And as the world marks World Hearing Day, we turn to the 40 million people across Africa living with hearing loss. With sign language officially recognised in only four countries- South Africa, Uganda ...

González is the first Latino elected to the Metro Council, a milestone noted by regional reporting and by local outlets. As OPB has documented, elected officials of color in Oregon often say they face ...

The exchange prompted Metro Councilor Mary Nolan to apologize to Councilor Juan Carlos González, but the overture fell flat. ...

This educational initiative brought international languages to the fingertips and tongue tips of countless university ...

Leisa and Kent Walker recently received a disturbing notice: The private company managing their son’s Medicaid coverage ...

Gratitude grows deeper when you add one small word: “because.” Naming why something matters to you turns appreciation from ...

How do deaf people enjoy concerts? ASL rock stars Amber Galloway and Julian Ortiz are sign language interpreters for live ...

Four words have echoed across every boardroom, dating app, and city street in the world: You should smile more. Anastasia Ryan has heard it her whole life, but perhaps never more than in a role where ...

Learn how to read and use body language to improve communication, confidence and connection at work, with the latest online course from CNBC Make It.

Americans largely disapprove of the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents as recent enhanced enforcement operations spread to new cities across the country, a new PBS News/NPR/Marist ...

A new poll from The Economist and YouGov on Tuesday shows a 15 percent uptick in Americans saying immigrants make the country "better off." In January 2025, 31 percent of Americans felt that sentiment ...

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) issued a cryptic message to Iranian protesters on Tuesday, telling Fox host Sean Hannity that “help will be on the way” before abruptly changing the subject. Graham appeared ...