Nation Sep 28 Public transit systems ‘on the edge of a cliff’ amid funding shortfalls A shortfall in federal funding is threatening public transportation systems across the country. As pandemic-era government support runs out and with inflation added to the mix, local governments are saddled with deficits, leading to reduced services and increased fares. Ali…
World Sep 27 ‘Iran’s nuclear program can never be destroyed,’ country’s top nuclear negotiator says Iran is bracing for global sanctions over its nuclear program to go back in place after the U.N. Security Council rejected a last-ditch effort to delay them. PBS Frontline correspondent Sebastian Walker conducted an exclusive interview with Ali Larijani, head…
World Sep 14 The key issues that drove Gen Z protests that toppled Nepal’s government Nepal finds new calm this weekend with the appointment of an interim prime minister, following an extraordinary week of violence. More than 70 people died after anti-corruption protests led to police clashes and government buildings being set aflame. Lisa Desjardins…
World Sep 07 Violence sweeps across Indonesia amid protests over worsening economy In recent weeks, Indonesia has been rocked by massive anti-government demonstrations. The protests are led by students, workers and women’s rights groups angered by the yawning gap between Indonesia’s elites and shrinking middle class, and turned violent after a delivery…
Nation Aug 31 Inside the CDC turmoil as RFK Jr. eyes sweeping vaccine policy changes In just six months, the CDC has lost nearly half its budget and thousands of employees, and is caught in a political struggle as Health Secretary Kennedy moves to reshape the nation’s vaccine policies. Several CDC leaders resigned after the…
World Aug 24 Why three brothers are attempting a record-setting row across the Pacific Ocean It’s a story of three brothers, a boat and thousands of miles of ocean. The Maclean brothers from Scotland are in the final stretch of their attempt to row nonstop across the Pacific from Peru to Australia. They’re going for…
Arts Aug 16 AI-generated models shake up the fashion industry and raise concerns The rise of artificial intelligence has touched nearly every industry, disrupting long-established workflows and raising concerns about job losses. Now, the fashion world is reckoning with these changes as AI takes hold, from virtual fitting rooms to AI avatars starring…
Nation Aug 10 Why new college graduates are facing one of the toughest job markets in a decade New college graduates are facing one of the most challenging markets for entry-level jobs in a decade. PBS News asked recent grads about their job searches, and John Yang speaks with Christine Cruzvergara, chief education strategy officer at Handshake, for…
Nation Aug 09 What Jen Pawol’s debut means for the future of women umpires in Major League Baseball Saturday in Atlanta, Jen Pawol took the field as the first woman to umpire a regular-season game in Major League Baseball’s nearly 150-year history. She was on the bases this afternoon for both games of a doubleheader between the Miami…
Health Jul 26 Why uterine fibroid awareness is low despite affecting a large percentage of women From unbearable pain to feeling no symptoms at all, women with uterine fibroids can have vastly different experiences. While these growths affect a large percentage of women, health advocates say they too often go undiscussed. Ali Rogin speaks with Sateria…