Federal court strikes down mandatory full coverage for cancer screenings, immunizations, HIV drugs and more Plus, nearly half of all public health employees left their jobs in 5 years, a statistical retrospective of where COVID hit hardest, and more. March 31, 2023 Al Tompkins
Following a long-awaited FDA decision, Narcan will be available over the counter Plus, a Medicaid ‘unwinding’ begins April 1, 4 of the 10 most popular apps used in the US come from Chinese developers, and more. March 30, 2023 Al Tompkins
Be cautious about sharing security and body cam videos from the Nashville school shooting Plus, an explainer on the devastating power of the AR-15, an appreciation of Nashville media, the sudden rush to sell California mansions, and more. March 29, 2023 Al Tompkins
Americans’ attitudes toward ‘traditional’ values are shifting Plus, people are generally not happy with the economy and think the future is uncertain, Biden begins his ‘Invest in America’ tour today, and more. March 28, 2023 Al Tompkins
Are tornadoes becoming more common? Plus, why there is little proof that climate change causes more tornadoes, how to help storm victims, the Parent’s Bill of Rights, and more. March 27, 2023 Al Tompkins
Should we end right-on-red driving laws? Plus, the horrifying rise in antisemitic attacks, 43,000 dead in Somali drought, the importance of weight to a political candidate, and more. March 24, 2023 Al Tompkins
Beware of people using AI to generate imaginary Trump arrest photos Plus, an early spring and warm temperatures lead to more pollen allergies, 40% of adults sleep with a stuffed animal, and more. March 23, 2023 Al Tompkins
Trump would not be the only president or former president to be arrested Plus, apartments are shrinking while prices are growing, the strange new ‘standby apartments,’ evictions are rising again, and more. March 21, 2023 Al Tompkins
How to cover a former president who says he is about to be arrested No former president has ever been charged with a crime. But former President Donald Trump has a legal minefield ahead of him. March 20, 2023 Al Tompkins
Why March Madness betting is expected to break records Plus, the young woman who may be the most exciting player in the NCAA tournaments, the growing immigrant representation in Congress, and more. March 17, 2023 Al Tompkins
A high-stakes legal fight over an abortion drug will soon see a decision Plus, why some new cars don't have AM radio and why that could be a problem, and the 15 states considering laws that would change public notice rules. March 16, 2023 Al Tompkins
What are the ‘forever chemicals’ that the EPA is limiting? Plus, the SPJ's list of 10 'urgent threats to freedom of the press,' the difference between silicon and silicone, and more. March 15, 2023 Al Tompkins
Why did America weaken bank regulations? Is there a connection to Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse? Plus, why regional and community banks are important, why some are arguing for the FDIC to raise its insurance level, and more. March 14, 2023 Al Tompkins
How to explain the Silicon Valley Bank failure without needlessly creating panic Plus, why the bank is important beyond its customers, how to explain the FDIC, a promising breakthrough in bone cancer treatment, and more. March 13, 2023 Al Tompkins
Mitch McConnell is among 800,000 seniors who will be hospitalized with injuries from falling this year Plus, be careful comparing railroad accident data, pickleball explodes in popularity, the deal with a shortage of Ozempic, and more. March 10, 2023 Al Tompkins