World Jul 17 Amid a violent week in Syria, a look at the stability of the new government In Syria, violence continued between rival factions even after a ceasefire deal. Government troops withdrew overnight from a region as Israel said it would not allow Syrian forces south of Damascus, extending its attempted control of the area. Stephanie Sy…
World Jul 16 Palestinian American ambushed on family land and killed by Israeli settlers, cousin says The U.S. is demanding accountability amid a surge in Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians. On Friday, a 20-year-old Palestinian American was beaten to death in the West Bank. Saifullah Musallet is now the fifth American to be killed in the…
Education Jul 14 How a ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ provision could accelerate a shift toward private education President Trump’s big policy act on tax cuts, spending cuts and immigration also has a number of other key provisions that are getting less attention but include big changes. That includes what amounts to a new national school voucher program.
Nation Jul 08 California’s homeless encampment crackdown draws criticism from health experts California is home to the nation’s largest homeless population. Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose administration has spent more than $20 billion on the issue, recently urged cities and counties to pass laws that effectively ban “dangerous and unhealthy” encampments. While some…
Health Jul 04 The long-term health risks as extreme heat becomes a new normal Extreme heat is becoming a dangerous new normal that brings with it a number of health risks. From severe burns to accelerated aging, the effects of long periods of high temperatures on the human body are getting more attention in…
Nation Jun 30 Operation Not Forgotten dedicates FBI agents to cold cases as Native families seek answers For decades, Native Americans and Alaskan Natives have experienced disproportionately high rates of murder, rape and other violent crimes. Experts say it's an outcome of generational trauma and systemic abuse. Stephanie Sy reports from New Mexico, where a lack of…
Nation Jun 20 Brutal heat wave blankets much of the U.S. Friday is the summer solstice and much of the U.S. is going to be baking in serious heat starting this weekend with a heat dome expected to keep temperatures soaring. Stephanie Sy reports on what you need to know about…
Nation Jun 20 How to stay safe from the dangers of extreme heat For more on the dangers of extreme temperatures and key tips for dealing with the heat, Stephanie Sy speaks with Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University.
Politics Jun 18 How misinformation spread after Minnesota lawmaker’s murder As news about the murders in Minneapolis broke over the weekend, misinformation began spreading on social media instantly. And in an era of artificial intelligence and limited internal fact-checking, experts say rumors and disinformation are catching fire online in entirely…
Nation Jun 13 U.S. accuses Mexico of stealing water from Texas farmers as climate strains resources President Trump threatened tariffs and sanctions against Mexico this year, claiming the country violated a treaty and is stealing water from Texas farmers. It's part of a dispute over shared water in the Rio Grande River and its tributaries. A…