Jul 04 Watch 5:44 Federal pandemic aid helped students catch up academically, but research shows gaps remain By Jeffrey Brown, Karina Cuevas It's well known there were some big gaps in student learning tied to school shutdowns during the pandemic and difficult transitions with hybrid classes. But how much did federal aid help students recover from those academic losses? We now have… Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch 7:55 Fauci on his fraught relationship with Trump and the attacks he has faced By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas In the first part of our conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci, he discussed his experience leading the country through the two public health crises of HIV/AIDS and COVID-19. In the second half of the interview, Geoff Bennett spoke with Dr. Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 9:42 ‘I had that DNA of caring for people’: Fauci discusses new book and life in public health By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas Dr. Anthony Fauci is arguably the world’s most famous doctor and best known for guiding the country through the pandemic. But he has also faced right-wing criticism for assessments and recommendations throughout that period and his clashes with former President… Continue watching
May 27 World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic readiness after bold treaty project stalls By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus insists it's not a "failure" and the World Health Assembly this week can still plot the way forward. Continue reading
Mar 18 Crafts retailer Joann files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as consumers cut back on pandemic-era hobbies By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press Following this process, Joann will likely become privately-owned by certain lenders and industry parties, the company added — meaning its shares would no longer be listed on stock exchanges. Continue reading
Mar 04 China seeks ways to revive slowing economy and salvage housing market as annual congress convenes By Dake Kang, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press China's efforts to restore confidence and rev up the economy will top the agenda during this month’s meeting of the ceremonial national legislature. Continue reading
Mar 01 Watch 6:11 CDC director on new COVID guidance ending 5-day isolation By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Leila Jackson, Laura Santhanam The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its COVID guidance for when people need to isolate, return to school or work and get a booster shot. It's part of broader recommendations on respiratory illnesses. CDC Director Dr. Mandy… Continue watching
Feb 29 Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here’s what you need to know By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are climbing in the Northeastern U.S. Continue reading
Jan 17 Yellen says current U.S. economic growth ‘vindicates’ Biden’s COVID-19 pandemic stimulus spending By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is making an election-year pitch that the current state of the economy "vindicates" Democrats' decision to pass a $1.9 trillion coronavirus pandemic response package back in 2021. Continue reading
Jan 12 Watch 6:55 Why experts are concerned about the JN.1 variant responsible for latest COVID wave By John Yang, Dorothy Hastings The U.S. and other parts of the world are in the midst of another COVID-19 wave. Infections and hospitalizations are on the rise this winter and a new variant is responsible for most of those cases. John Yang discussed these… Continue watching