May 25 Watch 6:39 Why global tensions are rising in the South China Sea amid recent clashes By John Yang, Gerard Edic, Harry Zahn, Andrew Corkery Nearly a quarter of global maritime trade goes through the South China Sea. In recent years, it’s become the site of clashes between Chinese coast guard ships and Philippine vessels as Beijing tries to exert its claim to virtually the… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 4:20 To change perceptions of sharks, swimmer Lewis Pugh takes the plunge at Martha’s Vineyard By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson Sharks have been cast as the ultimate villain ever since the movie “Jaws” was released 50 years ago this summer. The film tells the story of a great white shark terrorizing beachgoers, but in reality, humans pose the greater threat… Continue watching
May 25 What’s open and what’s closed this Memorial Day By Associated Press Businesses increasingly have chosen to stay open on the federal holiday Memorial Day, leading to what is now one of the biggest retail sales and travel weekends of the year. Here’s what is open and closed on Monday. Continue reading
May 25 WATCH: 2025 PBS National Memorial Day Concert By News Desk PBS is broadcasting the 36th annual National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C., this Sunday. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 4:59 How the GOP’s proposed Medicaid cuts could affect millions of family caregivers By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Satvi Sunkara House Republicans narrowly passed the multitrillion-dollar bill advancing Trump’s domestic agenda, and Senate Republicans are preparing for the battles ahead when they consider the measure next month. One item that’s sure to be debated is the House bill’s massive cuts… Continue watching
May 24 Watch 9:41 Does taxing sugary drinks result in better health outcomes? What some cities have found By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara Experts say drinking a lot of sweetened beverages can lead to obesity, diabetes and heart disease. This week, the federal government reversed decades of policy and allowed states to ban the use of food stamps to buy soda and other… Continue watching
May 23 Watch 6:43 What Trump’s legal and political clash with Harvard means for higher education By Geoff Bennett, Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s move to prevent Harvard University from enrolling international students. Harvard has been at the center of the administration’s battle over higher education. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Laura Meckler of The Washington Post… Continue watching
May 23 Federal investigators work to determine cause of deadly San Diego plane crash By Julie Watson, Josh Funk, Associated Press The weather alert system and runway lights weren’t working at a foggy San Diego airport where a private jet was planning to land before it crashed into a neighborhood, but the cause of the crash remains unclear, officials said Friday. Continue reading
May 23 DOJ reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Under the “agreement in principle,” which still needs to be finalized, Boeing would pay or invest more than $1.1 billion, including an additional $445 million for the crash victims’ families, the Justice Department said. Continue reading
May 23 Watch 6:59 How NOAA funding cuts could make it harder to predict and prepare for severe weather By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin For many people, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. But along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, it also means the start of hurricane season is nearly here. This particular hurricane season comes at a moment when NOAA… Continue watching