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COVID boosters and what you need to know before holiday gatherings
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The ‘Direct Line’ Between National Unity After 9/11 And Partisan Polarization In 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — It has been two decades since Sept. 11, 2001 and we are still learning how the terror attacks shaped our politics, military and sense of national unity…. Read More
What Renters, Landlords Should Expect As The Federal Eviction Moratorium Expires
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Throughout most of the pandemic, Americans who are behind on their rent have been safe from evictions due to a federal moratorium imposed by the Centers… Read More
WATCH: President Joe Biden’s Address To A Joint Session Of Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — President Joe Biden will address a joint session of Congress for the first time on April 28. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi extended the invitation… Read More
WATCH: Your Recycling Is Not Always Being Recycled—Here’s Why
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Recycling rules seem to differ in every municipality, with exceptions and caveats at every turn, leaving the average American scratching their head at the simple act of… Read More
WATCH: Has The U.S. Set Realistic Goals To Combat Climate Change? A Climate Scientist Weighs In
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — To discuss the ambitions of the climate summit and the very real challenges to President Joe Biden’s plans, we’re joined by Michael Mann, a climate scientist… Read More
Asian American Community Battles Surge In Hate Crimes Stirred From COVID-19
WASHIGNTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — As the U.S. continues its battle against COVID-19, it is also battling a rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans. A recent report found that hate… Read More
WATCH: Raising Children For A Second Time, ‘Grandfamilies’ Struggle During The Pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — More and more older adults are raising kids for the second time around because of illness, incarceration, addiction, or any number of reasons. And since the… Read More
WATCH: Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial Underway In Senate | Day 5
Warning: Some video shown during the trial may contain graphic images of violence and profanity. WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial continues Saturday beginning at 10… Read More
WATCH: Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial Underway In Senate | Day 4
Warning: Some video shown during the trial may contain graphic images of violence and profanity. WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial continues for a fourth day… Read More
WATCH: How A Powerful Corporate Consulting Firm Helped Create The Opioid Epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The opioids crisis that has taken hundreds of thousands of American lives has received less attention in the pandemic, but drug overdoses and deaths have grown during… Read More
WATCH: Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial Underway In Senate | Day 2
Warning: Some video shown during the trial may contain graphic images of violence and profanity. WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial continues for a second… Read More
WATCH: Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial Begins In Senate | Day 1
Warning: Some video shown during the trial contains graphic images of violence and profanity. WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — Former President Donald Trump faces his second impeachment trial in the… Read More
WATCH: How Americans And U.S. Lawmakers Can Mitigate COVID-19 Risk
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — “What we are seeing right now unfolding in the country is what experts said to me a while ago is going to be the darkest part… Read More
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