The ruling that frees laid-off workers to speak out
The National Relations Labor Board recently ruled that broad non-disparagement clauses — which some companies make workers sign to receive severance benefits — are unlawful. Plus, Mississippi and Ala...
27 Maalis 202311min
Democrats fret a possible Trump indictment
Former President Trump could be facing an indictment over an alleged campaign finance violation — but some Democrats worry that this could undermine future prosecution of more serious charges. Plus, ...
24 Maalis 202311min
America’s struggle with obesity
Nearly half of Americans are living with obesity, according to a new analysis from NORC at the University of Chicago. States in the South and Midwest are showing some of the highest obesity numbers. ...
23 Maalis 202311min
U.S. lawmakers vs. TikTok’s popularity
TikTok said it has more than 150 million monthly U.S. users. The Chinese-owned video sharing app is on the hot seat on Capitol Hill this week. As lawmakers grapple with the app’s consumer privacy and ...
22 Maalis 202310min
Why the new UN Climate Report isn’t a call to panic
The new UN climate report shows that the window for limiting global warming is closing fast. Scientist are ringing the bells that current climate actions are taking place too slowly. Plus, how social...
21 Maalis 202311min
Russia and China's Ukraine wartime relationship
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Mariupol this weekend, marking his first trip to the Ukrainian territory Russia annexed in September. And, Chinese President Xi Jinping is vis...
20 Maalis 202311min
A GOP rift over Ukraine
U.S. aid to Ukraine is becoming a lightning rod issue among Republicans who are positioning themselves for 2024. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made waves this week when he came out against U.S. suppor...
17 Maalis 202311min
A momentous hearing on medication abortion
In Texas on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk seemed to be open to overturning the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, one of two drugs involved in medication abortion. Plus, the tech indus...
16 Maalis 202311min
