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Low-income people are especially affected by inflation, economists say. While some are struggling with the rising prices of gas, food and rent, the pay for some low-wage jobs is rising.

More than 7.5 million Filipinos got COVID vaccines in just three days this week — an impressive milestone in the country's battle against the pandemic.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Saad Omer about the effectiveness of travel bans now that the omicron variant has been discovered in the United States.

Scientists are scouring coronavirus samples for clues of the omicron variant. The U.S. is in a better position now than it was earlier to find the variant, but some part of the country may struggle.

Big agriculture schools have to rely more on corporate gifts to fund research as other sources have dwindled. While most gifts don't come with direct strings attached, they can still lead to conflict.

The Biden administration announced Thursday that it will restart the "Remain in Mexico" policy. Officials promised "key changes" to the Trump-era policy that has been widely criticized as inhumane.

Every year Project Censored publishes a book of 25 stories that the group believes should get more coverage by the media. On this episode of Intersection we talk with Project Censored director Mickey Huff and associate director Andy Lee Roth about independent journalism and media literacy.

Reverse, a 19-year-old from West Palm Beach, heads to Chile for the Red Bull Batalla international final on December 11th, and the chance to be crowned the best Spanish-speaking freestyler in the world. He joins Intersection to talk about the world of competitive freestyle rapping.

Minnesota health officials say the case was identified in a Hennepin County resident who tested positive days after attending an anime convention in New York City.

Every year Project Censored publishes a book of 25 stories that the group believes should get more coverage by the media. This week’s edition of the Orlando Weekly features 10 of the top 25 stories, including reporting on prescription drug costs, COVID-19 vaccines, and worker strikes. Project Censored director Mickey Huff and associate director Andy Lee Roth join Intersection for a conversation about the group's work.