Explosions on the surface of the sun, known as solar flares, can have an impact on life and technology on Earth — and experts say the sun is now in its most active period in two decades. to.pbs.org/49VzmiL

Data shows that cases of inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer are on the rise. At the same time, social media is inundated with ads and influencers touting products that promise to boost what’s broadly called “gut health.”
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Americans last year challenged more book titles than ever before, according to a new report. Librarians are often caught in the middle of these campaigns and state legislative attempts to censor library materials. to.pbs.org/3xyAmMm

About one-quarter of U.S. adults over age 50 who are not yet retired say they expect to never retire and 70% are concerned about prices rising faster than their income, an AARP survey finds. to.pbs.org/3W9JjpH

As recently as the early '80s, about three of every four doctors in the U.S. worked for themselves, owning small clinics. Today, some 75 percent of physicians are employees of hospital systems or large corporate entities. to.pbs.org/48eIdfB

For three years, Myanmar has been embroiled in an escalating civil war between the military junta and pro-democracy forces. Now, resistance groups have gained control of a significant part of the country after a long line of junta defeats. to.pbs.org/3JLKO5M

For former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, advocating for mental health care is part of his family’s legacy. His new book, 'Profiles in Mental Health Courage,' details the mental health struggles of everyday Americans. to.pbs.org/3WqJU6o

The images of college protests over the Israel-Hamas war in the past few weeks have been of escalating tensions, clashes with police and mass arrests. But students and administrators at several schools have found common ground during negotiations. to.pbs.org/4baIbqA

As Ukraine marked its third Easter at war, Russia on Sunday launched a barrage of drones concentrated in Ukraine’s east, wounding more than a dozen people, and claimed its troops took control of a village they had been targeting.
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For former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy (Patrick J. Kennedy), advocating for mental health care is part of his family’s legacy.

Ali Rogin talks to Kennedy about his new book, 'Profiles in Mental Health Courage,' which details the mental health struggles of everyday Americans.

The images of college protests over the Israel-Hamas war in the past few weeks have been of escalating tensions. But students and administrators at at least six schools have found common ground during negotiations.

John Yang talks to Erin Gretzinger for more.

Panamanians began voting Sunday in an election that has been consumed by unfolding drama surrounding the country’s former president, even though he is not on the ballot. to.pbs.org/44spg7U

Students protesting the ongoing war in Gaza left a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California early Sunday after they were surrounded by police and told they could face arrest if they didn’t go.
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Sunday marks Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day. This year, the federal government is touting the hiring of special prosecutors and coordinators to address systemic issues that have made tackling the crisis a generational challenge. to.pbs.org/3UJixmK

Massive floods in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state killed at least 60 people and another 101 were reported missing, according to Sunday’s toll from local authorities. to.pbs.org/4djLLQq

After signs of progress in the latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks, the outlook appeared to dim as Israel closed its main crossing point for delivering badly needed humanitarian aid for Gaza after Hamas militants attacked it. to.pbs.org/3y6FiIw

A driver died after a vehicle crashed into an outer perimeter gate of the White House complex, and the incident late Saturday was being investigated as a traffic crash, police said. to.pbs.org/3JLGLXp

More storms were moving through the already saturated Houston area on Sunday, where flooding from heavy rains has led to the rescue of hundreds of people from homes, rooftops and roads. to.pbs.org/3QxutWj

Twenty-five people were arrested Saturday for trespassing at the University of Virginia after police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters who refused to remove tents from campus. to.pbs.org/3ULx3dD

The 150th Kentucky Derby produced one of the most dramatic finishes in its storied history — three noses at the wire.

Mystik Dan, an 18-1 shot, edged Sierra Leone by a nose, with Forever Young another nose back in third on Saturday. to.pbs.org/4b3TKjc