Nation Jul 22 17-year-old makes color changing sutures that detect infection All over the world, infections at the site of surgical incisions are a major cause of new illnesses, extended hospital stays and even death. In the U.S. alone, these infections cost more than $3 billion annually, with even worse statistics…
Nation Jul 21 A look at 'Greek Freak' Giannis Antetokounmpo's journey from hardships to hero The city of Milwaukee is celebrating its first national basketball championship in 50 years. It's a delirious moment for a city and a smaller-market team that once won with the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson. Fans are cheering the…
World Jul 09 Many in Missouri are unvaccinated. Hospitals are paying the price as delta variant spreads The coronavirus' delta variant is battering many low vaccination areas in the U.S. Missouri is among the top five states in terms of new cases and hospitalizations, with nearly 7,600 new confirmed or probable cases and seven deaths the past…
Nation Jul 08 Condo boards can be notoriously secretive. Will the Surfside collapse change that? As efforts in Surfside, Florida shift from rescue to recovery, more attention will turn to events leading up to the Champlain Towers' collapse. Part of the inquiry will focus on the actions and inactions of the condominium's homeowner's board. Stephanie…
Nation Jul 06 Input from the unhoused may be crucial solution to homelessness in San Francisco The San Francisco Bay Area has a rising homeless population. On any given night, an estimated 35,000 individuals are without a place to live. Meanwhile, the cost of living continues to climb. Much effort has gone into resolving the crisis,…
Nation Jul 02 Americans who lost homes to devastating wildfires brace for an even worse season In the middle of an unprecedented heat wave and a worsening drought, western U.S. states are bracing for what could be an even harsher wildfire season than last year's — potentially the worst on record. With many residents still picking…
Education Jun 30 School districts intensify summer programs to combat learning lost during the pandemic Summer is here, but the disruptions caused by the pandemic are affecting summer plans of some students and teachers. Educators around the country are scrambling to help students catch up. Many are utilizing billions in federal stimulus funds to beef…
Nation Jun 28 Sweltering temperatures in Pacific Northwest dredge up fears of wildfires The Pacific Northwest is facing a third straight day with record-setting triple digit temperatures. The National Weather Service estimates the heat to be up to 30 degrees higher than normal. The heat wave is straining power capacity in the region…
Nation Jun 25 What we know about the Surfside condo collapse Emergency crews continued searching the rubble for those still missing Friday as the Surfside, Florida community grieves the lives lost. Stephanie Sy has our report with Patricia Mazzei, the Miami bureau chief for The New York Times.
Education Jun 22 COVID 'knocked the wind out of' Navajo Nation, its colleges. Here's how they're recovering Many tribal colleges and universities are located in remote areas and often serve older and low-income American Indian students. Many lack access to basic necessities like internet and running water, making learning during the pandemic especially difficult. As Stephanie Sy…