Republican governors are still moving migrants to Democratic strongholds. NPR has the latest. School closures during the pandemic led to immeasurable learning loss. For In Conversation , an education reporter told us what needs to change. The Los Angeles Times spoke with the owners of Toyota Priuses about how the cars are being targeted for precious metals. Scientists think Saturn’s famed rings may have formed from a lost moon. CNET has the story....
Sep 16, 2022•8 min
Democrats are spending big to amplify far-right GOP candidates. The Washington Post looks at why. Mississippi Today reveals text messages that show how NFL legend Brett Favre was involved in the misappropriation of welfare funds. The Wall Street Journal reports that prosecutors in Baltimore have asked a judge to vacate Adnan Syed’s conviction for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee. Syed is serving life in prison. The BBC why the billionaire founder of outdoor-clothing retailer Patagonia is giving th...
Sep 15, 2022•9 min
CNBC breaks down how a possible rail strike could snarl American shipping — and how that would affect you. Politico reports on how Lindsey Graham’s new anti-abortion bill has many Republicans worried it could cost them critical votes in the midterm elections. There’s a drug-overdose crisis at Fort Bragg, home to some of America’s most elite troops. Rolling Stone investigates. Human skulls, mummified animals, and deadly spiders could all be under your house. The Los Angeles Times speaks to a home...
Sep 14, 2022•9 min
CNN reports that the Justice Department has subpoenaed dozens of people in Trump's orbit in recent days as part of the January 6 probe. And Politico has the story of how Trump and the DOJ seem close to a deal on a third-party review of papers taken in the search of his Florida home. Residents of Jackson, Mississippi, still can’t drink safely from the tap. Federal investigators are looking into the failures of its water system. NBC News has the story. The Oaklandside looks at Oakland’s plan to gi...
Sep 13, 2022•7 min
A veteran war correspondent is on a campaign to empower journalists to collect evidence of Russian atrocities in Ukraine in a way that could stand up in court. She wrote about it for Vanity Fair . America’s currency is strong right now, which is creating a lot of problems abroad. Marketplace explains. Scientists are developing genetically modified pigs that could one day be personalized as a particular human’s organ donor. The Wall Street Journal looks at the difficult ethical questions. Parents...
Sep 12, 2022•11 min
Apple News editors have curated the best journalism looking at the life and impact of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch. With less than two months to go until Election Day, Democrats seem to have some momentum. PBS NewsHour takes a look. The latest episode of In Conversation looks at how to do nothing. It’s part of a special series on rethinking our outlook on life, work, and relationships....
Sep 09, 2022•12 min
Bloomberg reports on Californians answering a call to conserve power and major problems with the U.S. energy grid . One of America’s few all-trimester abortion clinics is set to open in Maryland. NPR reports. The NFL season begins today. The Ringer is out with predictions. New York City schools won’t have snow days this year. Their school system says virtual learning is better than canceled classes. The New York Post has the story....
Sep 08, 2022•10 min
Students in Uvalde, Texas, returned to classrooms for the first time since a gunman killed 21 people at Robb Elementary in May. The San Antonio Express-News spoke with parents and kids about what it has been like. The pandemic made it harder to access professional therapists, so more people turned to social-media sources for help. The Washington Post investigates the potential benefits and risks. The WNBA’s Sue Bird is retiring a legend and future Hall of Famer. ESPN and Sports Illustrated look ...
Sep 07, 2022•9 min
A federal judge approved Trump’s request for a special master, securing the former president a legal victory in the DOJ’s investigation into his handling of sensitive government documents. USA Today has the latest details in a roundup of major news from the holiday weekend. Twenty million U.S. homes are behind on energy bills — and hotter summers mean losing power could prove fatal for some people. Bloomberg Businessweek has the story. Extreme heat is making work more dangerous. The Washington P...
Sep 06, 2022•11 min
In a prime-time address, Biden said Trump and his Republican allies are a threat to American democracy. The Wall Street Journal has key takeaways from the speech. The Washington Post explains how the red-hot labor market has been helping union organizers. The Department of Transportation has a new website to help flyers understand their rights when cancellations and delays happen. Travel + Leisure takes a look. Thousands of cinemas are offering $3 tickets Saturday. Business Insider reports on ho...
Sep 02, 2022•9 min
Democrat Mary Peltola defeated Sarah Palin in a closely watched special congressional election in Alaska. NBC News reports. The Washington Post explains how Biden’s student-loan forgiveness program will work , and how borrowers feel about it . Men have fewer friends than ever, and it’s harming their health. Vox illustrates the consequences. One of Hollywood's most prolific directors doesn't actually exist. Vice explains....
Sep 01, 2022•8 min
The Los Angeles Times reports on how the Justice Department says it has evidence of obstruction of its investigation into Trump’s handling of classified government documents. Water-treatment failures have residents of Jackson, Mississippi, unable to adequately wash, cook, and flush toilets. NBC News has the story. Mikhail Gorbachev is dead at 91. As the final leader of the Soviet Union, he presided over its collapse and the end of the Cold War. He also led the country’s response to the 1986 expl...
Aug 31, 2022•8 min
Twelve months on from America’s withdrawal, who’s to blame for Afghanistan’s tragedy? Everyone, Vox argues. Historic monsoon rain is threatening to put one-third of Pakistan underwater. The Guardian is covering the devastating flooding. ABC News has details of how a federal program providing free COVID home test kits is on hold because of a lack of new congressional funding. And Politico reports on how the FDA is expected to authorize new booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech. New resea...
Aug 30, 2022•7 min
NASA postponed the Artemis 1 moon launch because of an engine problem but is expected to try again, ABC News reports. Wired explains how it could eventually lead to another moonwalk and lay the groundwork for putting astronauts on Mars. Bloomberg Businessweek investigates how deadly bacteria spread in a Similac factory — and caused the U.S. baby-formula shortage. Vox explains how California’s gas-car ban could change how every American drives. The U.S. Open will now let players be coached from t...
Aug 29, 2022•8 min
An affidavit sheds new light on the FBI’s search of former president Trump’s Florida home. The Wall Street Journal reports. Students are heading back to school, but unlike the last two years, not every child is eligible for free meals. NPR reports on how the change is straining family budgets. As California experiences a severe drought, some of America’s biggest celebrities are flouting water-usage rules. The Los Angeles Times broke the story. The Wall Street Journal explains why private-equity ...
Aug 26, 2022•11 min
Nearly all of the country’s trigger bans on abortion will be in effect by the end of this month. The Washington Post breaks down what reproductive access will look like. The Uvalde school board fired the police chief criticized for the slow response to the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School. The San Antonio Express-News reports. The Los Angeles Times explains how Vanessa Bryant won a massive legal victory in a case involving the sharing of graphic photos of the helicopter crash that kille...
Aug 25, 2022•10 min
CNN has key takeaways from election results in Florida, New York, and Oklahoma. Biden is expected today to announce details on forgiving student loans and extending a pandemic pause on repayments, Bloomberg reports. The Washington Post has exclusive reporting on intercepted communications that reveal how Russian spies failed to predict Ukraine’s strength and misled the Kremlin. As buy now, pay later services continue to grow in popularity, experts say shoppers should be informed of the risks bef...
Aug 24, 2022•10 min
Florida governor Ron DeSantis is spending a lot of time campaigning for Republicans in battleground states far from home. NBC reports on how this could lay groundwork for him to run for president in 2024. A New Yorker profile of DeSantis asks whether he can replace Trump as the dominant force of the GOP. USA Today explains what’s known about the videotaped police beating of a man during an arrest in Arkansas. Following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, OB-GYNs are reporting a...
Aug 23, 2022•7 min
After losing her primary, Rep. Liz Cheney discusses her plans in a new interview with ABC News . New rules on ghost guns are set to take effect this week, which has led some sellers of parts to rush to get rid of inventory, according to the Trace . Sports Illustrated takes a look at the unusual sport of competitive lifesaving, in which swimmers race to rescue manikins. HBO broadcast the premiere of its ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ last night. Some viewers had issues with the n...
Aug 22, 2022•6 min
Tens of thousands of teaching positions are vacant, and schools are trying unusual things to address the shortage. The Wall Street Journal takes a look. A key witness testified in the latest trial against convicted sex-offender R. Kelly. BuzzFeed News has the story. A conversation with the journalist who broke the story of R. Kelly’s abuses. CNN reports on how the American West’s historic drought is threatening the Hoover Dam’s ability to generate power for the region. The latest In Conversation...
Aug 19, 2022•10 min
NBC News reports on why there are new concerns about polio in America. West Texas is a very dangerous place to be pregnant. Bloomberg Businessweek explains how the area is an example of how rural communities in America have very limited medical resources for expecting parents. Ukraine has telegraphed a big counteroffensive against Russian forces for months. It may finally be happening. Politico has a reporter on the ground. American Airlines is buying 20 supersonic jets, which could potentially ...
Aug 18, 2022•10 min
A new Washington Post analysis finds that GOP candidates who support Trump’s lies about the 2020 vote are winning more than half of primaries. They could hold significant power over elections if they’re voted in. The WNBA playoffs are beginning without star player Brittney Griner. Bloomberg looks at recent developments in the battle to free her from Russian custody. The Wall Street Journal reports on an FDA move that aims to lower the cost of hearing aids by allowing some to be sold over the cou...
Aug 17, 2022•9 min
The Democrats’ climate bill favors green-energy incentives over taxes on fossil fuels. Inside Climate News explains why, while the Washington Post explores how the bill could push climate-change tech into the future. The Wall Street Journal reports on how gun politics seem to be changing in Uvalde, Texas, following the deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. For months, the governors of Texas and Arizona have been sending buses full of migrants to Washington, D.C., and New York. USA Toda...
Aug 16, 2022•10 min
Key House Democrats are asking for a security-damage assessment after the FBI found top-secret documents in its search of Trump’s Florida home. Axios has updates. Reuters reports that acclaimed author Salman Rushdie is off a ventilator and recovering with serious injuries after being stabbed onstage in western New York state. Bloomberg explains why the snowballing U.S. rental crisis is sparing nowhere and no one. A new Apple TV+ podcast tells the story of a hidden chest containing $1 million in ...
Aug 15, 2022•9 min
The FBI searched Trump’s home to look for nuclear documents and other items, sources tell the Washington Post . Politico has a guide to the former president’s increasing legal threats. Documents show a Trump-backed Michigan attorney-general candidate was involved in a voting-system breach, Reuters reports. A new strategy to try to extend the limited supply of monkeypox vaccines has some experts concerned, according to the Atlantic . A new In Conversation series looks at how to reimagine work, ho...
Aug 12, 2022•9 min
NBC News reports on how a mother and daughter were criminally charged after Facebook was ordered to turn over their chats relating to plans for an abortion. The Washington Post has tips on protecting your digital privacy. Inflation may have eased overall. But your grocery bill will still be painful. CNBC explains. School COVID-vaccine mandates are largely not happening. Vox has the story. People are trying to fight droughts by making rain via a process called cloud seeding. A Vox video shows how...
Aug 11, 2022•9 min
Trump pleaded the Fifth in a deposition at the New York attorney general’s office, CNN reports. The Hill has key takeaways from the latest primaries. USA Today lays out what we know about the suspect under arrest following a string of killings of Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Writing in Vogue , Serena Williams explains why she is leaving professional tennis. The Cut introduces us to women who are taking on difficult work in Amazon warehouses in order to fund IVF treatments. A new study ...
Aug 10, 2022•10 min
The FBI searched Donald Trump’s Florida home as part of an investigation into his handling of classified information, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Atlantic details the surprising origins and devastating impact of the Trump administration’s family-separation policy. A string of murders of Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has the community on edge. CNN breaks down what we know so far. Inflation is making back-to-school shopping painful for many families. NPR spoke to parents for some...
Aug 09, 2022•10 min
Vox explains why the spending plan just passed by the Senate will be one of the biggest bills to fight climate change, ever. And Stat looks at how it will cut drug costs by finally allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices with pharma companies. Israel and the Gaza militant group Islamic Jihad called a truce after days of deadly fighting. The Wall Street Journal reports. She’s 91 — and has around $330,000 in student debt. The New Yorker goes inside the new reality of older Americans with crushi...
Aug 08, 2022•9 min
The Wall Street Journal reports that a major climate and health-care spending bill looks to be moving forward after Democrats cut a deal on taxes with their moderate colleague Senator Kyrsten Sinema. The U.S. just declared monkeypox a public-health emergency. Stat has the details. NBC News recently spoke to longtime activists who say the American public-health system is repeating dangerous mistakes from the early days of the AIDS crisis. A Senate investigation of the U.S. transplant system uncov...
Aug 05, 2022•10 min
