PBS News Hour - Segments

After more than a decade of mapping billions of stars across the Milky Way and beyond, a groundbreaking spacecraft is retiring. The European Space Agency’s space-based observatory known as Gaia is leaving behind a legacy of stunning discoveries that changed what we know about the universe. John Yang reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In an unusual late-night order, the Supreme Court temporarily barred the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants being held in Texas using an 18th century law called the Alien Enemies Act. The order came in response to an emergency petition filed by the ACLU, with Justices Thomas and Alito dissenting. John Yang speaks with Amy Howe of SCOTUSblog for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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The podcast delves into the rich history of braiding in Black culture while highlighting alarming discoveries about synthetic braiding hair. Recent studies reveal these products may contain dangerous chemicals, including carcinogens and heavy metals. Experts emphasize the significant health risks that prolonged exposure poses, particularly for Black women. The discussion calls for stricter regulations and consumer awareness regarding product safety, urging the creation of safer alternatives tailored for this community.

Oklahoma City held a solemn ceremony Saturday morning, honoring the 168 people who died 30 years ago today when an anti-government extremist set off a powerful bomb outside the federal building there. A single photograph captured the horror of that day: a firefighter cradling the lifeless body of a small child. That firefighter, Chris Fields, joins John Yang to reflect on his experience. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Trump advanced his plans to make it easier to fire tens of thousands of federal workers. He said he would move forward with a rule, previously known as Schedule F, allowing agencies to quickly remove employees from critical positions. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, the international effort to secure a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine appears to have stalled, Houthi rebels say U.S. airstrikes killed at least 74 people and injured more than 170 others and power has been mostly restored in Puerto Rico almost two days after a blackout put the entire island in the dark. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For more than a month, Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been in prison in El Salvador after the Trump administration deported the Maryland resident along with hundreds of others. Thursday, his family and the world saw photos of Abrego Garcia and heard a first-hand report of his condition after Sen. Chris Van Hollen met with him. William Brangham discussed the latest with attorney Rina Gandhi. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday challenging the constitutionality of a provision in the Affordable Care Act that requires most private health insurance plans to cover preventive care at no cost to the patient. As Laura Barrón-López reports, the case could have a profound impact on the health care millions of Americans use to stay healthy and prevent disease. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Earlier this month, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to end the federal recommendation that municipalities add fluoride to their drinking water. Amid the renewed debate, William Brangham spoke with Lindsay McLaren of the University of Calgary to discuss why that community removed fluoride from its water and why fluoridation started in the first place. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders