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June 15, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a new study highlights how bias affects the detection and treatment of some types of cancer in the LGBTQ+ community. Then, a look inside the world of domestic workers and their lack of labor protections. Plus, what groups in Philadelphia are doing about the death toll of birds crashing into windows.

June 15, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

26m 44s

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a new study highlights how bias affects the detection and treatment of some types of cancer in the LGBTQ+ community. Then, a look inside the world of domestic workers and their lack of labor protections. Plus, what groups in Philadelphia are doing about the death toll of birds crashing into windows.

Previews + Extras

  • News Wrap: Harris announces $1.5B aid package for Ukraine: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Harris announces $1.5B aid package for Ukraine

    S2024 E168 - 2m 51s

    In our news wrap Saturday, Vice President Harris pledged aid for Ukraine’s hard-hit energy sector at a peace summit in Switzerland, eight Israeli soldiers died in an explosion in southern Gaza, nearly 2 million Muslims gathered at Mount Arafat for Hajj, protesters in France marched against a far-right party, and the Princess of Wales made her first public appearance since her cancer announcement.

  • Study shows why LGBTQ+ people may have higher cancer risk: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Study shows why LGBTQ+ people may have higher cancer risk

    S2024 E168 - 5m 23s

    A first-of-its-kind report from the American Cancer Society is shedding new light on cancer risks for LGBTQ+ people. It found that some LGBTQ+ populations are more likely to have cancer risk factors, less likely to be screened for certain types of cancer, and face barriers to high-quality health care. John Yang speaks with Dr. William Dahut, chief scientific officer for the ACS, to learn more.

  • Why U.S. domestic workers lack basic labor protections: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why U.S. domestic workers lack basic labor protections

    S2024 E168 - 5m 31s

    In many American households, domestic workers like nannies, housekeepers and home health aides perform essential tasks. But they also have fewer rights and protections than most U.S. workers. Oxfam senior researcher Caitlin Henderson joins Ali Rogin to discuss.

  • How Philadelphians are protecting birds from window crashes: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Philadelphians are protecting birds from window crashes

    S2024 E168 - 9m 17s

    Every year in the United States, as many as a billion birds die while migrating. These birds aren’t being killed by climate change or toxic substances in the air or water, but by collisions with glass. For our ongoing series “Saving Species,” John Yang reports on an effort in Philadelphia to reduce the carnage.

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