Arts Apr 11 Library book ban attempts are at an all-time high. These librarians are fighting back More than 4,000 library book bans were attempted in public and school libraries in 2023, according to the American Library Association. Six librarians share how they've responded in their communities. By Casey Kuhn
Science Jan 01 5 space milestones in 2023 that are ‘rewriting textbooks’ This year saw incredibly detailed images from the most advanced telescope in space, as well as the 25th year of a global partnership sending astronauts to orbit Earth. By Casey Kuhn, Miles O'Brien
World Nov 28 How climate change is contributing to migration out of North Africa With few options, thousands of people from the Sahel -- many of them under 25 -- leave Niger each month in an effort to reach Europe. By Casey Kuhn and Sarah Cutler, Columbia Journalism Fellow
Health Nov 22 What to know about treating Seasonal Affective Disorder While fall brings crisp, cool air and changing leaves, it also means a dip in the length of sunlight we see each day. As the daylight shortens, around 5 percent of U.S. adults begin to experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, or… By Julia Griffin, Casey Kuhn, Tim McPhillips
Nov 10 Shortest Marine on record says his height is his ‘greatest strength’ By Casey Kuhn Nathaniel LaPrade said his height wasn’t a major factor in his own eyes, until he got to boot camp. He stands at 4 feet 7 inches tall. Continue reading
Nov 07 In Gaza’s widening humanitarian crisis, water access becomes dire By Tim McPhillips, Yasmeen Sami Alamiri Getting clean water in Gaza has long been complicated, but since the Israel-Hamas war began last month, access has gone from tenuous to dire. Continue reading
Nov 01 What is Día de los Muertos? An expert explains the holiday celebrating loved ones who have died By Casey Kuhn and Mathew Sandoval, The Conversation The holiday is celebrated though ritual observations like constructing altars, or ofrendas, filled with offerings to the dead and decorating family gravesites to commune with the dead. Continue reading
Oct 20 WATCH: How to talk to kids about the Israel-Hamas war By Yasmeen Sami Alamiri, Casey Kuhn News and social media are saturated with horrifying images from the war between Israel and Hamas. Since the war began on Oct. 7, thousands of people have been killed and thousands more are injured. As adults digest daily updates, kids… Continue reading
Sep 27 Who will be at the 2nd GOP debate? By Yasmeen Sami Alamiri Seven GOP candidates will face off Wednesday for the second GOP primary debate. While the location is different from the first debate last month – this one is being held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California--… Continue reading