Politics Aug 16 How Chicago residents feel about the city's response to a migrant surge Chicago, the city hosting the Democratic National Convention next week, has been at the center of the national conversation around U.S. immigration policy. Laura Barrón-López reports.
Nation Jul 25 Black Americans struggle with lack of mental health care access in communities There is a troubling rise in suicide deaths among young Black Americans. One of the drivers of that crisis is a shortage of mental health providers. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Chicago for our series, Race Matters. A warning:…
Nation Jul 24 More young, Black Americans taking their lives amid lack of resources, study finds For years, experts have warned about a growing mental health crisis among America’s young people. But within that trend, there are important signals about racial disparities. Between 2018 and 2022, the suicide rate among Black youth rose by more than…
Nation Jul 23 Developers claim AI can help combat loneliness, but critics say it can't be trusted There have been amazing advances in artificial intelligence with software and robots that listen and respond to human conversation with a kind of realism rarely seen before. That's both exciting and disturbing to experts about what it can mean for…
Nation Jul 19 WNBA's popularity surge helps league land breakthrough TV contract It’s the midpoint of a WNBA season that’s been like no other with record-setting numbers on the court, in the stands and on television. Now a big television deal may signal a new era for the league. John Yang discussed…
Politics Jul 16 Democratic leaders call for New Jersey Sen. Menendez to resign after conviction New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has been found guilty on all counts in a federal corruption trial. The prominent Democrat was accused of abuse of power and enriching himself and associates. Just minutes after the verdict was delivered, Senate Majority…
Nation Jul 04 AI and the energy required to power it fuel new climate concerns Google announced this week it is well behind on a pledge to all but eliminate its net carbon emissions by 2030. The company’s greenhouse gas outflow has increased in recent years mainly due to artificial intelligence and the energy required…
Nation Jun 12 How expensive parts on modern cars have driven up repair and insurance costs The inflation report finally contained some good news about auto insurance premiums. They've been rising for months and are one part of why inflation has had such a bite. While they finally dipped just a bit, they remain much higher…
Education Jun 04 Why some universities are returning to standardized testing in admissions process Headlines around higher education this year have centered on protests, free speech and student safety. But some important changes on the academic and admissions front have gotten less attention, including some schools turning back to standardized testing after deciding they…
Nation May 23 Ticketmaster, Live Nation a monopoly that should be broken up, Justice Department alleges The Department of Justice wants the courts to break up Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation, the biggest concert promoter in the U.S. The company has faced intense scrutiny over prices and tickets selling out and reappearing on resale sites. More…