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Pressure grows on Congress to take action against deepfake pornography
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Deepfake pornography uses technology to make explicit images appear to be someone they’re not. Images using Taylor Swift’s face that surfaced recently on social media have… Read More
Another election year battle over Affordable Care Act threatens coverage for millions
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The number of Americans getting health insurance through the Affordable Care Act has hit a record high with more than 21 million people signed up through… Read More
The science behind why doing good makes us feel good
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — From lending someone a hand with their car to giving a simple “thank you” to a cashier, acts of kindness — whether big or small… Read More
Researcher explains the connection between ultra-processed foods and depression
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — The food we eat affects us in many ways. A recent study from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School found a link between the… Read More
How states are using legislative privilege to drag out redistricting lawsuits
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — In 2021, each state redrew its congressional district lines to reflect the 2020 census results. Two years later, the maps in many states are the… Read More
A look at state races where reproductive rights are a key issue in next week’s elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — In the year and a half since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion rights have been front and center in elections across the country…. Read More
Families face difficult task of talking to kids about Israel-Hamas war
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — In the last few weeks, horrific images have emerged from Israel and the Gaza Strip, many involving young people. Here in the U.S., Jewish and… Read More
How ‘thinly veiled’ social media ads are influencing what we eat and drink
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — News about food safety can be hard to keep straight. That’s been complicated by a little-known tactic used by the food and beverage industry to… Read More
Why thousands of migrants are being detained by the U.S. as witnesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — Over the past 20 years, tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants have been sent to jail and held as potential witnesses in human smuggling cases,… Read More
Ohio town searches for answers months after toxic train derailment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — In February, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in the Ohio village of East Palestine, leading officials to burn the toxic freight to avoid… Read More
Why sunscreen in the United States is behind the rest of the world
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, everyone older than six months should use sunscreen every day to decrease the risk of skin cancer. But today’s… Read More
Deadly Jacksonville shooting is latest racist attack amid rise in hate crimes
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — Saturday’s fatal shooting of three Black people by a white gunman in Jacksonville, Florida, is a brutal reminder that race-based hate is still present in… Read More
Why unpaid internships still exist despite hardships for young workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — Internships can give a leg up to students starting their careers. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, more than half of internships… Read More
Court cases targeting abortion highlight digital privacy concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — In July, a Nebraska teenager and her mother were convicted after the teen terminated her pregnancy using abortion pills. Among the prosecution’s key evidence was… Read More
New report suggests these best practices for reducing crime in America
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Crime rates surged during the COVID-19 pandemic to highs not seen in decades. But now, crime trends appear to be shifting.
Why ACL injuries are more common in female athletes than male counterparts
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — As the World Cup kicks off, many of the big names in women’s soccer are notably absent from the international competition because of knee injuries, specifically… Read More
What AM radio’s waning reach means for the future of politics and public safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — In recent years, podcasts and streaming internet content have been challenging AM radio for listeners. Now, there’s another threat: electric automakers are installing radios without… Read More
What’s next after the debt limit deal for Congress and the presidential race
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — After hammering out a deal to suspend the U.S. debt limit and avert a default disaster, leaders in both parties are already looking ahead. Bloomberg… Read More
Why several states are pushing to loosen child labor restrictions
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — The U.S. government found child labor violations involving over 3,800 minors in 2022. At the same time, some states say there is too much regulation… Read More
The best ways to protect your skin from the sun this summer
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Memorial Day weekend is here which means many Americans will be spending more time in the sun. Experts are using the holiday as a moment to… Read More
It’s not your imagination, allergy season is extra bad this year. Here’s why
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — Allergy season got a jump start this year and has been more intense all over the country, especially in the North and Southeast. Ali Rogin… Read More
What it takes to save some of the world’s most threatened plant species
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — According to scientists, 80 percent of the Earth’s living species are unknown to humans. Even as more are identified, more are disappearing — and sometimes, we… Read More
What’s next for abortion pill legal battle as Supreme Court decision maintains access
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The Supreme Court decided Friday to preserve access to the abortion drug mifepristone, for now. The pill will remain on the market while the Biden administration… Read More
U.S. sees concerning rise in STIs and congenital syphilis with no signs of slowing
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — New CDC data shows a surge of sexually transmitted infections in the U.S. in recent years. The most significant rise is in syphilis and congenital… Read More
Native tribe in Louisiana highlights challenges of climate-driven relocation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — In 2022, the Biden administration announced it would pay to help several Native American tribes move away from coastlines and rivers, where waters are rising… Read More
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