Nation Aug 07 False accusations surrounding Olympic boxer highlight debate around gender and sports The 2024 Olympics have garnered tens of millions of viewers with jaw-dropping performances and compelling storylines. But in recent days, controversy surrounding the gender of one boxer has also consumed headlines. William Brangham discussed what this says about the future…
Nation Aug 07 Panda diplomacy makes a comeback with new duo set to debut in San Diego The first pandas to arrive in the U.S. in more than two decades are about to make their big debut in California. It’s the latest development in what’s known as “panda diplomacy,” and the exchanges between China and the U.S.
Nation Aug 05 Hurricane Debby lashes Florida’s coast and brings potential for historic rainfall inland Hurricane Debby barreled into Florida as a Category 1 storm on Monday. Now a tropical storm, it's slowly moving inland and is expected to affect Georgia and the Carolinas. Debby's gusty winds are packing a punch, with hundreds of thousands…
World Aug 01 New book examines how autocracies are getting stronger and trying to end democracy The historic prisoner release from Russia was thanks to the diplomatic work of a group of democracies to free over a dozen people from the autocratic regime of Vladimir Putin. Anne Applebaum's new book, "Autocracy, Inc.," examines how autocracies are…
Politics Jul 29 Trump shifts stance on cryptocurrency to win over new bloc of voters and mega-donors Cryptocurrency’s largest annual conference featured a gathering of leaders, celebrities, tech industry insiders, and crypto-enthusiasts. Both Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke in favor of boosting crypto during their remarks. The rise of cryptocurrencies has created a new…
Nation Jul 26 How massive wildfires in the West spread harmful particles across North America Raging wildfires are burning across parts of the western U.S. and Canada, pushing thousands of people to flee their homes and forcing Canada to call up the military to help. In addition to the physical devastation the flames are causing,…
Nation Jul 24 COVID infections spike, raising concerns of another summer surge A COVID summer wave has spread across most of the U.S. and western states are seeing particularly high numbers of infections. With more people traveling for the summer and gathering in large groups, public health officials are concerned these numbers…
Nation Jul 23 Activists demand reform and justice after deputy shoots and kills Sonya Massey in her home The Justice Department opened an investigation into the killing of a Black woman by an Illinois sheriff's deputy who shot her inside her home earlier this month. The probe comes after body camera footage was released, sparking protests and calls…
Politics Jul 22 A look at Kamala Harris’ legal career and political record From the daughter of immigrants to the favorite for the Democratic presidential nomination. William Brangham has a look at Vice President Kamala Harris' record and how she arrived at this pivotal moment.
Nation Jul 19 How a faulty software update sparked tech disruptions worldwide A tech outage around the globe halted flights, disrupted emergency services and created headaches for businesses. The underlying problems behind the glitch were fixed by Friday afternoon, but the ripple effects lasted throughout the day and may continue into the…