World May 10 Sri Lanka struggles to recover a year after economic and political collapse The pandemic and global economic slowdown have increased pressure on developing economies. The International Monetary Fund reports more than 50 countries are in debt distress. Sri Lanka defaulted on its debt last year and recently secured a $3 billion bailout…
World May 04 India faces challenge of feeding its people as it becomes world's most populous nation As India takes on the title of the world’s most populous nation, a question that looms thanks to climate change is how to feed 1.4 billion people. Small-scale farming families say crops are withering under record-high temperatures, cycles of drought…
World Apr 20 India will soon pass China as the world's most populous nation India will overtake China as the world’s most populous nation by the middle of this year, according to United Nations data. Alongside its population of 1.4 billion, India's geopolitical and economic footprint is also growing. But as Fred de Sam…
Health Feb 26 Why women, older and lower-income adults have more trouble sleeping The number of Americans taking medicine to get a good night’s rest is on the rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The survey found that women, older adults and people with lower incomes…
Health Feb 19 Personal user data from mental health apps being sold, report finds Thousands of mental health apps are available on your phone or computer, offering services like virtual therapy sessions, mood trackers and meditation guides. They can be helpful and affordable tools, but what happens with users’ personal information? Justin Sherman, senior…
Health Feb 18 New study reveals the effect of racism and poverty on children's brains Childhood trauma can have lasting psychological effects. A new study has found that early childhood stress from racism, poverty and other traumas can change the structure of children’s developing brains. Nathaniel Harnett, a neuroscientist at McLean Hospital and assistant professor…
Nation Feb 18 How an enslaved man helped create these iconic monuments in Washington, D.C. Some of Washington, D.C.’s most familiar landmarks were built with the labor of enslaved people, their accomplishments largely lost to history. In part three of our series, “Hidden Histories,” we learn about one of those enslaved laborers, a sculptor named…
World Feb 12 Earthquake deepens need for humanitarian aid in Syria and Turkey The devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria have left more than 5 million people without homes, compounding the region's humanitarian disaster. Ayham Taha, of the international humanitarian organization CARE, joins John Yang from southeastern Turkey to discuss what survivors need…
World Feb 11 Deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria leaves millions without homes The death toll in Turkey and Syria from Monday’s powerful earthquake climbed over 28,000 Saturday night. Many of the dead were found under the rubble of collapsed buildings, and officials in Turkey are detaining building contractors they blame for shoddy…
Science Feb 04 Security expert warns of AI tools' potential threat to democracy Artificial intelligence has the potential to dramatically alter how we gather information, communicate and work. Experts are also raising questions about how it will affect governance and what it will mean for the future of our democracy. Bruce Schneier, a…