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Arts Dec 22

Proposed Warner Bros. sale prompts concerns among Hollywood's creative community

Paramount is engaged in a battle to buy Warner Bros., but Netflix's proposed $83 billion offer is still considered the favorite, for now. Talk of this deal has triggered widespread fears in Hollywood about what this could mean for the…

Nation Dec 17

Son of Louisville mayor reflects on past trauma after Brown University shooting

Five days after a shooting at Brown University left two students dead and nine others injured, authorities have not identified a suspect. For one family, this shooting was a harrowing reminder of another traumatic incident, the attempted assassination of Louisville…

Nation Dec 16

Why investigators are struggling to find the Brown University gunman

Authorities are still searching for answers and for the gunman in the shooting at Brown University. Two students were killed and nine others were injured. To discuss the investigation, Amna Nawaz spoke with Juliette Kayyem, professor at the Harvard Kennedy…

Arts Dec 11

A look at some of the best video games of 2025

The video game industry is getting ready to celebrate its top achievements at the annual Game Awards, an awards show dedicated to honoring the very best in game design, storytelling, music and more in gaming. The show draws millions of…

Arts Dec 11

6 best video games of 2025, according to this expert

It’s been a big year for video games, from couch co-ops to grand, story-driven blockbusters.

Education Dec 10

What the end of a Biden-era student loan program means for borrowers

The Trump administration has reached a joint settlement with seven states that will effectively shut down a key Biden-era student loan relief program. But what about the roughly 7 million people currently enrolled in it? Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, The Washington Post’s…

World Dec 09

U.S. plans to sell advanced AI chips to China amid economic and security concerns

In a move with major implications for national security and the race to dominate artificial intelligence, President Trump announced Monday that he will allow Nvidia to sell its H200 computer chip — an advanced chip used for developing A.I. —…

Nation Dec 08

Trump proposes $12 billion in aid to farmers after 'exceptionally difficult year'

President Trump announced a $12 billion relief plan for American farmers on Monday. It’s aimed at supporting an industry hit by lower sales, higher expenses and the president’s tariff policy. Patrick Thomas of The Wall Street Journal, joins William Brangham…

Arts Dec 05

What Netflix's deal to buy Warner Bros. means for one of Hollywood's oldest studios

Netflix has struck a nearly $83 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO Max, beating out Paramount and Comcast after a bidding war. If finalized, it would unite the world’s largest streamer with one of Hollywood’s oldest studios. The…

Arts Nov 24

Documentary 'Thoughts and Prayers' explores industry built around school security

A new documentary on HBO Max looks at how gun violence has led to lockdown drills in schools becoming a universal part of childhood in America. Those drills and the creation of active shooter preparedness products, now a $3 billion…

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