Apr 19 Tennessee Volkswagen workers vote on union membership in key test of UAW’s plan to expand By Tom Krisher, Associated Press The UAW's ranks in the auto industry have dwindled over the years, and workers at the Chattanooga plant have previously rejected union membership. Continue reading
Apr 18 Watch 5:13 News Wrap: New York police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters who set up encampment In our news wrap Thursday, police in New York arrested several pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at Columbia University, President Biden picked up endorsements from members of the Kennedy family, House Speaker Johnson scrambled to get votes for… Continue watching
Apr 18 Watch 6:00 Record-breaking ocean heat triggers massive coral reef bleaching By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako Scientists issued a warning due to record-breaking temperatures in 2023 which accelerated the speed of the second-largest mass coral bleaching event across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Nearly a quarter of all ocean species rely on the reefs. William… Continue watching
Apr 18 Watch 8:15 Melinda French Gates discusses increasing economic empowerment for women By William Brangham, Courtney Norris The United Nations estimates that closing the gender pay gap and giving women more access to loans and capital could give the global economy a $7 trillion bump. These issues are top of mind as leaders gather in Washington for… Continue watching
Apr 18 Watch 7:59 The benefits of a 4-day workweek, according to employers By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes Nearly one-third of large U.S. firms are exploring new schedules like the four-day workweek. Economics correspondent Paul Solman takes a look at what happened at some companies that tried out a four-day, 32-hour week at the same pay. Continue watching
Apr 18 Closing arguments heard in trial of an Arizona rancher charged in fatal shooting of unarmed migrant By Associated Press A southern Arizona jury heard closing arguments Thursday in the trial of a rancher accused of fatally shooting a migrant on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Apr 18 Sweeping gun legislation approved by Maine lawmakers following Lewiston mass shooting By David Sharp, Associated Press Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and the Democratic-led Maine Legislature pressed for a number of gun and mental health proposals after the Oct. 25 shooting that claimed 18 lives and injured another 13 people, despite the state's strong hunting tradition and… Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 5:41 News Wrap: Biden calls for higher tariffs on Chinese metal products In our news wrap Wednesday, President Biden is calling for sharply higher tariffs on Chinese metal products, the Navy flew a patrol aircraft over the Taiwan Strait a day after U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs held talks for the first… Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch 6:01 Columbia University president faces House committee investigating antisemitism on campus By Laura Barrón-López, Shoshana Dubnow, Karina Cuevas When presidents of several top Ivy League schools testified about antisemitism on their campuses during a tough hearing this winter, the president of Columbia University was traveling. Wednesday, it was her turn to appear before a House Committee. She strongly… Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch 4:48 Boeing whistleblowers testify about company’s safety issues and design errors By Miles O'Brien, Courtney Norris Boeing has faced intense scrutiny for months and new whistleblower claims were the focus of a congressional hearing. Aviation correspondent Miles O’Brien reports. Continue watching