PBS NewsHour - Segments

For recent graduates, every year of their high school career was touched by the pandemic. In spite of the challenges, they never lost their perseverance and creativity. Graduating seniors at Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California share their Brief But Spectacular take on the future. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, nearly 200 million Americans spent another day under heat advisories and severe weather warnings, new economic numbers show inflation in the U.S. is easing, soldiers in Niger declared a general the new head of state after ousting the democratically-elected president and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin aimed tough talk at China over its aggressive moves in the Pacific. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Special counsel Jack Smith expanded his classified documents case against former President Donald Trump with three new felony charges, including claims Trump asked a Mar-a-Lago worker to delete security footage sought by the grand jury investigating the mishandling of the government records. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest with Chuck Rosenberg, a former U.S. Attorney and a senior FBI official. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For over 20 years, it was understood that Hong Kong was part of China, but it ran its own affairs. Hong Kong residents had many freedoms that mainland Chinese did not. That all started to change four years ago as Beijing cracked down on pro-democracy activists. China is now trying to extend the reach of its repression by targeting critics living in exile. John Yang discussed more with Elmer Yuen. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The supply chain that brings pharmaceutical drugs from the factory to the pharmacy is long, complex and unclear. Congress and several state legislatures have proposed or enacted laws to bring more transparency and curb soaring drug prices. As special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports, many small or independent pharmacies complain the system also hurts them. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

More than two dozen states have self-defense laws that allow for the use of force when someone feels threatened in their home or other locations. But some women, especially women of color, who try to use self-defense laws don't get the same protections, particularly in cases of domestic violence. William Brangham discussed a case in Alabama with Liz Flock, host of the podcast, "Blind Plea." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Post contributor Gary Abernathy join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the repercussions of Trump's latest legal troubles, the rejection of Hunter Biden's plea deal and questions about the age and vulnerability of U.S. leadership. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In California's wine country, a duo brewing craft beer is breaking barriers. Hella Coastal is the first Black-owned brewery in Oakland and one of the few nationwide. Laura Barrón-López reports on the mission to diversify the brewing industry and create change in the local community. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Donald Trump's legal team met with federal prosecutors Thursday as a grand jury continues to hear evidence about the former president's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. It comes days after Trump revealed the Department of Justice notified him he is a target of a criminal probe into the aftermath of the election and Jan. 6 attack. William Brangham discussed more with Carrie Johnson of NPR. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Thursday, wildfires in Greece triggered a series of explosions as flames reached an ammunitions dump, climate scientists confirmed July is on track to be the hottest month on record, fighting intensified in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine amid reports Kyiv is sending in thousands of troops and the Justice Department opened an investigation into the practices of Memphis police. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

People working outdoors are among the most likely to suffer the consequences during heat waves. President Biden announced the Department of Labor will develop an alert to signal to employers and employees when heat is dangerous. Florida is one state that requires no protections for outdoor workers, but one county is hoping to change that. William Brangham discussed more with Nikolas Rivero. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Living in certain parts of a city can make the impacts of extreme heat worse. That's because of a phenomenon called the urban heat island effect. A recent report by the research group Climate Central showed that more than 40 million Americans live in these hot spots. William Brangham discussed what this means for those residents with Michael Mendez of the University of California, Irvine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

An apparent military takeover has occurred in the African nation of Niger. It's a country struggling with grinding poverty and fighting back an Islamist insurgency. The U.S. denounced the coup and has long counted Niger as a partner in the fight against insurgents. Stephanie Sy discussed the latest developments with Kamissa Camara, a senior advisor for Africa in the U.S. Institute of Peace. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Right whales are a majestic sight to behold off the eastern coast of North America, but they are endangered and their numbers are shrinking. Many conservationists say fishing gear that causes entanglements is a big part of the problem. But lobster harvesters fear they may be driven out of business by pressure to change their practices even further. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For eight years, the NewsHour has been running a series called Desperate Journey tracking major events in migration across the world. Much of the time, we're reporting on tragedies but occasionally there's a glimpse of light. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from southern Germany where a Syrian refugee just became a city's mayor at a time when anti-immigrant sentiment is on the rise. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders