Aug 07 Watch 6:58 News Wrap: Tropical Storm Debby expected to make 2nd landfall in Carolinas In our news wrap Wednesday, the effects of Tropical Storm Debby are being felt as far north as the Great Lakes, the number of women getting abortions in the U.S. went up in the first three months of the year… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch 9:13 False accusations surrounding Olympic boxer highlight debate around gender and sports By William Brangham, Sam Lane, Joshua Barajas, Mekhi Hill The 2024 Olympics have garnered tens of millions of viewers with jaw-dropping performances and compelling storylines. But in recent days, controversy surrounding the gender of one boxer has also consumed headlines. William Brangham discussed what this says about the future… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch 6:00 Panda diplomacy makes a comeback with new duo set to debut in San Diego By William Brangham, Courtney Norris The first pandas to arrive in the U.S. in more than two decades are about to make their big debut in California. It’s the latest development in what’s known as “panda diplomacy,” and the exchanges between China and the U.S. Continue watching
Aug 07 Poll reveals how extreme heat is changing people’s lives in big and small ways By Isabella O'Malley, Linley Sanders, Associated Press A poll found that around 7 in 10 Americans say extreme heat has had a major or minor impact on their electricity bills in the past year, and a majority have seen a similar impact on their outdoor activities. Continue reading
Aug 07 Milwaukee hotel employees charged with being party to felony murder in D’Vontaye Mitchell’s death By Todd Richmond, Associated Press Prosecutors charged four Milwaukee hotel employees with being a party to felony murder in connection with a Black man’s death. Continue reading
Aug 07 Tropical Storm Debby swirls over Atlantic coast, dumping rain on the Carolinas ahead of expected second landfall By Russ Bynum, Jeffrey Collins, John Minchillo, Associated Press The latest forecast says Debby could restrengthen over the ocean before its center moves inland again in South Carolina by Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 07 LISTEN: NASA holds briefing after delaying SpaceX launch to solve Boeing Starliner crew troubles By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Tuesday marks the two-month point at the space station for Starliner's two test pilots, who should have been back by mid-June. Continue reading
Aug 07 Abortions have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds By Geoff Mulvihill, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press The #WeCount report says a major reason for the increase is that some Democratic-controlled states have laws to protect prescribers who use telemedicine to see patients in places with abortion bans. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 3:00 Tropical Storm Debby dumps historic amounts of rain as its stalls over Southeast By Stephanie Sy, Jonah Anderson Tropical Storm Debby is dumping historic amounts of rain as it stalls over South Carolina. At least five deaths have been reported since the storm made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane. Communities are now submerged across several… Continue watching
Aug 06 Watch 7:05 Neighborhood Nursing brings healthcare to people’s doorsteps in vulnerable communities By Christopher Booker, Layla Quran, Maea Lenei Buhre In the city of Baltimore, 94 percent of residents have some form of health insurance. Yet many face alarming disparities including higher rates of chronic diseases and shorter life spans. One program is trying to overcome barriers by providing healthcare… Continue watching