Nation Jul 16 News Wrap: EU's top court voids data-sharing deal with U.S. tech companies In our news wrap Thursday, the European Union’s top court voided an agreement that let big tech companies share data on EU citizens with the U.S. Privacy activists in the region welcomed the decision. Also, the Trump administration criticized China…
Politics Jul 16 As national crises rage, Trump quietly delivers key conservative policy goals As the November presidential election approaches, the Trump administration has been delivering on campaign promises to roll back environmental regulations, reduce legal immigration and eliminate financial protections. Yamiche Alcindor joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the details of these policy shifts…
World Jul 16 What high-profile hacking attacks say about cybersecurity Two major cybersecurity intrusions, each with global implications, are in the news. On Wednesday, hackers accessed high-profile Twitter accounts, using them to promote the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Also, three countries accused Russia of trying to steal research into a possible COVID-19…
Making Sen$e Jul 16 How COVID-19 is highlighting racial disparities in Americans' health The coronavirus pandemic has shed new light on racial disparities in American health outcomes. Economic disadvantage is one reason Black people in the United States are on average less healthy than white people -- but there are other causes, including…
Health Jul 16 A Brief But Spectacular take on reimagining the doctor's visit Studies show that health outcomes are worse for poorer Americans, but pediatrician Lucy Marcil is one doctor who is trying to change that. Marcil integrates free tax and financial services into her clinical care as a way to improve patients’…
Politics Jul 16 WATCH: Rep. Bass gives update on George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Congressional Black Caucus chair, Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., gives an update on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Watch the video in the player above. …
Episode Jul 15 July 15, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, as the coronavirus crisis rages on, so does the verbal battle between the nation’s top public health expert and members of the Trump administration. Plus: Californians worry about COVID-19, Chinatown’s pandemic response, a new public health…
Nation Jul 15 What administration criticism of Fauci says about Trump's campaign The coronavirus rages on -- and so does the rhetorical battle over it. Some 137,000 Americans have died from COVID-19, and more than 3.5 million are infected. While Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease doctor, says the U.S.
Nation Jul 15 News Wrap: Walmart will require face coverings be worn inside all stores In our news wrap Wednesday, the largest retailer in the U.S. announced it will require customers to wear face coverings inside its stores. Walmart’s policy affects more than 5,000 locations, including its Sam’s Club stores. Also, U.S. Supreme Court Justice…
Episode Jul 14 July 14, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, as U.S. states see record numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths, some are moving toward implementing restrictions again. Also: Sen. Bernie Sanders on Joe Biden’s climate change proposals, the shifting role of the CDC during coronavirus,…