A famine looms in Gaza
As Israel continues to wage its military campaign against Hamas, we break down why it has blocked humanitarian aid — including food — into Gaza. Hunger and disease now threaten hundreds of thousands o...
18 Tammi 202426min
Coronavirus, mpox and rabies: A tale of three viruses
Today, we dissect three recent public health responses to learn about the world’s ability to prevent outbreaks – covid and beyond – in 2024.Viruses are having a moment. Outbreaks around the world are ...
17 Tammi 202428min
The U.S., Yemen and the risk of regional escalation
After the Biden administration launched airstrikes against Houthi fighters in Yemen, the group attacked a U.S. cargo carrier. U.S. officials say that their operations are limited and that they do not ...
16 Tammi 202417min
Why a Trump win in Iowa may not mean victory later
Despite Donald Trump leading in the polls, victory in the GOP presidential primaries isn’t certain. Ahead of the Iowa caucuses, Trump hopes to extinguish his opponents. But history has shown that not ...
12 Tammi 202431min
The global stakes of Taiwan’s election
Voters across Taiwan head to the polls Saturday in an election that could reverberate around the world. As pressure tactics increase from Beijing, the island of 23 million faces existential questions ...
11 Tammi 202429min
What we know about Alaska Airlines Flight 1282
A terrifying accident on an Alaskan Airlines flight has put renewed scrutiny on Boeing, the airline industry titan, which has seen a series of accidents and mechanical failures in recent yearsRead mor...
10 Tammi 202424min
Trump wants revenge in 2024
If he wins reelection, former president Donald Trump will probably seek revenge on his political enemies. Less than a week before the Iowa caucuses, Trump remains the front-runner, but it’s unclear ho...
9 Tammi 202421min
Is Florida cracking the push for cheaper medicine?
After a years-long push, the Food and Drug Administration just allowed Florida to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. This decision follows decades of frustration over U.S. drug prices and ...
8 Tammi 202421min
