Oct 26 Watch 8:11 Why cuts to proposed federal paid leave policy could be a 'huge loss' to Americans By Saher Khan As Democrats work to whittle down the price tag of their social spending bill, many key policies that would impact the lives of millions of Americans are on the chopping block. One issue that’s been renegotiated is a national paid… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch 9:03 Kids' mental health, safety in the spotlight as social media execs face Congress By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Claire Mufson A Senate committee is widening its investigation into the impact social media platforms have on children, teens and young adults, with more apps facing congressional scrutiny. William Brangham reports with Jean Twenge, a psychology professor and author of "iGen: Why… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch 7:57 One Afghan refugee on her 'desperate hope' for her homeland, life in the U.S. By Nick Schifrin Thousands of Afghan refugees are now in the process of settling into American life following their evacuation from Afghanistan when the Taliban took control of the country in August. Those refugees are mostly scattered among eight military bases around the… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch 8:45 Jobs requiring college degrees disqualify most U.S. workers — especially workers of color By Paul Solman, Lee Koromvokis It has long been a given that a four-year college degree is a prerequisite for moving up the economic ladder in the U.S. But for others, that requirement is having unintended consequences, including negatively affecting their mental health. Paul Solman… Continue watching
Oct 26 WATCH: McConnell blames Democrats for rising inflation By Associated Press McConnell said Democrats who attempt to compare Biden's social spending plan to the New Deal are wrong, arguing that former President Franklin Roosevelt had "massive majorities."… Continue reading
Oct 26 Coroner identifies suspect in Boise mall shooting that killed 2 By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press Authorities have identified the suspect in a Boise, Idaho mall shooting as 27-year-old Jacob Bergquist. Police say Bergquist died at a hospital late Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Oct 26 Watch 4:55 Drought-stricken California faces rise in water theft by illegal marijuana farms By Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters As California faces what is predicted to be one of its worst droughts in recorded history, water managers are seeing record increases in water theft, leaving communities angry and police chasing water bandits constantly on the move. Byrhonda Lyons of… Continue watching
Oct 26 WATCH: State Department says U.S. is 'deeply concerned' Israel settlement actions By Associated Press The U.S. State Department on Tuesday said it was "deeply concerned" about an Israeli government plan to advance thousands of settlement units in the West Bank on Wednesday. Continue reading
Oct 26 FDA panel backs Pfizer's low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for kids By Lauran Neergaard, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The vote Tuesday by the Food and Drug Administration panel moves the nation closer to vaccinating children ages 5 to 11. The FDA isn't bound by the recommendation and is expected to make its own decision within days. Continue reading
Oct 26 Mutual aid groups ponder future of community-based help By Eden Stiffman, the Chronicle of Philanthropy Community-based nonprofits may participate in and collaborate with mutual aid networks, but the groups themselves are typically volunteer led and unincorporated — often because they prefer it that way. Continue reading