Nation Sep 26 Hurricane Ian bears down on Cuba with landfall in Florida expected later this week Hurricane Ian is on a collision course with Cuba and will threaten Florida after that. The storm is growing rapidly and could become a Category 4 with winds of 140 miles an hour before it reaches the U.S. mainland this…
Politics Sep 21 Texas sheriff opens investigation into Florida flying migrants to Martha’s Vineyard Outrage over Florida Governor Ron Desantis' decision to fly dozens of migrants to Martha's Vineyard last week has led to legal battles. Investigators in Texas say they believe the migrants were lured under false pretenses into boarding charter planes that…
Education Sep 20 Prisoners will soon be eligible for federal grants, opening new educational opportunities Colleges are gearing up for a spike of interest in prison education programs. That's because incarcerated people will soon be eligible for Pell Grants. It will be the first time in 28 years prisoners can access that federal funding for…
Science Sep 07 Record-setting heat wave pushes California power grid to the brink A record-setting heat wave has pushed California to the brink with the state facing its highest chance of rolling blackouts this year. Electricity demand forced the power grid operator to urge residents to conserve energy for an eighth straight day.
Science Sep 06 Climate change increasing chance of ‘mega storm’ in California, scientists say California is no stranger to extreme weather. It typically comes in the form of severe drought and wildfires, but a new study suggests the Golden State should also be preparing for a mega storm it hasn't seen the likes of…
Health Aug 31 Children’s hospitals become targets of anti-transgender attacks and harassment In recent weeks, several children’s hospitals have become targets of far-right attacks and harassment. Anti-transgender activists have been using social media to spread disinformation about gender-affirming medical care. Jay Brown of the Human Rights Campaign joins Stephanie Sy to discuss…
Science Aug 26 Climate change threatens the survival of iconic saguaro cactus in the Southwest The saguaro cactus is being threatened by drought conditions and rising temperatures. Scientists surveying Saguaro National Park in Arizona say the situation is increasing the mortality rate of young saguaros. Stephanie Sy has more on what those trends mean for…
Nation Aug 23 Whistleblower alleges Twitter executives deceived regulators about lax security procedures A whistleblower says Twitter has “extreme, egregious deficiencies” in its cyber security defense. The complaint says the company is an easy target for hackers and could put users’ information at risk. Elizabeth Dwoskin, The Washington Post's Silicon Valley correspondent who…
Nation Aug 16 Federal water restrictions in the West underscore severity of climate crisis The federal government on Tuesday announced a second round of water restrictions to states that depend on the Colorado River Basin. The move comes as the American West faces unprecedented challenges to preserve water that continues to recede rapidly. Jennifer…
Health Aug 15 Why the CDC is loosening some of its COVID-19 guidelines As students and teachers across the U.S. prepare to head back to school, the CDC is relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines. It marks a significant shift in how the nation approaches the pandemic as the new guidance prioritizes keeping kids in…