World Nov 29 End of an era: Reflecting on Rafael Nadal’s storied career in tennis When Rafael Nadal retired from the game last week, he left a remarkable two-decades legacy in his wake. He was beloved on the court, and off, by players and fans alike. The holiday season is a time of reflection, so…
Health Nov 28 Why the FDA wants to pull this common cold medicine ingredient from shelves With winter setting in around much of the country, many people are also gearing up for cough and cold season. But the Food and Drug Administration now says that phenylephrine, a long-used ingredient in many over-the-counter medicines, is ineffective and…
Arts Nov 27 ‘Brains and Beauty’ exhibit explores how the mind processes art and aesthetic experiences Visual art is a subjective experience, but what draws one person into an artwork and turns off another? A new exhibit, "Brains and Beauty: At the Intersection of Art and Neuroscience," explores that question by examining how the brain processes…
Nation Nov 26 Is the political climate influencing a spike in racist incidents? After the election, there was a spike in incidents involving neo-Nazi marches and racist and hateful messages sent online, stoking fear for residents in several states across the country. Black, Latino and LGBTQ+ Americans in at least 25 states have…
Politics Nov 13 WATCH: What’s Next for American Democracy — Views from Arizona Moderated by PBS News Hour’s Stephanie Sy, the panel discussion explores the results of the 2024 election, with a particular eye on religion’s influence on American political life.
Nation Nov 11 From gaming to community projects, VFW finds new ways to connect younger veterans In cities and towns across the country, the nation’s oldest veterans group, Veterans of Foreign Wars, provides spaces for war veterans to connect and socialize. But as their numbers dwindle, the VFW seeks to expand its ranks by looking to…
World Nov 08 Police investigating what led to violence involving Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam Dutch authorities are investigating what led to a wave of attacks last night on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam. It followed days of tension leading up to the game. Stephanie Sy reports.
Nation Oct 24 Boeing union rejects offer to end strike, complicating CEO’s plan to turn company around Boeing is no closer to ending a six-week strike after its latest contract offer to workers was rejected by a stunning margin. The results of that vote came just hours after the company announced a huge quarterly loss and acknowledged…
Nation Oct 23 McDonald’s E. coli outbreak and other incidents raise concerns about U.S. food safety A deadly E. coli outbreak linked to a popular McDonald’s menu item is the latest in a number of cases of dangerous foodborne illnesses within the last three months. It’s prompting questions over the safety of our food supply. Stephanie…
Politics Oct 17 WATCH: ‘AI + 2024 Elections: Navigating A Messy Information Space’ hosted by Stephanie Sy PBS NewsHour West anchor Stephanie Sy hosted a McCain Institute event about artificial intelligence and its potential influence on the 2024 election.