World Apr 01 After quake, aid groups warn Myanmar has overwhelming need for food, water and health care Recovery efforts from the earthquake in Myanmar are slow-moving. The country is grappling with the natural disaster plus an ongoing humanitarian crisis amid the civil war since 2021. The death toll has now risen past 2,700, with more than 4,500…
World Mar 28 Vance lands in Greenland as Trump reiterates desire to take territory President Trump again reiterated his desire to take over Greenland, which is a self-governed part of Denmark. Vice President Vance, along with his wife and the president's national security advisor, traveled to the U.S. military base there to again make…
Arts Mar 27 Development near Phoenix tests whether car-free living is sustainable in sprawling cities The sprawling metropolis of Phoenix seems an unlikely place to build an apartment complex without parking for residents. Car dependency is just part of life for most people there. But a new development in the suburb of Tempe is providing…
Nation Mar 22 How AI is being used to create explicit deepfake images that harm children A new report offers a troubling look at the latest digital threat to young people: deepfake nudes. These are realistic-looking photos and videos that have been altered using AI technology to depict subjects in sexually explicit situations and then spread…
Nation Mar 19 Trump administration’s Social Security changes could limit access to benefits for millions Significant changes will be coming for Social Security recipients. Millions will no longer be able to verify their identity over the phone, creating a challenge for older Americans and those with disabilities. Advocates are raising concerns about the burden this…
Nation Mar 13 Trump’s EPA announces aggressive rollback of environmental protections The Environmental Protection Agency announced what it called the ‘biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history.’ Administrator Lee Zeldin’s proposals include a call to upend the basis for the EPA's climate change actions and impact rules on emissions limits, wastewater regulations…
Economy Mar 12 Canada and EU announce retaliatory tariffs, escalating Trump’s trade war The trade war between the U.S. and dozens of countries escalated yet again Wednesday. Canada and the European Union announced their own tariffs designed to inflict economic pain and pressure on America. But President Trump said he would not be…
Arts Mar 07 How Black musicians have influenced punk music Punk music is known for its raw, aggressive sound, edgy fashion and mosh pits. It’s also known for being predominantly white, but that's changed a lot in recent years. Resurfaced music from its earliest days underscores that punk has always…
Nation Mar 04 Mexico argues American gunmakers liable for cartel gun violence Mexican officials argued at the U.S. Supreme Court that American gunmakers should be held liable for cartel violence in their country. The Mexican government estimates that 200,000 firearms are smuggled into the country from the U.S. each year. Chip Brownlee,…
Arts Mar 03 How ‘Anora’ became the big winner at the 2025 Oscars The small-budget indie flick, "Anora", was the biggest winner at Sunday night’s Academy Awards, taking five Oscars including for best picture, best director and best actress. Mikey Madison won for her portrayal of the title character. Justin Chang, a film…