Biden Deploys More Troops Following Taliban Advances In Afghanistan
The Afghan government is looking vulnerable. Opposition forces are on the offensive. That’s Afghanistan today. It’s also a scenario that’s played out three times in the past three decades.
What The New Census Data Shows About Race Depends On How You Look At It
Growing numbers of people in the U.S. are reporting on census forms that they identify with more than one racial group. But they’re often hidden in breakdowns of the country’s demographics.
Britney Spears’ Father Agrees To Step Down As Her Conservator
James Spears, the father of pop star Britney Spears, has agreed to step down as the conservator of his daughter’s estate. For 13 years, the singer has had no control over her finances.
Jamie Spears Agrees To Step Down From Britney Spears Conservatorship
Facing pressure to cede control of his daughter’s finances, Jamie Spears filed documents Thursday to leave his position as conservator of the pop star’s estate. No timeline has been laid out, however.
U.S. Encounters An ‘Unprecedented’ Number Of Migrants. DHS Says ‘It’s Complicated’
Immigration authorities encountered migrants more than 212,000 times at the border in July, the highest in 20 years — including nearly 19,000 unaccompanied children, the most ever in a single month.
More Than 9,000 Anti-Asian Incidents Have Been Reported Since The Pandemic Began
The frequency of such incidents reported in the United States so far this year seems poised to surpass last year despite months of political and social activism, according to a new report.
‘The Indicator’: The Time The U.S. Paid Off All Its Debt
The Senate is set to go on break without raising the debt ceiling, prompting grievances among Washington lawmakers. But the only time in history the debt was paid down, it didn’t go quite as planned.
How To Deal With Renewed COVID Anxiety
America’s approach to tackling the contagious delta variant has dramatically shifted. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Lucy McBride about the emotional whiplash many in the U.S. are feeling now.
Much Of The U.S. Will Bake Under Stifling Heat Before Expected Relief This Weekend
The National Weather Service predicts areas on the East Coast could reach 100 degrees Thursday afternoon, with the Pacific Northwest also expected to reach temperatures in the triple digits.
How A Town Of Just 4,000 Prepared For Today’s Historic MLB ‘Field Of Dreams’ Game
Dyersville, Iowa, could see its population triple when the MLB Field of Dreams game between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox is held there. The mayor isn’t sure what to expect.
Illinois Is The First State To Have High Schools Teach News Literacy
Illinois will require news literacy courses at every high school. The hope is that the classes will provide the next generation with tools to maneuver the internet’s misinformation minefield.
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