Nation May 24 Does taxing sugary drinks result in better health outcomes? What some cities have found Experts say drinking a lot of sweetened beverages can lead to obesity, diabetes and heart disease. This week, the federal government reversed decades of policy and allowed states to ban the use of food stamps to buy soda and other…
World May 11 'Catastrophic' conditions in Gaza as Israeli blockade enters third month, aid group says The Israeli blockage of Gaza is now in its third month. Since early March, no food, water, shelter or medication has been allowed into the embattled territory and aid groups warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis. Laura Barrón-López speaks with…
Arts May 11 New book 'Four Mothers' explores the first year of parenthood around the world This Mother’s Day, we explore how government policies and society’s expectations shape the experience of new moms. Ali Rogin speaks with journalist Abigail Leonard, whose new book “Four Mothers” follows the ups and downs of the first year of motherhood…
Nation May 10 Hackers leak to press passenger details of Trump deportation flights More than a month after The Atlantic broke the story that top U.S. officials were sharing military attack plans on Signal, the Trump administration’s handling of sensitive data is still under scrutiny. Hackers targeted another app used by Trump officials…
Politics Apr 27 The most consequential moments from the first 100 days of Trump's second term Tuesday marks the end of the first 100 days of the second Trump presidency. Since Franklin Roosevelt’s first term, it’s been a traditional time to take stock of a new administration. Matthew Dallek, a political historian and professor at George…
Nation Apr 12 New book 'Unfit Parent' provides valuable parenting lessons from the disabled community Last year, parents in the United States reported being overwhelmed and burnt out. One group of parents is often overlooked: the 1 in 15 with disabilities. Author Jessica Slice shares how her experience being disabled prepared her for parenthood. Ali…
Nation Apr 06 Sports betting surge leads to rise in online harassment of elite college athletes According to an American Gaming Association estimate, more than $3 billion will have been bet on this year’s March Madness tournaments — more than February’s Super Bowl. The NCAA says that’s led to a distressing consequence: online abuse of players,…
Nation Apr 05 Protestors join more than a thousand rallies across the U.S. against Trump's policies People across the country and around the world turned out on Saturday for what organizers say has been the single biggest day of protests against President Trump and his second-term actions. In the U.S., more than a thousand rallies were…
World Mar 23 Children in Gaza 'deeply traumatized' as Israel expands military operations again Israeli forces are carrying out ground operations in Gaza after days of aerial bombardment, as Israel tries to pressure Hamas into freeing the remaining hostages. The Gaza Health Ministry says the death toll in the 18 months since the war…
Science Mar 22 The effect of NIH funding cuts on vaccine access and hesitancy research The National Institutes of Health has terminated dozens of grants for scientific research projects related to vaccine use and hesitancy, informing researchers that their studies no longer aligned with the Trump administration’s priorities. Ali Rogin speaks with Sophia Newcomer, one…