ProPublica's investigation prompted Congress members Schrier & Alsobrooks to urge the CDC to track rising infant vitamin K shot refusals. This public health crisis, fueled by misinformation, leads to severe bleeding and preventable deaths in newborns, with refusal rates surging to 5% nationally.
Exploring environmental performance, cancer detection breakthroughs, and positive social impact stories, this collection highlights global progress and challenges in sustainability, health, and community.
US government is rewording public lands grazing rules, potentially increasing cattle numbers. Critics argue this favors ranchers over environmental protection and indigenous tribes, reversing past conservation efforts.
The Trump administration has intensified detention and deportation for unaccompanied immigrant minors, ending key protections like 'deferred activity'. Cases like Elder Chavez's highlight the harsh reality, as advocates condemn swift court rulings and difficult conditions for vulnerable children.
Chilangas FC, Mexico's women's blind football team, seeks to compete in Copa América, facing funding and infrastructure challenges. They empower visually impaired women, offering friendship and freedom in a sport dominated by men.
Mangroves are showing resilience, offering climate solutions. Marine protected areas are expanding, and renewable energy like wind and solar is booming globally, reducing emissions and costs. Progress in lung cancer prediction and child literacy is also noted.
Immigrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) face deportation risks due to past minor convictions, even if resolved years ago. Legal avenues like vacaturs offer a slim hope, highlighting the vulnerability of TPS holders.
Afghan evacuees resettled in the US under programs like Enduring Welcome face prolonged visa processing delays and precarious living situations, with many struggling to find stable employment and support their families. Legal challenges over TPS terminations highlight systemic issues impacting asylum seekers.
An investigation reveals potential conflicts of interest concerning Senator Tim Sheehy's past ownership of Bridger Aerospace, an aerial firefighting company. ProPublica found concerns about Bridger's aircraft maintenance and its lobbying efforts to reduce Forest Service oversight, which could benefit Sheehy's former company.
Despite recent deaths, Hantavirus isn't a pandemic threat, being difficult to contract and rapidly symptomatic. Dr. Chin-Hong advises cruise passengers to beware of rodents, practice diligent handwashing, and consider remote healthcare access to prevent infection.
A report reveals immigrants are vital to Texas' $6.5B food sector, comprising nearly 1/4 of its workforce, yet face "Driving While Undocumented" risks and enforcement disruptions. Restaurants report significant losses of workers.
Despite federal scrutiny and a consent decree, Louisville's police department continues problematic practices. Reforms aim to address discrimination and mental health crisis response, but enforcement and implementation face challenges.
Alaska's rural schools face critical infrastructure failures due to chronic underfunding. Decades of backlogged repairs and reliance on state aid leave many districts struggling, despite legislative efforts.
A discussion on the Brown Act in Shasta County, California, explored transparency and accountability in local government, touching on political dynamics, legal challenges, and civic engagement.
Three killed in a San Diego Islamic Center shooting, involving suspects Cain Clark and Caleb Vasquez in a murder-suicide. The incident highlights rising Islamophobia, fueled by social media, political rhetoric, and global conflicts, leading to increased hate crimes against Muslims.
Positive News introduces "values-aware journalism" and a "What Next?" project to reflect community values, launching a survey based on Schwartz's theory. It aims to build trust, empower audiences, and reshape media by focusing on solutions and human potential, not just conflict.
ProPublica announces a website redesign, featuring an updated logo, fonts, and improved homepage layout for better access to their award-winning investigative journalism. The nonprofit newsroom also highlights new article features and calls for vital public support.
