Aug 25 Why UK energy bills are skyrocketing By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press A cost-of-living crisis in Britain is about to get worse. Millions of people are expected to pay about 80 percent more a year on their household energy bills starting in October. Continue reading
Aug 25 Watch 5:42 News Wrap: California moves to eliminate most sales of gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Thursday, California moves to eliminate most sales of gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, President Biden calls for Russia to return a nuclear plant to Ukraine's control, a court rules Pakistan's former prime minister cannot be arrested until… Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch 8:33 Sen. Elizabeth Warren weighs in on Biden's student loan forgiveness plan By PBS NewsHour President Biden's plan to cancel some student debt for millions of Americans is drawing praise but also criticism. Some say it goes too far while others say it doesn't do enough to address the high cost of college. Sen. Elizabeth… Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch 7:22 Burgeoning salmon farming industry sparks controversy over pollution and sustainability By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin There has been a growing appetite around the world for fish. But that growth in demand is raising all kinds of questions and concerns for the industry about sustainability and impact. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien has the first of a… Continue watching
Aug 25 This New Orleans food bank opened to serve more people. Inflation is forcing organizers to turn dozens away By Roby Chavez Inflation, supply chain issues, and rising gas prices impact food pantries across Louisiana. Some are now faced with imposing limits on grocery giveaways, turning people away, and even canceling food distribution. Continue reading
Aug 24 Cosmetics giant Sephora settles customer data privacy lawsuit By Don Thompson, Associated Press Sephora Inc. has settled a lawsuit claiming the company sold customer information without proper notice in violation of the California's landmark consumer privacy law. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 9:55 Biden cancels student debt for millions of Americans By Laura Barrón-López President Biden on Wednesday announced his long-awaited plan on student debt. Borrowers making less than $125,000 a year will be eligible for $10,000 in federal loan forgiveness. That goes up to $20,000 for those with the greatest need. Biden also… Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 5:19 News Wrap: New fighting erupts in Ethiopia's Tigray region By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Wednesday, new fighting broke out in Ethiopia's Tigray region after a months-long cease-fire, the U.S. military carried out airstrikes in Syria against militias linked to Iran, a congressional report has more details on how the Trump… Continue watching
Aug 24 California's 'climate migrants' and the difficulty of finding a new home By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado In places like California's Mariposa County, the climate disaster is converging with a housing shortage brought on by a historical lack of home-building and affordability concerns that aren’t meeting needs across the state. Continue reading
Aug 24 WATCH: President Biden announces $10,000 student debt forgiveness, payment pause By Seung Min Kim, Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller, Associated Press, Colin Brinkley, Associated press President Joe Biden has announced his long-awaited plan to deliver on his campaign promise to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans — and up to $10,000 more for those with the greatest financial need. Continue reading