Nation Apr 10 What new EPA limits on ‘forever chemicals’ mean for U.S. drinking water The Environmental Protection Agency says that so-called “forever chemicals,” which are harmful to human health, must be removed from U.S. drinking water. It's a moment public health advocates have long called for as PFAS have been linked to certain cancers…
Science Apr 06 Why air quality is getting worse in many places and how it puts human health at risk While the U.S. has made great progress improving air quality in recent decades, air pollution is still a driver of many serious health conditions both domestically and globally. According to a new report, only seven countries met the World Health…
Nation Apr 04 Growing concerns about bird flu cases in U.S. farm animals and risk to humans There is growing concern about the continuing spread of the highly contagious bird flu in the U.S. While federal health officials say the risk to humans is low, the virus has now spread to dairy cattle and sickened one person.
Nation Mar 29 How heavy industries contribute to climate change and what can be done to cut emissions Electricity and transportation each contribute about a quarter of America’s carbon emissions. Thanks to the growth of renewable energy and electric cars, those sectors are starting to get cleaner. Heavy industry is also a major source of pollution. The White…
Politics Mar 29 Oklahoma city commissioner faces recall election over ties to white nationalism In Enid, Oklahoma, a fight is brewing over a city council recall election. At a candidate forum, residents who hope to oust Judd Blevins confronted him for his ties to a white nationalist group. While Blevins has tried to shut…
Politics Mar 29 Brooks and Capehart on Biden’s record fundraiser and the importance of campaign spending New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including a record fundraiser that nets the Biden campaign millions, a stock market debut that could potentially net…
Nation Mar 28 Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for massive FTX fraud Former cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for what prosecutors said was one of the biggest financial crimes in U.S. history. Bankman-Fried was found to have stolen at least $8 billion from FTX customers. William…
Politics Mar 28 Sen. Blumenthal on Joe Lieberman’s legacy: ‘He was ferociously independent’ Memories and condolences are pouring in for former Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Democrat turned independent who never shied away from bucking the party line. Lieberman had a lengthy political history and was the first Jewish candidate on a major party…
Nation Mar 27 Baltimore crews recover bodies of 2 killed in bridge collapse Officials in Baltimore are continuing the search for the missing after a major bridge collapsed Tuesday. Divers are navigating treacherous waters hoping to recover what remains of those lost. Meanwhile, investigators have recovered the cargo ship’s black box as they…
Politics Mar 27 Why Truth Social’s stock price soared despite company reporting $49M loss last year Donald Trump’s Truth Social made its debut on the Nasdaq Tuesday. The stock price soared, powered by supporters looking to invest in the former president's business. But the platform’s stock success doesn’t seem to match its financials. Truth Social lost…