Nation Jan 25 Ohio becomes latest state to restrict gender-affirming care for minors Ohio is the latest state to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth and limit trans athletes' participation in school sports. A total of 23 states have passed trans healthcare bans with 20 approved just in the past year. Stephanie Sy…
Nation Jan 18 How menthol cigarettes have disproportionately affected Black Americans Activists and health advocates are pressing the Biden administration to ban menthol cigarettes ahead of an FDA deadline. Black community leaders and public health advocates marched toward the White House and staged a mock funeral for the 45,000 Black lives…
World Jan 18 Why women are drawn to solo travel and how the tourism industry is responding A majority of people traveling abroad alone these days are women, and demand for women-led tour groups is rising. Stephanie Sy takes a closer look at the reasons why women are drawn to solo travel and how the hospitality industry…
Nation Jan 09 How women’s sports are breaking through and scoring big wins with mainstream audiences The NCAA announced a new eight-year broadcast deal with ESPN for over $900 million with women’s college sports making up the bulk of the deal. While women’s athletics have traditionally been on the sidelines of sports media, in recent years,…
Nation Jan 08 How money is changing the landscape of college sports College football will have a new national champion Monday night after Michigan takes on Washington in Houston. Both are undefeated and aiming to win their first national title since the '90s. But this championship game is the end of an…
Arts Dec 30 Critics look back at 2023’s epic year in music 2023 had it all when it came to music: record-breaking tours, unique songwriting and new artists on the rise. The Root’s senior writer Candace McDuffie and freelance music writer and critic Maura Johnston join Stephanie Sy to discuss the music…
World Dec 29 Russia launches one of its biggest air attacks on Ukraine in nearly 2 years of war Russia unleashed a massive, 18-hour aerial assault on Ukraine, killing at least 30 people and wounding more than 140 others. The barrage comes as Ukrainian officials are urgently pleading for more air defense systems from their Western allies. Stephanie Sy…
World Dec 28 Israeli bombardment of Gaza cities and refugee camps continues, killing dozens An Israeli American Canadian who was believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas was actually killed during the attack on Oct. 7, according to the Kibbutz Nir Oz where she was from. At the same time, Israel continues its…
Politics Dec 27 White House wants Mexico to make it harder for migrants to reach U.S. border The Biden administration is closing out 2023 in much the same way it began, with headlines about a migrant crisis. Border patrol agents are encountering a record number of people entering the country and cities are struggling to keep up…
Nation Dec 26 States suing Meta accuse company of manipulating its apps to make children addicted Meta is the target of state lawsuits over allegations it has harmed the mental health of children and misled the public about safety. State attorneys general argue Facebook and Instagram deliberately manipulate their apps in ways that addict kids and…