Nation Mar 28 Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for massive FTX fraud Former cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for what prosecutors said was one of the biggest financial crimes in U.S. history. Bankman-Fried was found to have stolen at least $8 billion from FTX customers. William…
Nation Mar 27 How real estate commission changes could make buying and selling a home cheaper Buying and selling a home could get cheaper after the National Association of Realtors agreed to resolve a lawsuit and rewrite several rules that regulate how commissions are set, advertised and paid. Currently, a person selling their house pays a…
Nation Mar 26 How baseball’s biggest star is entangled in a gambling and theft investigation Gambling and theft allegations are swirling around baseball star Shohei Ohtani as his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is under criminal investigation accused of using millions of dollars of Ohtani's money to pay off gambling debts. Ohtani hasn’t been accused of…
Nation Mar 21 Push for unionizing marks latest challenge to student-athlete model March Madness is underway and underlying the excitement of brackets and potential upsets is a conversation around athletes' efforts to unionize. It is the latest challenge to the student-athlete model that has defined college sports. John Yang discussed what could…
Nation Mar 19 Climate researcher on what’s causing the record rise in ocean temperatures The World Meteorological Organization issued a red alert warning Tuesday about warming and climate change, saying 2024 is shaping up to be another record year. One of the many worries about how the planet is changing, thanks in part to…
Nation Mar 14 What Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ settlement changes and what restrictions remain Students and teachers in Florida can now discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms, as long as it’s not part of formal instruction. It’s an important change after a new settlement between state education officials and civil rights attorneys…
Nation Mar 12 As concerns grow around surging violent crime, the numbers tell a different story Several high profile stories have put a spotlight on violent crimes in the U.S., particularly in cities and metro areas. The death of Laken Riley, in particular, took center stage during last week's State of the Union. But while murder…
Nation Mar 11 29-year-old becomes first American woman to sail nonstop around the world Cole Brauer became the first American woman to sail solo nonstop around the world last week, capturing worldwide attention through her Instagram posts chronicling the journey. The 29-year-old joins a group of fewer than 200 people who have made the…
Nation Mar 07 How a cyberattack crippled the U.S. health care system A cyberattack on a little-known health care company in February has caused major trouble and serious financial consequences for hospitals, doctors and patients around the United States. Stephanie Sy spoke with Dan Diamond, who has been covering the story for…
Nation Mar 06 Beleaguered Texas residents struggle to recover from historic wildfires Firefighters are making some progress against Texas wildfires as they try to contain them. But the damage there is causing concerns among residents over the cost of rebuilding. Stephanie Sy has reports on the long road ahead in the recovery…