Jul 29 Watch 8:17 Trump’s ‘censorship and control’ campaign threatens press freedom, FCC commissioner says By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas The $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance is fueling a fierce First Amendment fight and raising questions about the influence of the Trump administration. The FCC approved the deal by a 2-1 vote along party lines and came shortly… Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch 7:53 Why ‘manosphere’ content is appealing to some young men By John Yang, Sam Lane There are growing concerns around the proliferation of misogyny online and its migration into real-world interactions, especially those involving young men. John Yang reports on a Detroit teenager’s experience and the broader implications of this trend. Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch 11:14 Senators highlight importance of working across the aisle in mission to fight wildfires By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura With razor-thin GOP majorities in the House and Senate, many lawmakers are retreating to their political corners rather than seeking out compromise. But one bipartisan duo is bucking the trend, arguing their disaster prevention proposal can overcome political dysfunction. Amna… Continue watching
Jul 29 WATCH: NTSB finds Army chopper in fatal midair crash with plane was above altitude limit By Josh Funk, Associated Press During the first day of National Transportation Safety Board hearings in Washington, investigators sought to uncover insights into what caused the January crash between the American Airlines plane and the Black Hawk helicopter over Ronald Reagan National Airport. Continue reading
Jul 29 Trump administration moves to repeal EPA rule that allows climate regulation By Matthew Daly, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s administration has proposed revoking a scientific finding that's long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. Continue reading
Jul 29 Venus Williams will return to the U.S. Open in the mixed doubles tournament with Reilly Opelka By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press A total of 16 duos will be competing for the $1 million top prize. Continue reading
Jul 29 Gunman who killed 4 people at Manhattan office building was targeting NFL headquarters, mayor says By Philip Marcelo, Eric Tucker, Associated Press A rambling note found on the alleged shooter's body suggested he had a grievance against the NFL over an unsubstantiated claim that he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 7:04 How Ben & Jerry’s is recycling food waste into energy By William Brangham, Diane Lincoln Estes It may sound like the stuff of sci-fi movies, but diverting food waste from the landfill and converting it into electricity has become a real thing. William Brangham visited Ben & Jerry’s Vermont ice cream factory and the operations next… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 6:19 A look at ‘Project Esther’ and Trump’s approach to combat antisemitism on campus By Ali Rogin, Sam Lane, Layla Quran The Trump administration has launched investigations into colleges and universities. The White House accuses the schools of not doing enough to combat antisemitism on campus. Last week, Columbia University settled with the administration in a major deal that could be… Continue watching
Jul 28 Tropical Storm Keli forms and is second cyclone now in central Pacific Ocean By Associated Press Two tropical cyclones were swirling across the ocean southeast of Hawaii after developing on Monday but were not expected to cause any issues for the islands. Continue reading