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Firearms were the leading cause of death among children under the age of 19 in 2020. Until then, motor vehicle accidents had spent the last 60 years as the leading cause of death for kids.

Firearms overtook auto accidents as the leading cause of death in children

The change occurred in 2020, researchers say. Overall firearm-related deaths increased 13.5% between 2019 and 2020, but such fatalities for those 1 to 19 years old jumped nearly 30%.

California and Virginia are the only two states that have passed data privacy laws. Now more than 20 proposals in states nationwide are being debated, just as Congress dithers on the issue of data tracking.

States Fight Over How Our Data Is Tracked And Sold Online, As Congress Stalls

New laws in California and Virginia represent vastly different approaches to how personal data is collected online and sold. Many other states are considering their own legislation.

Raveena's galactic journey back down to Earth

On her new album, Asha's Awakening, the artist Raveena sends her protagonist on a thousand-year intergalactic journey of discovery, all in order to better understand her own place on Earth.

Giving Thanks To Film Editors, Part Three

The final episode in Cinema Junkie's Giving Thanks to Film Editors trilogy. This time I speak with Oscar-nominated film editor Paul Machliss. He has had a wildly creative and innovative partnership with director Edgar Wright on films such as "Baby Driver" and "Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World." He talks about having to edit on the set for "Baby Driver" and then has some surprising recommendations for films that highlight diverse editing styles.

In February, ahead of the Texas statewide primary, Carlos Vanegas at the Harris County Elections Office in Houston pushes a cart with mail-in ballots to be sent to voters. The county ultimately rejected thousands of the mail ballots it received back.

Almost 25,000 mail-in ballots were rejected in Texas for its March 1 primary election

More than 12% of mail ballots were rejected for the primary. That's a far higher rejection rate than in previous contests.

Russia and China are in a battle with the U.S. over control of an obscure tech agency

One tech agency has been making sure communications travel across borders for over a century. Now, Russia and China are in a battle with the U.S. and its Western allies over control of that agency.

Pakistani friends hope viral videos can reunite those split during India's partition

A Pakistani Muslim and a Sikh make viral videos to help reunite families separated during the partition 75 years ago of British-ruled India into independent India and Pakistan.

County Supervisors advance study on ways to sue gun manufacturers

Supervisors Nathan Fletcher, Terra Lawson-Remer and Nora Vargas were in favor, while their colleagues Joel Anderson and Jim Desmond were opposed.

Inside of Poway Weapons and Gear Range, Oct. 30, 2020.

California's COVID gun store shutdowns ruled illegal

A federal appeals court has found that two California counties violated the Constitution’s right to bear arms when they shut down gun and ammunition stores in 2020 as nonessential businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

Lebanese candidates push for change in a corrupt electoral system

Lebanese elections this weekend are taking place under a system designed to keep the same parties in power in the parliament. But a few candidates hope they can send a message about change.

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