Nation Dec 22 As porch piracy grows, how to keep your package deliveries safe this holiday season With Christmas and the beginning of Hanukkah just days away, many online shoppers are having last-minute gifts delivered to their homes. While it can be more convenient than brick and mortar stores, it also offers an easy target for criminals.
Nation Dec 07 How a Christmas tree farm in North Carolina overcame Hurricane Helene’s destruction Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction in the mountains of North Carolina devastated one of the region’s big industries: Christmas tree farming. One family operation overcame obstacles to get its crop to market, including one special tree that ended up in…
Nation Oct 12 ‘The grief is ongoing’: American Jews reflect on the High Holy Days a year after Oct. 7 Sundown tonight marks the end of Yom Kippur, the solemn day of atonement and reflection for Jews everywhere. On the Jewish calendar, the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are known as the Ten Days of Repentance. We hear…
Nation Oct 05 The state of anti-discrimination laws for pregnant workers in America Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit against the WBNA is highlighting the issue of how pregnant people are treated in the workplace. A 2022 survey found that 1 in 5 mothers reported experiencing pregnancy discrimination at work. Gillian Thomas,…
Nation Sep 15 Do celebrity endorsements matter? A look at the role of pop stars in modern politics Pop culture and politics have a history of crossover. These intersections take on new significance during an election year, but how important are celebrity endorsements of candidates, and do they actually make a difference in voters’ minds? Lisa Desjardins speaks…
Nation Aug 25 The rise of American megachurches and new challenges to their influence There are hundreds of thousands of religious congregations across the United States. Some of the biggest, known as “megachurches,” are facing challenges as the culture around organized religion changes. Scott Thumma, a professor of sociology of religion at Hartford International…
Nation Jul 14 What happened during and after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump For the first time in more than four decades, someone who has been president of the United States was wounded in an assassination attempt. Former President Donald Trump’s injuries aren’t life-threatening, but Saturday’s shooting in Pennsylvania could make an already…