Nation Nov 24 The future of #MeToo as a second Trump administration prepares to take power There’s a noticeable pattern across some of President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees: allegations of sexual misconduct or assault. Trump himself has been publicly accused of sexual misconduct and found liable in civil court of sexual abuse, and his return to office…
Politics Nov 17 How divisions and narrow margins in Congress could present challenges for Trump In a major victory for President-elect Trump, Republicans will now control both chambers of Congress after the House was called for the GOP this past week. But this trifecta doesn't guarantee smooth governing, as narrow margins could make passing major…
Economy Nov 10 What to know about the ‘New Right’ school of economic thought advocated by Vance Vice President-elect JD Vance is an advocate of a new school of conservative economic thought that says tax policy and other government intervention should be used to promote stronger families, communities and industry. To learn more about the goals of…
Nation Oct 27 How a small but vocal minority of social media users distort reality and sow division Researchers at New York University have concluded that social media is not an accurate reflection of society, but more like a funhouse mirror distorted by a small but vocal minority of extreme outliers. It's a finding that has special resonance…
Economy Oct 20 How the economic toll of major storms reaches far beyond their direct paths Massive storms like Helene and Milton can devastate the people and properties that take direct hits, causing billions of dollars in damages. But the economic effects of these events can be felt thousands of miles away and for many months…
Health Oct 20 Overdose deaths involving antidepressants are on the rise. The reason why is complex For the first time in decades, public health data shows a sharp drop in U.S. drug overdose deaths. But at the same time, numbers from the CDC show that fatal overdoses involving antidepressants have been on the rise for the…
Nation Oct 14 Young Latinos who don’t speak Spanish are reclaiming their culture after facing shaming While language can connect people to their culture and be a source of pride, it can also bring about embarrassment and anxiety. According to the Pew Research Center, 78 percent of U.S. Hispanics say it's not necessary to speak Spanish…
Economy Oct 12 How first-generation Latino Americans are trying to close the wealth gap Total U.S. household wealth has trended upward over the last 15 years or so, but there is still great inequality along racial lines. According to federal data, the typical white family has almost five times the wealth of the typical…
Nation Oct 12 Why hurricanes can cause thousands more deaths in the years after they hit The official death toll from Hurricane Milton may not be telling the whole story. New research suggests that lasting damage from storms like Milton could result in thousands of additional deaths in future years, particularly among society’s most vulnerable. John…
Health Sep 22 Study finds many supermarket baby foods are unhealthy. Here’s what parents should know For many parents, feeding their infant or toddler healthy foods is a priority. But a recent study found that nearly two-thirds of baby foods sold in U.S. grocery stores don't meet nutrition guidelines set by the World Health Organization. Pediatric…