread flooding along its west coast and inland. The hurricane and its fierce winds cut a path of destruction across many cities and towns.
Nation Oct 09 Florida braced for brutal impact from Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton is on track to make landfall in Florida overnight and poses a major threat to coastal cities like Tampa, Ft. Myers, Sarasota and St. Petersburg. Milton's outer bands have already hit the state and triggered a few tornadoes.
Nation Sep 30 Florida’s Big Bend faces another round of rebuilding after 3rd hurricane in 13 months The devastating toll from Hurricane Helene keeps growing. At least 121 people have died in six states and officials fear that number could grow much larger. Many remain missing and unaccounted for since phone lines and cell towers have been…