Study says Latinas achieving beyond the home still feel pressure of traditional roles
A report from the Pew Research Center says Hispanic women in general continue to face pressure to uphold traditional roles, despite advances in educational attainment and entrepreneurship.
Could a ‘miracle’ weight loss drug mean the end the body positivity movement?
Body acceptance activists have been trying to change American attitudes toward being overweight for generations. Could a “miracle” drug for weight loss mean the end of the body positivity movement?
Preserving the history of the semi-professional Negro League baseball circuit
A group in South Texas is on a mission to preserve the history of the semi-pro offshoot of the Negro Leagues, including teams that played long after Jackie Robinson broke MLB’s color barrier.
An expert’s takeaways from day 1 of Michael Cohen’s testimony
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with author and attorney Andrew Weissman about former President Trump’s hush money trial in New York and the testimony of Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former fixer and lawyer.
Michael Cohen gave new context for events in Trump’s hush money trial
Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer, testified that he worked to keep negative stories about Trump out of the media and reduce the impact of the Access Hollywood Tape ahead of the 2016 election.
More hotels are catering to the ‘bleisure’ — business and leisure — traveler
“Bleisure” is a new term in hospitality, a combination of business and leisure travel. It’s part of a post-pandemic reset of our travel habits.
This film festival spotlights efforts to preserve and discover lost movies
The Restored and Rediscovered film festival begins Monday at the Jacob Burns Film Festival in New York City. It’s meant to put a spotlight on movies that have been since lost.
Remembering beloved entertainment broadcaster Sam Rubin, dead at 64
Sam Rubin, one of Los Angeles’ most beloved entertainment broadcasters, died on Friday at the age of 64. He joined KTLA 5’s morning news team in 1991, interviewing actors and musicians.
Shortage at nursing homes have left an increasing number of patients in hospitals
Complex patients who need long-term care are struggling to find care in skilled nursing facilities. Researchers say staffing shortages play a huge role.
Melinda French Gates resigns as co-chair from the Gates Foundation
French Gates says she is “immensely proud” of the work of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the decision to step down as co-chair was not easy. Her last day is June 7.
Influx of deadly street fentanyl reaching the U.S. continues to grow, research shows
Two new reports show the fentanyl crisis isn’t easing, as drug cartels continue to flood U.S. communities with the deadly illicit opioid often disguised as fake prescription pills.
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