Need help switching appliances from gas to electric? A 'coach' can help
Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.
Understanding The Case Of Charlie Gard
Eleven-month-old Charlie Gard was born with a rare genetic disorder. His parents' legal fight to continue his treatment has sparked a debate about who should decide what medical treatment he gets.
Trump Responds To North Korea Missile Test
The North Korea missile test is another challenge for the Trump administration. North Korea expert Laura Rosenberger says the president's intentions aren't clear to either adversaries or allies.
Al-Jazeera Faces Pressure To Close Amid Qatar's Diplomatic Crisis
A month ago, several countries cut ties with Qatar, saying it funds terrorist groups and has too close a relationship with Iran. Qatari-funded Al-Jazeera is caught up in the middle of the crisis.
Trump Prepares For First Meeting With Putin Since Taking Office
President Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week. Steven Pifer of the Brookings Institution says he hopes there will be a serious tone on both sides, and modest expectations.
California Beach Party Brings Together Ex-Believers
When people leave religious groups, they sometimes feel adrift. Some formerly faithful folks in Southern California are looking for ways to build community specifically for ex-believers.
Nashville's Fireworks Show Has Its Own Maestro
In some fireworks displays, the symphony follows the lead of a pre-programmed launch sequence. In Nashville, Larry Trotter calls the shots in real time for one of the largest shows in the U.S.
Copenhagen Uses Tech To Tackle Two-Wheel Traffic Jams
So many environmentally minded Danes now commute by bicycle that the capital city of Copenhagen has installed digital traffic information signs and created apps to help prevent congestion.
In Germany, Tech Leaders Teach Refugees How To Code
Most of the refugees who flooded into Germany two years ago have yet to find work. But one bright spot is the tech sector, which is training newcomers to code and fill job market demands.
In Brazil, Some Inmates Are Using A Novel Way To Get Out Of Prison Earlier
Brazil's prisons are dangerous places, blighted by overcrowding and drug gangs. But literacy is offering a way to shorten some inmates' sentences: Read books, reduce your time behind bars.
Faced With Peace, Former Rebels In Colombia Find New Ways To Survive
Rebel fighters in Colombia have laid down their arms ending a more than 50-year conflict. But now comes the tough part: Former guerrillas have to figure out how to make a living.
Winter Snow And Rain May Lead To More Destructive Wildfire Season
Fire officials warn that an abundance of fresh brush, the result of record-setting precipitation this winter in California and the Southwest, could provide plenty of fuel for wildfires this summer.