Politics Aug 03 Trump administration weighs proposal to gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules By Moriah Balingit, Associated Press
World Jul 19 Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge Children relapsing into malnutrition has become an increasingly common occurrence in the state and across northern Nigeria, according to local health and aid workers, who cite knock-on effects from the Iran war. By Ope Adetayo, Associated Press
Politics Feb 18 Looking to slash Medicaid funding, Republicans consider cutting billions of dollars Over the next decade, Republican lawmakers could try to siphon billions of dollars from the nearly-free health care coverage offered to the poorest Americans. By Amanda Seitz, Andrew DeMillo, Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Economy Sep 10 Inflation-adjusted incomes hit pre-pandemic levels in 2023, offsetting some inflation pressure The proportion of Americans living in poverty also fell slightly last year, to 11.1 percent, from 11.5 percent in 2022. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Health Nov 14 Advocates say Biden administration could do more to prevent millions from losing Medicaid coverage Advocates interviewed around the country say problems with the government forms, websites and phone lines in states including Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Arkansas have led to millions of people losing Medicaid. By Amanda Seitz, Kenya Hunter, Associated Press
Apr 20 Watch 8:28 Diabetes a major factor behind declining life expectancy in rural areas By Dr. Alok Patel and Caleb Hellerman, Global Health Reporting Center Over the past two decades, life expectancy in rural areas has declined. One major reason is the prevalence of diabetes. With support from the Pulitzer Center and in collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center, special correspondent Dr. Alok Patel… Continue watching
Dec 16 While Africa's sports betting industry grows, many worry about who will lose By Rodney Muhumuza, Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press In at least five African countries, gamblers and experts said that many see the growing sports betting industry as a source of regular income, and a hope out of leaving poverty. Continue reading
Oct 26 Low-wage workers bear financial burden of denied abortions By Anne D'Innocenzio, Alexandra Olson, Associated Press It has always been difficult to be pregnant on the job and to raise a child, but especially so for low-wage workers. They are more likely to work in physically demanding roles with fewer labor protections and less flexibility than… Continue reading
Sep 27 Biden administration lays out strategy to end hunger in the U.S. By Colleen Long, Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press The Biden administration has an ambitious goal for America: ending hunger in the U.S. by 2030. Continue reading
Sep 20 Watch 4:29 News Wrap: New York City lifting vaccine mandate for private sector workers In our news wrap Tuesday, New York City is lifting its vaccine mandate for private sector workers as of November 1, federal authorities in Minnesota charged 47 people in a fraud scheme taking advantage of pandemic relief funds and the… Continue watching