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If You Can't Fix Your Phone, Then Do You Really Own It?
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
A proposed "right to repair" law in California would make it easier for consumers to fix their own smartphones and other electronics. So why do companies oppose it?
Explosion in Austin Leaves City Reeling, Fourth in Recent Weeks
Monday, March 19, 2018
A bomb that exploded in Austin on Sunday had "similarities" to three prior explosives that were detonated in the Texas capital earlier this month.
'Yo La Tengo' Is Back With Album #15
Friday, March 16, 2018
Indie mainstay Yo La Tengo is releasing their 15th studio album, “There’s A Riot Going On,” on March 16th. It’s also the band’s first self-produced album.
How Did California Wildfires Wreak So Much Havoc?
Thursday, March 15, 2018
California under siege: how evacuation delays and communication breakdowns exacerbated a natural disaster that struck the heart of California's North Bay area.
Legendary Physicist Stephen Hawking Dead at 76
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Cosmology's most famous scholar, Stephen Hawking, passed away at the age of 76. His analysis of celestial bodies radiated across the fields of mathematics, physics, and philosophy.
Infighting Follows as Major Western Reservoir Runs Dry
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Lake Mead is the main source of water for about 20 million people in Arizona, California, and Nevada. But currently, the man-made lake in Nevada gives out more water than it takes in.
Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend
Friday, March 09, 2018
Reviews of the new releases hitting the box office this weekend, including "The Strangers: Prey at Night" and "A Wrinkle in Time."
What You Need to Know About the Winter Paralympics
Thursday, March 08, 2018
The Winter Paralympics begin in PyeongChang tomorrow — we have the athletes you can't miss, plus why coverage, sponsorship, and language are so important to the Games.
Counted: Stories of Murder and Activism in Oakland
Thursday, March 01, 2018
Last year, 77 people were killed in Oakland, California. Behind every homicide statistic is a person — and a story. So the radio program Snap Judgement profiled each victim.
Teachers' Strike Ends in West Virginia
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
A teachers’ strike closed down every single public school in West Virginia for four straight days. On Tuesday night, an agreement was reached to give educators a five percent raise.
How a Soccer Team United a Changing American City
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
What happens when a very white city, in the whitest state in the country, gets an influx of thousands of refugees from Somalia?
South Korean Voices From the Winter Olympics
Friday, February 23, 2018
"We don’t feel any danger with the North," says one man who has spent his whole life near the DMZ.
After Parkland: A Letter From a Furious Teacher
Friday, February 23, 2018
"Keep us safe so I can do my job. How dare you put me into constant danger so that you can be reelected."
The Man Behind Pennsylvania's New Congressional Map
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Why did the Pennsylvania Supreme Court tap Nathaniel Persily of Stanford Law School to help redraw the state's gerrymandered districts?
The Winter Olympic Games Are Overwhelming White
Monday, February 19, 2018
In South Korea, Team USA is 92 percent white — and that's actually the most diverse squad ever sent to the Winter Olympics.
Woman First, Athlete Second? Competing Against Sexism at The Olympics
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Almost half of the athletes in the 2018 Winter Olympics are women, and they often face sexism from news broadcasters and spectators.
The Dark Side of the Olympics
Monday, February 12, 2018
Sports journalist Dave Zirin argues that the Olympic Games bring "debt, displacement, and the militarization of public space."
As the NHL Stays Home, U.S. Women's Hockey Team Poised to Take Olympics by Storm
Friday, February 09, 2018
The NHL is sitting out the Olympics this year, and attention is turning to the women’s team. Here's what you need to know.
House Passes Sexual Harassment Overhaul
Wednesday, February 07, 2018
In the wake of several high-profile resignations over sexual misconduct allegations, this week, the House passed new measures intended to deter workplace harassment.
Immigration Restrictions Raise Concerns in the Elder Care Industry
Tuesday, February 06, 2018
Restrictions on immigration under the Trump administration are creating concerns about the future of the labor pool for nursing homes, home care agencies, and assisted living facilities.