Jul 22 In a move to empower victims of sexual harassment, Vermont law takes aim at common legal practice By Molly Enking Vermont is the first state to outlaw "do not darken my door" clauses, which bar employees who settle discrimination cases from ever working for their employer again. Continue reading
Jul 21 Watch 25:04 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode July 21, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, July 21, Greece’s debt relief plans are costing residents, and hear what how Russians are reacting to the Trump-Putin meeting in Helsinki. Also, how your personal lifestyle choices may impact health insurance costs. Hari Sreenivasan… Continue watching
Jul 21 Watch 4:14 What did Russians think of the Trump-Putin summit? By PBS News Hour New threats from U.S. politicians to hit Russia with sanctions for meddling in U.S. elections has Russians unsure whether President Donald Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladmir Putin was really a success. As reality sets in, Kimberly Marten, the director… Continue watching
Jul 21 Watch 3:46 Lifestyle choices could raise your health insurance rates By PBS News Hour Health insurance providers are paying data brokers to find personal information about their clients -- race, marital status, ability to pay bills and more -- to predict client health costs. But unlike medical records, there aren’t any laws that regulate… Continue watching
Jul 21 Watch 10:41 Greece’s debt relief plans come at high price for residents By PBS News Hour Eight years ago, Greece’s financial crisis threatened the value of the euro and led to the world’s largest bailout in history. As the country approaches the end of the bailout program next month, unemployment rates remain high and foreclosures loom… Continue watching
Jul 20 Lawmakers want Trump’s interpreter to testify. That might be unethical By Corinne Segal Compelling the Trump-Putin interpreter Marina Gross to testify could undermine the profession. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 25:05 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode July 15, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, July 15, looking at expectations for the Trump-Putin meeting on Monday in Helsinki. Also, how adult foster care in Oregon is offering support to the elderly. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York. Continue watching
Jul 15 Disability rights groups voice issues with Starbucks’ plastic straw ban as company responds By Molly Enking After Starbucks announced on July 9 it would phase out plastic straws from its stores by 2020, disability rights activists were concerned the policy would exclude some people with disabilities. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 7:18 President Trump lowers expectations for Putin meeting By PBS News Hour President Trump was greeted with protests when he arrived in Helsinki for his first formal meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. After calling the European Union, a long-time ally, a trade “foe” at an interview on Saturday, Trump downplayed his… Continue watching
Jul 15 What Trump’s latest pardon means for the future of the American West By Meg Dalton Anti-government extremists celebrated President Trump's pardon of Dwight and Steven Hammond, father-and-son ranchers from Oregon. Experts say the pardon could embolden those groups. Continue reading