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Trans surfers are beginning to find community among themselves in a sport that too often isolates and even shuns them
April 28, 2023
In a live taping, three of our Masters of Disasters talk about how they got into covering catastrophes, why they continue to do it — and how they try to convey hope
April 26, 2023
After a decades-long decline in automobile fatalities, numbers began to go up with the dawn of smart phones. Not even laws have stopped the rise — and the dawn of smart cars seems to be making things worse
April 24, 2023
“Trot” is a Korean music genre that has been around for decades. But in recent years, it has exploded in popularity in Southern California. The biggest fans? Immigrant seniors.
April 21, 2023
When Joe Biden won in 2020, he became the oldest president in U.S. history. If he runs again in 2024 and wins, he’ll beat own record. Is that a problem?
April 19, 2023
Farmacia Similares is the largest privately owned chain of pharmacies in Mexico, and has a cute mascot — Dr. Simi — who is beloved across the country. What could possibly be wrong about this scenario?
April 17, 2023
An FBI investigation tried to expose malfeasance in the world of NCAA men’s basketball. Instead, the mirror was turned on the agency itself.
April 12, 2023
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Democrat and Republican lawmakers are pushing for a U.S. ban on TikTok, arguing the Chinese-owned social media app is a national security risk. But many of its users argue that will severely harm their businesses.
April 10, 2023
For centuries, communities across Latin America have relied on curanderos — healers who utilize Indigenous tradition — for their physical and mental health. Will mainstream American health ever embrace it?
April 7, 2023
During the 2020 campaign, Joe Biden decried President Trump’s border policies. But as president, Biden has not rolled them back — in some cases, he’s doubled down.
April 5, 2023
The indictment of the former president has provoked praise and criticism alike. So what’s next?
April 3, 2023
Lucy Jones, California’s beloved earthquake expert, sits down with environment reporter Rosanna Xia to discuss music’s power to inspire climate action.
March 31, 2023
Over the last couple of years, RVs in Los Angeles turned from a vehicle for camping to shelter for people who are unhoused. That’s led to multiple complaints — and deaths.
March 29, 2023
For over 100 years, college athletes couldn’t make money competing in their sports. A new NCAA rule around name, image and likeness has changed that. The biggest winners? Gymnasts.
March 27, 2023
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, Ukrainian military officials have set up a hotline for Russian soldiers to call in and surrender. Is it working to end the war?
March 24, 2023
California’s historic storms have hit communities of color like Pajaro especially hard. It’s a recurring problem that could’ve been avoided.
March 22, 2023
Ariadna López was found murdered on the side of a road in Mexico, one of thousands of women murdered every year in the country. But her death outraged the country like never before.
March 20, 2023
To fight inflation\, the Fed has historically raised interest rates. But in times of uncertainty, rate hikes could cause an overcorrection — and a recession.
March 17, 2023
U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez is known for overturning gun bans. Derided and hailed in equal measures, he’s now presiding over a case with far-reaching consequences.
March 15, 2023