GPB morning headlines for October 2, 2024
John Leguizamo went into ‘super sleuth dad’ mode to help his son learn Latino history
"America does not function without Latino immigrants," Leguizamo says. His new three-part PBS docuseries, VOCES American Historia, highlights Latino contributions to American history and culture.
Why Gov. Healey is taking action to immediately implement new gun law
Gov. Maura Healey is taking executive action to put the wide-ranging gun control law she signed this past summer into effect immediately Wednesday, preempting the possible suspension of the law by a 2026 referendum effort.
A court blocks a couple from suing Uber over a car crash because of Uber Eats’ terms
An appeals court sided with Uber, ruling a couple can't sue over a near-fatal car crash because they had agreed to Uber Eats' arbitration clause. Their lawyer is worried about a "slippery slope."
How Iran’s missile strike on Israel appears to have hit some targets
Videos posted online suggest that two air bases were targeted by multiple incoming missiles. The strike appears to have been more sophisticated than one earlier this year.
‘A terrible experience’: LGBTQ+ students face challenges amid Alabama’s Title IX, sports ban debate
Transgender students’ rights have come under increased scrutiny with a new school year underway as Alabama continues to push back against new Title IX rules.
This disabled woman built a career. A federal program that helped now penalizes her
Supplemental Security Income provides the medical care that lets people work. But its rules are complex and out of date.
