America the dangerous: Another mass shooting, this one on the Fourth of July Even in a nation familiar with these kinds of stories, Monday’s news was agonizing. July 5, 2022 Tom Jones
What exactly is the current national COVID-19 response plan? Plus, an official warns about 'significant transmission ahead, Justice Clarence Thomas’ mention of aborted fetal cells and vaccines, and more. July 5, 2022 Al Tompkins
Elmo encourages young children to get vaxxed; Ted Cruz attacks Plus, a look at multi-millionaire college presidents' salaries, why we might be moving to one universal smartphone charger, and more. July 1, 2022 Al Tompkins
More fallout and media reaction from this week’s blockbuster Jan. 6 hearings There has been no shortage of opinions since Cassidy Hutchinson’s powerful testimony. June 30, 2022 Tom Jones
The whole world is unhappier, poll finds Plus, how the Supreme Court abortion ruling might affect in vitro fertilization, new at-home COVID tests for people with visual impairments, and more. June 30, 2022 Al Tompkins
This time it’s true — the Jan. 6 testimony really was explosive The media sometimes uses strong words to describe events that don’t deserve them. Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony deserves them. June 29, 2022 Tom Jones
Video games are popular as ever. Why aren’t more Black writers hired to cover them? What video game studios and media should do to increase Black representation June 29, 2022 Jamal Michel
Will vasectomies and tubal ligations rise post-Supreme Court ruling? Plus, why some drugstores are limiting sales of Plan B pills, companies worry about controversial abortion conversations at work, and more. June 29, 2022 Al Tompkins
Who is Alex Wagner, MSNBC’s permanent replacement for Rachel Maddow? Wagner hosted a daytime program on MSNBC for several years and also did stints at Showtime and CBS News. Maddow will still host on Monday nights. June 28, 2022 Tom Jones
FDA experts consider reformulated COVID-19 boosters today Plus, half of America should be wearing masks indoors, a fourth of Americans do not get enough sleep, and more. June 28, 2022 Al Tompkins