This Mississippi clinic is at the center of the case that could end Roe v. Wade
A Mississippi case before the Supreme Court on Wednesday could result in a major rollback of abortion rights. The state has just one remaining clinic that offers abortions.
Democracy is declining in the U.S. but it’s not all bad news, a report finds
The United States has joined the list of countries where democracy is backsliding, according to a new report by the think tank International IDEA.
CNN suspends Chris Cuomo over his role helping his brother
Documents show CNN’s Chris Cuomo played an active role in helping former Gov. Andrew Cuomo deal with sexual misconduct allegations. The revelations have spurred scrutiny of the star and network.
As U.S. races to detect and track omicron, patchwork surveillance makes that tough
What’s the U.S. doing to watch out for the omicron variant? Here’s the work underway and the challenges that experts say may slow down the country’s efforts.
Sherif Zaki, CDC disease detective, is dead at age 65
Sherif Zaki, a legendary disease expert at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who was known for his photographic memory and knack for solving tough disease mysteries, has died at 65.
Despite omicron, Ron DeSantis remains firmly against lockdowns and vaccine mandates
Florida’s governor is reacting to the omicron variant much differently than New York’s. Messaging around how to respond has varied widely by state, depending on politics and recent COVID burdens.
China critics hope the WTA will inspire outcry about alleged human rights violations
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai made an assault allegation, then disappeared. She’s re-emerged, but the Women’s Tennis Association’s unflinching support may inspire a wider outcry over China’s actions.
What’s the environmental impact each time we hit ‘buy now,’ and can we change course?
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with author J.B. MacKinnon about the impact of American consumerism on the environment, and how pulling back could positively affect the planet.
Arts workers across the country are unionizing
Workers in arts and culture are currently embracing a wave of labor organizing. From museums to comic books to games, unions are coming to the arts.
Climate change and city lights are tricking trees into growing leaves too soon
A study of trees in dozens of cities found that urban heat and light pollution are pushing urban trees to sprout leaves about a week earlier than trees in more rural settings.
Alabama Amazon warehouse gets another chance to vote on unionizing
A federal labor official has approved a new election at the Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Ala. In a previous vote, workers overwhelmingly rejected forming a union, but the results were challenged.
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