Health Nov 09 Why regulators want to ban a key ingredient in kratom, a popular herbal supplement Southeast Asians have used kratom leaves as a home remedy for centuries. Recently, its popularity in the U.S. has exploded as a way to ease the effects of opioid withdrawal. But kratom is poorly regulated and synthetic versions contain high…
Nation Oct 26 Why many men struggle to maintain deep male friendships later in life Men’s lack of deep, close friendships has been in the spotlight lately. A recent Pew Research Center study found that 54% of women say they turn to a friend for emotional support, but only 38% of men say they do.
Education Oct 19 How the Trump administration is dramatically reshaping education in America In March, Trump signed an executive order to begin shutting down the Department of Education, though it would take an act of Congress to actually close it. In the meantime, the department is taking dramatic steps toward fulfilling a conservative…
Politics Oct 18 ‘We intend to defend our democracy,’ says ‘No Kings’ protest organizer Millions turned out across the country Saturday for a coordinated day of protest against Trump and his administration’s policies. A similar event in June brought out more than 5 million demonstrators, but organizers say the mobilization was even bigger this…
Education Sep 20 A look at the future of DEI on college campuses as hundreds of programs disappear Change is in the air as college students return from summer break this year. At more than 400 campuses across the country, programs and centers that promote diversity, equity and inclusion have been eliminated or rebranded. Ali Rogin speaks with…
World Aug 17 What to expect from Zelenskyy’s next meeting with Trump, backed by European leaders When Zelenskyy returns to the Oval Office on Monday, at least a half-dozen European leaders will join him in a high-profile display of unity. After meeting with Putin on Friday, Trump aligned himself with Russian positions, triggering fears that Ukraine…
Arts Aug 16 AI-generated models shake up the fashion industry and raise concerns The rise of artificial intelligence has touched nearly every industry, disrupting long-established workflows and raising concerns about job losses. Now, the fashion world is reckoning with these changes as AI takes hold, from virtual fitting rooms to AI avatars starring…
Nation Aug 10 Why new college graduates are facing one of the toughest job markets in a decade New college graduates are facing one of the most challenging markets for entry-level jobs in a decade. PBS News asked recent grads about their job searches, and John Yang speaks with Christine Cruzvergara, chief education strategy officer at Handshake, for…
Economy Aug 02 Economist analyzes fallout of Trump’s sweeping new tariffs and firing of BLS commissioner The White House’s announcement Friday that it will impose hefty tariffs on imports from nearly 70 countries next week triggered the worst day on Wall Street in more than a month. Those economic jitters were compounded by a weaker than…
Nation Jul 20 Flint removes thousands of lead pipes in major milestone, but these problems remain It’s been more than a decade since the alarm was sounded about high levels of lead in Flint, Michigan’s tap water. This July, the city said it had completed the work of replacing as many as 11,000 lead pipes mandated…