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New! AI Art 8 min.

Artificial intelligence is everywhere and part of our conversations about education, politics and social media. It's also a hot topic in the arts world as programs that generate art using AI are widely available to the public. But what goes into these programs, and the work that comes out, are heavily debated. Jeffrey Brown explores the influence of AI in this NewsHour program that is part of the...

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New! AM Radio 6 min.

In recent years, podcasts and streaming internet content have been challenging AM radio for listeners. Now, there’s another threat: electric automakers are installing radios without the AM band in new vehicles, citing interference from EV motors. But critics say limiting AM radio’s reach will have repercussions for politics and public safety. Journalist Katie Thornton joins John Yang to discuss in...

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New! Crossroads Local Newspaper 13 min.

Over the past few decades, more than 2,000 newspapers across the country have closed, leaving many communities without a reliable source of local information. Researchers say this crisis in journalism, driven by changes in technology, is fueling the country's political divisions. In this NewsHour program from the America at a Crossroads series, Judy Woodruff visited a community in Texas that recen...

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New! Direct Primary Care 7 min.

The U.S. faces a growing shortage of physicians, especially those in primary care fields like internal medicine, mental health, and pediatrics. The shortfall is driven by population and demographic trends and burnout. In this NewsHour program, Fred de Sam Lazaro looks at a doctor-patient model at a clinic in Wisconsin that may help the problem. The program is part of the series Agents for Change.

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New! Disappearing Pharmacies 8 min.

The supply chain that brings pharmaceutical drugs from the factory to the pharmacy is long, complex and unclear. Congress and several state legislatures have proposed or enacted laws to bring more transparency and curb soaring drug prices. In this NewsHour production, special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on many small or independent pharmacies that complain that this system also hurts...

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New! Mark Ellison - Art of Building 8 min.

Mark Ellison, the author of the new book Building, is a carpenter who knows his way around tools. But rather than a how-to book, this is about developing any kind of craft and skill, along with a few hard-earned lessons for living a good life. Jeffrey Brown reports in this NewsHour program.

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New! Pre-eclampsia 6 min.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test that can identify pregnant women at severe risk for preeclampsia, a high blood pressure disorder that can develop during pregnancy and that is a leading cause of maternal death worldwide. Roughly one in 25 pregnancies in the U.S. is affected by preeclampsia, according to the CDC. In this NewsHour program, Stephanie Sy spoke with Dr. Ravi T...

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New! Alabama Rural Health 9 min.

Using Alabama as a case study in rural health, this NewsHour program discusses a CDC report that shows that maternal deaths nearly doubled over three years, with over 1,200 deaths in 2021. In rural communities, where maternal mortality is almost double urban rates, there is a constant struggle to access lifesaving maternal healthcare. With support from the Pulitzer Center and in collaboration with...

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New! Child Labor 7 min.

The U.S. government found child labor violations involving over 3,800 minors in 2022. At the same time, some states say there is too much regulation of child labor. This NewsHour program features a discussion between Katherine Walts, director of the Center for the Human Rights of Children at Loyola University Chicago; Dan Bowling, a distinguished fellow at Duke University School of Law; and Ali Ro...

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New! Citrus Crisis 6 min.

Oranges have long been synonymous with Florida, as a key element of the state’s economy. But this year, Florida projects the worst citrus harvest since the Great Depression, threatening a way of life for many. In this NewsHour program, William Brangham reports on what’s driving the decline and who is affected.

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