Science May 05 ‘Godfather of AI’ discusses dangers the developing technologies pose to society This has been a week where concerns over the rapidly expanding use of artificial intelligence resonated loudly in Washington and around the world. Geoffrey Hinton, one of the leading voices in the field of AI, announced he was quitting Google…
Economy May 03 Fed raises rates again but signals a future pause amid banking sector uncertainty The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again, its tenth consecutive hike, this time by a quarter of a point. But Chairman Jay Powell also suggested the Fed may pause future hikes if the economy continues to cool. He cited the…
Nation Apr 28 Battles over reproductive, transgender rights fought in state legislatures States with Republican-led legislatures have become ground zero for the political battles over reproductive rights and transgender care. Along with bills to ban or restrict abortions, The Washington Post reports that more than 400 anti-trans bills have been filed in…
Nation Apr 27 Battle between Disney and DeSantis now playing out in court The battle between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has eclipsed politics and is now playing out in the courts. In a lawsuit, Disney accuses DeSantis and his allies overseeing the company's special taxing district of violating…
Arts Apr 27 How a restaurant is helping diners think deeply about immigrant culture and food A new restaurant in Boston traces the remarkable journey of immigrant food and celebrates the people who help bring it to our tables. Laura Barrón-López gives us a taste of Comfort Kitchen.
Health Apr 19 CDC approves new COVID booster shots. Who’s eligible and when they can get it? The government approved a second dose of the COVID booster for the elderly and immunocompromised. The bivalent booster shot targets the omicron variants. Seniors 65 years and older can now receive the updated booster four months after their first dose.
Nation Apr 18 Federal officials scrutinized for ignoring warnings as migrant children were put to work In February, a New York Times investigation exposed how thousands of migrant children are working in jobs across the country in violation of child labor laws. The Times now reports that the Biden administration was made aware of the risks…
Health Apr 13 How abortion providers are navigating the swiftly-changing legal landscape The White House will ask the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle surrounding the abortion medication mifepristone. A federal appeals court ruled in favor of continuing access to the drug, but also limited its distribution through the mail…
Science Apr 12 EPA proposes strict limits on tailpipe emissions to speed up electric vehicle transition The Biden administration rolled out its most aggressive effort yet to combat climate change with tougher emissions limits for cars and trucks. But several challenges remain, including the cost of electric cars, the batteries and how to charge them on…
Health Apr 11 Millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage as pandemic-era program ends Before the pandemic, people had to re-enroll for Medicaid every year by submitting paperwork. That was suspended when COVID hit, but starting this month, Medicaid recipients have to make sure they are enrolled again. Not everyone will receive a notice…