May 01 Watch 5:02 How one Michigan family is trying to stay afloat amid historic inflation By Geoff Bennett, Maea Lenei Buhre, Layla Quran Prices in the U.S. are climbing at their fastest rates in 40 years, up more than 8 percent from 2021. But for many families across the country that number is more than a data point. We take a look at… Continue watching
Apr 30 Watch 2:55 News Wrap: Biden weighs canceling at least $10,000 in student loans per borrower In our news wrap Saturday, the Biden administration is considering canceling at least $10,000 in student loans per borrower through executive action, a 22-year-old Marine Corps veteran who joined the war in Ukraine was killed in fighting there, China's capital… Continue watching
Apr 29 How an algorithm that screens for child neglect could harden racial disparities By Sally Ho, Garance Burke, Associated Press Child welfare officials in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, the cradle of Mister Rogers’ TV neighborhood, are using an algorithm to support agency workers as they make decisions meant to protect children from neglect. Continue reading
Apr 29 A key inflation gauge jumped 6.6 percent in March, possibly nearing a peak By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve surged 6.6% in March compared with a year ago, the highest 12-month jump in four decades and further evidence that spiking prices are pressuring household budgets and the health of the… Continue reading
Apr 29 FDA meeting in June to consider COVID vaccines for youngest American children By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press The FDA said Friday it plans to convene its outside panel of vaccine experts on June 8, 21 and 22 to review applications from Moderna and Pfizer for vaccines in tots and babies. Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 6:15 As the U.S. economy slows down, fears of a possible recession grow By Karina Cuevas The U.S. economy slowed down over the first three months of the year, the first time it has contracted since the pandemic brought it to a screeching halt. There have been other troubling signs, most notably inflation and concerns over… Continue watching
Apr 28 FDA issues plan to ban menthol flavor in cigarettes, cigars By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Menthol is the only cigarette flavor that was not banned under the 2009 law that gave the FDA authority over tobacco products. The Biden administration has been under pressure from African American groups and health advocates to eliminate the flavor. Continue reading
Apr 28 Supreme Court justices limit discrimination claims for emotional distress By Associated Press The Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of a discrimination lawsuit filed by a deaf and legally blind woman against a physical therapy business that wouldn't provide an American Sign Language interpreter for her appointments. Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: Senate debates bill to help build domestic technology supply chains amid shrinking economy By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The debate comes amidst news that the U.S. economy shrank in the first three months of the year, and faces threats from high inflation and rising interest rates. Continue reading
Apr 27 Elon Musk ordered to abide by SEC settlement over 2018 tweets By Tom Krisher, Associated Press Elon Musk's request to scrap a settlement with securities regulators over 2018 tweets claiming he had the funding to take Tesla private is being denied by a federal judge in New York. Continue reading