Nov 02 Watch 10:43 Analyzing long-term impact, side effects and risks of COVID shot for kids The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has approved the use of COVID vaccines in children ages 5 to 11. But a Kaiser Family Foundation survey found only 27% of parents plan to opt for the shot. One third plan… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 5:37 College students' stress levels are 'bubbling over.' Here's why, and how schools can help By John Yang, Claire Mufson College is a time of major transition and of stress. During the pandemic, students have been struggling to cope with ever-increasing levels of mental distress among students. A recent study by The American College Health Association found that one in… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 5:42 What early exit polls reveal about Virginia Gov. race, and how it reflects on Democrats Virginia's gubernatorial race has captured national attention because of a dead heat in a state President Joe Biden won by 10 points. Its results could provide insight into what's to come in next year's midterms. Jessica Taylor, senate and governors… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 3:30 A Brief But Spectacular take on rebuilding and diversifying the Appalachian economy Brandon Dennison is a sixth generation West Virginian who is on a mission to revitalize Appalachia. His community based non-profit, Colefield Development, has trained over 1200 people facing barriers to employment, helping with education and personal development. Dennison gives his… Continue watching
Nov 02 Biden hails climate progress, criticizes China's Xi for not attending By Associated Press President Joe Biden said the Chinese “lost the ability to influence people around the world, and all the people here at COP” with its absence at the summit. Continue reading
Nov 02 These are the charges Kyle Rittenhouse faces in Kenosha shooting By Todd Richmond, Associated Press Kyle Rittenhouse faces multiple charges for shooting three men, killing two, during a protest against police brutality in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in August 2020. Continue reading
Nov 02 White House releases new plan to address gun suicides in U.S. By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The plan calls for federal agencies to create public awareness campaigns to encourage safer storage of guns and training for counselors, crisis responders and others and would also require stores that sell firearms to offer secure gun storage and safety… Continue reading
Nov 02 Facebook to shut down face-recognition system, delete data By Matt O'Brien, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press More than a third of Facebook’s daily active users have opted in to have their faces recognized by the social network’s system. That’s about 640 million people. Continue reading
Nov 02 Chinese envoy argues nation is in 'special development stage' preventing more emissions cuts By Associated Press Xie Zhenhua, who played a pivotal role in talks leading to the 2015 Paris climate accord, underscored China’s stance that the United States and other developed nations should be the ones doing more to cut climate-damaging emissions faster, not China. Continue reading
Nov 02 Biden administration acknowledges impacts of oil and gas sales on public land, but hasn't stopped them By Matthew Brown, Associated Press The Interior Department is preparing to offer oil and gas lease sales on large tracts of public land despite concluding that burning fossil fuels from those parcels could carry huge costs and contribute to climate change. Continue reading