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The American Academy of Pediatrics released new COVID vaccination guidelines, and for the first time, they diverge significantly from the recommendations from the CDC. The changes leave parents with competing guidance as we head into fall. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Dr. Paul Offit, a pediatrician and director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
At the height of wildfire season, thousands of firefighters regularly face a host of dangers on the frontline, including confronting toxic smoke. As seasons grow longer and more intense, the health of wildland firefighters is under renewed focus. Stephanie Sy spoke with Hannah Dreier of The New York Times about her report on major health issues firefighters are facing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
In this episode of Hustleshare, we chat with Stephanie Sy, founder and CEO of Thinking Machines, to unpack her journey from Stanford and Silicon Valley to building one of the Philippines' leading AI and data science companies. Stephanie shares how her early startup attempts and time at Google shaped her hustle, why she made the leap back home to start from scratch, and what it took to grow Thinking Machines in a market that was still new to data science. She also gets real about the challenges of building an AI team in a resource-constrained environment, the scrappy moves that helped them thrive, and how purpose-driven projects are helping shape the future of tech in Southeast Asia.Learn more about Stephanie Sy:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefsy Website: https://thinkingmachin.es/ Links/Sponsors:OneCFO: https://www.onecfoph.co/Hustleshare is powered by Podmachine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A right-wing political activist who has spread conspiracy theories and used hate speech has become a central figure in the hirings and firings of Trump staffers. Laura Loomer has successfully lobbied to remove aides in several key government roles, including the National Security Council. Stephanie Sy reports on Loomer's mission to shape the Trump administration in her vision. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A right-wing political activist who has spread conspiracy theories and used hate speech has become a central figure in the hirings and firings of Trump staffers. Laura Loomer has successfully lobbied to remove aides in several key government roles, including the National Security Council. Stephanie Sy reports on Loomer's mission to shape the Trump administration in her vision. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Over the last two and a half years, a brutal civil war between the Sudan Armed Forces and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has killed tens of thousands. Over 14 million Sudanese, more than a quarter of the population, have been displaced by the war. Stephanie Sy reports on the city of El Fasher in Darfur, which has faced famine for over a year. A warning, images in this story are disturbing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Over the last two and a half years, a brutal civil war between the Sudan Armed Forces and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has killed tens of thousands. Over 14 million Sudanese, more than a quarter of the population, have been displaced by the war. Stephanie Sy reports on the city of El Fasher in Darfur, which has faced famine for over a year. A warning, images in this story are disturbing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll extend the standoff over redistricting for as long as necessary. The Republican effort is being pushed by President Trump and Abbott, who called a special session. Democrats have called foul, and they’re trying to run out the clock by staying out of state. Stephanie Sy discussed more with the GOP lawmaker central to the debate, state Rep. Carl Tepper. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll extend the standoff over redistricting for as long as necessary. The Republican effort is being pushed by President Trump and Abbott, who called a special session. Democrats have called foul, and they’re trying to run out the clock by staying out of state. Stephanie Sy discussed more with the GOP lawmaker central to the debate, state Rep. Carl Tepper. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Since taking office, President Trump has called for the elimination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, suggesting it could be dismantled as soon as December. Lately, his team has backed away from that idea, but there are still major changes underway and concerns that FEMA's response is at times politicized. Stephanie Sy looks at the changes and what they mean for disaster preparedness. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Israel’s security cabinet announced it plans to take control of Gaza City. The move comes nearly two years into a conflict that has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, leveled large parts of the territory and left starvation rampant across the strip. Israel's decision drew condemnation from the U.K., Saudi Arabia, Germany and others, and sparked protests inside Israel. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Israel’s security cabinet announced it plans to take control of Gaza City. The move comes nearly two years into a conflict that has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, leveled large parts of the territory and left starvation rampant across the strip. Israel's decision drew condemnation from the U.K., Saudi Arabia, Germany and others, and sparked protests inside Israel. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Since taking office, President Trump has called for the elimination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, suggesting it could be dismantled as soon as December. Lately, his team has backed away from that idea, but there are still major changes underway and concerns that FEMA's response is at times politicized. Stephanie Sy looks at the changes and what they mean for disaster preparedness. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Attorney General Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to launch a grand jury investigation into accusations that members of the Obama administration manufactured intelligence about Russia’s 2016 election interference. Stephanie Sy reports on the latest development in the lengthy saga and Geoff Bennett discusses more with former prosecutor Steven Cash. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Attorney General Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to launch a grand jury investigation into accusations that members of the Obama administration manufactured intelligence about Russia’s 2016 election interference. Stephanie Sy reports on the latest development in the lengthy saga and Geoff Bennett discusses more with former prosecutor and intel official Steven Cash. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. fertility rate hit another record low last year, with families having fewer children and a growing number of women opting out of motherhood altogether. A new large-scale study might offer some clarity. It shows U.S. mothers have seen a stark drop in their mental health. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With new tariffs set to take effect on Friday, President Trump continued to battle and negotiate with several countries. He has said the new purchase of U.S. energy is a key to some of the biggest deals struck so far. But there are questions about whether these pledges will live up to the president’s claims. Stephanie Sy discussed more with David Goldwyn of Goldwyn Global Strategies. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. fertility rate hit another record low last year, with families having fewer children and a growing number of women opting out of motherhood altogether. A new large-scale study might offer some clarity. It shows U.S. mothers have seen a stark drop in their mental health. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With new tariffs set to take effect on Friday, President Trump continued to battle and negotiate with several countries. He has said the new purchase of U.S. energy is a key to some of the biggest deals struck so far. But there are questions about whether these pledges will live up to the president’s claims. Stephanie Sy discussed more with David Goldwyn of Goldwyn Global Strategies. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With new tariffs set to take effect on Friday, President Trump continued to battle and negotiate with several countries. He has said the new purchase of U.S. energy is a key to some of the biggest deals struck so far. But there are questions about whether these pledges will live up to the president’s claims. Stephanie Sy discussed more with David Goldwyn of Goldwyn Global Strategies. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Democrats from the Texas House of Representatives have fled the state in order to block the passage of a new congressional map. The redistricting is a priority for President Trump, but critics call it gerrymandering and election-rigging. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Democrats from the Texas House of Representatives have fled the state in order to block the passage of a new congressional map. The redistricting is a priority for President Trump, but critics call it gerrymandering and election-rigging. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A major earthquake off the coast of Russia set off widespread tsunami alerts and evacuations all across the Pacific. It was the strongest quake on the planet since 2011, and the sixth largest ever recorded. Moderate tsunami waves reached the shores of Hawaii and the West Coast. Most of the damage has been minor and without serious injuries. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A major earthquake off the coast of Russia set off widespread tsunami alerts and evacuations all across the Pacific. It was the strongest quake on the planet since 2011, and the sixth largest ever recorded. Moderate tsunami waves reached the shores of Hawaii and the West Coast. Most of the damage has been minor and without serious injuries. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The EPA announced plans to overturn a key scientific finding that has been used to regulate carbon emissions since 2009. The endangerment finding determined that pollutants caused by burning fossil fuels endanger humans and can be regulated under the Clean Air Act. It’s the latest in the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back federal regulations. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Ben Geman. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly intends to remove all 16 members of the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The highly influential panel plays a key role in determining what treatments insurers must cover and makes recommendations about care that are followed by doctors across the country. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Dr. Bobby Mukkamala. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly intends to remove all 16 members of the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The highly influential panel plays a key role in determining what treatments insurers must cover and makes recommendations about care that are followed by doctors across the country. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Dr. Bobby Mukkamala. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly intends to remove all 16 members of the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The highly influential panel plays a key role in determining what treatments insurers must cover and makes recommendations about care that are followed by doctors across the country. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Dr. Bobby Mukkamala. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The ramifications of President Trump’s sweeping tax cut and spending law are beginning to play out. That includes cuts to several federal programs, while significantly increasing spending in other areas, like immigration enforcement. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The ramifications of President Trump’s sweeping tax cut and spending law are beginning to play out. That includes cuts to several federal programs, while significantly increasing spending in other areas, like immigration enforcement. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Summer is the height of the visitor season for the National Park Service. Last year, nearly 332 million people visited NPS sites, a record that is likely to be broken this year. That surge in visitors continues despite staff and budget cuts imposed by the Trump administration with no end in sight. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Theresa Pierno of the National Parks Conservation Association. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In recent years, people have become more comfortable sharing their personal experiences about mental health, a sign that stigma around it is diminishing. On Instagram and TikTok combined, there are nearly 90 million posts with the hashtag “mental health.” But not all the information online is accurate. Stephanie Sy speaks with licensed psychologist Taisha Caldwell-Harvey to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In recent years, people have become more comfortable sharing their personal experiences about mental health, a sign that stigma around it is diminishing. On Instagram and TikTok combined, there are nearly 90 million posts with the hashtag “mental health.” But not all the information online is accurate. Stephanie Sy speaks with licensed psychologist Taisha Caldwell-Harvey to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Broadcast TV’s highest-rated late-night talk show, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," is being cancelled. Paramount called it a financial decision, but the timing is raising questions. Stephanie Sy discussed the cancellation of the show with NPR television critic Eric Deggans. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Broadcast TV’s highest-rated late-night talk show, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," is being cancelled. Paramount called it a financial decision, but the timing is raising questions. Stephanie Sy discussed the cancellation of the show with NPR television critic Eric Deggans. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In Syria, violence continued between rival factions even after a ceasefire deal. Government troops withdrew overnight from a region as Israel said it would not allow Syrian forces south of Damascus, extending its attempted control of the area. Stephanie Sy reports on the new nation's fragile stability. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In Syria, violence continued between rival factions even after a ceasefire deal. Government troops withdrew overnight from a region as Israel said it would not allow Syrian forces south of Damascus, extending its attempted control of the area. Stephanie Sy reports on the new nation's fragile stability. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. is demanding accountability amid a surge in Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians. On Friday, a 20-year-old Palestinian American was beaten to death in the West Bank. Saifullah Musallet is now the fifth American to be killed in the occupied West Bank by Israeli forces or settlers since the war in Gaza began. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Musallet's cousin, Nizar Milbes. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. is demanding accountability amid a surge in Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians. On Friday, a 20-year-old Palestinian American was beaten to death in the West Bank. Saifullah Musallet is now the fifth American to be killed in the occupied West Bank by Israeli forces or settlers since the war in Gaza began. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Musallet's cousin, Nizar Milbes. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Trump’s big policy act on tax cuts, spending cuts and immigration also has a number of other key provisions that are getting less attention but include big changes. That includes what amounts to a new national school voucher program. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Laura Meckler of The Washington Post. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Trump’s big policy act on tax cuts, spending cuts and immigration also has a number of other key provisions that are getting less attention but include big changes. That includes what amounts to a new national school voucher program. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Laura Meckler of The Washington Post. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
California is home to the nation’s largest homeless population. Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose administration has spent more than $20 billion on the issue, recently urged cities and counties to pass laws that effectively ban “dangerous and unhealthy” encampments. While some welcomed the move, others worry about the health impacts of such measures on the state’s homeless population. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Extreme heat is becoming a dangerous new normal that brings with it a number of health risks. From severe burns to accelerated aging, the effects of long periods of high temperatures on the human body are getting more attention in this time of rising climate change. Stephanie Sy reports from Phoenix, the epicenter of extreme heat in the United States, for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Extreme heat is becoming a dangerous new normal that brings with it a number of health risks. From severe burns to accelerated aging, the effects of long periods of high temperatures on the human body are getting more attention in this time of rising climate change. Stephanie Sy reports from Phoenix, the epicenter of extreme heat in the United States, for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For decades, Native Americans and Alaskan Natives have experienced disproportionately high rates of murder, rape and other violent crimes. Experts say it's an outcome of generational trauma and systemic abuse. Stephanie Sy reports from New Mexico, where a lack of law enforcement resources is just one reason why so many of these cases are never solved. It's part of our series, Race Matters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Friday is the summer solstice and much of the U.S. is going to be baking in serious heat starting this weekend with a heat dome expected to keep temperatures soaring. Stephanie Sy reports on what you need to know about the days ahead. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For more on the dangers of extreme temperatures and key tips for dealing with the heat, Stephanie Sy speaks with Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For more on the dangers of extreme temperatures and key tips for dealing with the heat, Stephanie Sy speaks with Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As news about the murders in Minneapolis broke over the weekend, misinformation began spreading on social media instantly. And in an era of artificial intelligence and limited internal fact-checking, experts say rumors and disinformation are catching fire online in entirely new ways. Stephanie Sy sits down with experts to separate fact from fiction. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Trump threatened tariffs and sanctions against Mexico this year, claiming the country violated a treaty and is stealing water from Texas farmers. It's part of a dispute over shared water in the Rio Grande River and its tributaries. A fight exacerbated by higher temperatures and a greater demand for water. Stephanie Sy reports for our series on the impact of climate change, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders