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Scientists discover shockingly high rates of COVID infections among white-tailed deer
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Scientists have recently discovered what they are calling a silent outbreak of coronavirus among white-tailed deer. PBS NewsHour’s William Brangham reports about how one of the… Read More
Why the U.S. Postal Service is experiencing delays
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — A key part of the Biden administration’s plan to distribute free COVID tests depends heavily on the United States Postal Service. White House officials say that… Read More
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Understanding the new CDC guidelines for those exposed to, or suffering from, COVID-19
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends a shorter isolation period for COVID-19 patients, from 10 days to five — if asymptomatic — followed… Read More
The U.S. sees rise in pediatric COVID patients as WHO warns of global ‘tsunami’ of cases
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The World Health Organization is warning of a global “tsunami” of COVID cases as the omicron surge builds on the delta wave. The Centers for Disease… Read More
A rare look inside one Mexican cartel’s fentanyl operation, and how the drug reaches the U.S.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The opioid epidemic has ravaged the United States, with the drug fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, delivering particularly fatal outcomes. Fentanyl’s high potency combined with its low production… Read More
Kentucky tornado recovery continues, with charities and government providing aid
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PADUCAH, Ky. (NewsHour) — The tornadoes that swept through the midsouth region one week ago left thousands homeless and killed at least 77 people in Kentucky alone. It was the… Read More
Kentucky communities in shock as death toll from tornadoes rises
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PADUCAH, Ky. (NewsHour) — Search and rescue operations continue across several states after the devastation caused by the tornado outbreak in the central and southern U.S. Kentucky has reported scores… Read More
U.S. Navy commemorates 80th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro provides keynote remarks at a commemorative event in Hawaii on the 80th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack… Read More
Could omicron lead to more breakthrough COVID cases? Here’s what we know
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — For the first time in nearly two months, the United States is averaging more than 100,000 new coronavirus cases daily. Roughly one-third of states have also now… Read More
Analyzing the shipping backlog from one of America’s busiest ports
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The latest jobs report Friday offered mixed signals about the state of hiring, but one thing was clear: more people are trying to get back into… Read More
How inflation, climate change and energy costs are pushing up food prices
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — In the US, inflation is now above six percent, and globally, food prices are at their highest since 2011. Climate change, energy demands and inflation are… Read More
How some school districts around the country are coping with staff shortages, other pandemic disruptions
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Public schools across the U.S. are taking a break for Thanksgiving after a more traditional fall semester that saw students largely back in their classes in… Read More
COVID boosters and what you need to know before holiday gatherings
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Starting this weekend, COVID-19 boosters will now be available for any of the three federally approved vaccines. At least 10 states had already made this change… Read More
Kids’ mental health and safety in the spotlight as social media execs face Congress
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — A Senate committee is widening its investigation into the impact social media platforms have on children, teens and young adults, with more apps facing congressional scrutiny…. Read More
A cooperative effort to bridge the digital divide with low-cost WiFi
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — A new community-owned internet cooperative is helping to bridge the digital divide for underserved New Yorkers by providing low cost wifi systems. The People’s Choice cooperative… Read More
How Dem debate over Biden climate agenda could affect U.S. economy
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The coming weeks will be pivotal for President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda as Congress and the White House debate the trade-offs of a major bill that… Read More
What parents need to know about vaccinating young children against COVID-19
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The White House laid out plans Wednesday for children between the ages of 5 and 11 to soon receive the COVID-19 vaccine. If approved, shots could… Read More
Growing number of U.S. workers are pushing back against employers during “Striketober”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union reached an agreement on a new film and TV contract this weekend, averting a strike that would have ground… Read More
Booster shots challenge governments during global vaccine inequality
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — COVID-19 was the number one cause of death for people between the ages of 35 to 54 during some months since the pandemic began last year,… Read More
Why energy prices are spiking globally and how it affects green initiatives
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Gasoline prices are on the rise, along with the cost of home-heating oil and natural gas. But international energy officials at the Russian Energy Week event on… Read More
An Expert Says Government, Private Sector Cooperation Is Necessary To Clear Supply Bottleneck
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Judy Woodruff looks at the limits of what President Joe Biden can do about the supply and delivery issues facing the United States, and other problems affecting… Read More
The Pandemic Influenced Americans’ Desire To Work In Health Care
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare many vulnerabilities in America’s healthcare system, including a worsening shortage of nurses and physicians. But recent data indicates a new surge… Read More
Watch How A Cleveland City Planner Is Running To Map His City
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CLEVELAND (NewsHour) — Phil Kidd moved to Cleveland two years ago to work as a city planner. In the midst of the pandemic, he decided to start an ambitious project… Read More
WATCH: American Academy Of Pediatrics Urges FDA To Approve COVID Vaccines For Children Under 12
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — As the U.S. continues inoculating adults and adolescents, questions remain about vaccinating the 48 million kids under the age of 12. With the delta variant raging,… Read More
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