Arts Jul 24 Ocular artistry: Eye prosthetics become canvases for self-expression Prosthetics designed to blend in as replacements for missing body parts are becoming tools for creative expression. This is especially true in the community of ocular prosthetics, or artificial eyes. Jeffrey Brown meets a Portland eye maker whose designs are…
Nation Jul 15 Police say Flock cameras help solve crimes, but critics call them an invasion of privacy Law enforcement agencies in the U.S. use AI-powered cameras to scan billions of vehicles each month, often without drivers ever realizing. Supporters say the technology is a tool for solving crimes. But critics warn it's creating a nationwide surveillance network,…
Arts Jul 10 'The Pitt' actress Brittany Allen on betting on herself and earning an Emmy nomination For working actors, even a standout role on a hit show doesn’t guarantee recognition. After HBO chose not to submit Brittany Allen for Emmy consideration for her guest role on “The Pitt,” she took matters into her own hands by…
Economy Jul 01 As veterinary costs climb, private equity ownership of clinics draws scrutiny Veterinary care is becoming increasingly expensive for American pet owners. As prices rise, attention is turning to a major shift in the industry: private equity firms and large corporations buying up veterinary practices across the country. Paul Solman has the…
Arts Jun 29 Willy Vlautin on spotlighting working-class American life in his novels and music Novelist Willy Vlautin built his career writing about people on the edges of the American dream: working-class families, lonely alcoholics, and those struggling to make ends meet in the fast-changing American West. He’s also a musician, telling his stories through…
Health Apr 27 New focus on autism fuels debate over splitting the spectrum Last year, Health Secretary Kennedy thrust autism into the national spotlight, calling it an epidemic and vowing to investigate what he characterized as its environmental causes. It struck a nerve in the autism community and reignited debates about whether the…
Health Apr 03 Candy makers quietly change recipes as climate change hits cocoa industry Earlier this week, The Hershey Company announced that it is returning all of its classic brands to earlier milk and dark chocolate recipes. The move comes amid a growing backlash over the recipe changes and the use of chocolate alternatives…
World Mar 06 Americans stranded abroad as Iran war erupted describe struggle to return home When the U.S. ignited a war with Iran last weekend, the State Department issued a plea to Americans to "depart now" from several countries in the region. But airspace closures left thousands of Americans suddenly stranded, and regions typically considered…
World Mar 05 Iranian Americans express hope and fear about what comes next There are more than half a million people of Iranian ancestry living in the United States. We spoke to some of them to learn how they're feeling about the war and about what might come next.
Arts Feb 23 The iconic photographs of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games The iconic photographs of the Winter Games will last and help shape the way we think about these Olympics. We spoke with several photographers who captured the athletic feats and emotional moments.