Oct 24 Test scores show how COVID set kids back across the U.S. By Collin Binkley, Associated Press New national test results show that the pandemic spared no part of the country as it caused historic learning setbacks for America's children. Continue reading
Oct 22 Watch 2:57 News Wrap: Student loan relief applications still open despite block In our news wrap Saturday, the White House is urging people to continue applying for student loan relief after a judge put Biden's plan on hold, residents of Kherson were ordered to evacuate ahead of an expected Ukrainian effort to… Continue watching
Oct 22 Watch 8:19 Millions of kids are struggling with anxiety. How is it being treated? By Andrew Corkery, Kaisha Young, Claire Mufson A national panel of health experts is recommending for the first time that children ages 8 and up be screened for anxiety — an issue that the pandemic has put a spotlight on. Dr. Lee Beers, former president of the… Continue watching
Oct 22 Watch 5:27 Making the joys of surfing accessible to kids with disabilities On the beaches of Little Compton, Rhode Island, a nonprofit is knocking down barriers to surfing for children with disabilities. Justin Kenny reports. Continue watching
Oct 22 What consumers should know about the limits and risks of over-the-counter hearing aids By Bradley Kesser, University of Virginia Over-the-counter sales of hearing aids come with caveats and even some risks. Continue reading
Oct 21 Watch 8:59 Refugees flee conflict sparked by climate change in central Africa By Willem Marx The climate crisis is now a reality worldwide, but it's nowhere more apparent than the parched landscapes of northern Africa. Thousands are on the move looking for water to grow crops and graze livestock. Special correspondent Willem Marx looks at… Continue watching
Oct 21 Biden administration creates tougher penalties for failing nursing homes By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press The Biden administration says the worst-of-the-worst nursing homes will now face tougher penalties if conditions don’t improve at their facilities. Continue reading
Oct 20 Watch 4:32 News Wrap: Russian missile and drone strikes knock out more utilities in Ukraine In our news wrap Thursday, a new barrage of Russian missile and drone strikes knocked out more of Ukraine's electric and water utilities, at least 170 people were killed in southern Sudan amid fighting between rival tribal groups and suicides… Continue watching
Oct 20 Watch 6:58 High-stress jobs deteriorating Americans' mental health A new report is warning that the American workplace needs to change to better support the emotional and physical well-being of employees. The report recommends organizations make mental health benefits easily accessible, encourage time off for emotional well-being and provide… Continue watching
Oct 20 EPA opens civil rights probe into Mississippi water crisis By Emily Wagster Pettus, Matthew Daly, Aaron Morrison, Associated Press The announcement came days after leaders of two congressional committees said they were starting a joint investigation into a crisis that left most homes and businesses in Jackson without running water for several days. Continue reading