Economy Apr 28 Fed blames mismanagement and oversight failures for Silicon Valley Bank collapse The Federal Reserve issued a stinging report on the historic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. The analysis notes that while the collapse was a “textbook case of mismanagement” by bank officers, the Fed said its regulators missed clear danger signs…
Health Apr 26 Next generation of doctors prepares to tackle rural health care shortage in West Virginia Nearly two-thirds of areas with a shortage of primary healthcare professionals are in rural communities. With support from the Pulitzer Center and in collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center, William Brangham visited a hospital and a medical school in…
Health Apr 25 Comprehensive review of how U.S. handled pandemic lays out lessons learned Why the United States fared so badly during the pandemic, especially when compared to other similar nations, was supposed to be one of the many questions examined by a national COVID-19 commission. But that commission was never launched. William Brangham…
Science Apr 23 How artificial intelligence is being used to create ‘deepfakes’ online As technology grows more sophisticated, so does the potential for deception. Last month, images went viral that purported to show police arresting Donald Trump and the former president in an orange prisoner’s jumpsuit — but they were fakes. Jack Stubbs,…
Science Apr 20 Ice sheets in Greenland, Antarctica melting faster than previously thought, research shows New research shows that the massive ice sheets at the top and bottom of our planet are shrinking much faster than previously thought. The international study compiled satellite measurements over time and depict what one researcher described as a "devastating…
Nation Apr 17 Crosley Green returns to prison, maintains innocence after murder conviction reinstated After more than three decades behind bars for a murder he says he did not commit, a man released on house arrest during the pandemic is now going back to prison. But many questions remain about whether Florida is locking…
Science Apr 13 How young Pacific Islanders helped bring climate justice to the world’s court For the first time, the UN's International Court of Justice has been tasked with determining what countries are obligated to do to fight climate change. William Brangham reports on the young people who were instrumental in bringing this issue to…
Science Apr 12 EPA proposes strict limits on tailpipe emissions to speed up electric vehicle transition The Biden administration rolled out its most aggressive effort yet to combat climate change with tougher emissions limits for cars and trucks. But several challenges remain, including the cost of electric cars, the batteries and how to charge them on…
Health Apr 12 Exploring the health care challenges rural Americans face across 5 states From life expectancy to maternal mortality, Americans living in rural regions face some of the greatest health care challenges in the country. In a new series called Rural RX, PBS NewsHour correspondent William Brangham and producer Caleb Hellerman of the…
Health Apr 11 Millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage as pandemic-era program ends Before the pandemic, people had to re-enroll for Medicaid every year by submitting paperwork. That was suspended when COVID hit, but starting this month, Medicaid recipients have to make sure they are enrolled again. Not everyone will receive a notice…