Florida orange juice production drops amid crop disease, low demand
Already decimated by a disease called citrus greening, Florida's orange groves can't seem to catch a break.
Husband says Texas abortion law led to pregnant wife's death
Between 2019 and 2022, the maternal mortality rate in Texas increased 56% after the state outlawed abortions.
Families take on labor and costs of caring for their aging loved ones
Nearly 70% of Americans aged 65 and older will require some form of long-term care during their lifetime.
Why the maple syrup industry is under threat from climate change
Sugar maple habitats appear to be shifting northward due to climate change. Maine maple syrup producers are working to adapt.
College student's classroom is the farm where he works
Carlos Marquez is in a free pilot program at Merced College. Its competency-based curriculum allows students to master vocational skills while earning a living.
Quick rebuild sought after L.A. wildfires, but same risks threaten area
"If you build back exactly the same way, expect the same result," one expert says.
Small Washington town grapples with effects of french fry plant closure
In September, Lamb Weston closed its Connell plant, citing a decrease in fast food sales spurred by inflation.
Some fear Trump's immigration policies will delay Los Angeles' rebuilding
In California, 41% of construction workers are immigrants, some of whom are in the country without legal documents.
Underinsured face financial uncertainty after losing homes in LA fires
The total cost of rebuilding homes in the L.A.-area fires will outpace what underinsured owners' insurance policies can afford.
Communities facing air pollution threats worry about EPA rollbacks under Trump
In the U.S., the biggest polluters are often concentrated in underserved, mostly minority communities.
Men's retreats offer participants a safe space amid loneliness epidemic
Last year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared loneliness a national health epidemic, saying it poses risks as deadly as smoking.
"Pharmacy deserts" on the rise amid U.S. drugstore closures
Across the U.S., at least 7,000 pharmacies have closed since 2019. Of those, roughly half were independent drugstores.
Has tipping reached a tipping point?
A November 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of people think tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.
Where Minneapolis police reform stands after George Floyd's death in 2020
Since George Floyd's 2020 murder, the Minneapolis Police Department has spent at least $2.5 million on training and recruitment, but some community members say that has not translated to trust.
As Tulsa police seek to build trust, critics want accountability
Tulsa, Oklahoma, has more police shootings per arrests than 93% of the nation's major police departments.