Health Aug 17 Why insomnia is becoming seen as a public health emergency in the U.S. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, about 12% of Americans suffer from chronic insomnia. The resulting daytime fatigue, depression and low motivation can lead to accidents, lost productivity and other consequences. John Yang speaks with Atlantic staff writer…
Nation Aug 17 The environmental consequences of big tech’s push to ease regulations for AI development The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is creating a data center boom, but decades-old environmental protections are slowing efforts by big tech to build massive facilities. Wired Magazine has found that companies are asking the White House to ease those…
World Aug 16 Security expert analyzes fallout of Trump’s alignment with Putin after their summit Efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine are shifting next week to the White House, where Trump will meet with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy. Their talks come as Trump aligns himself with Putin, dropping his demand for a ceasefire and…
World Aug 10 Netanyahu lashes out at critics of plan to occupy Gaza City as condemnation mounts In the face of mounting international condemnation, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defended his plan for a military occupation of Gaza City. At a news conference Sunday, he lashed out at what he called a “global campaign of lies,” while the…
Nation Aug 03 What to know about Delta’s use of AI to adjust ticket prices in real time The next time you purchase an airline ticket online, there’s a chance the price was influenced by artificial intelligence. Delta Airlines is the first major carrier to begin using AI to set ticket fares, the latest development in an industry…
Health Aug 02 New book explores the science behind ‘super aging’ and longer, healthier lifespans Imagine a future where the aging process can be delayed and more people live active, healthy and disease-free lives well into their 90s. That reality may be sooner than you think, according to Dr. Eric Topol, author of the new…
Nation Jul 27 Rise of ICE agents wearing masks creates opportunity for imposters to conduct crimes In recent months, photos of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents making arrests in public spaces have shown the officers wearing street clothes and face masks. There have also been a handful of arrests of people posing as ICE officers, in…
Science Jul 20 Malaysia stops accepting plastic waste from the U.S. and other rich nations The U.S. produces more plastic waste than any other country in the world. Last year, more than 35,000 tons of it was shipped to Malaysia, which received more discarded plastic from rich nations than any other developing country. But in…
Health Jul 20 What to know about the rise of mental health misinformation on social media In recent years, people have become more comfortable sharing their personal experiences about mental health, a sign that stigma around it is diminishing. On Instagram and TikTok combined, there are nearly 90 million posts with the hashtag “mental health.” But…
Health Jul 19 How National Cancer Institute funding cuts could affect the fight against the disease For decades, the National Cancer Institute has spearheaded breakthrough advancements against the disease. Cancer deaths have been reduced by a third since the 1990s, but now the world’s premier cancer institute is in the midst of a fierce battle over…