Arts Oct 02 New book ‘Character Limit’ explores Musk’s impact on social media after buying Twitter He’s the richest person in the world, but also one of the most controversial and increasingly engaged in polarizing political debates. A new book details the tumultuous leadership of Elon Musk and his approach to owning X. Ali Rogin spoke…
Health Sep 29 What to know about a rare but serious medical condition caused by strenuous workouts Officials at Tufts University are investigating an athletic team workout that resulted in nine lacrosse players being hospitalized. The incident has put a spotlight on rhabdomyolysis, a serious, somewhat rare and potentially fatal muscle condition that can be brought on…
World Sep 28 What to know about Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is reverberating across the region, raising fears of retaliation from Iran and a wider war. Nick Schifrin reports from Tel Aviv and joins John Yang to discuss the latest developments and what to…
Education Sep 28 School districts face tough choices as last of pandemic-era federal aid runs out As September comes to a close, public schools across the country are finding themselves at the edge of a funding cliff as pandemic-era federal dollars run out. Principals in Georgia and Ohio describe how they are affected, and Ali Rogin…
Health Sep 22 Study finds many supermarket baby foods are unhealthy. Here’s what parents should know For many parents, feeding their infant or toddler healthy foods is a priority. But a recent study found that nearly two-thirds of baby foods sold in U.S. grocery stores don't meet nutrition guidelines set by the World Health Organization. Pediatric…
Arts Sep 22 Meet the 10-year-old winning international acclaim for her wildlife photography For many years, nature and wildlife photographers have been disproportionately male. But a young girl in India is helping change that stereotype. Ali Rogin speaks with Shreyovi Mehta about her journey and her future aspirations.
Nation Sep 21 A look at the economic impact and progress of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act so far In 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, the biggest investment in projects to combat climate change in American history. To date, more than 100,000 new jobs have been created in clean energy manufacturing. But such a mammoth…
Health Sep 14 How a new FDA requirement could help identify more breast cancer cases About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. That’s one reason doctors recommend women get yearly mammograms beginning at age 45, but for some women, mammograms won’t detect their cancer. A new FDA requirement…
Nation Sep 08 Restrictive abortion laws cause concerns about training for OB-GYN residents There has been a flood of state laws restricting abortion since the Supreme Court said access to the procedure was no longer a constitutional right. Those laws are affecting how medical residents in obstetrics and gynecology are trained in performing…
Nation Sep 07 Americans navigate family planning amid concerns about finances and the planet’s future The U.S. birth rate hit a record low in 2023, but data suggests that over the past 30 years, the number of adults who want to have children has remained relatively stable. So why aren’t more Americans having children or…